Your stay — Pratama Guesshouse
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The Property — Pratama Guesshouse
Pratama Guesshouse is a no-frills budget stay in Mataram's Cakranegara district, with clean, simple rooms arranged around a small courtyard. The lobby is a functional tiled space with a plastic chair or two and a reception desk where the owner often hands you a cold water on arrival. It suits solo backpackers or cost-conscious couples who just need a quiet base for exploring Lombok, not a resort.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pratama Guesshouse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a ground-floor room facing the rear courtyard to avoid stairs and street noise. Only one ground-floor room exists, so book early and confirm it's not near the lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the second floor if you struggle with stairs, as there's no lift. Also avoid rooms fronting Jl. Bung Karno due to traffic noise.
Best views
No noteworthy views – the property is on a busy road. Rear courtyard views are green but modest.
Quietest floors
Ground floor rooms at the back are quietest. Second-floor rooms at the rear are quieter than front-facing ones.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Jl. Bung Karno, a main artery. Occasional motorbikes and trucks, especially daytime. No bar or lift noise. Parking limited to 6 cars, so arrivals/departures add brief engine noise.
Insider tips
1. Park on-site if possible – spaces are free but limited; arrive by early afternoon to secure one. Otherwise, use Mataram Mall parking (IDR 5,000/hour) 500 m south. 2. Request the ground-floor room for ease of access, but confirm it's not a smoking room – many budget hotels in Mataram allow smoking on ground 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
Hotel Facilities — Pratama Guesshouse
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Speed is adequate for browsing and email, but not for streaming HD video. No login or time limits.
No lift. The property is a two-storey building; all rooms are accessible via stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop is allowed on request (no fee). Late check-out until 12:00 is free; after 12:00 a half-day rate applies (IDR 100,000).
Free baggage storage is available at reception on check-out day.
Step-free access to the ground floor lobby and one ground-floor room. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom or lift; upper floors are stairs-only.
On-site parking is free (limited to 6 cars). The nearest public car park is at Mataram Mall, 500 m south, costing around IDR 5,000 per hour. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of one night's stay is required to secure the booking. At check-in, a refundable deposit of IDR 200,000 is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mesjid Al-Ikhwan (101 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid Baitul Rohman (187 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushalla TVRI NTB (326 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid Uswatun Hasanah (341 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Indo Building Material — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Aboretum UNRAM — 784 m · ~10 min walk
Museum Negeri NTB — 417 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Mandiri, BCA dan BNI — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Apotek Keluarga Kita — 300 m · ~4 min walk
Indomaret — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use bank ATMs (e.g. Mandiri, BCA) for the best rates; avoid money changers in tourist spots and the airport, which give poor rates and may charge extra fees.
Credit/debit cards are accepted in mid-range hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is king for street food, markets, and small warungs; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5–10% at restaurants if service is good; hotel staff may get 10,000–20,000 IDR per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk (strong black coffee with grounds) costs about 5,000–10,000 IDR at a warung.
Nasi campur (rice with a mix of sides) at a simple eatery runs 15,000–25,000 IDR.
A main dish like mie goreng or nasi goreng at a local restaurant costs 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Head to night markets (pasar malam) or streets near Cakranegara Market around dusk for sate, martabak, and fried snacks.
Mini-marts like Indomaret and Alfamart are everywhere for basics; traditional wet markets (e.g. Pasar Kebon Roek) have cheaper produce.
Cakranegara Market and Pasar Mandalika offer cheap local clothing and batik; avoid tourist-marked areas for better prices.
Angkot (shared minibus) costs 4,000–5,000 IDR per ride; from Lombok International Airport, take public bus (Damri) for about 30,000 IDR to Mataram city centre.
Eat at warungs (small family-run eateries) instead of tourist restaurants; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for motorbike taxis (ojek) over regular taxis; buy fruit from local markets not hotel breakfast buffets.
Good to know — Mataram
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17968.1 · 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 Pratama Guesshouse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Mandiri, BCA dan BNI — 422 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Keluarga Kita — 300 m · ~4 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 Pratama Guesshouse?
Request a ground-floor room facing the rear courtyard to avoid stairs and street noise. Only one ground-floor room exists, so book early and confirm it's not near the lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pratama Guesshouse?
Avoid any room on the second floor if you struggle with stairs, as there's no lift. Also avoid rooms fronting Jl. Bung Karno due to traffic noise.
Is Pratama Guesshouse noisy?
Street noise from Jl. Bung Karno, a main artery. Occasional motorbikes and trucks, especially daytime. No bar or lift noise. Parking limited to 6 cars, so arrivals/departures add brief engine noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Pratama Guesshouse?
No noteworthy views – the property is on a busy road. Rear courtyard views are green but modest.
What are insider tips for staying at Pratama Guesshouse?
1. Park on-site if possible – spaces are free but limited; arrive by early afternoon to secure one. Otherwise, use Mataram Mall parking (IDR 5,000/hour) 500 m south. 2. Request the ground-floor room for ease of access, but confirm it's not a smoking room – many budget hotels in Mataram allow smoking on ground floors.
What time is check-in at Pratama Guesshouse?
Check-in at Pratama Guesshouse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pratama Guesshouse have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. Speed is adequate for browsing and email, but not for streaming HD video. No login or time limits.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pratama Guesshouse?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Pratama Guesshouse?
Nasi campur (rice with a mix of sides) at a simple eatery runs 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pratama Guesshouse?
Angkot (shared minibus) costs 4,000–5,000 IDR per ride; from Lombok International Airport, take public bus (Damri) for about 30,000 IDR to Mataram city centre.
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.