Hotels near Borneo Medical Centre

Borneo Medical Centre is a newly established medical centre comprises of 80 beds and has become a tertiary level private medical centre. It is equipped with the modern medical technology and team of health care professionals which are both excellent and experts. The aim of this medical centre is to deliver high quality medical care to loco-regional and international patients, regardless race, religion or nationality and to provide the people of Sarawak with tertiary level care at an affordable price, as well as to provide a place for new health professionals to experience. In addition, the vision is to be recognized as a health care provider of premium choice by maintaining values of mutual respect, accountability, trust and excellence. The medical treatment offered as low as from rm119 comprises of physical examination, medical report and around 64 blood profile tests to check sugar, lipid, blood component levels. There are executive packages offered here which has added electrocardiogram (ECG) test, lung function test, ultrasound test, and hearing, stress, hepatitis A and also tumour test.

Tourist Attractions

Kuching Esplanade

The Kuching Esplanade is situated on the southern bank of the Sarawak River which located the western and eastern part of the city centre. It is a 900 metres long esplanade with arranged park zones and diners and also nearby Sarawak Steamship Building, Square Tower and Chinese Museum. There are activities such as kayaking, river boats which available whole day. If you come by taxi or car from Kuching city, this place is only about 20 minutes away. It open daily from 8am to 5pm and the entrance fee is free. It takes around 14 minutes to reach here from this medical centre by using Simpang Tiga road.

Sarawak Orchid Garden

This garden is situated next to Astana which is the official Residence of the State Governor, across the Sarawak River and opposite of the Kuching Waterfront as well as 20 minutes away from Borneo Medical centre. The 3.54 acres garden commenced in November 2007 and was completed in May 2009 has a collection of 75,000 orchids from 65 epiphytic and terrestrial species and hybrid growing in open and shaded areas resembling their natural habitats. The garden also features the world- renowned Borneo Orchids, known for its beauty and potentials as horticultural plants.

Cat Museum

The World’s first Cat Museum is located at Petra Jaya in the Kuching City North City Hall and only 10 kilometres or 20 minutes away from Cat Monument. It has four galleries covering a total area of 1,035 square metres. Cat lovers will find a range of 2000 exhibits, photos, feline art and cat souvenirs, artifacts, statues about cats from all over the world. The responsibilities of the Cat Museum are to carry out research, collection, presentation, documentation, promotion, publication, education and awareness of historical heritage, cultures and the natural environment. There is also an Egyptian mummified cat as one of the exhibits in the museum. A fee of RM3 is charged for camera and RM5 for a video camera available here.

Hotels

56 Hotel

56 Hotel is a modern 3-star property in Kuching which is just 5 minutes’ drive from City One Mall and The Spring Shopping Mall and only 6 minutes away from Borneo Medical centre via Tun Jugah flyover. At 56 Hotel Kuching, you have access to government offices, medical centres shopping malls, International University, Colleges and Kuching International Airport are all approximately less than 10 minutes away by car. There are many facilities and amenities available here such as restaurants, café, free parking and also free WiFi access.

One Point Hotel

One Point Hotel is strategically situated within a 5-minute drive from Kuching International Airport and 10 minutes from Borneo Medical Centre using Jalan Tun Jugah. The rooms range from super single, twin super single, queen and family room. It offers free WiFi access, LCD television and complimentary toiletries. There are also 24 hour counter, laundry service and dining options for guests.