Must-see hotels in West Timor

  • Lavalon Cafe & Hostel

    Kupang

    Run by living Nusa Tenggara encyclopedia and former Indonesian film star Edwin Lerrick, Lavalon is Kupang's best-value accommodation. Rooms are worn but…

  • Sotis Hotel

    Kupang

    One of Kupang's better accommodation options, the 88 newish rooms at this waterfront mid-rise are stylish with pops of colour. There are two pools, a spa,…

  • Aston Hotel

    Kupang

    Although predominantly a business hotel, four-star Aston remains one of Kupang's better places to stay. English-speaking staff are helpful and there's a…

  • Hotel La Hasienda

    Kupang

    You've got to feel for whoever covered this three-storey, family-run hotel in mosaic tiles. It adds to the Mexican vibe, with a rooftop terrace and bar,…

  • Hotel Bahagia I

    West Timor

    Right in the centre of Soe, and not to be confused with Bahagia II on the outskirts, Bahagia I offers a range of rooms from small, dark cubbies to…

  • Hotel Ariesta

    West Timor

    Set on a leafy backstreet, this long-time budget joint sprawls across 42 rooms in a modern annex and weathered original block. Economy rooms are best…

  • Villa De Kupang

    Kupang

    There's no English spoken here, but don't let that deter you – it's friendly, spotless, quiet and comfortable. The minimalist rooms have either two single…

  • Hotel on the Rock

    Kupang

    This 84-room hotel is a popular stay in Kupang, with clean rooms with tasteful decor and a massive, ocean-front pool with sunset views (although it gets…

  • Hotel Bahagia II

    West Timor

    With garish orange and green sculpture in the garden and a 3D mural of The Great Wall of China (the owner went once, and liked it), this 63-room hotel is…

  • Swiss Belinn Kristal Kupang

    Kupang

    This well-managed hotel has a beachfront location and a resort feel thanks to a lovely pool. Decor is already dated, but rooms are spacious, carpeted and…

  • Dena Hotel

    West Timor

    Although these beige rooms aren't about to win design awards, they're as clean and serviced as they come in Soe. Some have Indonesian toilets, so inspect…

  • Hotel Livero

    West Timor

    These 52 rooms vary dramatically. All are decent with wooden bed-frames but the best have private terraces. Some have been tainted by nicotine while…

  • New Victory Hotel

    West Timor

    The newer of the Victory hotels opened in 2017 with 23 clean rooms with questionably patterned wallpaper, air-conditioning, TV, hot water and breakfast…

  • Evergreen Homestay

    Kupang

    Confusingly located off Jl Mohammad Hatta in a residential neighbourhood, this compound is actually quite central. The 15 rooms are basic, large and clean…

  • Hotel Victory I

    West Timor

    Still shiny and clean, this two-storey block has 20 rooms ranging from windowless cells to spacious, light-filled retreats. All have hot water and air-con…

  • Timor Megah Hotel

    West Timor

    This sprawling hotel compound just west of the centre has a range of 30 rooms in an L-shaped, three-storey block. All have hot water, vital up here in the…

  • M Hotel

    Kupang

    Ultra-modern and rather garish, M Hotel is a midrange option for those who desire comfortable beds at a lesser price, pertaining to a lack of facilities…

  • Hotel Maliana

    Kupang

    These 13 basic, comfy and clean motel rooms could do with a refurb, but remain a popular budget choice. There are ocean glimpses from the vine-shrouded…

  • Sungar Budaya

    West Timor

    If you want to immerse yourself in Timor life or troll the surrounding villages for handicrafts, stay the night 1.5km from Oinlasi at Sungar Budaya, a…

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