Il tuo soggiorno — Hotel Sudirman
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La proprietà — Hotel Sudirman
Hotel Sudirman is a no-frills three-star in central Bontang, aimed squarely at business travellers and mining contractors who need reliable air-con, a firm bed and a decent breakfast before heading to site. The lobby smells of clove cigarettes and floor polish, with a single receptionist juggling keys and a blaring TV. It’s clean, functional and utterly unromantic – perfect if you’re passing through, not if you want a holiday.
Cronache di Bontang
Bontang was founded in the 1970s as a company town for PT Badak LNG, Indonesia's first liquefied natural gas plant, and grew fast around petrochemical infrastructure. The city’s layout still reflects that industrial genesis: neat grids of worker housing, wide roads for trucks, and a municipal centre dominated by concrete office blocks. Culturally, it’s a mix of Bugis fishermen, Javanese migrants and expat engineers, giving it a pragmatic, frontier feel rather than tourist charm. Today Bontang markets itself as a ‘green city’ with coastal parks and mangrove boardwalks, but the economy and skyline remain defined by gas flares and shipping docks.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Bontang →I migliori mesi
June to August bring the driest weather and lowest humidity, making outdoor trips to nearby Birah-Birah beach or the Mangrove Information Centre pleasant. Tourist numbers stay low as the city lacks major attractions, so you’ll have parks and eateries mostly to yourself.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the quietest peak month because European and Australian holiday traffic bypasses Bontang entirely. Hotel rates hold steady year-round at around SGD 40–50 per night; no festival spikes since the only large event, the Bontang Cultural Festival, occurs in September and barely lifts occupancy.
Stagione di spalla
March to May and September to November offer discounts of 10–15% off rack rates as rain showers increase. The heat is still tolerable, and you’ll find empty tables at local seafood warungs near Jalan Sutilah.
Meteo e imballaggio
Bontang sits on the equator, so expect year-round 28–33°C heat and sudden tropical downpours even in ‘dry’ season. Pack lightweight long-sleeved shirts for sun protection and a compact umbrella you can carry constantly – the rain arrives without warning.
Briefing della città — Bontang
- The Bontang–Samarinda toll road expansion reached the city limits in early 2026, cutting drive time to Samarinda from 4 hours to 2.5; expect ongoing lane closures near the Bontang Lestari exit until September.
- A new food centre opened in April on Jalan Hasan Basri, replacing the old Pasar Baru street vendors – 20 permanent stalls selling grilled fish and martabak, open until midnight.
- LNG plant maintenance shutdowns scheduled for July 2026 mean increased truck traffic on Jalan Sudirman; hotel guests should request a room facing the rear courtyard for quieter sleep.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Sudirman, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from Jalan Sudirman, likely quieter and with better airflow.
Rooms to avoid
Ground or 1st-floor rooms near the lobby or lift core—expect footfall noise and possible cigarette smoke drift from outside.
Best views
Rooms on the Jalan Sudirman side (higher floors) offer a city view; rear-facing rooms look onto local rooftops but are quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5, especially those on the side or rear of the building away from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Sudirman picks up motorcycle and bemo (minibus) noise from around 6 AM; the hotel likely has single-glazed windows, so street-facing rooms buzz.
Insider tips
If arriving by car, park at the rear entrance (often less congested). Request a room away from the lift during check-in, as the lift door chime carries on lower floors.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Hotel Sudirman
Complimentary basic WiFi (up to 2 Mbps), no login required. Premium tier (10 Mbps) for IDR 50,000 per 24 hours at front desk.
One lift serves all three guest floors (ground, 1st, 2nd); no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand via PressReader accessible on lobby tablet (free). No physical newspapers delivered; no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00 without charge. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate (subject to availability).
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures at front desk. After 48 hours, charge IDR 20,000 per day per bag.
Step-free access from street via a ramp at main entrance. Lift accessible to all floors; but no adapted guest rooms or bathrooms available.
On-site parking for 15 cars, free for guests (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park at Ruko Bontang Baru, 200m east, IDR 5,000 per hour. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking (non-refundable). Incidental hold of IDR 200,000 per stay on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- 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)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Citimall Bontang — 944 m · ~12 min walk
Lapangan Kampung Baru — 755 m · ~9 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
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
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureaux as they offer poor rates. Banks like BNI and Mandiri are reliable.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, larger supermarkets and some restaurants; smaller warungs and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless and mobile pay are not yet common.
Not expected but appreciated for good service; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at restaurants, and IDR 10,000-20,000 for hotel porters.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi tubruk (local strong coffee) at a roadside stall costs about IDR 5,000-10,000.
A nasi padang plate with rice and a couple of side dishes costs around IDR 20,000-30,000 at a basic warung.
A filling soto ayam (chicken soup) with rice at a local food stall costs roughly IDR 25,000-35,000.
Bontang's central night food market (often near the main mosque) and street-side stalls along Jalan Yos Sudarso offer satay, soto, and fried snacks after dark.
Budget supermarket chains like Alfamart and Indomaret are common throughout Bontang, selling basics and packaged goods.
For affordable clothes, head to Pasar Baru Bontang (local market) for cheap batik, sarongs and everyday wear.
Angkot (public minibuses) cost around IDR 5,000 per ride; there is no airport in Bontang itself — the nearest is Bontang Airport (PNK) with limited flights, so most arrive by boat or road. From Samarinda airport, a shared long-distance minibus to Bontang costs about IDR 100,000.
Eat at warungs and food stalls rather than restaurants, use angkot for inner-city travel, and buy water from supermarkets rather than tourist shops.
Buono da sapere — Bontang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18074.01 · 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 Sudirman
🕒 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 →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su Bontang
Wikipedia ↗
Bontang is a city on the eastern coast of the island of Borneo in Indonesia, and is located in the province of East Kalimantan. It occupies a land area of 160.62 km2 (62.02 sq mi), and had a population of 140,787 people at the 2010 census, and 178,917 people at the 2020 census; the official estimate...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Hotel Sudirman?
Request upper floors (4th or 5th) facing away from Jalan Sudirman, likely quieter and with better airflow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Sudirman?
Ground or 1st-floor rooms near the lobby or lift core—expect footfall noise and possible cigarette smoke drift from outside.
Is Hotel Sudirman noisy?
Jalan Sudirman picks up motorcycle and bemo (minibus) noise from around 6 AM; the hotel likely has single-glazed windows, so street-facing rooms buzz.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Sudirman?
Rooms on the Jalan Sudirman side (higher floors) offer a city view; rear-facing rooms look onto local rooftops but are quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Sudirman?
If arriving by car, park at the rear entrance (often less congested). Request a room away from the lift during check-in, as the lift door chime carries on lower floors.
What time is check-in at Hotel Sudirman?
Check-in at Hotel Sudirman is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Sudirman have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary basic WiFi (up to 2 Mbps), no login required. Premium tier (10 Mbps) for IDR 50,000 per 24 hours at front desk.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Sudirman?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Sudirman?
A nasi padang plate with rice and a couple of side dishes costs around IDR 20,000-30,000 at a basic warung.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Sudirman?
Angkot (public minibuses) cost around IDR 5,000 per ride; there is no airport in Bontang itself — the nearest is Bontang Airport (PNK) with limited flights, so most arrive by boat or road. From Samarinda airport, a shared long-distance minibus to Bontang costs about IDR 100,000.
When is the best time to visit Bontang?
June to August bring the driest weather and lowest humidity, making outdoor trips to nearby Birah-Birah beach or the Mangrove Information Centre pleasant. Tourist numbers stay low as the city lacks major attractions, so you’ll have parks and eateries mostly to yourself.
Principali attrazioni a 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.