---
title: "Cocoon Resort Kuching vs Permai Rainforest Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Cocoon Resort Kuching or Permai Rainforest Resort in Kuching? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cocoon-resort-kuching-kuching-vs-permai-rainforest-resort-kuching/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
---

# Cocoon Resort Kuching vs Permai Rainforest Resort

Both are in Kuching, 2.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Kampung Santubong
## [Cocoon Resort Kuching](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cocoon-resort-kuching-kuching/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.0

- **Score by category:** 6 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1298160/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★
## [Permai Rainforest Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/permai-rainforest-resort-kuching/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 5 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1953825/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Cocoon Resort Kuching

It comes out ahead on 6 of 14 compared facts. 2.8 km apart.

### Choose Cocoon Resort Kuching if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.8)
-   to walk to the sights (23 km / 25 km)

### Why is Cocoon Resort Kuching better than Permai Rainforest Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.8) (+1.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Permai Rainforest Resort better than Cocoon Resort Kuching?

1.  More guest reviews (1,223 vs 194), so the rating is more reliable (×6.3)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10) (+12)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Cocoon Resort Kuching | Permai Rainforest Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.3) | 7.8 |
| Location | 2.0 | 5.6  (+3.6) |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+1.2) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.3) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 194 | 1,223  (+1,029) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 105 | – |
| Rank in Kuching | top 18%  (+67%) | bottom 15% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.0 | 5.6  (+3.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 23 km  (−2.7 km) | 25 km |
| To the airport | 27 km  (−2.7 km) | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 4  (+3) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 34 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1990 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 16  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Cocoon Resort KuchingPermai Rainforest Resort

           

-   Permai Rainforest Resort is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Cocoon Resort Kuching: €247 a night on average · Permai Rainforest Resort: €53 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Kuching by month](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/kuching/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Cocoon Resort Kuching prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cocoon-resort-kuching-kuching/prices/)[Permai Rainforest Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/permai-rainforest-resort-kuching/prices/)

## Location

2.8 km apart

Cocoon Resort Kuching: city centre: 23 km, Kuching International Airport (KCH): 27 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

Permai Rainforest Resort: city centre: 25 km, Kuching International Airport (KCH): 30 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kuching

[Kuching weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/malaysia/sarawak/kuching/weather)

## Cocoon Resort Kuching or Permai Rainforest Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Cocoon Resort Kuching or Permai Rainforest Resort?

Cocoon Resort Kuching leads in 6 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Kuching. Permai Rainforest Resort is stronger in number of reviews, location score, restaurants within 500 m.

### Which is cheaper, Cocoon Resort Kuching or Permai Rainforest Resort?

Over the year Permai Rainforest Resort costs about €53 a night on average against €247 at Cocoon Resort Kuching, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Cocoon Resort Kuching is closer: 23 km from the centre, against 25 km for Permai Rainforest Resort.

### How far apart are Cocoon Resort Kuching and Permai Rainforest Resort?

The two hotels are 2.8 km apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Permai Rainforest Resort vs Damai Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/damai-beach-resort-kuching-vs-permai-rainforest-resort-kuching/)
-   [Permai Rainforest Resort vs The Culvert](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/permai-rainforest-resort-kuching-vs-the-culvert-kuching/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

---
Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/cocoon-resort-kuching-kuching-vs-permai-rainforest-resort-kuching/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/