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
Dear all,
My name is Giulia. I will travel with other seven people to Kupang tomorrow and we would like stay in your Hotel, Maliana. Is it possible? Are there 4 double rooms for us?
Please let me know as soon as possible.
We will arrive tomorrow 5th April until 8th April.
Best regards,
Giulia
Hello Giulia,
the “dutchpickle” website does not make reservations or book rooms – I simply put up information about places and things that I come across in my travels
I have always has a good stay at the Maliana Hotel but think that you will need to reserve in advance for 4 double rooms. Try to call ahead if possible. The Maliana is often fully booked.
cheers
dp
Hi all, I’m in the hotel Maliana right now. Doing research in Alor and I’m just transiting to Lombok for a meeting next. The prices have increased significantly. I was here 2 years ago, and paid about what you all suggest (130,000 or so for AC). Prices are now 200,000 for AC/TV, and 130,000 for fan only. One nice thing is they provide morning and afternoon tea/coffee.
Hello Nick
Thanks for the updated information !
dp
Hi Nick,
Do you happen to have any contact information on l Maliana?
And how far from the airpiort is it?
Hello Kattie,
The question really could be – “How far is Kupang from the airport?”
It is a long ways but I think a half hour might be a general guideline. I was last in Kupang for Christmas in the year 2006 so do not have any recent info on the Maliana Hotel, but it seemed to be a favorite of travelers that were not trying for the super budget places. I did find the rooms to be fully booked at times even way back then.
I also stayed at the Lavalon Guesthouse a number of times but that is more of a super budget option.
Maybe a reader can provide some accurate information.
dp
Hallo,can you help me I need to now ,is in kupang a fhotography dealer/ shop ,were I can buy foto camera for underwater sports from olympus,its very important, only mark from olympus.can you give me the name and adress . Its befor my daughter.she is on vacation in Alor. My i-mail is. : i will thank you very much, ine oostenbrink
Hello –
Sorry for the late reply – I do not think that there are any camera shops in Kupang, West Timor that will have the camera that you are seeking. I have not been in Kupang recently but can not think of any place that would handle underwater cameras in that city.
Diving and snorkeling in Alor is extraordinary!
Wish I could be of more help – perhaps Edwin of the Lavalon Bar in Kupang – on the waterfront across the street from the Maliana Hotel – might have some ideas. (Lavalon is a gathering place for tourists and foreigners living in the area) It seems that it would be unlikely to find that style of camera in Kupang – sorry.
dp
ps Alor is quite some distance from Kupang and traveling between the two places takes time. A full day by boat and maybe a half hour or more by plane.
happy diving !
I really liked the location and convenience of the Maliana hotel there in Kupang.
Kupang is pretty handy and a good hub for air and boat travel and road trips to Timor Leste.
Consider a run to Rote Island , it has its own unique charm.
Oecussi is way too cool :)
Alor is accessible by boat and air .
Flores is also easy to Larantuka – very worth the trip !
dp