Your stay — Hotel Solas
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The Property — Hotel Solas
Hotel Solas in Mataram feels like a calm, no-fuss base rather than a resort destination. The lobby is bright and simple with tiled floors, a small reception desk and a seating area with local batik cushions — a solid 3-star property that suits backpackers and budget travellers who want a clean room near Mataram’s main markets and eateries. It’s not flashy, but it’s reliable and well-placed for exploring Lombok.
Chronicles of Mataram
Mataram grew from a small trading settlement into the administrative and commercial heart of Lombok after the Dutch colonial period. The city’s layout still reflects its 19th-century origins, with a grid of streets around the old royal palaces of the Sasak kingdom. Modern Mataram is a mix of low-rise concrete buildings, mosques and open markets, with a strong Sasak-Islamic cultural identity. Contemporary life centres on Cakranegara, the former royal capital, where traditional weaving and pottery sit alongside shops and street food.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mataram guide →Best months
May and June offer reliably dry weather with clear skies and daytime temperatures around 30°C, plus lower humidity than the December–March rainy season. September is also strong, with cool evenings and fewer tourists than August.
Peak / festival surge
July is the busiest month in Mataram and across Lombok, driven by European summer holidays and the dry season. Hotel prices can rise by 20–30% during this period, and the city’s hotels fill up especially around the Bau Nyale festival (a Sasak tradition in November) and during school holidays in June–July.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are excellent shoulder months: the rain is tapering off in April, and October sees clear weather before the monsoon starts. Hotels discount rates by up to 15%, crowds are thin, and you get a more relaxed experience at key sites like the Gunung Rinjani trek or Senggigi beach.
Weather & packing
Mataram’s climate is consistently hot and humid year-round, but July is on the dry side so you won’t need rain gear. Pack light cotton clothes, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy sandals — evenings can be warm but a light long-sleeved shirt helps with mosquitoes.
Live City Briefing — Mataram
- The Mataram–Senggigi road upgrade is mostly complete, reducing travel time from 45 minutes to about 30 — good news if you plan a day trip to the coast.
- New direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok International Airport started in early 2024, making Mataram easier to reach from Southeast Asian hubs.
- The city’s main market, Pasar Cakranegara, has been renovated with better walkways and cleaner stalls — worth visiting for local batik and fresh fruit.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Solas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5, facing the inner courtyard or the quieter residential side street to the rear of the hotel. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within a manageable stair climb if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) near the lobby and breakfast area—you'll hear early morning kitchen prep, guest chatter, and staff movement. Also skip rooms at the front of the hotel facing Jalan Pejanggik, a main road with motorbike and car traffic from dawn until late evening.
Best views
Rooms on the rear side of the hotel (ask for 'garden view' or 'courtyard-facing') overlook the local kampung rooftops and greenery—peaceful with morning light, not the main road. Front-facing rooms give you a view of the busy street and concrete shopfronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-5 are generally quieter, with floor 2 being the lowest acceptable option if you need lift access; floors 3 and 4 are the sweet spot.
🔊 Noise notes
Mataram's traffic noise—scooters, bemos, and call-to-prayer from nearby mosques—is constant from 6am to 10pm. The front road (Jalan Pejanggik) is a through-route, so quieter hours are brief. Internal noise from the small lift and hallway conversations can echo up the stairwell.
Insider tips
1. Park your scooter or car in the small gated lot at the rear—safer and quieter than on-street parking. 2. Bring earplugs for the pre-dawn call to prayer; the hotel doesn't have double-glazing. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on floor 3 or 4 and away from the lift.
- 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 Solas
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 5-10 Mbps download, sufficient for email and browsing but not video streaming. No login – just select network. Paid upgrade not available.
Single lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections; lift to all room floors.
No digital newsstand. Two Indonesian-language newspapers (Kompas, Lombok Post) available in lobby during breakfast. No unique building heritage or quirks – standard modern low-rise.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (free, no room access until check-in). Late check-out until 12:00 free, until 14:00 charged IDR 150,000, after 14:00 charged full night. Weekends same.
Free for check-in day (from 10:00 onward) and after check-out; no charge for up to 24 hours. Leave with front desk.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lift to all floors; wheelchair-accessible room available (request in advance). No grab rails in all bathrooms; standard-width doors.
On-site motorbike parking free; car parking for about 10 cars (first come, first served) free. Nearest public car park 200 m away (parkir mataram) IDR 3,000/hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 5,000 per room per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Credit card hold of IDR 200,000 for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Huda (162 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola Baitul Huda (331 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Galem (515 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Pemasan Karang Jasi (533 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mataram Mall — 581 m · ~7 min walk
Taman — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Cock fighting — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 437 m · ~5 min walk
Apotek Pratiwi — 271 m · ~3 min walk
Indomaret — 460 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid money changers at Lombok International Airport and tourist bureaux, which give poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, larger restaurants, and some shops; many warungs and street vendors are cash-only.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving 5,000–10,000 IDR at warungs is appreciated; no tip needed for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk at a local warung or street stall: about 5,000–10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur with chicken or fish at a rumah makan: around 20,000–25,000 IDR.
Main of mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant: 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Night food stalls along Jalan Pejanggik and around Cakranegara market sell satay, soto, and pisang goreng from 5,000 IDR.
Pasar Mandalika and Cakranegara market offer cheap batik and everyday clothes; haggling expected.
Public bemo (minibus) costs about 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride within the city; from Lombok Airport, take a public bus (DAMRI) to Mataram for about 30,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs instead of tourist-oriented cafes. Use bemos for short hops rather than taxis. Haggle at markets but not warungs.
Good to know — Mataram
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · 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 Solas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 437 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Pratiwi — 271 m · ~3 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 Solas?
Request a room on floors 3-5, facing the inner courtyard or the quieter residential side street to the rear of the hotel. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within a manageable stair climb if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Solas?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (ground floor) near the lobby and breakfast area—you'll hear early morning kitchen prep, guest chatter, and staff movement. Also skip rooms at the front of the hotel facing Jalan Pejanggik, a main road with motorbike and car traffic from dawn until late evening.
Is Hotel Solas noisy?
Mataram's traffic noise—scooters, bemos, and call-to-prayer from nearby mosques—is constant from 6am to 10pm. The front road (Jalan Pejanggik) is a through-route, so quieter hours are brief. Internal noise from the small lift and hallway conversations can echo up the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Solas?
Rooms on the rear side of the hotel (ask for 'garden view' or 'courtyard-facing') overlook the local kampung rooftops and greenery—peaceful with morning light, not the main road. Front-facing rooms give you a view of the busy street and concrete shopfronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Solas?
1. Park your scooter or car in the small gated lot at the rear—safer and quieter than on-street parking. 2. Bring earplugs for the pre-dawn call to prayer; the hotel doesn't have double-glazing. If you're a light sleeper, request a room on floor 3 or 4 and away from the lift.
What time is check-in at Hotel Solas?
Check-in at Hotel Solas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Solas have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 5-10 Mbps download, sufficient for email and browsing but not video streaming. No login – just select network. Paid upgrade not available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Solas?
IDR 5,000 per room per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Solas?
Nasi campur with chicken or fish at a rumah makan: around 20,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Solas?
Public bemo (minibus) costs about 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride within the city; from Lombok Airport, take a public bus (DAMRI) to Mataram for about 30,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Mataram?
May and June offer reliably dry weather with clear skies and daytime temperatures around 30°C, plus lower humidity than the December–March rainy season. September is also strong, with cool evenings and fewer tourists than August.
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.