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Offering a shared lounge and city view, Marco Polo Guest House is located in Kuching, 12 km from Sarawak Stadium and 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. It is situated 8 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and provides a shared kitchen. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a outdoor furniture. There is also a fully equipped kitchenette equipped with a fridge and kitchenware. The units have a shared bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. The daily breakfast offers continental, vegetarian options and pancakes and fruits are being served. For guests with children, the guest house features an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at Marco Polo Guest House. Harmony Arch Kuching is 41 km from the accommodation, while Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching is 41 km away. Kuching International Airport is 10 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kuching, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
4 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
8 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
High score for Kuching

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Azimah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Sangat selesa, tuan rumah very informative. Thanks Sam & Jane. Really appreciate your hospitality. Love your place...
  • Adrian
    Australia Australia
    My hosts were friendly,helpful and gave good travel advice. My room was quiet, clean and the guesthouse was conveniently located near local attractions .
  • Jule
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The couple who run the guest house are so friendly. They help you with everything you want to know and tells you a lot about the culture.
  • Edward835
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The house location is good and full of many delicious and traditional Kuching Chinese food court nearby.
  • Edward835
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The house is well-decorated with some historical pictures and beautiful paintings of original Kuching. It is a traditional and typical Chinese house (I think), and always let me feel easy and comfortable. Also, let me understand and experience the...
  • Edward835
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Breakfast is very good, though simple but delicious. I enjoy it very much.
  • Asyraf
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like the entrance to be honest..XD Will repeat for sure !
  • Julian
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly staff, especially Samuel. God bless you! Location is perfect in the center of Kuching. Breakfast was ok. Free water refill option is available: also for coffee and tea. According to some reviews about the tourism tax: it appears...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was super friendly and the breakfast very decent. The location was great, too.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly and social hostel with clean rooms and a good breakfast :)

Hosted by Samuel Tan Ho Seng.

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Samuel Tan Ho Seng.
Marco Polo is an established guesthouse in the heart of Kuching's historical Chinatown, located on Padungan Street. We offer budget rates in 11 different rooms, which include 3 mixed dormitories that house 4-8 people and 8 private rooms that house 1-4 people. All rooms have air-conditioning, sheets, and towels. Whether you are a casual traveler, digital nomad, or backpacker, we have the basic amenities and services to cater to your needs. We also provide local tour to longhouse & places of local interest like the caves, night-market & semenggoh nature reserve. On top of the services, we also provide car rental for guests who want to go for farther adventures. Any requests, can be arranged for convenience of guests & their satisfaction. Any inquiries, are welcome to share or ask? Marco Polo Guesthouse is ideally located near the well-known landmark of the Big White Cat Statue. To the East, it is surrounded by modern buildings, whereas to the west, it has old historical buildings. A 15-20 minute walk from Marco Polo's will lead you to the famous Kuching waterfront. Walk a few more minutes to visit many of Kuching's museums, shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as the Tourism Information Center. Public Transportation stops are within walking distance, and Grab taxis can take you anywhere for a low price. The staff at Marco Polo can help you organize trips and tours to the national parks that surround the city, the Indigenous longhouses, the Sarawak Cultural Village, the orangutang refuge, and more. Rest assured that your stay in Marco Polo, will turn into a lifetime of unforgettable memories. Special note: the entrance to Marco Polo Guesthouse is located in the alley behind Padungan Street and the Hap Chen Hian Food Supplier. Welcome to Kuching!
My personal interests is swimming, jogging, hiking, listening to music, songs, picnicking, reading, movies, lovers of foods, socialising, shopping , marketing, gardening; farming, travelling , adventures, etc. As a host, I love to meet travellers from different countries, with the aim of understanding their cultures & customs. Because of love of natures & foods, I enjoy bringing our guests to different Open-air/night market food stalls so that they'll enjoy & enjoy their foods that they order. If our guests want to have a tour of Kuching City, we're more than happy to bring them around, even without cost. A family atmosphere is very important for us & our guesthouse, as we want to make our guests as comfortable as possible. "Home away from home, or a second home is possible in Kuching!" Cheers! Samuel.
Our location, Padungan street is dated back to the 1900s, where it's long, rich history of Chinese immigrants to this location of Kuching City. The legendary white cat statue was built in the year 1988 to mark Kuching as a city, and it is located just a few meters in front of Marco Polo Guesthouse. Near to Marco Polo is a small Chinese temple and a large Christian church. Amenities near the Guesthouse include pharmacies, banks/ATMs, restaurants/cafes, and a range of other small familyl-operated shops and businesses. Just across a hundred metre from verandah, the Indonesia consulate is in operation for renewed passport, etc.
Languages spoken: Mandarin,English,Malay

Property surroundings

Facilities of Marco Polo Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Malay

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to MYR 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to MYR 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Marco Polo Guest House

  • Room options at Marco Polo Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Dormitory Room
    • Family
    • Twin
  • The prices at Marco Polo Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Marco Polo Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at Marco Polo Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Marco Polo Guest House is 1 miles from the centre of Kuching. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Marco Polo Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):