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The first thing you’ll notice about Kuching is the incredible number of cat statues everywhere you look. Indeed, near the end of the 10km drive from the airport, you’ll come across a five-metre-tall white one with its paw outstretched. The reason for this is that Kuching means “cat” in Malay, and it was once thought that this is how the city got its name. Kuching, Malaysia’s state capital, has a wonderfully romantic history. Its modern history begins with the Brooke dynasty, the White Rajahs, who gradually expanded the kingdom of Sarawak over a century while protecting indigenous tribes and their ways of life from the worst excesses of capitalism. Here we have listed 10 accommodations for your convenience.
1. Pullman Kuching
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Pullman Kuching is located atop Hills Shopping Mall and is a 5-minute walk from Kuching Waterfront. It has 5 dining options and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available in the guest rooms. The elegantly decorated rooms include a minibar and a flat-screen satellite TV. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub and a rain shower. The room provides guests with views of the city. Puzzle Restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast with Asian, Continental, and Halal options. Nu Er Hong serves Chinese cuisine, while Cafe Chat serves pastries and coffee. Deja Vu Bar & Lounge and Liquid Bar both serve drinks and cocktails. Relax at the spa or join a fitness class for in-house guests at the gym. Staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with laundry and dry cleaning services for a fee, while luggage storage is complimentary. Guests can take advantage of free local shuttle service. A business centre and currency exchange are also available.
Address: 1A, Jalan Mathies, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
2. Tune Hotel Waterfront Kuching
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Tune Hotel Waterfront Kuching is located in the heart of Kuching City Centre and is only a 15-minute drive from Kuching International Airport. It provides basic rooms with attached bathrooms. There is free WiFi throughout the property. Upside Down House Kuching is 45 metres away, and Hills Shopping Mall is 350 metres away. Tune Hotel Waterfront Kuching is 700 m from Kuching Waterfront, and Sarawak Museum is 1.3 km away. The property is 11.4 kilometres from Kuching International Airport. Each room has air conditioning as well as a fan. There is bed linen, a hot water shower, and towels provided. TV shows are available for free.
Address: Jalan Borneo, Off, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
3. Meritin Hotel
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Meritin Hotel is located in Kuching and is 7.4 kilometres from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. It offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property, and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel provides room service as well as a 24-hour front desk. The restaurant serves American and Chinese cuisine, and the snack bar serves cocktails. Air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer are standard in the hotel’s rooms. Meritin Hotel offers some rooms with city views, as well as a kettle. Bed linen and towels are provided in the rooms. The property offers a buffet, continental, or Asian breakfast.
Address: 315, Jln Padungan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
4. Puteri Wing-Riverside Majestic Hotel
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Riverside Majestic Hotel is strategically located next to the Riverside Shopping Complex and offers panoramic views of the Kuching Waterfront. It has an outdoor pool as well as three dining options. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, as well as free parking. Every air-conditioned room has a minibar and a personal safe, as well as views of the Sarawak River or Kuching City. The en suite bathroom has a shower and free toiletries for your convenience. Café Majestic serves international and local cuisine, while River Palace specialises in Chinese cuisine. Coca Thai Restaurant, which specialises in Thai cuisine, and The Club Lobby Lounge, which serves drinks and has live entertainment, are two other options. Guests can work out in the fitness centre or play tennis. They can also take a refreshing swim in the pool. The staff at the 24-hour reception desk will gladly assist you with currency exchange and free luggage storage. Laundry and babysitting services are available for a fee.
Address: 93756, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
5. Mupify Homestay Jazz Suites Vivacity
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Mupify Homestay Jazz Suites Vivacity in Kuching offers accommodation with a private pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned hotel is 10 kilometres from the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, full-service security, and currency exchange for guests. The spacious apartment has two bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a minibar, and two bathrooms with bidets. The lodging is non-smoking. There is a minimarket in the apartment. There are sightseeing tours available in the surrounding area. The apartment offers car rental services.
Address: Jalan Wan Alwi, 93350 Kuching, Malaysia
6.The Vista Apartment @ Demak Laut
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The Vista Apartment @ Demak Laut offers garden views and is located in Kuching, 49 kilometres from Fort Margherita Kuching and 49 kilometres from Harmony Arch Kuching. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.4 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, and guests can take advantage of complimentary WiFi and on-site private parking. The non-smoking property is 8.2 kilometres from Sarawak Stadium. The apartment has a balcony, three bedrooms, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and a hob. This apartment’s guests can enjoy fruits, chocolates, and cookies. There is a dressing room in the apartment for guests to use. The Vista Apartment @ Demak Laut is 49 kilometres from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching, and Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 49 kilometres away. The nearest airport is 14 kilometres away, at Kuching International Airport.
Address: Dusun Bayu, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
7. Faiz Homestay
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Faiz Homestay is located in Kuching, Sarawak and has a balcony. The property, which is 10 kilometres from Sarawak Stadium, has a tennis court and free private parking. This air-conditioned apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bidet, a shower, and free toiletries. In addition, the apartment has a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and stovetop, as well as slippers. The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching is 15 kilometres away, while Fort Margherita Kuching is 42 kilometres away. Faiz Homestay is 15 kilometres from Kuching International Airport.
Address: 766SF Block H, Synergy Square, Jln Matang Jaya, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
8. Kuching Imperial Suites Cozy Corner
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Kuching Royal Suites Cozy Corner in Kuching offers accommodation with a rooftop pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for those that drive. This room has a balcony with mountain views. Each room has a patio with views of the pool. Air conditioning, a living area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with slippers, a walk-in shower, and a hair dryer are standard in all units at the apartment complex. There is also an oven, a toaster, a fridge, and a kettle. Every flat in the building comes with bed linen and towels. The apartment’s family-friendly restaurant serves American food and is available for dinner, lunch, and brunch. Visitors can also unwind in the common lounge area. Kuching Imperial Suites Cozy Corner is 13 kilometres from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, while Sarawak Stadium is 14 kilometres away. The nearest airport is 5 kilometres away, at Kuching International Airport.
Address: Imperial Suites, Taman Seng Goon, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak
9. The Culvert Hotel Resort, Kuching
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The Culvert is located in Kuching, 2.7 kilometres from Damai Beach, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre, and a restaurant. The property has a bar and a private beach area and is located 24 kilometres from Sarawak Stadium and 32 kilometres from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. In addition to free WiFi, the property has a sun terrace and a sauna. Certain units at the resort have a private bathroom and a sea view. Breakfast is available at the property as a buffet, à la carte, or continental option. Hiking is one of the activities available to guests at The Culvert in and around Kuching. St. Thomas’ Cathedral is 31 kilometres away, and Sarawak Museum is 31 kilometres away. The Culvert is 38 kilometres from Kuching International Airport, and the property provides a paid airport shuttle service.
Address: Lot 285, Off Jalan Sultan Tengah Block 2 Salak Land District Santubong Damai, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
10. Cove 55
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Cove 55, with its gleaming white facade, is a 5-minute drive from Mount Santubong and the Sarawak Cultural Village. It has two outdoor swimming pools, one of which is an infinity pool overlooking the sea, as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas. Air conditioning is available in the beautifully designed rooms. They also include a balcony and a bathroom with a rainshower. Bottled water is available. Some rooms feature views of the garden. Visitors are welcome to read in the library. The property is located 35 minutes from Kuching City and 45 minutes from Kuching International Airport. Bako National Park, Sarawak’s oldest national park, is a 40-minute drive away, while Talang Salang Natural Reserve, dedicated to turtle conservation, is an hour distant by motorboat.
Address: 93010 Kuching, Sarawak