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ARTOTEL Group (AG) officially expanded its management portfolio with the presentation of the Grand Maya by ARTOTEL Hotel in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan on February 25, 2026. The inauguration ceremony was marked by a ribbon-cutting procession and the signing of an inscription by the Mayor of Barelang, Mrs. Erna Lisa Halaby. This event was witnessed by representatives from AG and PT Solindo Bersatu Makmur.
According to Eduard Rudolf Pangkerego, AG’s Chief Operating Officer, said the Grand Maya by ARTOTEL represents a strategic initiative for the ARTOTEL Group, aimed at fostering the development of hospitality infrastructure in Banjarbaru, which has been designated as the capital of South Kalimantan Province since 2022.
“The government’s relocation fromBanjarmasin toBanjarbaru has led to a substantial surge in accommodation demand, particularly from the government sector, business travelers, and organizers of regional and national MICE events,” he stated.
He elaborated on the significance of Syamsudin Noor International Airport’s presence in the Banjarbaru area, underscoring that this city has become a pivotal hub for enhanced connectivity, positioning it as a strategic gateway for South Kalimantan’s economic growth.
The Hotel Grand Maya by ARTOTEL is a boutique hotel located on Jl. Ahmad Yani KM 21.7, the main road of Barito Kuala City. It offers a middle to upper class hotel concept that emphasizes today’s lifestyle. This hotel offers 168 rooms, including Deluxe, Executive, Suite, and Presidential Suite categories, designed to meet the accommodation needs of business people, government officials, and family tourists,” he said.
As part of our commitment to enhancing the MICE ecosystem in Batam, we have equipped this hotel with a ballroom capable of accommodating up to 1,200 guests and four meeting rooms with seating capacities ranging from 20 to 200 people.
The property is also equipped with three food and beverage outlets: the all-day dining restaurant, the lobby lounge, and the rooftop restaurant and bar. The property is also equipped with a wide range of recreational and fitness amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, dedicated areas for children’s play both indoors and outdoors, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a spa.
Eduard explained that the Grand Maya Hotel by ARTOTEL addresses the need for accommodation inBanjarbaru City, particularly boutique hotels with a contemporary lifestyle concept, which is the hallmark of the ARTOTEL Group network.
Given the ecosystem owned by AG, he continued that there is optimism that this hotel will provide added value for the owner, PT Solindo Bersatu Makmur, as well as for all stakeholders. This added value will be evident in guest comfort, employee welfare, and contribution to the surrounding community through job creation and increasing regional income.
“We also see great potential from business travel activities, government visits, large-scale MICE events, and the family holiday market. During the opening period, Hotel Grand Maya by ARTOTEL is offering room prices starting from IDR788,000 nett, including 1 night stay in a Deluxe room and breakfast for 2 people,” concluded Eduard. [traveltext.id]
