--- title: "The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching: reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Waterfront Hotel in Kuching: rated 9.1 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-waterfront-hotel-kuching/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-14 --- Hotel · ★★★★★ # The Waterfront Hotel Petra Jaya, Kuching, Malaysia 9.1 · Excellent 9,624 reviews · #73 #73 of 461 in Kuching · 6.8 Location score ## About The Waterfront Hotel The Waterfront Hotel is a hotel in Petra Jaya, Kuching, Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 9,624 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking. It is 3.6 km from the centre of Kuching. The nearest airport, Kuching International Airport (KCH), is 7.9 km away. - **Type:** Hotel - **Star rating:** ★★★★★ - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 12:00 - **Rooms:** 208 - **Floors:** 7 - **Opened:** 2015 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 19 68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg [thewaterfrontkuching.com](http://www.thewaterfrontkuching.com/) ## How The Waterfront Hotel scores Better rated than 86% of hotels in Kuching - Guest rating **9.1** - Location **6.8** - Facilities **8.3** - Families **1.0** - Spa & wellness **3.0** - Public transport **3.0** Kuching average ## Amenities Swimming poolRestaurantBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service ### Pool & wellness - Swimming pool - Gym ### Food & drink - Breakfast - Restaurant - Bar - 24-hour room service ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Free parking ### Services - Airport transfer - Shuttle - Car hire - Concierge - Laundry - Luggage storage ### In the rooms - Air conditioning - Minibar - In-room safe - Coffee or tea maker - Blackout curtains Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **6.8**/10 - **Walk grade:** **95**/100 Great for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150** - **Sights within 1 km:** **21**
Nearest stationGambir Asli Sarawak1.4 km23 min walk
Nearest airportKuching International Airport (KCH)7.9 km18 min drive
Distance to the centreKuching3.6 km8 min drive
### Sights nearby - Sarawak Textile Museum40 m - The Ranee Museum110 m - Brooke Memorial160 m - Kuching Old Museum Memorial Park250 m - Songket and Keringkam Gallery300 m - Natural History Museum360 m ## The Waterfront Hotel: in detail The Waterfront Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Kuching. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Need something at the last minute? The convenience stores has you covered, ensuring your requirements are met without any inconvenience. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at The Waterfront Hotel have a separate living room incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of daily newspaper, television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels within a few chosen chambers. To experience refined leisure, do not miss the opportunity to drop by the executive lounge. Start your day stress-free at The Waterfront Hotel as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Visitors with specific dietary preferences can savor a variety of culinary styles at The Waterfront Hotel, featuring halal choices to accommodate their needs. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors staying at The Waterfront Hotel have the option to receive groceries in their room for meal preparation, courtesy of the unique service provided by the hotel. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this establishment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Waterfront Hotel. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the salon, conveniently situated within the hotel. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Enjoy a refreshing beverage al fresco at hotel's poolside bar savoring your preferred concoction. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel. ### Compare ## Compare The Waterfront Hotel with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. 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The Waterfront Hotel has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 9,624 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Kuching. ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront Hotel? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. ### Does The Waterfront Hotel include breakfast? Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book. ### Does The Waterfront Hotel have a pool? Yes, The Waterfront Hotel has a swimming pool. ### Is there parking at The Waterfront Hotel? Yes, the listing mentions free parking. ### How far is The Waterfront Hotel from the airport? The nearest airport, Kuching International Airport (KCH), is 7.9 km away in a straight line. ### How many rooms does The Waterfront Hotel have? The Waterfront Hotel has 208 rooms on 7 floors. 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. 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