Santubong Suites @ SS vs The Culvert
Both are in Kuching, 620 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentKampung Santubong
Santubong Suites @ SS
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
ResortKampung Santubong
The Culvert
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Santubong Suites @ SS
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 620 m apart.
Choose Santubong Suites @ SS if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Culvert if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Santubong Suites @ SS better than The Culvert?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.3)+1.2
- 2350 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 1.6 km)−350 m
Why is The Culvert better than Santubong Suites @ SS?
- 1570 m closer to the area centre−570 m
- 2More guest reviews (4,596 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×270
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 10 vs 0)+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Santubong Suites @ SS vs The Culvert: which hotel is better? | Santubong Suites @ SS | The Culvert |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.2 | 8.3 |
| Location | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 6.0 +1.2 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.8 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.2 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 4,596 +4,579 |
| Rank in Kuching | top 21% +65% | top 86% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.2 +0.2 | 2.0 |
| Distance to Kampung Santubong centre | 1.6 km | 1.1 km −570 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −350 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 28 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 46 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:30 −1h |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
620 m apart
Santubong Suites @ SS or The Culvert: common questions
Which is better, Santubong Suites @ SS or The Culvert?
Santubong Suites @ SS leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Santubong Suites @ SS or The Culvert?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Culvert is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Santubong Suites @ SS.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Santubong Suites @ SS is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; The Culvert is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Santubong Suites @ SS and The Culvert?
The two hotels are 620 m apart in a straight line.
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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