Your stay — Hotel Garuda
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Mu'min (110 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Besar Nurul Iman (323 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Musholla Nurul Ittihat (477 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Ikhwan (538 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Citimall Bontang — 944 m · ~12 min walk
Lapangan Kampung Baru — 755 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM BANK BNI Hotel Andika — 459 m · ~6 min walk
Toko Obat Angkasa — 394 m · ~5 min walk
Hawaii Mart — 693 m · ~9 min walk
Bontang — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Good to know — Bontang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18097.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BontangFor police, dial 110. For ambulance, 118. For fire, 113. These numbers are national Indonesian emergency contacts. Bontang also has a local police station on Jl. Yos Sudarso, and the general hospital (RSUD Taman Husada) on Jl. Dr. Sutomo.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bontang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Garuda
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BANK BNI Hotel Andika — 459 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Toko Obat Angkasa — 394 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Bontang → Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN
💡 Use Grab or Gojek app for fixed pricing; street ojeks will haggle. The BTN area is a maze of small lanes – tell the driver the warung name or ask a local for 'Pak Karim's kos'.
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) → Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; official airport taxis are fixed price but private drivers from town often charge less.
Kalimarau Airport → Bontang City Terminal
💡 The shuttle drops you at the central terminal; from there, take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for 15,000 IDR to Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN.
Bontang City Terminal → Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN (BTN housing area)
💡 Ask for the 'BTN' route – these are small blue minibuses. Keep small change ready; drivers rarely have change for large notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Garuda?
Check-in at Hotel Garuda is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Bontang
💡 Come in the early morning to see tai chi groups and joggers. Food stalls appear after 4 PM selling cheap snacks like pisang goreng.
💡 The staff are friendly and may offer a free guided tour if you ask. Donation box at the entrance.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when it is quiet and the animals are more active. Bring bug spray.
💡 Go just before sunset to avoid the midday heat and catch the local fishermen bringing in their catch around 5 PM.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes that can get muddy. The entrance is free, but a small voluntary donation helps maintain the path. Best visited during low tide.