Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari

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.

Come see what we mean when we say that hospitality and comfort are more than just words at the Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari. We offer 92 generous guestrooms, each equipped with modern facilities.

All our rooms come with a wide range of amenities for your convenience and pleasure, including satellite television, user controlled air-conditioning, a personal IDD telephone, a fully-stocked mini bar and tea and coffee making facility.  Some selected rooms also boast personal safe deposit boxes and hair dryers.

Each room is elegantly picked out in contemporary décor.  Choose from our range of rooms and suites, each one pleasing, each one suited to a different need.

Dining in Manokwari is an epicurean delight. From international dishes to Asian cuisine and refreshing cocktails, there’s something to whet the appetite for everyone.

We are all about making sure your needs are well taken care of. As testimony to that, we provide a range of facilities and services for your comfort and your pleasure. Work out in the fitness room, dip in the crisp delights of our swimming pool, enjoy the relaxation in our hot and cold water whirlpools, or take some time out to relax at our spa.

Our list of services and facilities include:

Services:
    * Concierge
    * Foreign currency exchange
    * Ticket confirmation
    * Postal service
    * Package and courier service
    * Airport transfer service
    * 24 hour in-room dining
    * Laundromat services
    * Round-the-clock security.

Facilities:
    * Fully-equipped business centre with internet connection
    * Raja Ampat VIP lounge
    * Eight Anggi Karaoke Rooms
    * Fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment
    * Sauna
    * Steam room
    * Separate whirlpool with cold and hot water
    * Swimming pool and spa