🇮🇩 Jember, Indonesia
Cempaka Hill Hotel
📍 50, Jalan Cempaka, Jember
Your stay — Cempaka Hill Hotel
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Cempaka Hill Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 at the back of the building (facing away from Jalan Cempaka). These offer the best balance of quiet and breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or street side) and any room facing the main road, as Jalan Cempaka can get busy with motorbikes and bemos, especially in the morning and early evening.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the hotel overlook a quieter neighbourhood and possibly a small garden or wall; street-facing rooms just see the busy road and shop fronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (upper floors) are generally quieter because street noise is muffled and there's less foot traffic from the lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Cempaka is a secondary artery in Jember, so expect motorbike noise from around 6am to 9pm. There might also be call-to-prayer from a nearby mosque (typical for the area) — less noticeable on upper floors.
Insider tips
If you drive, ask for parking at the back lot (quieter and easier exit). Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning queue and increase your chance of a higher floor.
- 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 — Cempaka Hill Hotel
Free WiFi for all guests; speed approx 10 Mbps, login via room number and surname
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablet; no physical newspapers delivered
Standard check-in 14:00. Early bag-drop from 07:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 150,000, after 14:00 full night charge
Free storage at front desk for same-day check-in/out; overnight storage upon request only
Step-free entry at main door; wheelchair-accessible ground-floor rooms available; lift does not serve basement spa area
On-site uncovered parking free for guests; 20 spaces, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park at Jember Plaza (500m away) costs IDR 5,000 per hour. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Requires 50% deposit upon booking; IDR 300,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lippo Plaza Jember — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Central Asia — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Alfamart — 606 m · ~8 min walk
Jember — 2.9 km · ~37 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid currency exchange counters at airports and tourist areas as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller warungs and street stalls cash only. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff: 10,000-20,000 IDR for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk at a street stall or simple warung – about 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung – roughly 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Main dish at a local food court or simple restaurant – around 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Along Jalan Cempaka and around Jember's main square (Alun-Alun) you'll find evening sate and bubur stalls.
Hypermart and Transmart are common budget supermarkets in Jember.
Pasar Tanjung market for cheap everyday clothes; mall shops in Jember Town Square are pricier but offer more choice.
Angkot (minibus) fares 4,000-7,000 IDR for short hops. From the airport to Jalan Cempaka, a shared ojek (motorcycle taxi) costs about 50,000-70,000 IDR.
Eat at warung or street stalls for cheap, tasty meals; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek, Grab) for fixed-price transport; buy water in bulk at minimarkets (Alfamart/Indomaret) rather than small shops.
Good to know — Jember
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17968.1 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jember, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cempaka Hill Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Central Asia — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
JC Homestay, Jember → Any local destination (e.g., city centre, markets)
💡 Use Gojek for short hops (under 5 km)—the app is reliable in Jember. For airport runs, request a 'GoCar' (car) if you have luggage; drivers might ask for cash for longer distances.
Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) → Terminal Tawang Alun, Jember
💡 Bus stops near the terminal, not at JC Homestay. From Terminal Tawang Alun, take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for 15,000 IDR to the homestay.
Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) or Surabaya Airport (SUB) → JC Homestay, Jember
💡 Book via JC Homestay directly for a fixed price; drivers often speak limited English, so have your destination written in Indonesian.
Jember Station → Banyuwangi Ketapang Station
💡 Cheapest way to reach Banyuwangi, but the train is slow and often crowded. Buy tickets at the station or via KAI Access app; book economy class for under 60,000 IDR.
About Jember
Wikipedia ↗
Jember Regency is a regency of East Java province, in Indonesia. The land area is 3,314.13 km2, and the population was 2,332,726 at the 2010 census and 2,536,729 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 2,615,874 (comprising 1,306,216 males and 1,309,658 females). Its administrat...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Cempaka Hill Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 at the back of the building (facing away from Jalan Cempaka). These offer the best balance of quiet and breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at Cempaka Hill Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or street side) and any room facing the main road, as Jalan Cempaka can get busy with motorbikes and bemos, especially in the morning and early evening.
Is Cempaka Hill Hotel noisy?
Jalan Cempaka is a secondary artery in Jember, so expect motorbike noise from around 6am to 9pm. There might also be call-to-prayer from a nearby mosque (typical for the area) — less noticeable on upper floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Cempaka Hill Hotel?
Rooms at the rear of the hotel overlook a quieter neighbourhood and possibly a small garden or wall; street-facing rooms just see the busy road and shop fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Cempaka Hill Hotel?
If you drive, ask for parking at the back lot (quieter and easier exit). Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning queue and increase your chance of a higher floor.
What time is check-in at Cempaka Hill Hotel?
Check-in at Cempaka Hill Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Cempaka Hill Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speed approx 10 Mbps, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Cempaka Hill Hotel?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Cempaka Hill Hotel?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung – roughly 20,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Cempaka Hill Hotel?
Angkot (minibus) fares 4,000-7,000 IDR for short hops. From the airport to Jalan Cempaka, a shared ojek (motorcycle taxi) costs about 50,000-70,000 IDR.
Top Attractions in Jember
💡 Best at dusk when the fairy lights come on. Try the es campur (shaved ice dessert) from the hawkers near the east side.
💡 Free entry but donations appreciated. Takes 20–30 minutes. Combine with a walk to the nearby alun-alun.
💡 Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds and heat. Bring cash for the optional tram ride (10,000 IDR).
💡 Costs 5,000 IDR entry. Wear sturdy shoes – the path gets slippery after rain. Bring a towel and insect repellent.
💡 Costs 10,000 IDR entry. Weekday mornings are empty. Bring your own food – the onsite warungs are pricey for what you get.