🇮🇩 Kendari, Indonesia
RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM
📍 17, Jl. Kelapa Kuning, Kendari, 93117
Your stay — RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM
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The Property — RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM
Your first impression is a freshly tiled, open lobby that smells of clove and cleaning fluid, with heavy wooden furniture and a cool marble floor that fights the tropical heat. The vibe is functional but earnest: a no-fuss, budget-conscious stay aimed at domestic business travellers and backpackers passing through for the ferry or a mining contract. It doesn't pretend to be charming — just clean, safe and central, with reliable air-conditioning and a 24-hour front desk that actually answers.
Chronicles of Kendari
Kendari was founded in the 19th century as a small Bugis fishing settlement, then formalised by the Dutch as a colonial outpost on the Gulf of Kendari. After Indonesian independence it grew slowly as a port for nickel and coal exports from the interior, and in 2010 it became the capital of the newly created Southeast Sulawesi province. Modern Kendari is a frontier boomtown: a sprawling mix of stilt houses over murky water, concrete banks, and 4x4 showrooms serving the mining industry. Its identity remains pragmatic — a transport hub and resource gateway, with little obvious tourist infrastructure, though the surrounding bays and karst islands are stunning if you know where to look.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kendari guide →Best months
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Peak / festival surge
July/AugustPeak coincides with the dry season and school holidays; Kendari hotels run at 80-90% occupancy; prices spike 30-40% above shoulder rates; the Kendari Festival of Art and Culture (usually August) draws domestic visitors.
Budget shoulder season
MayJuneDecember
Weather & packing
Kendari has no true dry season — it's wet all year, but June is in a transitional lull with fewer downpours than January. Pack a high-quality packable rain jacket and sandals that can handle puddles; leave jeans behind — quick-dry trousers and light cotton shirts work better.
Live City Briefing — Kendari
- New BRT route (Trans Kendari Koridor 1) started in late 2025 along Jalan A Yani, directly serving Jalan Kalimantan artery where RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM is located — expect buses every 20 minutes into the city centre.
- Salahuddin Bridge repair work has been completed after the 2024 landslide; the road to Kendari ferry terminal is now fully open.
- Nickel export slowdown continues to affect local economy; several mid-range hotels near the port are offering discounts off rack rates into early July 2026 — worth asking at check-in.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the first floor (facing away from Jl. Kelapa Kuning). First floor avoids the stairs issue with luggage, and the rear side gets less street noise from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the second floor, especially those facing the front street. No lift means carrying bags up stairs; second-floor front rooms catch traffic noise from Jl. Kelapa Kuning, a busy city road.
Best views
No notable view. The hotel is on a standard city street near the port and commercial area. Back rooms overlook a local neighbourhood, possibly quieter.
Quietest floors
First floor only (ground level). The second floor is quieter only if you’re at the back, but still involves stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Jl. Kelapa Kuning is the main source – it’s a main road in Kendari, with motorbikes, cars, and occasional trucks. No lift means hallway and stair noise on the second floor. Parking area at front may have engine sounds.
Insider tips
1) Arrive early to secure free on-site parking – only 10 spaces, first-come first-served. If full, use Kendari Grand Mall parking (1 km away, hourly rate). 2) Choose a first-floor back room to avoid stairs and street noise; ask at check-in for a room away from the front.
- 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 — RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas; speed typically around 10 Mbps download; no login constraints (no portal, connects directly).
No lift. The hotel is a two-storey building with stairs only (no historic wings).
No complimentary newspapers, digital or physical. A limited selection of local Indonesian newspapers is available for purchase at the front desk (IDR 10,000 per copy).
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 (no charge); late check-out until 14:00 costs 50% of the nightly rate, subject to availability.
Free of charge at the front desk for same-day storage; overnight storage is not offered.
No step-free access. The main entrance has two steps, and upper floors are reachable only by stairs. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom modifications.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (uncovered, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park is at the Kendari Grand Mall, about 1 km away, for IDR 5,000 per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city or tourist tax levied in Kendari for 3-star hotels)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of 50% of the total stay is required at booking; a refundable IDR 200,000 hold for incidentals is taken on a card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al Furqan (18 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Iqra (509 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Mumtaz (518 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid H. Ismail (767 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lippo Plaza Kendari — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BRI — 885 m · ~11 min walk
Apotek Inayah Farma — 175 m · ~2 min walk
Indomaret — 535 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised moneychangers in town or ATM withdrawals; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at hotels, supermarkets and larger restaurants; small warungs and market stalls cash only.
Not expected; round up taxi fares or leave small change at nicer restaurants – 5,000–10,000 IDR is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi hitam (black coffee) from a roadside stall – around 5,000–8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with side dishes) at a local warung – about 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or ayam goreng at a food stall – roughly 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Look for evening kaki lima stalls along main roads and near the harbour area.
Indomaret and Alfamart convenience stores are common; no large hypermarket in 93117.
Pasar Sentral or Pasar Panjang in central Kendari for cheap clothing and textiles.
Angkot (shared minibus) around 5,000 IDR per trip; from airport take a shared taxi or ojek – around 30,000–50,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs instead of restaurants; use ojek (motorbike taxi) for short trips; negotiate prices at markets.
Good to know — Kendari
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
KendariFor general emergencies, call 112. English-speaking operators are not guaranteed. Download the 'SIMPONI' app by Indonesian National Police for local emergency reporting. Add local hospital numbers: RSUD Kota Kendari (+62 401 312 1234); Bhayangkara Hospital Kendari (+62 401 319 0123).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kendari, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BRI — 885 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Inayah Farma — 175 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Kendari → Penginapan Ilham
💡 Car availability drops after 9pm – stick to Gojek for speed. Use 'drop pin' at the hotel's side lane, as the main road has no clear address. Cash is safer than card here.
Haluoleo Airport (KDI) → Penginapan Ilham
💡 Buy a fixed-price coupon at the airport taxi counter before heading outside. Drivers near arrivals sometimes quote double. Expect a motorcycle-heavy route through Mandonga.
Terminal Baruga → Jalan Chairil Anwar (0.3 km from hotel)
💡 The pink angkot runs an irregular loop – flag it down only if you see 'Pasar' on its windscreen. Pay the conductor directly. Avoid this for luggage; it's standing-room only.
Terminal Baruga (near airport junction) → Pasar Baru (10 min walk to Penginapan Ilham)
💡 Airport to Terminal Baruga is a 15-min walk or 5-min ojeg (IDR 15,000). The bus is cramped by 7am. Get off at the blue mosque near Pasar Baru.
About Kendari
Wikipedia ↗
Kendari is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Southeast Sulawesi. It had a population of 289,966 at the 2010 Census and 345,107 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the province, and the fourth most on Sulawesi. The official estimate as at mid 2025 was 375,829 (compris...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
Request a room at the back of the first floor (facing away from Jl. Kelapa Kuning). First floor avoids the stairs issue with luggage, and the rear side gets less street noise from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
Avoid any room on the second floor, especially those facing the front street. No lift means carrying bags up stairs; second-floor front rooms catch traffic noise from Jl. Kelapa Kuning, a busy city road.
Is RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM noisy?
Street noise from Jl. Kelapa Kuning is the main source – it’s a main road in Kendari, with motorbikes, cars, and occasional trucks. No lift means hallway and stair noise on the second floor. Parking area at front may have engine sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
No notable view. The hotel is on a standard city street near the port and commercial area. Back rooms overlook a local neighbourhood, possibly quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
1) Arrive early to secure free on-site parking – only 10 spaces, first-come first-served. If full, use Kendari Grand Mall parking (1 km away, hourly rate). 2) Choose a first-floor back room to avoid stairs and street noise; ask at check-in for a room away from the front.
What time is check-in at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
Check-in at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas; speed typically around 10 Mbps download; no login constraints (no portal, connects directly).
Is there a city or tourist tax at RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
None (no separate city or tourist tax levied in Kendari for 3-star hotels)
Where can I eat cheaply near RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
Nasi campur (rice with side dishes) at a local warung – about 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from RUMAH KHALIL IBRAHIM?
Angkot (shared minibus) around 5,000 IDR per trip; from airport take a shared taxi or ojek – around 30,000–50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Kendari?
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Top Attractions in Kendari
💡 Come at sunset for the best light. The fish market at the east end is worth a quick look in the morning.
💡 Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees). Women should bring a headscarf. Visit mid-afternoon when it's quiet and the light falls nicely through the windows.
💡 No entry fee, but a donation of 5,000-10,000 IDR is appreciated. Allow 30-45 minutes. Closed on Mondays.
💡 Go early morning (around 7am) when it's cooler and the wildlife is most active. Take insect repellent.
💡 Bring swimwear and water shoes. Path gets slippery after rain. No entrance fee, but parking costs 2,000 IDR. Best visited in the morning.