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( 29057;
www.yayorin.org
; Jl Bhayangkara, Km 1; r incl breakfast 300,000Rp; )
A
unique woodland setting with a working fishpond sets these charming cottage rooms
apart. Yayorin is a local NGO working to preserve Kalimantan's forests. About 4km east
of town.
HOTEL
Swiss-Belinn $$
( 27888;
www.swiss-belhotel.com
; Jl Ahmad Yani Km2; r incl breakfast
650,000-850,000Rp; )
Easily the top business hotel in the city, this new three-star is
also your only upscale choice. It's a bit austere, but there's a pool and in-house spa to
warm things up, plus a decent restaurant. Follow Jl Yani east 2km from town.
Hotel Bahagia $
( 21226; Jl P Antasari 100; r 85,000-245,000Rp; )
A great option for Tanjung
Puting backpackers if you can't find a closer room in Kumai. Upper-floor economy rooms
201, 206, and 210 have streetside windows and a common porch; other rooms are more
upscale.
HOTEL
Hotel Andika $
( 21218; Jl Hasanudin 20A; r incl breakfast 70,000-110,000Rp; )
Rooms here are
more interesting than the usual concrete box - all have windows facing a verdant court-
yard. A new addition nearing completion promises even better options. Midway down Jl
Hasanudin.
HOTEL
WESTERN
Iduna Bakery & Café $
( 24007; Jl Rangga Santrek 5; mains 15,000-32,000Rp; 9am-9pm)
A sophisticated
surprise, uniting a warm and trendy cafe with a tasty bakery (closes at 5pm).
Pranaban Fish Restaurant $
(Jl Hasanudin; mains from 40,000Rp; 8am-10pm)
Down the road from Kalstar this
semi-alfresco resto is a real gem renowned by locals and expats for its grilled and fried
bakar
(fish), chicken and duck. Low-key, friendly vibe.
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