Hotels in Kuching - Where to stay in Kuching

KUCHING : WHERE TO SLEEP IN KUCHING

Budget

• Pinnacles Kuching, Level 1, Lot 21, Block G, Taman Sri Sarawak Mall, Jalan Borneo, 93100, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Tel.: +60-82-419100, (http://www.pinnacleskuching.com). Located right smack in the middle of Kuching’s golden triangle which comprises Hilton, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Hotels, so rest assured that you will be strategically and conveniently located in close proximity to the best amenities and services the city can offer. Reasonable price and CLEAN. (http://www.pinnacleskuching.com)

• The Fairview, No.6 Jalan Taman Budaya, Tel.: +60-82-240017, +60-13-8011561, (http://www.thefairview.com.my). Colonial House with tropical garden, a nice place that feels like home.

• Singgahsana Lodge, No.1 Temple Street, 93000 Kuching (opposite Harbour View Hotel). Tel.: +60-82-429 277, (http://www.singgahsana.com/). A hip Back-packers lodge that is centrally located at the Kuching waterfront. Complete with longhouse decor and artifacts. The staff are a bit smug and self-important, but it is clean, safe and very reasonably priced.

• Berambih Lodge, No.104 Ewe Hai Street, 93100 Kuching (behind Main Bazaar). Tel.: +60-82-238589 (http://www.berambih.com/) New guesthouse, clean and friendly. Longhouse style. Highly recommended. Breakfast included.

• LODGE 121, Lot 121, 1st Floor, Sec.33 KTLD, Tabuan Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak.(Opposite Borneo Hotel and next to Kuching Prison along Tabuan Road ). Tel.: +60-82-428121 (http://www.lodge121.com/) New guesthouse, Come to Lodge 121 to experience the 'home-away-from-home' ambience. With our vast hospitality background, our primary objective is to provide visitors a Clean, Cozy, Comfortable and Safe place to stay when they visit the Land of the Hornbills. Highly recommended. Friendly staff. Breakfast with Kaya included.

• Newly opened budget hotel operated by chain linked to AirAsia

Mid-range

• Harbour View Hotel. Lorong Temple, 93100 Kuching. Tel: +60-82-274 666, (http://www.harbourview.com.my/index.html). A two-three star business-class hotel that is centrally located in front of the Kuching Waterfront. The standard rooms are actually quite basic and is nothing to shout about. Despite that, its still usually occupied by Tour Groups.

• Hotel Grand Continental. Jln. Ban Hock, 93100 Kuching. Tel: +60-82-230 399, (http://www.grandcontinental.com.my/continental_kuching_home.asp?propertykey=13&roomtype=0). A comfortable 3-star hotel located about 15 minutes walk from the Kuching Waterfront.

• The LimeTree Hotel (http://www.limetreehotel.com.my) - A 50-room & suites boutique hotel in city center adjacent to Chinatown and minutes away from the Waterfront and malls.

• Kuching Park Hotel. Lot 606 Pandungan Road, Kuching. Tel: +60-82-239 888, (http://www.pinganchorage.com.my/malaysia_hotel/kuching_park_hotel.htm). A standard 2-3 star hotel located a short drive away from the city centre.

• Kingwood Inn. Lot 618 Pandungan Road, Kuching. Tel: +60-82-330 888, (http://www.kuchinghotels.net/index.html). Another standard hotel that's probably abit better than Kuching Park Hotel.

• Damai Puri Resort & Spa. Teluk Penyuk Santubong P O Box 3058, 93762 Kuching. Tel: +6082 846900. This resort fronting Damai Beach has 207 beautiful guestrooms and a Spa Village, which boasts secluded massage villas, a yoga pavilion, hair spa, and a tea house that serves organic gourmet. Damai Puri Resort & Spa also has 2 outdoor pools, tennis courts, a 600-cap ballroom, and meeting rooms, and organizes jungle treks and water sports. Wi-Fi Internet is available.

Splurge

• Riverside Majestic Kuching, Formerly known as Crown Plaza Riverside Kuching, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, tel. +60-82-247777, (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/kchrs). Despite the name, this is the one riverside hotel that isn't actually riverside (although it's just across the street).

• Hilton Kuching, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, tel. +60-82-248200, (http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=KUCHITW). Probably the top digs in town, with great riverside location. Make sure you get a river view, extra but well worth it.

• Grand Margerita Hotel, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, tel. +60-82-423111, (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/6c/1/en/hd/kchmy). Formerly known as Holiday Inn Kuching. Visitors can gain access to the Sarawak Plaza, a shopping complex situated adjacent to it. You can also go to Tun Jugah and Parkson conveniently. International franchise outlet such as Starbuck, Kenny Roggers, KFC and McDonald's are nearby.

• Merdeka Palace Hotel, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, tel. +60-82-258000, (http://www.merdekapalace.com). Kuching's oldest luxury hotel, its rooms aren't quite as spectacular as the lobby, but the hotel has infinitely more colonial character than the riverside set. Located right next to the Sarawak Museum, yet still within striking distance of the riverfront. The rooftop pool has a great view over Kuching. Rack rates steep at around RM300, but steep discounts in the off season can chop that in half.

• Somerset Gateway Kuching, Jalan Bukit Mata, tel: +60-82-250958 (http://www.somersetgatewaykuching.com/). Part of the Ascott group of hotels, they offer comfortable serviced-apartments in the city centre.

• 360 Hotel. Hock Lee Centre, Hotel Tower, Jalan Datuk Aband Abdul Rahim. Tel: +60-82-484888, (http://www.360kuching.com). A five star business-class hotel that is located beside Hock Lee Shopping Centre.

• Four Points Hotel by Sheraton. A brand new four star business-class hotel, located at Jalan Lapangan Terbang, 5 minutes away from Kuching International Airport.

Hotels coming soon includes:

• Pullman Kuching
• Marriott Kuching
• Cititel Express