Papua is the easternmost province of Indonesia. It comprises the western half of the island of New Guinea, the world's largest and highest tropical island. Papua retains many traditional cultures and is home to some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Lorentz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest protected area in the Asia-Pacific region, ranges from Papua's southwest coast to its central mountains.

Originally a Dutch colony like the rest of Indonesia, West Papua held elections in 1959 and the elected council took office in 1961, in preparation for full independence. However, the Dutch handed the area over to a UN temporary administration, who in turned gave it over to Indonesia in 1963. The controversial plebiscite known as the Act of Free Choice , held in 1969, resulted in an improbable 100% vote in favor of joining Indonesia. The region, renamed first as Irian Barat (West Irian) and then Irian Jaya (Glorious Irian) has been under heavy Indonesian military control ever since, with the outgunned Free Papua Movement (Operasi Papua Merdeka or OPM) fighting for independence.

The name Papua was restored in 2000 in a sop to the nationalists. A controversial decision to divide the province into three parts was met with violent riots and remains stalled in legal confusion.

Comprising the western half of the island of New Guinea, the world's largest and highest tropical island, Papua is incredibly diverse and different from the rest of Indonesia (or, for that matter, anywhere else in the world). Despite of a population of under three million, Papua is home to over 250 languages and retains many traditional cultures that were until very recently "still in the Stone Age". Cannibalism and headhunting were practiced in some areas until the 1970s or later.

Climate : Tropical with average temperature ranging between 26° - 32°C

Currency : Indonesian Rupiah (Rp). Available in 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000; 5,000; 1,000; 500; 200; 100; 50; 25 coin denomination.

We offer 96 luxurious rooms and suites to offer to the guests. Choose from 40 superior rooms, 44 deluxe rooms, 10 executive suites or 2 presidential suites. No matter which you pick to suit your tastes, you can be sure of a comfortable stay in environs that are tastefully furnished and beautifully decorated.

All our rooms come with the following amenities for your convenience and pleasure:

•    Individually–controlled air conditioning system
•    IDD telephone line
•    Television with satellite channels
•    Internet access
•    Personal safety deposit box
•    Coffee and tea making facilities
•    Hair dryer
•    Fully-stocked mini bar
•    Personal writing desk

Satisfy your appetite with ultimate dining experience in our Cartenz Swiss Café, featuring a variety of Indonesian and International cuisine specially prepared by our talented chefs. With both indoor and outdoor dining areas, you can choose to dine in the comfort of the hotel or in the freshness of the outdoors with its tantalizing sea breeze.

Whether you are on leisure or business, we have the facilities to suit your needs.

Business travelers will be glad for the use of our business facilities. Aside from all our conference and meeting rooms being fully equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, we also offer full secretarial support to go with them. We have photocopying facilities, high speed Internet access, telecommunication facilities and word processing facilities: everything to make this your office away from the office!

For holidaymakers who want a bit of relaxation without having to leave the grounds of the hotel, there are plenty of fitness and recreational facilities available! Take a dip in our outdoor swimming pool, work up a sweat at the fitness centre or simply unwind in sheer bliss in our massage rooms. For those who want to venture somewhere, we boast of a nearby shopping mall with a playground for children, cinemas, a supermarket, dining options and other For holidaymakers who want a bit of relaxation without having to leave the grounds of the hotel, there are plenty of fitness and recreational facilities available! Take a dip in our outdoor swimming pool, work up a sweat at the fitness centre or simply unwind in sheer bliss in our massage rooms. For those who want to venture somewhere, we boast of a nearby shopping mall with a playground for children, cinemas, a supermarket, dining options and other entertainment choices. You’ll be too busy to find yourself bored!