Boasting 6 dining options and an outdoor pool, Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites is located 1969 feet from Kuching Waterfront. Free parking is provided for guests who drive. The classic rooms are appointed with a satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms come with a dining area and a bathub. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Aurora Court. Staff at 24-hour reception can assist you with laundry and babysitting services at a surcharge. Other facilities include a meeting facilities. Sarawak Museum is 1148 feet from Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, while Chinese History Museum is 2461 feet from the property. Kuching International Airport is a 6 mi drive away. The New Sarawak Museum is a new landmark of Kuching city and consists of two buildings namely the Borneo Cultures Museum and Annex Office Building.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kuching, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.7

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
6.7
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.7
Low score for Kuching
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Aurora Court
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 55 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 55 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites

  • Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites is 1,650 feet from the center of Kuching. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites has 1 restaurant:

    • Aurora Court

  • The prices at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Yes, Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites is popular with guests booking family stays.