Lobby & restaurant
What a place
“This stunning hotel occupies a gorgeous hillside position outside Wamena, with rustic-but-comfortable cottages and one of the best collections of Papuan art on the island.” – Lonely Planet Indonesia (2024)
From our lobby, with its large panoramic terrace, you enjoy a breathtaking view over the Baliem Valley and the surrounding mountains of Mt. Trikora.
The lobby also hosts an extensive collection of traditional Papuan art. This private collection is the result of more than 40 years of expeditions in New Guinea. A large part of the collection comes from the Asmat region, which is world-famous for its expressive woodcarvings. At the same time, many objects from the Dani and Lani tribes of the local highlands can be admired.
In our restaurant, we serve a local Indonesian cuisine, where the quality of the ingredients makes the difference. Most ingredients are sourced from small organic farms in the surrounding area. The Baliem Valley is exceptionally fertile, and almost everything grows here: from sweet potatoes – the staple food of the highland tribes – to ginger, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, avocados, pineapples, dragonfruit, strawberries, the best honey in the world, and so much more.
Our menus change daily and follow seasonal availability. Fresh vegetables and fruits are at the heart of the kitchen, reflecting the richness of the valley. Of course, we also serve organic local coffee, sourced directly from nearby coffee farmers.
