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Harbour View Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
Lorong Temple, Kuching 93100, Malaysia
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Harbour View Hotel
Ranked #17 of 42 hotels in Kuching
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Shanghai, China
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“just average”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

We have read in the "lonely planet " about this hotel and expected a good hotel. But is was not more than 3 star. The room we had was very small and all the things looked a bit worn out. The service staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast a bit meager.
Positiv is the center location of this hotel, but that it is really. Do not expect to much.
This hotel was part of a round trip, so I cannot say anything about the price relation.
Good enough for a stay of 1 or 2 days.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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loomis ca
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110 reviews 110 reviews
51 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
“Highly recommended”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

We stumbled on this after returning early from Bako. It was recommended by a guide we ran into. Good mid range price, modern, nice amenities, beautiful view, pretty clean. We were very pleased and would definitely return. Great location just a few blocks from the esplanade. This hotel seems to cater to Asian families rather than westerners. A definite plus. They seem to know good value

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Perfect location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012 via mobile

The hotel location is so strategic. We rented a car for our holiday but decided to walk bcause it is very near to the main bazaar n the watefront!

  • Stayed July 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ketapang
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location, could do better”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 20, 2012

The location of this hotel is excellent, and puts you within a few minutes walk of everything downtown - taxis are always parked out front if you need to go further afield. I chose this hotel over others that looked to have a bit more character because it looked well run and had complimentary internet in each of the rooms (my partner had to work for some of our trip so this was important). Internet access can of course be patchy anywhere, but it was frustrating that this was advertised as a feature of the hotel, but once we got the hotel there were notices everywhere that internet is never guaranteed and may not work. It didn't work once in our 4-day stay. It would be more honest is this was published up front at the point of booking, or not advertised as a feature at all.

Highlights are that the breakfast is good with a good combination of local and western options, if a little expensive at 20R extra per person per day, and the beds were really comfy. Low points were the cockroaches in the bedroom and bathroom, and the bathroom being quite run down overall.

Overall, it it actually a comfortable place to stay and the location is great, but it's worth checking out other options before booking.

Room Tip: Not all rooms have a view of the river - be sure to ask for one if you want to see sunset over the r...
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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58 reviews 58 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Well appointed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012

I can't comment on value for money as my stay in this hotel was part of an organised tour. But the location is fantastic, they offer an adequate breakfast in the mornings (although it is very busy and they are somewhat slow to replenish. The coffee is best left alone). The room was a great size, very clean, lovely bathroom and the shower had good pressure. There are lots of restaurants near by as well as the 'shopping district'. I enjoyed my stay.

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  • Stayed February 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Harbour View Kuching
Harbour View Hotel Kuching, Sarawak
Address: Lorong Temple, Kuching 93100, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sarawak > Kuching
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Business Center Restaurant
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Ranked #17 of 42 hotels in Kuching
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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