A Grand Debut
Fairfield welcomes travellers to tropical Belitung Island at the newly opened Fairfield by Marriott Belitung 82
arriott International is inviting travellers from all around the world to discover heavenly Belitung Island in Indonesia at the newly opened Fairfield by Marriott Belitung. Strategically situated at Tanjung Pendam Beach, a 25-minute drive from H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin International Airport, the hotel boasts remarkable sunset views, a selection of local culinary delights, and the brand’s signature warm, inviting hospitality.
The eco-friendly property, which marked its grand opening on March 3, provides a calming tropical retreat infused with local cultural experiences, allowing guests to learn, explore, and discover. The architecture of the resort was inspired by a traditional Rumah Panggung stage house surrounded by lush greenery, with an amazing sunset view from the rooms, the beach, and the poolside. All 136 guestrooms, including 11 suites, are flooded with natural daylight and face the tranquil swimming pool and ocean. Each spacious guestroom and suite features a LED TV, free Wifi, comfortable beds, a sofa, as well as a generously sized bathroom.
Indulge in a selection of international and local flavours at the all-day dining KAVA Restaurant, featuring authentic local dishes such as oxtail soup and gangan soup. Unwind at SIMPUR Pool Bar and The Lobby Bar, accompanied by refreshing drinks. Recharge by swimming laps outdoors, while the little ones can splash away in the kids’ pool. The hotel boasts one of the largest lagoon swimming pools in the island. A 24-hour gym always stays open to keep guests on track with their workout routines.
Guests can host gatherings or business meetings in the spacious 113sqm Pelenduk Room, the 54sqm Labi Room, and the 57sqm Trenggiling Room. All meeting spaces are equipped with fixed board table, state-of-theart audio and video technology, TV or projector connectivity, video-conferencing devices, wireless microphone and high-speed Wifi.
With all the facilities that the hotel offers as well as excellent value for money, the Fairfield by Marriott Belitung guarantees a stress-free getaway in the heart of Belitung.
Fairfield by Marriott Belitung
Jl. Pattimura No. 1, Kel. Tanjung Pendam Kec. Tanjungpandan, Belitung 33415 Tel: +62 719 922 5998 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tjqfi-fairfieldby-marriott-belitung
oung and ambitious are probably the right words to describe Jessica Venly, the owner of Fairfield by Marriott Belitung, which opened just recently. At the tender age of 25, Jessica has managed to build an international-class hotel in Belitung. The beautiful lady, who attended her higher education in Singapore and Australia, is also smart—she holds Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration degrees from Curtin University. Here, she shares exclusively with Indonesia Tatler how she managed to complete her first-ever hotel property project and the challenges she faces. Could you tell us how you ended up managing such a large-scale project? When I finished my bachelor’s degree back in 2016, being a risk-taker, I told my father: “You gave me such a high education, and it is not cheap to pay for my tuition. You need to give me something so I can show you what you are spending is worth it.” He did not say anything at first, but after a while he told me, “I am going to open a new property development company for you.” After I did my research, I said: “I am going to build a hotel in Belitung.”
In the beginning, my father guided me, and he let me choose which hotel operator I wanted to work with. I met with several people, and I decided to choose Marriott. He told me: “You do whatever it takes—i just want to know that the hotel can be opened as soon as possible.” It is a huge responsibility and I have to make decisions for everything, but I am proud to say that I can finish my first project in less than two years. I am also very proud of my team.
Belitung’s tourism is really growing. I saw the opportunity and I grabbed it. I want to put Belitung Island on the map.