Your stay — Emerald Hotel
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The Property — Emerald Hotel
The Emerald Hotel in Timika feels purposeful rather than polished — a three-star base built for the steady flow of mining and logistics workers who pass through this frontier town. The lobby is functional: tiled floors, a front desk that works efficiently, and a seating area where guests tap at laptops or talk into phones. Rooms are clean, with air conditioning that fights the humidity, and the hotel's real strength is its location on the main road into the city centre. It suits travellers who need a reliable, no-fuss stopover in a place where accommodation options are limited.
Chronicles of Timika
Timika was effectively born in the 1970s, when the nearby Grasberg mine — one of the world's largest gold and copper operations — drew thousands of workers and support services. The city grew fast, a mix of government-planned blocks and informal settlements, with little historical architecture beyond the functional concrete of the mining era. Today it serves as the main service hub for the Mimika Regency, a frontier town where Indonesian, Papuan, and expatriate cultures collide. Culturally, Timika is a staging post rather than a destination, though the Asmat people's art and carving traditions are a strong regional identity nearby.
Best Time to Visit
Full Timika guide →Best months
June to September — the driest stretch, with lower humidity and less rain, making travel on unpaved roads more reliable and crowds thinner as school holidays taper off.
Peak / festival surge
December and January — the rainy season's peak, plus Christmas and New Year holidays bring domestic travellers. Hotel prices can spike 20–30% and availability tightens, though no major festivals drive demand beyond the holiday break.
Budget shoulder season
February to April — still wet but with fewer tourists, so hotels often discount 10–15%. You'll dodge the peak-season crowds and get more negotiation room at local hotels.
Weather & packing
Timika sits in a tropical rainforest climate with no true dry season — expect rain almost any day, even in the 'dry' months. Pack a lightweight, breathable rain jacket and quick-dry trousers; leave umbrellas behind as they're useless in the sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Timika
- The main road into Timika, Jalan Yos Sudarso, is undergoing intermittent widening works through late 2026 — expect delays of 15–30 minutes during peak hours.
- A new direct flight route from Makassar to Timika via Batik Air launched in late 2025, improving access for domestic travellers and slightly lowering typical fare pricing.
- The annual Asmat Cultural Festival (usually in October) is still scheduled for 2026, though plans are tentative — check with the Mimika tourism office for confirmed dates and logistical access to Agats village.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Emerald Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, away from the lift lobby. These mid-level rooms offer a good balance of quiet and accessibility.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the back of the ground floor near the service entrance – staff movement and kitchen noise can be an issue. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lifts on any floor due to foot traffic and beeping.
Best views
Front-facing rooms (overlooking the street) give you a view of Timika town activity; back-facing rooms look onto neighbouring buildings or the service yard. Neither is scenic, but front rooms are brighter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they are far enough from ground-level street noise and lift machinery vibration, and have less foot traffic than lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Timika, so expect motorbike and truck noise during the day and early evening. Some nights, the ground-floor bar may play music until late.
Insider tips
1. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a back-facing room on floor 3 or 4 when booking – they're quieter after dark. 2. Check-in early to secure a mid-floor room; late arrivals often get stuck with noisy ground-floor or lift-adjacent rooms.
- 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 — Emerald Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 2 Mbps) in rooms and lobby; no paid upgrade available
Single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper; property has no notable building heritage quirks
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop allowed; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 150,000 (subject to availability)
Free for same-day check-in/check-out; longer storage on request only, no fee but limited space
One step-free entrance via side ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms currently; lift narrow (75 cm door) may not fit all wheelchairs
Free on-site parking for 12 cars, no reservable spaces; nearest public car park is at Timika Sentrum (IDR 5,000/hour, IDR 30,000/night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 50% room rate deposit required via bank transfer 7 days before arrival; IDR 300,000 cash hold for incidentals at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
The best rates are at banks or official money changers in the main shopping areas; avoid the airport exchange kiosks as they often give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are accepted at major hotels and some larger shops, but most local markets and smaller eateries expect cash; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated; round up restaurant bills or leave 5-10% for good service, and small change for taxi drivers or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk or instant sachet coffee at a street stall or warung costs about IDR 5,000-10,000.
A filling plate of nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung is around IDR 15,000-25,000.
A simple main dish like mie goreng or ayam goreng at a modest restaurant is IDR 20,000-35,000.
The main affordable street food areas are along Jalan Hasanuddin and around the Pasar Sentral market, especially in the evenings.
Budget supermarket chains common in this area are Indomaret and Alfamart, both easy to find for basic groceries and drinks.
For affordable clothes, visit the pasar (market) areas, especially Pasar Sentral, though quality varies and bargaining is expected.
The cheapest way around is by ojek (motorcycle taxi) at about IDR 5,000-10,000 per short ride; from the airport, a shared minibus into town costs around IDR 20,000 per person.
Always bargain at markets and for ojek rides, and eat at local warungs rather than tourist-oriented restaurants to save significantly.
Good to know — Timika
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
TimikaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Timika, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Emerald Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Mozes Kilangin Airport → Hotel Horison Ultima Timika
💡 Fix the price before getting in; drivers near arrivals often quote 150,000. 100,000 is fair during daylight.
Anywhere in Timika → Anywhere in Timika, including Hotel Horison Ultima
💡 Works well in central Timika but drops off past 9pm—drivers are scarce. Pay cash or use GoPay for discounts.
Mozes Kilangin Airport → Hotel Horison Ultima Timika (via Jalan Hasanuddin)
💡 Stops a 10-minute walk from the hotel along the main road. Not reliable for early or late flights—check the schedule at the airport info desk.
Pasar Sentral Timika → Hotel Horison Ultima Timika (along Jalan Yos Sudarso)
💡 Ask for 'angkot merah' route—it passes the hotel. Expect a squeeze and no AC. Good for a budget run if you know the route.
Anywhere in Timika → Emerald Hotel Timika
💡 Use the Grab app (available in Timika) for transparent pricing; street-hailed ojek drivers may negotiate up to double on short trips. Helmets are mandatory but often dirty—bring a balaclava.
Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM) → Emerald Hotel Timika
💡 Pre-book via the hotel for a fixed rate; walk-up taxis outside arrivals often quote double. The drive is short but unpaved in spots—hold onto your bag.
Mozes Kilangin Airport → Timika City Terminal (Jalan Yos Sudarso)
💡 Drops you 2 km from Emerald Hotel—take an ojek (local motorbike taxi, IDR 20,000) for the last stretch. No luggage racks, so travel light.
Pasar Sentral Timika → Emerald Hotel Timika
💡 Flag down any green angkot near the market; tell the driver 'Hotel Emerald' and they'll stop on Jalan Hasanuddin. No change given—carry small bills.
About Timika
Wikipedia ↗
Timika is a chartered city (kota), and the capital of Mimika Regency on the southern coast of Central Papua, Indonesia. At the 2020 Census, the district which includes the town (it remains administratively within the Regency, rather than having a separate status) had a population of 142,909. Timika ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Emerald Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, away from the lift lobby. These mid-level rooms offer a good balance of quiet and accessibility.
Which rooms should I avoid at Emerald Hotel?
Avoid rooms at the back of the ground floor near the service entrance – staff movement and kitchen noise can be an issue. Also avoid rooms directly opposite the lifts on any floor due to foot traffic and beeping.
Is Emerald Hotel noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Timika, so expect motorbike and truck noise during the day and early evening. Some nights, the ground-floor bar may play music until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Emerald Hotel?
Front-facing rooms (overlooking the street) give you a view of Timika town activity; back-facing rooms look onto neighbouring buildings or the service yard. Neither is scenic, but front rooms are brighter.
What are insider tips for staying at Emerald Hotel?
1. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a back-facing room on floor 3 or 4 when booking – they're quieter after dark. 2. Check-in early to secure a mid-floor room; late arrivals often get stuck with noisy ground-floor or lift-adjacent rooms.
What time is check-in at Emerald Hotel?
Check-in at Emerald Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Emerald Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 2 Mbps) in rooms and lobby; no paid upgrade available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Emerald Hotel?
IDR 10,000 per person per night paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Emerald Hotel?
A filling plate of nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung is around IDR 15,000-25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Emerald Hotel?
The cheapest way around is by ojek (motorcycle taxi) at about IDR 5,000-10,000 per short ride; from the airport, a shared minibus into town costs around IDR 20,000 per person.
When is the best time to visit Timika?
June to September — the driest stretch, with lower humidity and less rain, making travel on unpaved roads more reliable and crowds thinner as school holidays taper off.
Top Attractions in Timika
💡 Try the grilled fish with sambal dabu-dabu from a vendor near the entrance. Cash only.
💡 Ask the guard to turn on the lights in the back room – some displays are normally off. Free entry, donations welcome.
💡 Try the 'pisang goreng' (fried banana) from the lady near the east entrance – small coins only. Go before 10am to avoid the heat and crowd crush.
💡 Visit in the morning to avoid the midday heat. Combine with a walk along Jalan Yos Sudarso nearby.
💡 Bring insect repellent and wear sturdy shoes—paths can be muddy. Respect the site; no vandalism.
💡 Bring insect repellent and water. No facilities – take your rubbish away. Best at low tide when the mudflats are exposed for birdwatching.
💡 Arrive early to claim a shady spot. Bring your own snacks and water. Avoid after heavy rain when currents strengthen.
💡 Go early morning before clouds roll in; bring a zoom lens for detail. No entry fee but you need ID to pass the security checkpoint.