Your stay — Horex Hotel
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The Property — Horex Hotel
The Horex Hotel is a no-frills three-star in Sentani’s town centre, with a concrete facade and a small lobby that smells of clove cigarettes and floor wax. Rooms are clean but dated, with rattan furniture, a cranked air-conditioner, and a view of the main road. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base near the lake and airport, not a resort. The staff are helpful but speak limited English; bring cash for incidentals.
Chronicles of Sentani
Sentani grew around an old Dutch rubber plantation and a missionary airstrip, then boomed in the 1960s as the administrative gateway to Papua. The town’s architecture is a jumble of colonial bungalows, cinder-block shops and roadside food stalls. Today it is the main transit hub for visitors to Jayapura and Lake Sentani, with a simmering mix of Papuan, Javanese and Chinese-Melanesian cultures. The annual Lake Sentani Festival in June showcases traditional dugout boats and tribal dances, though local identity remains quietly defiant against Jakarta’s influence.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sentani guide →Best months
August, September and October – these are the driest months in Sentani, with less rain and lower humidity, making it easier to explore the lake and markets without daily downpours.
Peak / festival surge
June (Lake Sentani Festival) and July (school holidays across Indonesia) – domestic tourists flood in, hotel prices spike by 30–50% and rooms sell out weeks ahead. Book by March if you can.
Budget shoulder season
April and November – transitional months with occasional heavy showers but far fewer tourists; hotels often discount 15–20% and you can find afternoon gaps of clear sun.
Weather & packing
Sentani sits in a year-round equatorial rainforest climate: it rains almost every day, often in sudden tropical bursts. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry sandals; leave jeans at home – they’ll stay damp and chafe.
Live City Briefing — Sentani
- The main Sentani–Jayapura road is undergoing resurfacing through late 2026; expect 20–40 minute delays near the airport junction during peak hours.
- A new Saturday morning market has opened at the lakefront pier (Pasar Apung), selling fresh tuna, sago cakes and local crafts – arrive by 7am for the best selection.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Horex Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from the street (towards the inland side). These floors sit above street-level bustle but are low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or any side alley; they pick up foot traffic, luggage noise, and early-morning lobby activity. Also skip rooms directly above the hotel's common areas (if any) as 3-star properties often have a simple breakfast area below.
Best views
Rooms at the front face the main road and a mix of low-rise shops and trees – ordinary but airy. Rear rooms overlook neighbouring houses and gardens, which is more pleasant. No real vista to speak of; this is a compact town hotel.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 are quietest: removed from street-level racket and lift-door dinging on the ground floor, but not high enough to suffer roof-top equipment hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Kemiri Road is a secondary local road in Sentani, so expect motorbikes (ojek), bemo minibuses, and occasional trucks from early morning until late evening. The main market area is a short walk away, so delivery vehicles pass by. No nightclub or bar noise in the immediate vicinity.
Insider tips
1. Street-facing rooms get morning sun and traffic noise; ask for a rear-facing room when booking by phone or at check-in. 2. The hotel has basic parking; if you have a car, arrive before 6pm to grab a spot off the street. 3. Check-in can be slow; bring your booking reference and passport photocopy ready.
- 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 — Horex Hotel
Free for all guests; speed ~10 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up; login via room number and surname. No paid upgrade available.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections. Ground-floor rooms accessible without stairs.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary print editions of Kompas and The Jakarta Post available at reception each morning. Building is a modern low-rise (2018), no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room ready). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged IDR 150,000 per hour until 18:00. Check-out by 12:00 standard.
Free for same day; overnight storage available, IDR 50,000 per bag.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; lift to all floors; no accessible bathroom handrails in standard rooms. Wheelchair assistance available from bell staff on request.
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (first come, first served). Nearest public car park at Sentani Market, 500 m away, IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 30,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: IDR 200,000 advance deposit required at booking; IDR 300,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Gereja Katolik Sang Penebus (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Aqsha (483 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: GKII Jemaat Ebenhaezer (688 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Alpha Omega (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Borobodur — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Mandiri — 50 m · ~1 min walk
Kimia Farma — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Pasar Lama — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at banks or authorised money changers in Sentani town; avoid airport bureaux as they give poor rates.
Credit cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is king for markets, warungs, and transport; contactless/mobile pay is rare.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave small change at restaurants (5-10% if service good), tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local black coffee) from a warung, about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung, around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice at a simple eatery, roughly 30,000-40,000 IDR.
Look for food stalls around Sentani market and near the lakefront for sate, pisang goreng, and bakso at 10,000-20,000 IDR per serving.
Mini-markets like Indomaret and Alfamart are common across Kemiri and Sentani.
Sentani market (Pasar Sentani) sells cheap clothing and batik; for basics, try the small shops along Jalan Raya Kemiri.
Angkot (shared minibus) is the cheapest, 5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for about 20,000-30,000 IDR to Kemiri area.
Buy food from warungs not tourist cafes; use angkot or ojeks rather than taxis; haggle at markets but keep it friendly.
Good to know — Sentani
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · 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 Horex Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 50 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 912 m · ~11 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 Horex Hotel?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from the street (towards the inland side). These floors sit above street-level bustle but are low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Horex Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or any side alley; they pick up foot traffic, luggage noise, and early-morning lobby activity. Also skip rooms directly above the hotel's common areas (if any) as 3-star properties often have a simple breakfast area below.
Is Horex Hotel noisy?
Kemiri Road is a secondary local road in Sentani, so expect motorbikes (ojek), bemo minibuses, and occasional trucks from early morning until late evening. The main market area is a short walk away, so delivery vehicles pass by. No nightclub or bar noise in the immediate vicinity.
Which rooms have the best views at Horex Hotel?
Rooms at the front face the main road and a mix of low-rise shops and trees – ordinary but airy. Rear rooms overlook neighbouring houses and gardens, which is more pleasant. No real vista to speak of; this is a compact town hotel.
What are insider tips for staying at Horex Hotel?
1. Street-facing rooms get morning sun and traffic noise; ask for a rear-facing room when booking by phone or at check-in. 2. The hotel has basic parking; if you have a car, arrive before 6pm to grab a spot off the street. 3. Check-in can be slow; bring your booking reference and passport photocopy ready.
What time is check-in at Horex Hotel?
Check-in at Horex Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Horex Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed ~10 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up; login via room number and surname. No paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Horex Hotel?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Horex Hotel?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung, around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Horex Hotel?
Angkot (shared minibus) is the cheapest, 5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for about 20,000-30,000 IDR to Kemiri area.
When is the best time to visit Sentani?
August, September and October – these are the driest months in Sentani, with less rain and lower humidity, making it easier to explore the lake and markets without daily downpours.
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.