Scenic Hotels in Kuching

"Raia Hotel & Convention Centre is big and faces the Kuching airport terminal. Pick-up is at Gate 3 of the airport arrival hall after WhatsApp the hotel. In five minutes, the hotel white van with the Raia Hotel logo came to pick me up. Upon entering the room and activating the power source, the television automatically shows Bloomberg News. I had tried to switch it off to sleep but the remote control did not function. I cannot see the airport runway from my room. It may be possible to see Air Borneo aircraft ascend to the sky at a corner in a twinkling of an eye. I slept for four hours thirty minutes and woke up after the prompt wake-up call to check-in for Air Borneo's flight to KLIA on 8 August 2026. Kindly note that the hotel is under renovation and enhancement works until 19 September 2026. It is not practical to stay in the room during and after breakfast and the room has no minibar. If one does not have a flight to catch in the morning, stay elsewhere in Kuching."

"The hotel is modern and comfortable. Enjoyed the room. The location of the hotel at waterfront is very good with restaurants and attractions nearby. The pool is small but the view is nice. Front desk staff service attitude can be improved. Not welcoming, lethargic and not helpful. The worst is the carpark, for those staying in hotel with car. The hotel is sharing the carpark with a shopping mall. No dedicated carpark lots for guests. And the carpark is busy and can get jammed pretty easily. Once spent 25min to wait and look for a carpark. Big negative for those driving."

"Strategic location by the Sarawak river, easy access to the local delicacies and relax walk along the waterfront, near to one of the cat statues and have 7-11 attached in the building"

"Good location, but check-out day service needs improvement Stayed at Hotel Meritin Kuching during the first week of August. Overall, it was a decent stay and the location in Padungan is very convenient. The room was generally clean and acceptable, although I noticed some dust on the floor when I first checked in. Check-in was smooth. Most of the reception service was fine, although one night-shift staff member seemed rather unfriendly and did not smile or greet us when we came in and out at night. Main downside – check-out day: There was an event and roadblock around the hotel on the day we checked out, but the hotel did not inform us in advance. As we were travelling to the airport, the hotel should have informed guests about the road closure so that we could leave earlier and plan our transportation accordingly. Because of the event, our Grab driver could not access the hotel, and we had to walk about 1 km with our luggage to the designated Grab pick-up point. This was very inconvenient and, in my opinion, not good hotel service. The hotel should proactively inform guests about events and roadblocks that may affect access to the hotel, especially for guests checking out and heading to the airport. On the positive side, the hotel has a great location for food. Top Spot Food Court is within walking distance for seafood, and you can also try ABC and Ling Loong. Overall, a decent hotel with a good location, but communication and service regarding road closures should definitely be improved."

"For business travelers or a quick holiday, this hotel is quite a solid bet, if you like some history in your staying. Locals still know it by its former name, Holiday Inn—and while the exterior looks a bit dated, the property itself is well-maintained and efficiently run."

"This is a luxurious hotel but priced like a 3-star. The location is excellent, the room is spacious with a sofa, a bathtub, and even a pool. There's also a restaurant on the ground floor."

"The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, providing a relaxing environment after a long day. One of the highlights of my stay was the stunning view of the river. Waking up to the scenic waterfront and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere truly enhanced the overall experience. The hotel’s location is also excellent, making it convenient to explore the nearby attractions along the Kuching waterfront. Overall, a great stay with comfortable rooms and a beautiful river view. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Kuching."