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Public pool · Kampung Sibulung, Bau, Sarawak

Paku Hot Spring

Also known as: Kolam Air Panas Paku, Air Panas Paku, Paku Hotspring, Bau hot spring, Kolam Air Panas Kampung Sibulung

Water temp
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Entry fee
RM5 adult · RM3 child
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm; Sat–Sun 9am–8pm (Google Maps, October 2026)
Water type
Not tested
Status
Open

Reviewers confirmed RM5 per adult in September 2026 and RM3 per child in December 2025. Foreign visitors pay RM10 per adult and RM5 per child under 12 (May 2024).

Paku Hot Spring is the only hot spring in the Bau area, at Kampung Sibulung in Paku on Jalan Air Panas, about 6 km from Bau town and 40 km from Kuching. The spring has been used for years; in its current form, run by the village committee (JKKK) with Majlis Daerah Bau, it opened to the public in 2022, and changing rooms and a family barbecue area were finished at the end of 2023.

It suits families from Kuching and Bau after a cheap soak, and is busiest on weekends and public holidays. The tiered pools sit under a large roof, so rain does not stop a soak, and 2026 reviewers describe the water as warm rather than hot, which suits children.

The pools

The pools step down in tiers, so children can sit in the shallower levels while adults use the deeper ones. A 2023 guide counted five pools. A 2026 report describes a large roof over the pools, so you can soak through a downpour, plus iron stairs, walkways and rest areas. Regulars told DayakDaily they keep coming in wet weather because the warm water keeps them warm.

No water temperature or mineral analysis has been published. Caretaker Rabun Sirok recommends soaking for 45 minutes to an hour. Visitors come for joint pain and skin infections, and the 2026 report adds blood circulation and tiredness; these are local beliefs, not tested claims.

Google Maps reviews from May to September 2026 agree on one thing: the water is warm rather than hot. Several visitors said it was not hot enough for them but just right for children, and some found the pool floors mossy and slippery.

Facilities

There are changing rooms, toilets and a family barbecue area. In September 2026 a reviewer found the grass cut, no litter, clean toilets and plenty of barbecue spots free to use. The 2026 report says villagers earn extra by selling food and drinks to visitors, but no café or stall hours are published, so bring snacks if you plan to stay. A 2017 article said facilities were still incomplete, so older reviews may describe a rougher site.

Crowds

The caretaker told DayakDaily in 2024 that the spring averages more than 50 visitors a day, from Kuching, elsewhere in Sarawak and Bau itself. Indonesians and Chinese are the most common foreign visitors, with others from Europe, America, Australia and Korea. In April 2026 a resident told MalaysiaAktif that weekends and public holidays are the busiest. Go on a weekday morning for a quieter soak.

Counter staff said in 2024 that communicating with some Chinese and European visitors can be hard, so keep questions simple or have a Malay phrase ready.

Getting there

From Kuching, drive about 40 km to Bau, then follow Jalan Air Panas about 6 km to Kampung Sibulung (address: Jalan Air Panas, Paku, 94000 Bau). The pin on this page matches both the OpenStreetMap point and the Google Maps listing. Parking is not documented. There is no direct public transport to the village, so drive, take a taxi or use ride-hailing from Kuching.

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Before you go

  • Come late on a Saturday or Sunday for a soak after dark; it closes at 8pm on weekends and 7pm on weekdays.
  • Wear sandals with grip: 2026 reviewers found the pool floors mossy and slippery.
  • Bring food or barbecue supplies for the family barbecue area; no café is listed.
  • Limit soaks to 45 minutes to an hour, as the caretaker advises.
  • Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the weekend and public holiday crowd.
  • Rain is no reason to cancel: the pools are under a roof.

Questions people ask

How much is the entrance fee at Paku Hot Spring?

RM5 per adult, confirmed by reviewers in September 2026, and RM3 for children under 12. Foreigners pay RM10 per adult and RM5 per child (May 2024 prices).

What are the opening hours of Paku Hot Spring?

Google Maps lists 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays (checked October 2026).

Is Paku Hot Spring covered?

Yes. A 2026 report describes a large roof over the pools, so you can use them in the rain.

Is Paku Hot Spring suitable for children?

Yes. The tiered pools have shallower levels for children, 2026 reviewers describe the water as warm rather than hot, and there is a family barbecue area.

How far is Paku Hot Spring from Kuching?

About 40 km from Kuching and 6 km from Bau town, along Jalan Air Panas to Kampung Sibulung.

Other springs within 150 km

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these sources. Prices and hours change; confirm with the operator before a long drive.

  1. MalaysiaAktif: Kolam Air Panas Paku pacu ekonomi komuniti (1 April 2026)
  2. DayakDaily: Sekian lama wujud, Kolam Air Panas Paku kekal popular (19 May 2024)
  3. iloveborneo.my: 4 hotspring yang popular di Sarawak (February 2023)
  4. Borneo di Hati: 4 kolam air panas di Sarawak (September 2017)
  5. OpenStreetMap: Air Panas Paku (natural=hot_spring)
  6. Google Maps: Air Panas Paku ( Paku Hotspring )

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