Carpenter Guesthouse
Kuching

As we are located away from the main road, you can expect a cosy and quiet retreat and enjoy the local food available around us.

Highlights:

* Stone's throw away from main bazaar - a very popular place to buy traditional handicrafts and antiques and an excellent example of Chinese shop house architecture.

* 3 minutes walk to Kuching Waterfront (riverside esplanade overlooking the Sarawak River for taking good walks day or night. This place offers a magnificent view of the Rajah's former palace, the "Astana.")

* 5 minutes walk to the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching, Tua Pek Kong Temple and
Chinese History Museum.

* Walking distance to quaint local coffee shops (kopitiam), with the ever popular
Sarawak Kolo Mee directly opposite.

* 5 minutes walk to Main Post Office.

* Walking distance to India Street

* 5 minutes by car to Topspot Seafood Centre - a must try if you're a fan of seafood!!
You get good value for money, on fresh seafood here, rooftop atmosphere and
not to mention eating among locals as this place is a favorite for family dinners.

* Many other historical landmarks and places of interest within walking distance are
India Street (local fabrics and clothing shops), Textile Museum, Sarawak Museum,
boasting one of the most comprehensive archives and collections in South East Asia.

* 3 large shopping centers - Sarawak Plaza, Bangunan Tun Jugah and Riverside Complex
situated in a position known as the Golden Triangle, are also easily accessible.


Room types:
Dorm (sleeps 1 person per bed)
- 5-bedded dorm with air-conditioning
- Fresh bed linen, blanket and good quality bed
- Use of locker for free
- Common hot and cold showers
- Clean shared bathrooms
- Simple Breakfast included
- Free good quality coffee, tea and water all day

Single / Double or Twin Room (sleeps max 2 people per room)
- Queen bed with individual controlled air-con
- Fresh bed linen, blanket and good quality bed
- Common hot and cold showers
- Clean shared bathrooms
- Simple Breakfast included
- Free good quality Coffee, tea and water all day

Triple or Family Room (sleeps max 4 people per room)
- One queen bed + one bunk bed with air-con
- Fresh bed linen, blanket and good quality bed
- Common hot and cold showers
- Clean shared bathrooms
- Simple Breakfast
- Free good quality Coffee, tea and water all day


Facilities
? Fast Internet Access
? Free Wireless Broadband for laptop users
? Color TV, DVD and Satellite Channels available
? Lockers free for use (in dorms only)
? 24 hour keycard security access
? Guest Pantry
? Comfy guest lounge with colour TV, DVD and Satellite Channels
? Laundry Service
? Free ironing facility
? Luggage storage (subject to space availability)
? Free tour information
? Book exchange
? No curfew and no lockouts
? Welcome groups and family with children

Services
? Airport pick up and drop off service (chargeable)
? Overnight Security
? Guest Messages
? Telephone and Fax facilities
? Tour and Travel Desk
? Budget local tours and backpacking excursions to the world famous
Mulu Caves, Semenggok Orang Utan Sanctuary or other towns
in Sarawak and Sabah can be arranged at our Reception for
individual travel or student groups (in advance).
? For group booking tours can be arranged in advance before you arrive, just email to us.
Our sister company is tours and transportation operator offering tours at low price but
quality.


See you in Kuching!

<< From Airport >>
1. By Taxi - Upon arrival at Kuching Airport, make your way to the taxi counter located at the arrival floor. Buy a coupon and proceed to the front of the airport terminal building. Tell the taxi driver that Carpenter Guesthouse is located along Carpenter Street behind the red brick tile temple. Entry is from the junction before the General Post Office.

2. By Bus - Board a Sarawak Transport Company Bus No. 12A with a fare of RM1.00 per person and tell the driver to stop you at the Bus Station. Walk thru to the General Post Office and onwards to Carpenter Street and find us few shops behind the red brick temple.