Name: Kuching Waterfront Lodge
Address: No. 15, Main Bazaar, Kuching, Kuching, Kuching, 93000, Malaysia
Rating: 8

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I am a "senior (over 70), solo, budget traveler" and I really enjoyed my stay here.
Reminder this is a "Lodge" and not a "Hotel" so don't go expecting "fluffy white towels, free bottled water, complimentary toiletries, tea & coffee options or a breakfast room"! I had a room on 1st floor (there is no Lift) which was quiet and smoke-free.
The Reception is available 24/7 and has a myriad of fascinating antiques and curios to peruse. I found the young Gabriella incredibly helpful with activity and food suggestions and with assisting me with transport needs ( I don't have Internet to access Grab transport).
To me, it's all about LOCATION, right opposite the waterfront where every night is a full-on food, music and light show. Strolling along the promenade was my nightly indulgence, but I could also use either of the balconies at the lodge to sit and peruse the activities if I was tired or there was a 'down-pour'.
Immediately next door is a 7/11 which is open 24/7 for hot & cold food and drink options. I went down every morning for my first coffee (cost 3.50RM which is less than $1.50 AUS). For my daily breakfast, I went to RAW Juicery @ The Ranee Hotel (5 doors down heading to left from the Lodge) for fresh juice, Acai Bowl and coffee. They are a Vegan Restaurant offering Brunch & Diner options. They open at 7am.
The Ranee Hotel itself offers bookings for Tours and Attractions.
The Lodge is very close to the Information Centre (walk left) and is a short stroll away from Chinatown (Harmony Walk) and India Street and a large shopping mall.
Indulged in massage from the Blind Massage Centre on 2nd floor of this mall and had my Hair washed (40RM) and Nails done !
Can't recommend this accommodation enough and felt it was good value for money.
If you want 'luxuries' though, go elsewhere and pay for it !

The location is everything you could wish for !

Warning: this "hotel" practices overbooking and greets their customers as if they were dogs.
We have booked our twin room with a well known web portal, early in advance and when we showed up, at 1pm, we were told by the rude, smartness manager's niece that they were full house. They proposed us a "dorm", which looks like a storage room instead.
They told us they can't refund the booking and that we should manage this, directly with the booking Company, which went well fast, thanks.
Such businesses should be banned from global booking systems.

Awful

I choose Waterfront Lodge as I have stayed several times there before. This Lodge has become a shadow of what it used to be. The room is barely big enough to put a suitcase on the floor, breakfast however simple does not exist anymore. The water cooler on the top floor is out of order for the last ten years. It looks like the owners are unwilling to spend a single ringit on maintenance, that is how run down the place looks. It is only a matter of time before they will close down, noone would stay there a second time.

Sorry, never again

Beautiful, classic ,original Malaysian style lodge has so much character, warmth & atmosphere. Best location. on the RiverFront and close to everything. Rivercruises, restaurants, shopping  , waterfront, entertainment . Cozy ensuite rooms , kitchen/dining area & very friendly, accommodating staff . I have stayed here three times in the last 13 years . look forward to my next visit.

NO 1  LOCATION KUCHING !!!

Stayed here in a group of 12 in July 2019.
The desk were very helpful and accommodating as they allowed us to use facilities to keep bags whilst we trekked and were away, they also gave us discount due to it being such a large group.
Good English speaking, the bedrooms were all good for price with hot working water.
There is some self catering with the use of a toaster.

Great accommodation right in the middle of the Capital

We really loved the place. Nice location as well close to the waterfront. Our bedroom faced the street though and it was very noisy in the evening. Don’t plan to sleep before 11 pm if you stay there. Staff was nice. Room and  Bathroom simple and clean. Real improvement opportunity is for breakfast. Basic pantry with free low quality tea coffee toast with butter and jam ..no fruits .. a fridge though if you want to buy and cook. But worth knowing it. 

Beautiful heritage shophouse but noisy and no real breakfast

"A friendly, no frills hotel located alongside the waterfront. Rooms are small but you get all you need: comfortable bed, small desk, small bathroom, air con, free wi-fi and a very basic DIY breakfast of bread and jam. The front desk staff were very nice and helpful.

Basic but comfortable hotel

Location is at the water front of Sarawak River, so plenty of things to be enjoyed, nice foods in the vicinity, souvenirs shops along the road, relax atmosphere along the river front, and also close to river cruise wharf. The room was clean and OK, the hotel provides us free simple breakfast, and the building has an accent of old chinese house. Friendly and helpful staff, a convenience stay for one night.

Convenience stay at the Sarawak River waterfront

I was bringing a group travelling via land from KK, Brunei, Pontianak, Kuching return. they came during the 2nd day of Chinese New Year celebration. this hotel sits on a property built during the reign of the Brooke family.  The building itself was huge. Mary, the receptionist gave us a tour of the hotel. the 5 persons group chose a room on the ground floor.

great job everyone.

very beautiful property

A friendly, no frills hotel located in the Main Bazaar. Rooms are small but you get all you need: comfortable bed, small desk, small bathroom, free wi-fi and a very basic breakfast. The front desk staff is very nice and helpful. At the back of the hotel you will find a great simple restaurant serving a delicious Sarawak laksa.

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