The Culvert vs The Village House
Both are in Kuching, 720 m 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
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Kampung Santubong
The Village House
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Culvert
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 720 m apart.
Choose The Culvert if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 46 / 14)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2007)
Choose The Village House if you want
- to walk to the sights (22 km / 23 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 46)
Why is The Culvert better than The Village House?
- 1More guest reviews (4,596 vs 1,234), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2007)+11y
- 36 more listed amenities (18 vs 12)+6
- 4Has a gym
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is The Village House better than The Culvert?
- 1680 m closer to the area centre−680 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Culvert vs The Village House: which hotel is better? | The Culvert | The Village House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Location | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +2.5 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +4.0 | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 4,596 +3,362 | 1,234 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 229 |
| Rank in Kuching | bottom 28% | bottom 32% +4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.0 | 2.3 +0.3 |
| Distance to Kampung Santubong centre | 1.1 km | 380 m −680 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 46 | 14 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +11y | 2007 |
| Listed amenities | 18 +6 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:30 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
720 m apart
The Culvert: city centre: 23 km, Kuching International Airport (KCH): 27 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
The Village House: city centre: 22 km, Kuching International Airport (KCH): 26 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
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The Culvert or The Village House: common questions
Which is better, The Culvert or The Village House?
The Culvert leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, The Culvert or The Village House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Village House is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for The Culvert.
How far apart are The Culvert and The Village House?
The two hotels are 720 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