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The Culvert vs Damai Beach Resort

Both are in Kuching, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

ResortKampung Santubong

The Culvert

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
2.0
Score by category
1 of 6
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Resort★★★★Kampung Santubong

Damai Beach Resort

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
6.3
Score by category
5 of 6
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The short answer

Pick Damai Beach Resort

It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 2.2 km apart.

Choose The Culvert if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Damai Beach Resort if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a spa and wellness
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is The Culvert better than Damai Beach Resort?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.9)+0.4
  2. 22.1 km closer to the area centre−2.1 km
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2008)+10y
  4. 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (46 vs 242 rooms)−196

Why is Damai Beach Resort better than The Culvert?

  1. 11.5 km closer to the beach (80 m vs 1.6 km)−1.5 km
  2. 2Has a spa
  3. 3More guest reviews (9,583 vs 4,596), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
  4. 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 10)+21
  5. 56 more listed amenities (24 vs 18)+6
  6. 6A larger hotel with more facilities (242 vs 46 rooms)×5.3

All compared facts

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

The CulvertDamai Beach Resort
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 +0.4 7.9
Location 2.0 6.3 +4.3
Facilities 7.5 9.2 +1.7
Families 1.0 2.0 +1.0
Spa & wellness 5.5 7.0 +1.5
Beach access 4.8 10.0 +5.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 +0.4 7.9
Guest rating 8.3 +0.4 7.9
Number of reviews 4,596 9,583 +4,987
Rank in Kuching top 86% +6% top 92%
Location
Location score 2.0 6.3 +4.3
Distance to Kampung Santubong centre 1.1 km −2.1 km 3.2 km
To the beach 1.6 km 80 m −1.5 km
To the airport 27 km −2.2 km 29 km
Restaurants within 500 m 1 8 +7
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★★★
Rooms 46 242
Floors 1 2
Newest building or renovation 2018 +10y 2008
Listed amenities 18 24 +6
Policies
Check-in from 14:30 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 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 ✓ ✓
Shuttle – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Room service – ✓
Spa – ✓
Massage – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      2.2 km apart

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      The Culvert or Damai Beach Resort: common questions

      Which is better, The Culvert or Damai Beach Resort?

      Damai Beach Resort leads in 5 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, families. The Culvert is stronger in guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, The Culvert or Damai Beach Resort?

      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 3.2 km for Damai Beach Resort.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Damai Beach Resort is 80 m from the nearest beach; The Culvert is 1.6 km.

      How far apart are The Culvert and Damai Beach Resort?

      The two hotels are 2.2 km 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