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The Culvert vs Permai Rainforest Resort

Both are in Kuching, 2.7 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
3 of 6
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Resort★★★Kampung Santubong

Permai Rainforest Resort

Guest rating
7.8 Good
Location score
5.6
Score by category
3 of 6
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.7 km apart.

Choose The Culvert if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Permai Rainforest Resort if you want

  • to be closer to the beach

Why is The Culvert better than Permai Rainforest Resort?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.8)+0.5
  2. 22.6 km closer to the area centre−2.6 km
  3. 3More guest reviews (4,596 vs 1,223), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
  4. 4Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 1990)+28y
  5. 5Has a gym

Why is Permai Rainforest Resort better than The Culvert?

  1. 11.5 km closer to the beach (160 m vs 1.6 km)−1.5 km
  2. 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10)+12
  3. 3Offers an airport transfer

All compared facts

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

The CulvertPermai Rainforest Resort
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 +0.5 7.8
Location 2.0 5.6 +3.6
Facilities 7.5 +0.8 6.7
Families 1.0 2.0 +1.0
Spa & wellness 5.5 +4.0 1.5
Beach access 4.8 9.8 +5.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 +0.5 7.8
Guest rating 8.3 +0.5 7.8
Number of reviews 4,596 +3,373 1,223
Rank in Kuching top 86% +7% top 93%
Location
Location score 2.0 5.6 +3.6
Distance to Kampung Santubong centre 1.1 km −2.6 km 3.7 km
To the beach 1.6 km 160 m −1.5 km
To the airport 27 km −2.6 km 30 km
Restaurants within 500 m 1 4 +3
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating – ★★★
Rooms 46 34
Floors 1 –
Newest building or renovation 2018 +28y 1990
Listed amenities 18 +2 16
Policies
Check-in from 14:30 14:00 −1h
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 ✓ ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Meeting rooms – ✓
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

      2.7 km apart

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      The Culvert or Permai Rainforest Resort: common questions

      Which is better, The Culvert or Permai Rainforest Resort?

      They are evenly matched. The Culvert is stronger in guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness; Permai Rainforest Resort is stronger in location, families, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, The Culvert or Permai Rainforest 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 3.7 km for Permai Rainforest Resort.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Permai Rainforest Resort is 160 m from the nearest beach; The Culvert is 1.6 km.

      How far apart are The Culvert and Permai Rainforest Resort?

      The two hotels are 2.7 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