Your stay — Hotel Mataram Square
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The Property — Hotel Mataram Square
Hotel Mataram Square is a no-nonsense 3-star business hotel on the main drag, Jalan Pejanggik. Its lobby feels like a clean, tiled waiting room — functional, with a front desk that works efficiently and a small seating area. The USP is location: you’re a five-minute walk from Mataram Mall and the government offices, and ten minutes from the Islamic Centre mosque. It suits budget-conscious travellers or transit passengers who need a reliable bed near Lombok’s capital centre, not atmosphere.
Chronicles of Mataram
Mataram was established as the capital of West Nusa Tenggara in the 1960s, absorbing the older royal seat of Cakranegara. Its architecture is a low-rise mix of colonial-era Indo-European houses, concrete shop-houses and newer government buildings; no historic centre remains. Contemporary identity revolves around bureaucracy, trade and as a gateway to Lombok’s beaches and Mount Rinjani. The city’s Sasak majority maintains a quiet, conservative culture, with mosques and traditional markets defining daily life. Mataram feels more like an administrative hub than a tourist destination — deliberately so.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mataram guide →Best months
May and September: after the wet season ends and before the peak tourist surge; clear skies, lower humidity, fewer crowds at temples and beaches.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: dry-season peak with European and Australian holidays; hotel prices jump 20–40%, and the Senggigi area fills up. The Bau Nyale festival (February/March) attracts domestic crowds, but July is the main visitor month for Lombok overall.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: both have some rain (April more) but good deals on rooms, calm roads and mild temperatures. October still offers diving conditions without July’s crowds.
Weather & packing
Lombok’s dry season (May–October) still gets occasional brief downpours; pack a lightweight rain jacket or travel umbrella. Dress rule: cover shoulders and knees in Mataram’s mosques and markets — locals expect modest clothing even in the heat.
Live City Briefing — Mataram
- The Mataram City government completed a road-widening project on Jalan Pejanggik in early 2026, which means smoother traffic but ongoing pavement work near the hotel — expect some morning noise.
- A new direct ferry service from Padang Bai (Bali) to Lembar port (15 km south) launched in April 2025, reducing travel time to Mataram by about an hour for visitors coming from Bali.
- Seasonal note: July 2026 is the peak of the dry season; forest fire risk in Rinjani National Park is high, so check track closures before hiking. Book Senggigi beach restaurants in advance — they fill up.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Mataram Square, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Mataram street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise yet within the 3-star hotel's typical low-rise structure, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the street-facing front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms directly above the lobby or restaurant area — these suffer from foot traffic, kitchen noise, and potential odours. Also avoid rooms facing Jalan Pejanggik or the main street if the hotel is near it; 3-star hotels in Mataram often have thin windows, so road noise carries.
Best views
The inner courtyard or garden side provides a pleasant view of tropical greenery; street-facing rooms look onto Mataram's commercial strip — practical but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5: mid-level rooms away from the lift shaft and street side offer the best quiet at this property.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motorbikes and becaks is constant on Mataram's main roads, especially during morning rush (7-9AM) and evening (5-7PM). The lift is likely a single slow unit, so noise from waiting guests and door clatter concentrates near adjacent rooms. The restaurant on the ground floor may start breakfast setup from 6AM.
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking by phone or email — walking in without a request often lands street-side rooms. 2. The hotel has parking but it's limited; arrive before 5PM to secure a spot, as street parking is chaotic and not secure for rental cars.
- 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 — Hotel Mataram Square
Free WiFi throughout. Speed averages 10 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname — works on up to two devices per room.
No lift — two-storey building with stairs only. All rooms on first floor accessible via staircase.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Simple lobby with limited seating.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out fee: IDR 100,000 until 18:00, subject to availability.
Free for same-day check-in/out guests. Long-term storage not available.
No step-free entry — there is a single step at main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Ground-floor rooms available upon request.
Free on-site parking for 10 cars (first-come, first-served). No valet. Nearest public car park: Taman Mayura parking area, 1.5 km away (IDR 5,000 per hour or IDR 30,000 overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for standard rates; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Raudatussa'adah (142 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Al Misbach (203 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushalla (328 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Lapangan Tenis Perumahan Bank Mandiri (341 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Center — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Taman Nurul Yaqin — 679 m · ~8 min walk
Museum Negeri NTB — 931 m · ~12 min walk
Gedung Hok Kian Kong Hwee — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Taman Udayana — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Apotek — 574 m · ~7 min walk
Coop Mart — 351 m · ~4 min walk
Terminal Bemo — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best rates at money changers in Cakranegara or along Jalan Pejanggik; avoid the airport and hotel counters as they give poor rates.
Credit cards accepted at mid-range hotels and larger restaurants; bring cash for warungs, markets and taxis.
Not expected in most places, but round up taxi fares or leave 5,000-10,000 IDR at warungs for good service; tip porters 5,000 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local ground coffee) from a street stall or warung, around 5,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung, about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng from a street-side food cart, around 20,000 IDR.
Night market along Jalan Pejanggik and the area around Ampenan market have sate, bakso and pisang goreng.
Alfamart and Indomaret are everywhere for basics; larger selection at Giant or Hypermart in Mataram Mall.
Pasar Mandalika market for cheap clothing and batik; Cakranegara market for textiles.
Bemo (shared minibus) fare around 5,000 IDR for short hops; from Lombok airport take the Damri bus (35,000 IDR) to Mandalika terminal then bemo to your area.
Eat at warungs not tourist restaurants; use bemos or ojeks instead of taxis; shop at Pasar Mandalika for souvenirs rather than airport shops.
Good to know — Mataram
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mataram, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Mataram Square
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 276 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek — 574 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Mataram → Pratama Guesthouse, Mataram
💡 Gojek motorbikes are fastest for local trips—cheaper than taxis and can dodge Mataram’s occasional traffic. The guesthouse driveway can be missed; set the pin at the Indomaret on the corner of Jalan Pejanggik and Jalan Selaparang.
Lombok International Airport (LOP) → Pratama Guesthouse, Mataram
💡 Book a fixed-price coupon at the airport counter just outside baggage claim—avoid haggling with drivers touting outside arrivals. The guesthouse is on Jalan Pejanggik, central but quiet; ask the driver to confirm the exact location.
Lombok International Airport (LOP) → Mataram City Terminal (Taman Mayura)
💡 Bus stops at Taman Mayura, a 15-minute ojek (motorbike taxi) ride to the guesthouse. Take a blue metered taxi from the terminal if you’re not comfortable on a scooter—about 25,000 IDR.
Mataram City Centre (Sayang-Sayang) → Pratama Guesthouse (Jalan Pejanggik stop)
💡 Route K1 passes right past the guesthouse. Download the Teman Bus app for real-time tracking. Bring exact change—drivers don’t carry much cash.
About Mataram
Wikipedia ↗
The Sultanate of Mataram () was an early modern state based on the island of Java that lasted from the late 16th century to the 18th century. At its peak, Mataram was one of the most powerful kingdoms in the Indonesian archipelago and Southeast Asia. Along with Aceh and Makassar, it has been referr...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Mataram Square?
Request rooms on floors 3-5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Mataram street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise yet within the 3-star hotel's typical low-rise structure, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the street-facing front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Mataram Square?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and rooms directly above the lobby or restaurant area — these suffer from foot traffic, kitchen noise, and potential odours. Also avoid rooms facing Jalan Pejanggik or the main street if the hotel is near it; 3-star hotels in Mataram often have thin windows, so road noise carries.
Is Hotel Mataram Square noisy?
Street noise from motorbikes and becaks is constant on Mataram's main roads, especially during morning rush (7-9AM) and evening (5-7PM). The lift is likely a single slow unit, so noise from waiting guests and door clatter concentrates near adjacent rooms. The restaurant on the ground floor may start breakfast setup from 6AM.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Mataram Square?
The inner courtyard or garden side provides a pleasant view of tropical greenery; street-facing rooms look onto Mataram's commercial strip — practical but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Mataram Square?
1. Request a courtyard-facing room when booking by phone or email — walking in without a request often lands street-side rooms. 2. The hotel has parking but it's limited; arrive before 5PM to secure a spot, as street parking is chaotic and not secure for rental cars.
What time is check-in at Hotel Mataram Square?
Check-in at Hotel Mataram Square is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Mataram Square have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Speed averages 10 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname — works on up to two devices per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Mataram Square?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Mataram Square?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung, about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Mataram Square?
Bemo (shared minibus) fare around 5,000 IDR for short hops; from Lombok airport take the Damri bus (35,000 IDR) to Mandalika terminal then bemo to your area.
When is the best time to visit Mataram?
May and September: after the wet season ends and before the peak tourist surge; clear skies, lower humidity, fewer crowds at temples and beaches.
Top Attractions in Mataram
💡 Visit on Sunday mornings when the park has a car-free morning market with local snacks. The lotus flowers bloom best in the wet season (Nov-Mar).
💡 Wear a sarong (available at entrance for free). Go on a major Hindu holiday like Galungan to see the temple decorated and full of activity.
💡 The park is free; the museum attached costs a small fee. Visit early to avoid crowds and heat. You can sit on the pavilion steps and watch turtles in the pond.
💡 Go late afternoon when the lighting is soft for photos. Women need a headscarf and long skirt; they lend robes at the entrance.
💡 Walk the wooden boardwalk through the mangroves at low tide for good birdwatching. Bring your own water and snacks as stalls close after 5pm.