Your stay — Makara Regency
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The Property — Makara Regency
The Makara Regency is a practical three-star business hotel south of Jakarta, with a lobby that feels more like a clean, air-conditioned transit lounge than a resort. It’s popular with government officials and university visitors thanks to its location near the University of Indonesia campus. The rooms are functional, the breakfast buffet is modest, and you’re here because you need a reliable base for work or a quick transit stop — not for a holiday.
Chronicles of Depok
Depok began as a 17th-century private estate granted by the Dutch East India Company to Cornelis Chastelein, a VOC administrator who freed slaves and established a Christian community here. The city grew rapidly in the 20th century as a commuter suburb of Jakarta, and the founding of the University of Indonesia in 1950 turned it into an education hub. Today Depok is a densely populated, traffic-heavy satellite city with a youthful, student-driven energy. Its architecture is a mix of colonial-era bungalows, sprawling modern malls, and endless rows of boarding houses.
Best Time to Visit
Full Depok guide →Best months
June to August — the driest months, with less rain and lower humidity, making sightseeing and outdoor street food exploration more comfortable. Crowds are manageable outside school holiday peaks.
Peak / festival surge
December and January during the rainy season and school holidays; also July if coinciding with Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) travel rush. Hotel prices can spike 30-50% during Lebaran, and roads around Depok jam with Jakarta escapees heading south.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild humidity, fewer domestic tourists, and lower rates at places like Makara Regency. Rain is possible but usually short-lived in the afternoons.
Weather & packing
Depok sits in a tropical rainforest climate so rain can hit without warning even in the dry season, sometimes for just 20 minutes. Pack a compact umbrella and lightweight long-sleeved clothing for mosquito protection at dusk.
Live City Briefing — Depok
- Depok’s commuter train line to Jakarta Manggarai has new electric multiple units (EMUs) as of early 2025, cutting travel time to about 45 minutes, but expect peak-hour crowding.
- The new Margonda Raya flyover, opened late 2024, has eased traffic near the city center, though roadworks continue on connecting streets — check Google Maps for real-time diversions.
- Several street food vendors around the University of Indonesia campus have been relocated to a new night market on Jalan Mochtar, a short taxi ride from Makara Regency, offering a safer and cleaner eating space.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Makara Regency, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for rooms on the upper floors facing the back of the hotel (away from main roads) for less street noise and better air circulation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift lobby or service doors on lower floors; these tend to have foot traffic noise, especially in the morning and evening.
Best views
Rooms facing the courtyard or side streets (not the main road) give a more pleasant view and less glare from streetlights at night.
Quietest floors
Higher is usually quieter: floors 5–7 (in a typical 7–8 storey 3-star) get less street rumble and footfall overhead.
🔊 Noise notes
In 3-star hotels like this, thin walls and corridor echoes are common. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Avoid rooms next to ice machines or stairwells.
Insider tips
1) Book directly with the hotel via phone or WhatsApp often gets you a quieter room allocation than third-party sites. 2) If budget allows, pay a small extra for a 'superior' or 'deluxe' room — those are usually on higher floors with better layout and less noise.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Makara Regency
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Typical speed 10–15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname. A premium tier (20 Mbps) is available for IDR 50,000 per day.
Single passenger lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Complimentary access to a digital news app (unspecified) via lobby tablet; no PressReader or FT.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 07:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate.
Free storage at front desk for same-day arrivals and departures; luggage left overnight incurs IDR 50,000 per item.
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp; door width 85 cm. Lobby and ground-floor restaurant are wheelchair accessible. Upper floors reachable by lift. No dedicated accessible rooms.
Free on-site parking for 20 cars, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park at Depok Town Square (500m east) costs IDR 5,000 per hour overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equal to one night's room rate required; at check-in an incidental hold of IDR 200,000 per night on credit card or cash.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al Mu'Aawanah (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hikam (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Bilal ISTN (741 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid (753 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
UI Park — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Teater Daun — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Mandiri — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Alfamart — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Pool Bis Kuning — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at airports or malls which often give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards are accepted at malls and larger restaurants, but cash is essential for street food, markets, and ojeks (motorcycle taxis).
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving small change (like 5,000–10,000 IDR) for service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Warung kopi or street-side coffee stall — around 5,000–10,000 IDR per cup.
Nasi padang (rice with multiple dishes) at a Padang restaurant — roughly 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Mie ayam (chicken noodles) or soto ayam (chicken soup) at a local food stall — 15,000–25,000 IDR per bowl.
Pusat kuliner or late-night street food along Jalan Margonda Raya and near Universitas Indonesia campus.
Alfamart and Indomaret convenience stores; larger options at Transmart or Carrefour in Margo City.
Pasar Depok (traditional market) for cheap clothes; also some kiosks at ITC Depok.
Angkot (minibus) — around 5,000–7,000 IDR per trip; from airport take Damri shuttle bus (50,000 IDR) to Depok or nearby terminal.
Eat at roadside warung instead of malls; buy raw fruit/veg at Pasar Depok; use Gojek carpool (GoCar Hemat) not taxis for short trips.
Good to know — Depok
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18097.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
DepokFor general emergencies, call 112. For local police in Depok, call (021) 7520011. The nearest hospital with 24-hour emergency care is RSUD Kota Depok: (021) 77202311.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Depok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Makara Regency
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Mandiri — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Stasiun Kota / Lebak Bulus (Jakarta) → Stasiun Lebak Bulus (transfer to ojek/bus)
💡 MRT is clean but only reaches Lebak Bulus. From there, take an online ojek (Gojek/Grab) to Depok for about 30,000 IDR. This combo is faster than a taxi in afternoon traffic.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) → Makara Regency Hotel, Depok
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi from the official counter inside the arrivals hall. Avoid drivers who approach you in the terminal—they often quote double. The journey can take up to 2 hours in peak traffic.
Stasiun Jakarta Kota / Sudirman → Stasiun Depok (Universitas Indonesia)
💡 From central Jakarta, take a red line or yellow line train. Alight at UI station—it's a 5-minute ojek ride to the hotel. Trains get crowded; avoid 7-9am and 5-7pm if you have luggage.
Terminal Depok → Makara Regency Hotel
💡 Use the large green angkot (M06 or M09) heading toward Pancoran. Tell the driver 'Makara Regency'—most know it. Bring small change as drivers rarely have change for large notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Makara Regency?
Ask for rooms on the upper floors facing the back of the hotel (away from main roads) for less street noise and better air circulation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Makara Regency?
Avoid rooms near the lift lobby or service doors on lower floors; these tend to have foot traffic noise, especially in the morning and evening.
Is Makara Regency noisy?
In 3-star hotels like this, thin walls and corridor echoes are common. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Avoid rooms next to ice machines or stairwells.
Which rooms have the best views at Makara Regency?
Rooms facing the courtyard or side streets (not the main road) give a more pleasant view and less glare from streetlights at night.
What are insider tips for staying at Makara Regency?
1) Book directly with the hotel via phone or WhatsApp often gets you a quieter room allocation than third-party sites. 2) If budget allows, pay a small extra for a 'superior' or 'deluxe' room — those are usually on higher floors with better layout and less noise.
What time is check-in at Makara Regency?
Check-in at Makara Regency is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Makara Regency have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Typical speed 10–15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname. A premium tier (20 Mbps) is available for IDR 50,000 per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Makara Regency?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Makara Regency?
Nasi padang (rice with multiple dishes) at a Padang restaurant — roughly 20,000–35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Makara Regency?
Angkot (minibus) — around 5,000–7,000 IDR per trip; from airport take Damri shuttle bus (50,000 IDR) to Depok or nearby terminal.
When is the best time to visit Depok?
June to August — the driest months, with less rain and lower humidity, making sightseeing and outdoor street food exploration more comfortable. Crowds are manageable outside school holiday peaks.
Top Attractions in Depok
💡 Haggle politely—prices are marked up for tourists by about 30%. Best time is late afternoon (4-6pm) when produce is freshest and the crowd peaks.
💡 Go early on Sunday morning when locals gather at the central square—you'll find street food stalls selling pisang goreng and fresh coconut water.
💡 Bring your own mat and snacks; the few benches fill up by 10am. Best visited weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
💡 Entry is only 2,000 IDR (about 13p). Ask the caretaker for the key to the back room—it displays original Cornelis Chastelein manuscripts.
💡 Go on weekdays to avoid the loud music blasting. Entry costs 5,000 IDR (30p). Bring your own towel—rentals are cheap but often damp.