🇮🇩 Pontianak, Indonesia
Hotel Orient
📍 Jalan Tanjung Pura, Pontianak
Your stay — Hotel Orient
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The Property — Hotel Orient
Hotel Orient is Pontianak's oldest continuously operating hotel, a low-rise block with a faded colonial-era lobby that smells of floor polish and coffee. It suits budget travellers and transit passengers who value a central location and a functioning air-con over any attempt at charm. The vibe is functional, slightly worn, but reliably clean, like a bus station waiting room that's been mopped.
Chronicles of Pontianak
Pontianak was founded in 1771 by Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie, a trader of Arab descent, who built the city at the confluence of the Landak and Kapuas rivers. It grew as a sultanate and later a Dutch colonial outpost, trading rubber and gold. Today, its identity is shaped by the Kapuas, Indonesia's longest river, and by its equatorial location which makes every day feel like a wet blanket. The city is a Chinese-Malay-Dayak blend, best seen in its temple-lined streets and the iconic Kapuas floating market that appears at dawn.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pontianak guide →Best months
June to August: after the monsoon peaks, days are still wet but the rain is shorter and less frequent. August also sees quieter crowds because school holidays have ended.
Peak / festival surge
December to February: the north-west monsoon brings heavy daily downpours and increased humidity; hotel prices can rise by 20-30% around Christmas and Chinese New Year. The Cap Go Meh festival in February also draws visitors for the Chinese temple parades.
Budget shoulder season
September to November: dry days become rarer again, but this is the cheapest stretch — hotel rates drop by 15-20%, and the Kapuas river cruises are pleasant before the rains return.
Weather & packing
Pontianak is on the equator so the temperature barely flutters from 26-33°C all year; humidity rarely drops below 80%. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket and a UV umbrella for both sun and sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Pontianak
- The new Kapuas pedestrian bridge opened in late 2024, linking the old city to the Siantan district and making walking between the hotel and the daytime floating market safer.
- A major road widening project on Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani is ongoing until September 2026, causing afternoon congestion near Hotel Orient; allow an extra 15 minutes for any taxi ride.
- From July 2026, the city's main market (Pasar Tengah) will be temporarily relocated to a site near the hotel due to refurbishment; check if your visit overlaps with the move.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Orient, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the rear (away from Jalan Tanjung Pura). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the likely lift range, and the rear aspect avoids the main road traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise from passing traffic and the hotel entrance) and any room facing Jalan Tanjung Pura directly, especially on floors 1-2, where motorbike and truck noise will be loudest.
Best views
Rooms at the front (facing Jalan Tanjung Pura) offer a standard urban view of the main road and surrounding shophouses; nothing scenic, but it's the only named street aspect. Rear rooms overlook a quieter back street or neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being above the street noise but not so high that the lift/wind becomes an issue in a 3-star hotel with no top-floor bar or club.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Tanjung Pura is a major arterial road in Pontianak, so motorbike and truck traffic is constant from early morning until around 10pm. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing may be basic; request a room away from the street. Also, be aware of morning call-to-prayer from nearby mosques, which is unavoidable anywhere in Pontianak.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by taxi or ride-hail, tell the driver 'Hotel Orient, Jalan Tanjung Pura' – there's another Orient in town, so be specific. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a rear room; front-facing rooms are often allocated first due to easier cleaning access.
- 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 Orient
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) with login via room number; no paid tier available. Often gets slow during peak evening hours (19:00–22:00)
One lift serving all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper; TV in rooms with local free-to-air channels only. The building is a modern 3-storey structure (built 2010) with no notable heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available before 14:00 free of charge; late check-out fee IDR 150,000 until 18:00 (subject to availability, weekends often fully booked so request ahead)
Free storage at front desk; no left-luggage locker, bags kept in office
No step-free access - there is one step at main entrance (approx 10 cm). Lobby and lift are wheelchair-accessible once inside; no dedicated accessible bathroom on site
On-site free parking for up to 20 cars (first-come-first-served); no valet. Nearest public car park is Gedung Parkir Digulis (Jl. Diponegoro) charging IDR 3,000 per hour, night rate IDR 25,000 flat. No EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 5,000 per person per night; collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit for first night required via bank transfer or card link; additionally hold IDR 200,000 on card at check-in for incidentals, released at check-out if no charges
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid (335 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: GKKB Jemaat Pontianak (646 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Al-Badar (875 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik Gembala Baik (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Kompleks Pertokoan Kapuas Indah — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Costummers'Car Park — 310 m · ~4 min walk
Rumah Betang — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Apotik Kencana — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Indomaret — 581 m · ~7 min walk
Terminal Pelampung Pontianak — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in Pontianak city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at larger hotels, malls, and restaurants; many smaller shops and street vendors are cash-only.
Tipping is not expected; rounding up or leaving small change in restaurants appreciated, but not required.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong ground coffee) from street stalls or traditional coffee shops: around IDR 5,000-10,000.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed dishes) or soto (soup) from a warung: approx IDR 15,000-25,000.
Mie ayam (chicken noodles) or nasi goreng (fried rice) at a local eatery: around IDR 20,000-35,000 for a main.
Jalan Tanjung Pura itself and nearby side streets have numerous kaki lima (street carts) and warungs for cheap eats after dark.
Hypermart and Hero supermarkets are common in nearby malls; also local pasar tradisional (traditional market) for fresh produce.
Local markets like Pasar Sudirman offer budget clothing; mall stores in Pontianak City Center have basic high-street items.
Becak (cycle rickshaw) or ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short trips: approx IDR 10,000-30,000 per ride. From airport, use DAMRI bus (IDR 20,000) or shared taxi: around IDR 50,000.
Eat at warungs (local food stalls) rather than restaurants. Haggle at markets and with becak drivers for better prices. Use public minibuses (angkot) for IDR 5,000 per trip instead of taxis.
Good to know — Pontianak
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17966.85 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pontianak, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Orient
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik Kencana — 667 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Supadio International Airport (PNK) → Transera Hotel
💡 Prepaid coupon counters just outside arrivals cost about 150k; flagging a metered taxi from the rank is cheaper but expect negotiation. Book a Grab car online for a fixed price around 100k.
Anywhere in Pontianak → Transera Hotel
💡 Set pickup to 'Transera Hotel lobby' — Grab drivers often miss the small hotel sign. Avoid surge pricing by walking 100 metres to a main road before booking.
Sudirman Bus Stop (near city centre) → Transera Hotel (Jalan Tanjungpura stop)
💡 Get a rechargeable e-money card (e-toll) at Indomaret to avoid cash lines. The Tanjungpura stop drops you 400 metres from the hotel’s side entrance.
Supadio International Airport → Transera Hotel
💡 The bus stops near Jalan Gajah Mada market, a 15-minute walk from Transera. Use Grab or ojek (motorbike taxi, ~15k) from the stop to the hotel.
About Pontianak
Wikipedia ↗
Pontianak, also known as Khuntien in Teochew and Hakka, is the capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, founded first as a trading port on the island of Borneo, occupying an area of 118.21 km2 in the delta of the Kapuas River, at a point where it is joined by its major tributary, the L...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Orient?
Request a room on floor 3 or 4 facing the rear (away from Jalan Tanjung Pura). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the likely lift range, and the rear aspect avoids the main road traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Orient?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise from passing traffic and the hotel entrance) and any room facing Jalan Tanjung Pura directly, especially on floors 1-2, where motorbike and truck noise will be loudest.
Is Hotel Orient noisy?
Jalan Tanjung Pura is a major arterial road in Pontianak, so motorbike and truck traffic is constant from early morning until around 10pm. The hotel is a 3-star, so soundproofing may be basic; request a room away from the street. Also, be aware of morning call-to-prayer from nearby mosques, which is unavoidable anywhere in Pontianak.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Orient?
Rooms at the front (facing Jalan Tanjung Pura) offer a standard urban view of the main road and surrounding shophouses; nothing scenic, but it's the only named street aspect. Rear rooms overlook a quieter back street or neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Orient?
1. If arriving by taxi or ride-hail, tell the driver 'Hotel Orient, Jalan Tanjung Pura' – there's another Orient in town, so be specific. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a rear room; front-facing rooms are often allocated first due to easier cleaning access.
What time is check-in at Hotel Orient?
Check-in at Hotel Orient is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Orient have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) with login via room number; no paid tier available. Often gets slow during peak evening hours (19:00–22:00)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Orient?
IDR 5,000 per person per night; collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Orient?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed dishes) or soto (soup) from a warung: approx IDR 15,000-25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Orient?
Becak (cycle rickshaw) or ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short trips: approx IDR 10,000-30,000 per ride. From airport, use DAMRI bus (IDR 20,000) or shared taxi: around IDR 50,000.
When is the best time to visit Pontianak?
June to August: after the monsoon peaks, days are still wet but the rain is shorter and less frequent. August also sees quieter crowds because school holidays have ended.
Top Attractions in Pontianak
💡 Come at sunset for the best light and cooler breeze. The street food here is cheap—try the local pisang goreng (banana fritters) for about 5000 IDR.
💡 The park gets busy with families on Sunday mornings. Bring a mat and sit under the big rain trees. Nearby stalls sell fresh coconut water for 5000 IDR.
💡 It's busiest on weekends. Arrive early (around 5:30 PM) to watch the street close and see the setup. Most food items are under 15,000 IDR.
💡 Go near 12 noon on an equinox date (March or September) to see the no-shadow phenomenon. Otherwise it's just a quick photo stop.
💡 The entry fee is 2000 IDR (about 10p). Check the ceramic collection on the upper floor—there are pieces from the Ming dynasty found locally. No air conditioning.