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Reviews of The Waterfront Hotel Kuching 5 stars

68 Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Malaysia

#7 of 85 hotels in Kuching

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1062 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    10
    High Quality, Exceptional Breakfast and Perfect Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King (River View)
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't like paying for a bathroom if I am a guest in the hotel. Granted, the bathroom is actually part of the mall and is called the executive bathroom, but I think hotel guests should be afforded a bathroom on the ground floor.

    Every detail is quality! The art and decor are very tasteful throughout, the room is very spacious and the river "waterfront" views are tremendous. The breakfast is exceptional - the best buffet that I can remember in Asia. The pool is (small) but is in a nice cozy area, covered and has a great view. The water and tasty treats in the foyer are a nice Access to the mall is a big bonus. Access for jalan jalan, walking the city, was perfect. My final experience was two days after I had checked out and after dropping off my rental car on my return - I had a called a Grab and it was very late in coming. I had been hiking and kayaking and looked like it :+). I was repacking from the trip and shopping and the hotel manager and his wife came to ask me if I needed assistance and had the hotel car drive me to my other hotel closer to the airport. They were kind, gracious and caring.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay in Kuching!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Family (City View)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had a private event so we couldn’t use the swimming pool which was a bit of a shame, and breakfast was considerably more expensive than other similar hotels.

    Very comfy beds and nice linen, spacious room and bathroom, nice bar which was open when other places closed.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier King (River View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spacious room. We made sure we had a riverfront room and the views were fantastic. Really good breakfast. Amazing location. Nice touch with the river front pool

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Amazing hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location right in the historic city centre. On the club floor the staff could not have been more helpful from help with a day trip to see the orangutans and booking the airport transfer

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Twin (City View)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Just being picky now. (Overall, the hotel was very nice and I would recommend it!) It could be nice with longer opening hours at the pool bar. The view of the shopping mall roof was not that nice from the non-river facing rooms. It could benefit from some green roofing in an ideal world.

    The location was great: in walking distance to tons of restaurants, several sights, the river, and a direct connection to the shopping mall. Loved the breakfast, especially the fresh juice selection. Friendly staff. The view to the river from the pool area (and the rooms facing the river, if you paid for those).

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Twin (River View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows are quite thin, so one can hear most street noise quite well in the rooms.

    Perfect Location for exploring the city, seeing the waterfront light show or taking a bus to Bako.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect stay in Kuching
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Position

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premier King (River View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could have been cleaner, such as soap dish. It looks like everything is cleaned in too much of a hurry.

    Good gym, good breakfast, great catering staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Really good stay, excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King (City View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairwell very dirty and unkept, but not many people use it! A large conference taking place whilst we were there meant breakfast was very busy.

    Great central location, staff very helpful. Helped with local restaurant bookings and trips. Bed very comfortable, room v spacious. Good buffet breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Great hotel, even better staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King (City View)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilties are excellent from rooms to pool/bar and breakfast. Location is also top drawer. The main plaudits are due for the staff. The most pleasant and make the place excel. They work long hours but their enthusiasm to help their guests is worth seeing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Amazing friendly service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Floor King Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar team were super friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King (River View)
    • Stayed 1 night

    no bath tub

    room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice cosy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King (River View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was very noisy on Sunday morning-due to marathon staring at 2-3am

    Central location near waterfront-next to china town-lots of food &drink Adjoining a small shopping mall

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Family (City View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little small.

    Very friendly, helpful staff. Great location by the river. Fantastic views from the bar. Lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    No complaints
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Twin (River View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great spread for breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King (River View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedsheets was dirty when we arrived but the staff took care of it right away and even gave us some perks to make up for it.

    Excellent location and great breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Best location in Kuching
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Floor King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had lounge access & the food was always lukewarm.

    Lovely hotel, good size rooms & excellent location. Loved the view from our room of the bridge and Legislative building. Would not hesitate to stay again

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Twin (River View)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved everything about this hotel: perfect location with fabulous views, outstanding staff, exceedingly comfortable beds. I would love to stay there again, it’s wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Best Location and Overall Comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King (City View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Room AC fixed at 23.5 degree Celcius. Can't be adjusted..Can feel warm while sleeping since weather is so hot. 2. Swimming pool too small (guess nothing much can be done) with shallow water only to abt waist level. For taller person maybe below waist level. Decided not to swim after being told abt this by a guest we met in the lift. 3. Could improve with staff training on basic info about tourist attractions..

    1. Excellent Breakfast and spacious 2. Clean room 3. Nice waterfront view 4. 5 mins walking distance to waterfront and tourists shopping area. 5. Friendly staffs

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel, lovely staff, excellent breakfast buffet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premier King Suite (City View)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great hotel, lovely staff, excellent breakfast buffet, really good and well-priced room service. Location is amazing, right in the middle of the old town and the waterfront.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Wonderful hotel in central Kuching
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful hotel in Kuching, very close to the waterfront and Darul Hana Bridge.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Twin (River View)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service was lacking on several occasions, particularly if there was a change of staff.

    Location very good. comfortable, breakfast options.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Short but Sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premier Family (City View)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and staff

    Stayed in July 2025

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