Most travellers arrive in Pangkalan Bun for one reason: the extraordinary orangutans of Tanjung Puting National Park. This modern Mercure – the first international hotel chain in Central Borneo – serves as the comfortable bookend to what will likely be a multi-day klotok boat cruise through the jungle. After hours on a traditional wooden houseboat (or before heading out), the contrast is welcome: proper beds, hot showers, air conditioning, and a pool to decompress. It's not the main event, but it makes the adventure considerably more civilised.
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A slice of modern comfort in one of Borneo's most remote corners.
The breakfast buffet is the culinary highlight – generous and varied.
Pangkalan Bun is a working Indonesian town with limited tourist infrastructure.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Mercure Pangkalan Bun can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Indonesia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Indonesia trips featuring Mercure Pangkalan Bun or get advice and suggestions from one of our Indonesia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Mercure Pangkalan Bun start from around $50, or US$50, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
A biodiversity gem in the forests of Kalimantan where orangutans swing beside curving rivers.
