🇮🇩 Sentani, Indonesia
De'Pulau
📍 57, Jalan Pasir, Sentani
Your stay — De'Pulau
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to De'Pulau, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) as they are less likely to experience noise from the street, which is a major road with frequent traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the lift, as they may be noisier due to foot traffic and potential noise from the service entrance.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's orientation and location on a main road do not offer any notable views worth requesting.
Quietest floors
2nd to 4th floor
🔊 Noise notes
Be aware that the hotel's proximity to Jalan Pasir may result in some street noise, particularly during peak hours.
Insider tips
Consider requesting a room with a fan instead of air conditioning to save energy and reduce noise. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception, which is conveniently located near the lift, making it easily accessible.
- 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 — De'Pulau
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speed: up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newspapers via PressReader; no physical papers available
check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 18:00 costs IDR 200,000
available at front desk; IDR 50,000 per piece per day
step-free access to main lobby and public areas; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; no structural limitations
onsite parking available; IDR 50,000 per night; nearest public car park: Sentani City Mall parking (IDR 20,000 per day); no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (IDR 20,000 for non-Indonesian citizens)
Deposit & card hold: IDR 200,000 advance deposit + IDR 500,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: GKII Jemaat Ebenhaezer (538 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Aqsha (704 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik Sang Penebus (714 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Iman Asrama Koramil (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Mandiri — 979 m · ~12 min walk
Kimia Farma — 482 m · ~6 min walk
Pasar Lama — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Good to know — Sentani
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
SentaniFor Sentani, the national Indonesian emergency numbers apply. Tourists should contact their hotel reception for local assistance or the nearest police station. The local hospital is RSUD Sentani (tel: +62 967 591 234). Keep a copy of your passport and visa details handy.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sentani, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at De'Pulau
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 979 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 482 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sentani Airport arrivals → Suni Garden Lake Hotel & Resort
💡 Book at least 24 hours ahead by calling the hotel. They’ll meet you with a name board. Saves queuing at the airport taxi counter.
Sentani Airport (DJJ) → Suni Garden Lake Hotel & Resort
💡 Fixed price of 150,000-200,000 IDR (pay at counter inside arrivals). You can haggle for a day-rate if you plan to explore nearby.
Sentani Airport bus stop (200m from terminal) → Suni Garden Lake Hotel & Resort (stop at Hotel Suni Garden)
💡 Cheapest option but limited luggage space. Bus stops are unmarked—ask the driver to let you off at the hotel. Runs reliably only until 6pm.
Sentani Airport → Suni Garden Lake Hotel & Resort
💡 Good for one backpacker, not groups. Negotiate before riding. Wearing a helmet and rain jacket is smart—Sudirman Road gets wet by 3pm.
Sentani Airport (DJJ) → Grand Allison Hotel Sentani
💡 Buy a fixed-rate voucher at the taxi counter inside arrivals; avoid unlicensed drivers who overcharge tourists.
Sentani town centre → Grand Allison Hotel Sentani
💡 Grab works in Sentani but not from the airport—pick it up at a nearby spot like Sentani Market. Surcharges apply in rain.
Sentani Airport (DJJ) terminal → Hotel drop-off point on Sentani-Jayapura road
💡 Damri is reliable but doesn't pull into hotel parking—you'll be dropped near the Jl. Raya Sentani junction. The walk to Grand Allison is 5 minutes.
Sentani Airport (DJJ) bus stop → Grand Allison Hotel main road stop
💡 Buses stop running by early evening; flag it down at the main road outside the airport. It drops you 800m from the hotel—walk or take an ojek (motorbike taxi for IDR 10k).
About Sentani
Wikipedia ↗
Sentani International Airport (IATA: DJJ, ICAO: WAJJ) — also known as Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport — is an airport serving Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, Indonesia, on the island of New Guinea. It is located in the town (kelurahan) of Sentani, within Sentani District, approxim...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at De'Pulau?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) as they are less likely to experience noise from the street, which is a major road with frequent traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at De'Pulau?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or near the lift, as they may be noisier due to foot traffic and potential noise from the service entrance.
Is De'Pulau noisy?
Be aware that the hotel's proximity to Jalan Pasir may result in some street noise, particularly during peak hours.
Which rooms have the best views at De'Pulau?
Unfortunately, the hotel's orientation and location on a main road do not offer any notable views worth requesting.
What are insider tips for staying at De'Pulau?
Consider requesting a room with a fan instead of air conditioning to save energy and reduce noise. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour reception, which is conveniently located near the lift, making it easily accessible.
What time is check-in at De'Pulau?
Check-in at De'Pulau is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does De'Pulau have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speed: up to 100 Mbps; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at De'Pulau?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (IDR 20,000 for non-Indonesian citizens)
Top Attractions in Sentani
💡 Arrive at 5:30am to see the market at its busiest. Boat rentals for a closer view cost around IDR 50,000 per person. Skip the souvenir stalls — the real deal is the women in the boats.
💡 Go early in the morning (6-7am) when mist hangs over the water and locals are heading out in boats.
💡 Come just before sunrise and you might spot locals fishing from dugout canoes. No facilities at the top, so bring water and wear proper shoes for the short but steep path.
💡 Ask village elders about the origin stories of the lake. They appreciate a small gift of tobacco or tea.
💡 Weekday mornings are the quietest. There's a warung selling grilled fish and sago porridge. Water shoes help — the shore is a bit rocky. Avoid swimming directly after heavy rain.
💡 Late afternoon light (4-5pm) turns the water emerald. Combine with a visit to nearby food stalls for grilled fish.
💡 Bring insect repellent - the sandflies here are aggressive after 4pm. No facilities, so take water and snacks.
💡 The staff can point you to a local carver selling genuine Asmat pieces out back for less than tourist shops.