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The Culvert

3.0 star property
Kuching beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Nestled by the sea, The Culvert offers a tranquil retreat with a breakfast buffet, poolside bar, and sun-kissed terrace. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, connect with free WiFi, and explore books from the library.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool bar
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
The current price is $61
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Nature View Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Sea View Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Sea View Suite

  • Sea view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Nature View Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Sea View Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Sea View Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Sea View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Beach Front Suite

  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Front Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Sea View Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lot 285, Off Jalan Sultan Tengah, Block 2 Salak Land District, Kuching, Sarawak, 93050

What's nearby

  • Sarawak Cultural Village - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Teluk Bandung - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Damai Central - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Damai Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Teluk Penyuk - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) - 55 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪海滨海鲜 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buntal 88 Seafood Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elements - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Escobar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hai Bing Seafood - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Culvert

  • The Culvert is a great choice for your beach stay in Kuching. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and a sauna. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a steam room, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8 AM to 5:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 120 per vehicle (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Culvert Hotel Kuching

Culvert Hotel

Culvert Kuching

The Culvert Kuching

The Culvert Hotel

The Culvert Kuching

The Culvert Hotel Kuching

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Culvert?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Culvert?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Culvert?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Culvert?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8 AM to 5:00 PM on request. The charge is MYR 120 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Culvert?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Culvert and nearby?

The Culvert has 2 outdoor pools and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Culvert?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

The Culvert Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I like the concept of staying in the round room and it’s so special and interesting! I’m also thankful that the staff and boss is very kind and helpful to me.
Li Keow Anna, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Good concept - but not so well executed

Let's start with the positive aspects: 1 Beautiful setting on a west facing hill overlooking the sea 2 Staff is friendly and very helpful Now to the not so good: 1 The culvert concept is obviously minimalist but even so the space could have been better organised 2 The first culvert we occupied for one night was sloping the wrong way so the water from the shower ran away from the drain 3 The aircon was provided with a non original remote that could only turn it on or off but couldn't set the temperature or other features 4 We manage to displace the key card for the cabin, which normally is not a problem in a hotel - they just give you a new one, but here they wanted to charge 35 for a replacement card, luckely we did find it again 5 The breakfast included was limited to say the least and to get the full (but limited selection) need to come before 9 am.
poul erik, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Super relaxing stay at the culvert. There were a few minor quibbles like I wish the food options were more varied and with more vegetables! And there was such a small amount of storage for our items - I wasn’t expecting lots but a few books would have helped. That aside, it was honestly such a relaxing comfortable environment with great facilities and super friendly staff. Easy access to the Damai area with Kampung Budaya Sarawak and the food court, and not too far to Kuching. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to others.
Laura, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms could have worn de enough to walk around bed instead of climb over.
John Garr, 3-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

no lamp in the room, difficult to go to bathroom because no floor in the room for walk.
ting, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Something to truly remember

This is a really unique place with a beautiful private beach. You get there and your first thought is wow this is so cool. Then after a while you think, wait this is kinda like camping. But then you come to the conclusion that camping is awesome and this place has so much to offer in its little package. The food is a little limited, especially with fruits and veggies. The room itself has enough space but needs more creative solutions for storage. Bedroom turnover is impractical but we would have appreciated more bathroom supplies. We really enjoyed the beach, less so the pool. Overall it was well worth it despite my nitpicking.
Always cats nearby in Sarawak
Upper pool
Aerial view of beach
Lower pool
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Culvert is a lovely, peaceful resort on the coast with great views out over the bay. It is clean and well looked after and the staff are very friendly and kind. It is very hot and there are mosquitoes so long sleeves and lightweight trousers advisable. Only marginally cooler at night so no need for warm clothes. All the cabins have aircon. The sun is VERY hot, this is not a sun bathing resort. The UV index was saying Extreme so pack strong suncream, especially if you go on any excursions. Bottled water is freely available. The restaurant food is very good, not too expensive. There aren't many veggie options, but the staff were willing to adapt some dishes to accomodate. The pools are clean and well cared for, and very welcome in the heat. Apparently there are salt water crocodiles in the area (though we didn't see any) so the pool is probably the safer option! It's around 100/150 ringetts for a cab from the airport (2023) though there may be additional fees per person. The city of Kuching is about an hour away if you need more excitement and shopping. The food there is super cheap and very good. A great place to chill if you want a quiet holiday :-)
Simon, 11-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Petit coin de paradis proche de Kuching

Endroit exceptionnel avec un concept original de tube en béton mais qui s’intègrent parfaitement à la nature. Équipe adorable et réactive ainsi que le manager (qui est également celui du Theatre à Kuching, où nous avons séjourné). Tout est réfléchi pour passer 1 séjour idéal, bon restaurant, 2 piscines, une multitude de coins « détente », une bibliothèque et même 1 salle de prière. Vraiment rien a redire tout était parfait.
Axelle, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for treating my parents nicely during their anniversary.
Najwa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was just something very different and we loved it! We've told all our friends about it since we got back! There's not much space in the room admittedly, which completely suited us, but for some people this may be a struggle, particularly if you have lots of luggage or children. If you're travelling light and solo/couple, this place is lovely. There is a nice infinity pool. Breakfast was ok. It was nice being in the tranquil jungle. It is quite a long drive from the airport, but was relatively cheap to get there. Overall, a few good experience for a few days!
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Cosy Room

Small but cosy rooms. Great place to relax
Mitchell, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice resort

Perfect place for relexing
Nurhazirah, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Plenty of mosquitos. Bring along insect repellent.
Miss, 4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

It more suitable for couple or youngsters, as it was not kids friendly, as the safety for kids is low. My youngest son fall from pool while sitting on the side and high on floor full of sharp stones, luckily no needle need for the wound. As for the breakfast, it was expensive for my kid as I pay my 5 years old boy breakfast and not much choices to take. It's a place not suitable for family with kids, but might be good for couples.
SML, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Unique little spot

Unique little spot. Great views and location. Amazing service.
Jared, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the uniqueness of the property. The secluded location was lovely.
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff need hospitality training, some facilities require prompt maintenance
Nom, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All good

All good
3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Think twice before booking!

Arrived to concrete capsule “hotel” after rain. Concrete “drainpipe-rooms” were damp and smelling mouldy. We had booked three nights, discussed dampness issue with hotel management after first night. Manager contacted Expedia/hotels.com to cancel and refunded two nights. Credit to manager. We learnt concrete capsules are not sealed against environment. Unless correct protection is applied to concrete this is worrying for structure ..... and health. If you want a gimmicky experience, with a 6 square meter “capsule”, no convenience (e.g. no table, no chair, no clothes rack, etc) no privacy and very few options for food or transportation but pay a premium price for Borneo accommodation The Culvert is for you. We experienced and at first opportunity checked out.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We like the unique architecture and landscape, but we didn’t like the fact there is quite a bit of mosquitos around...
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Pretty good stay. Loved the infinity pool, steps to the beach and the massage I got from the spa. Only dislike is the food served at the restaurant. Menu is limited. Needs local cuisine incorporated in the menu too.
5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice concept, but execution can be improved

The concept of hotel is very cool, feels nice and trendy. The staff was helpful to arrange alternative pick up for us to take us to the Cultural Village when the local driver of the hotel was busy. Few things that were not to my liking: Breakfast was poor - even basic yogurt and granola was missing. Food overall was bad quality, they are doing a western type food, but they dont know how to cook it. I asked for a medium steak, I got a burned one. I d suggest to switch the focus to nalaysian food, or do a fusion, the western food just doesn’t work. Seating in the restaurants is terrible, they have wooden benches, not comfortable at all- you eat and you leave, not a place to relax. The pool by the beach was kind of closed, we couldn’t figured that one out. Also the airport transfers are slightly expensive, we got a local driver for half the price that the hotel was asking
Roxana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing,clean and beautiful place to stay
JuliaKon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

tout est super !!!! il faut absolument découvrir ce lieux !
1-night trip