Maliana Hotel – Kupang
The Maliana is a pleasant little place next to the Susi Hotel and right across the street from the sea.
I like to get up at night and walk across and watch the waves and look at the stars.
It is on Jalan Sumatera No. 35. phone (0380) 821879. You can also call Robert on his hp (hand phone) 0852 39052984 if you need a ride from the airport.
There are heaps of ojek (motorbike taxis) or regular bemo (van taxis) if you have surfboards so organizing transport should be no problem.
A lot of travelers stay here on their way over to Nemberala on Rote Island to surf.
The rates are 70,000 without aircon or tv and up to 120,000 with aircon and tv.
The staff set up a viewing area to watch the world cup (football – soccer) for the guests and passers by and the staff. The Indonesians take the games very seriously and bet heavily on the games.
Australia was playing Japan. Japan got off to a good start but then fell behind with a 3 – 1 loss.
There are a few other hotels, 2 banks and a bar nearby.
It is not a very long walk to the bemo center if you feel like eating at the warungs there. Good warm food cheap.
Another favorite is the Karang Mas, a good little restaurant near the bemo center, open all day. The warungs are just open at night.
Teddy’s Bar is just a little ways past the bemo center along the beach.
It’s a great place to grab a beer and enjoy a cool offshore breeze.
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what about the preice per night in that hotel (Maliana Hotel).
Hello Domingos Amaral,
I have not been at the Maliana Hotel since Dec 2006 but I believe the rate for fan rooms was 75,000 Indonesian rupiah and 130,000 rupiah for air conditioned rooms at that time.
If you pass through there and are willing to provide an update – it would be most appreciated!
thanks
dp
I have been going to the Maliana Hotel on many occasions over the last 4 years and there is no other Hotel in Kupang I would stay at. The room prices are still the same and the friendly staff who will do anything for a guest are still there, even though Robert has moved on. Teddy’s Bar is no longer there but has been changed to “Panti Laut” There is now a makan malam (night food market)just down the road from the Maliana and Susi hotel were the locals close the road off for a couple of hundred meters and set up there food stalls and tables and chairs.
regards Robert Motzel
Hi Robert M,
Thanks for the update!
The Malaina is my preferred place to stay in Kupang as well.
cheers
dp
Teddys bar is still open as of Sept 2009 but teddy is moving on, and yes Pantai Laut is best bar & Resto by far. Cheap and very tasty. Good people are a big bonus. Talk to Robin owner and he can arrange anything you want within reason.
Hello Robert,
Thanks for the update.
We welcome any news about Kupang.
cheers
dp
Lavalon Bar and Hostel Kupang, tel: +628123770533 is an actual backpacker spot, unlike the other cheap hostels in town, with a friendly English speaking staff, who will happily (and accurately) answer any question about flights, buses and ferries, flyers and maps on other hostels in East Nusa Tenggara Provice and East Timor, Free Internet – Free Wif. spirit and cold Beer and is a good place to meet other backpackers with whom you can talk and share information. They have cheap rooms (40,000 rupiah). It seems to be the backpacker pick for Kupang. Also has has quite a good menu including the only western breakfast in town (pancakes, french toast, bacon and eggs, omelette, garlic soup) as well as more typical Indonesian fare (Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng). info from wikitravel
lavalontouristinfo.com
I stayed at the Lavalon many times and always felt it was a good value.
dp