The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mataram

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mataram

Visiting Mataram, Indonesia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Mataram, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Mataram based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Mataram for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Mataram before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Mataram for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Mataram for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Coconut Boutique Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mataram
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Jl Saleh Sunkar, Coconut Boutique Resort has great rooms from $32 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 5.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, cooking classes, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Golden Palace Hotel Lombok

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Golden Palace Hotel Lombok which has nice rooms starting at $31. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jl Sriwijaya no 38 Cakra Negara. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, laundry services, city views, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Lombok Astoria Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $21 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mataram
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Lombok Astoria Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $21. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jl Jendral Sudirman 40 Rembiga Mataram. You'll also find a bar, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 km from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Sunwood Hotel Arianz Mataram

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $17 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $17, Sunwood Hotel Arianz Mataram, at Jln, Catur Warga No 33, Lombok provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, mountain views, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, a spa and wellness center, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


ASTON Inn Mataram

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

ASTON Inn Mataram has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $26 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Panca Usaha No 01 Mataram. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


Lombok Plaza Hotel and Convention

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $18 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mataram
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Lombok Plaza Hotel and Convention is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $18, and it's located at Jalan Pejanggik No. 8, Cakranegara. We also love the rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a spa, and an indoor pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service


Hotel Santika Mataram

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Santika Mataram because it has great rooms that start at $31. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Jalan Pejanggik No.32, Selaparang. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, free parking, kids meals, and car rentals at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


OYO 560 Maktal Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $17 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mataram
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

OYO 560 Maktal Hotel offers room service, parking, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $17 (before taxes). It's located at Jalan Maktal No 3, Cakranegara and has earned a guest rating of 9.99/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers shuttle services which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities


Pandora Hotel Mataram

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $13 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Jalan Catur Warga No.55, Pandora Hotel Mataram has great rooms from $13 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, free parking, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking


Puri Indah Hotel & Convention

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $21 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mataram
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Puri Indah Hotel & Convention which has nice rooms starting at $21. Offering room service, a restaurant, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jl. Sriwijaya No. 132. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a refrigerator and shuttle services. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lombok, Nusa Lembongan, Abang, Senggigi, and Sidemen.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mataram, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Mataram, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Mataram, Best Hotels for One Week in Mataram, Best Hotels for One Night in Mataram, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Mataram.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mataram?

Mataram Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$19

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mataram, Indonesia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Mataram, Indonesia based on data from 14 hotels is an affordable $19. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mataram.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $28
  • 3-star hotels: $19
  • 2-star hotels: $13


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