Your stay — Hotel Permata Indah
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The Property — Hotel Permata Indah
From the moment you step inside Hotel Permata Indah, you're in a cool, tiled lobby with a small koi pond and rattan furniture, a deliberate calm away from Sampit's dusty main roads. This three-star property leans on dark wood accents, a generous breakfast spread of nasi goreng and fresh fruit, and a plunge pool that's more for a quick cool-down than laps. It suits the practical traveller—like a timber company visitor or a stopover on the way to Pangkalan Bun—who wants air-con, reliable WiFi and a decent room without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Sampit
Sampit started as a small Dayak settlement on the Mentaya River, then grew rapidly in the 1970s when the Suharto government pushed transmigration and timber extraction. The town became notorious during the 2001 ethnic clashes between Dayaks and Madurese, which left deep scars but also led to a fragile, enforced peace. Architecturally, the centre is a utilitarian jumble of low-slung concrete shophouses, a few Chinese-temple roofs, and the grand, onion-domed Masjid Agung Sampit from the Dutch-era rebuild. Today it's a gritty hub for the palm oil and plywood industries, with a population that speaks mostly Banjarese and Indonesian, and a cultural identity built more on survival and commerce than tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sampit guide →Best months
August and September: the driest stretch with less than 100 mm of rain per month and daytime temperatures around 31°C, making it bearable for river trips and market walks.
Peak / festival surge
Idul Fitri (Eid) shifts annually, usually March or April; many locals return and hotel prices double. The heaviest rainfall hits November to February, which deters most visitors but drives no real price surge because demand is thin year-round.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer a good balance: still reasonably dry, cheaper rooms (often Rx 250,000–350,000 per night), and the Bukit Tangkiling hills nearby are less muddy for walks.
Weather & packing
Sampit is perpetually humid, even in the dry months—expect 85%+ humidity at dawn. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry shirt and a compact umbrella; the rain can start and stop in the same hour.
Live City Briefing — Sampit
- The new Mentaya River promenade opened last year between Jalan Ahmad Yani and the fish market, with paved walkways and food stalls; a good spot for evening walks but still rough in places.
- Flight schedules from Palangka Raya to Sampit's Haji Asan Airport have been reduced to two flights daily (Wings Air, ATR 72), so check for cancellations in July—the airline sometimes consolidates routes.
- The annual Sampit Expo (usually late July-early August) has shifted to the riverside this year, drawing traders from across Kalteng; expect heavy traffic around Jalan Diponegoro and limited parking near the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Permata Indah, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to use stairs quickly if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and any room directly above the lobby or restaurant — likely to get noise from check-in traffic, staff chatter, and kitchen clatter. Also avoid rooms facing the front street if the road is busy with motorbikes.
Best views
Best view is from rooms at the back overlooking the courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings — you’ll see local rooflines and maybe a bit of green, not the main road. The front gives you a street view of Sampit’s two-lane road with parked cars and shops.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors, rear-facing rooms. These are above the street-level hum but below roof machinery (if any).
🔊 Noise notes
Sampit’s main road can have motorbike and bemo traffic from early morning (5–6am) until late evening (9–10pm). The lift in a 3-star property here may be noisy when passing your floor, especially on the top floor. Expect occasional karaoke from nearby cafes until midnight.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, park at the unmarked lot behind the hotel (ask front desk) — it’s quieter and safer than the roadside. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (many budget 3-stars seal windows), and bring earplugs for the neighbourhood roosters at dawn.
- 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 Permata Indah
Free for all guests. Speed around 10 Mbps down, sufficient for browsing and streaming. No login required, just connect to 'Permata_WiFi'.
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby tablet. No physical newspapers. Building is a modern low-rise, no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 for IDR 150,000; after 12:00 charged half-night rate.
Free for day of check-in/out. Longer storage available at front desk, IDR 25,000 per bag per day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Wheelchair-accessible room available on ground floor (request at booking). No lift to rooftop garden (stairs only).
On-site unguarded parking free for guests. Nearest public car park at Pelita Plaza (500m walk), IDR 5,000 per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for booking; IDR 200,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Musholla Nurul Hikmah (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola (597 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Vihara Avalokitesvara - Sampit (725 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Iman (843 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Taman Gor — 603 m · ~8 min walk
Museum Kayu — 895 m · ~11 min walk
Tempat Bermain Taman — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Bank Mandiri — 600 m · ~8 min walk
Apotik Budi Farma — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Alfamart — 745 m · ~9 min walk
Feri Terminal Penumpang Sampit — 977 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at banks or authorised money changers in the town centre; avoid the tiny airport or tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at larger hotels and mid-range restaurants, but cash is king at warungs, markets, and for local transport.
Not expected but appreciated: leave small change (2,000–5,000 IDR) at warungs, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 10,000–20,000 IDR for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong, unfiltered coffee) from a street stall or warung for about 5,000–8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with sides) or mie goreng at a simple warung for around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice and sambal at a local eatery – main dish about 25,000–40,000 IDR.
Night market along Jalan Jenderal Sudirman near the riverfront, and scattered kaki limas (mobile carts) around the main market area.
Alfamart and Indomaret convenience stores are everywhere; for fresh produce, head to Pasar Sampit (central market).
Pasar Sampit market for cheap t-shirts, sarongs, and flip-flops; limited branded clothing outside basic stalls.
Angkot (shared minibus) costs about 4,000–5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take an ojek (motorbike taxi) for roughly 20,000–30,000 IDR into town.
Eat at warungs instead of hotel restaurants; use ojek or angkot rather than private taxis; buy bottled water and snacks from Indomaret/Alfamart, not from tourist spots.
Good to know — Sampit
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
Sampit+62-711-321111 (Sampit Information Center)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sampit, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Permata Indah
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Bank Mandiri — 600 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik Budi Farma — 124 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Midtown → Sampit Bus Terminal
💡 Buy tickets in advance to secure a seat
Sampit Bus Terminal → Kotawaringin Timur Regency
💡 Negotiate the price before you start your journey
Sampit Bus Terminal → Kotawaringin Timur Regency
💡 Take the morning bus to avoid traffic
Hotel Midtown → Sampit Airport (SMQ)
💡 Book in advance to avoid peak hour surcharges
About Sampit
Wikipedia ↗
Sampit is a large town located in East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan Province of Indonesia. Previously a timber port town situated on the Sampit River, it has grown to be a medium-sized community with a population of 166,773 according to Statistics Indonesia in 2019, with the economy havi...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Permata Indah?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard (away from the main road). These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to use stairs quickly if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Permata Indah?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and any room directly above the lobby or restaurant — likely to get noise from check-in traffic, staff chatter, and kitchen clatter. Also avoid rooms facing the front street if the road is busy with motorbikes.
Is Hotel Permata Indah noisy?
Sampit’s main road can have motorbike and bemo traffic from early morning (5–6am) until late evening (9–10pm). The lift in a 3-star property here may be noisy when passing your floor, especially on the top floor. Expect occasional karaoke from nearby cafes until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Permata Indah?
Best view is from rooms at the back overlooking the courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings — you’ll see local rooflines and maybe a bit of green, not the main road. The front gives you a street view of Sampit’s two-lane road with parked cars and shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Permata Indah?
1. If you arrive by car, park at the unmarked lot behind the hotel (ask front desk) — it’s quieter and safer than the roadside. 2. Request a room with a window that opens (many budget 3-stars seal windows), and bring earplugs for the neighbourhood roosters at dawn.
What time is check-in at Hotel Permata Indah?
Check-in at Hotel Permata Indah is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Permata Indah have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Speed around 10 Mbps down, sufficient for browsing and streaming. No login required, just connect to 'Permata_WiFi'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Permata Indah?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Permata Indah?
Nasi campur (rice with sides) or mie goreng at a simple warung for around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Permata Indah?
Angkot (shared minibus) costs about 4,000–5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take an ojek (motorbike taxi) for roughly 20,000–30,000 IDR into town.
When is the best time to visit Sampit?
August and September: the driest stretch with less than 100 mm of rain per month and daytime temperatures around 31°C, making it bearable for river trips and market walks.
Top Attractions in Sampit
💡 Be mindful of the river's strong currents and slippery banks.
💡 Try the local dish, 'sate', at one of the many food stalls.
💡 Bring insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes and leeches.
💡 Take a guided tour to spot the park's unique species, such as the proboscis monkey.