The Spirit of Independence, Holiday in Indonesia

The Spirit of Independence, Holiday in Indonesia

In celebration of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, Archipelago Hotels introduces Merdeka Stay at more than 130 hotels across Indonesia

Born and grown in Indonesia since 2005, Archipelago Hotels is now the largest privately-owned hotel management group in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with more than 45,000 rooms across 350+ hotels and 13 brands. Commemorating 81 years of Indonesian independence, proclaimed on 17 August 1945, Archipelago Hotels presents Merdeka Stay, a stay programme that interprets the spirit of independence as guests' freedom to choose how they holiday and explore their own country. The programme can be booked directly from 8–31 August 2026, with a stay period through 30 September 2026.

Merdeka Stay also supports the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism's movement, "Liburan Cara Baru #DiIndonesiaAja" (A New Way to Holiday #InIndonesiaOnly), which invites the public to explore domestic destinations in a way that is closer, more accessible, and more affordable. As a hotel group born and grown in Indonesia, Archipelago Hotels embraces this spirit by opening access to quality stays across various regions, making a holiday in one's own country an increasingly easy choice for families and travellers alike.

The Archipelago Hotels network stretches from one island to another, from business hubs such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Makassar to favourite tourist destinations such as Bali, Yogyakarta, and Lombok. Through 13 brands catering to different needs, ranging from Aston, Alana, and Harper for family and lifestyle travel to Neo and fave for practical and efficient trips, Merdeka Stay can accompany a wide range of guest plans, whether a family holiday during the break, a business trip, a weekend staycation, or exploring a new destination.

"Archipelago Hotels was born and grew in Indonesia, so the spirit of independence is a value close to our journey. Through Merdeka Stay, we interpret the spirit of merdeka as guests' freedom to choose their destination, choose their experience, and choose how they enjoy a holiday in their own country. We want more families and travellers to be able to explore, while also helping to drive domestic tourism at this special moment," said Chris Legaspi, Chief Commercial Officer of Archipelago Hotels.

Merdeka Stay Promo Details

In keeping with the spirit of independence, guests are free to choose the offer that best suits their travel plans. Both are calculated from the best available room rate at each hotel:

• 45% Discount, for a longer holiday
  Ideal for those who want to stay longer and enjoy the best rooms. The discount applies to the highest room category at each hotel, with a minimum stay of 2 consecutive nights and availability of up to 2 rooms per day.

• 25% Discount, for a more flexible holiday
  Ideal for those who want more freedom. The discount applies to all room types, with no minimum stay requirement, so guests can stay one night or several nights as needed.

   

Other important information:

• Booking period: 8–31 August 2026, daily from 00:00–23:59 WIB

• Stay period: 8 August–30 September 2026

• Terms apply for specific dates

This offer is available exclusively through the direct booking channel via the following link, so guests can enjoy a more convenient reservation process while obtaining the best offer.

Supporting the Spirit of Exploring One's Own Country

More than just a stay offer, Merdeka Stay reflects Archipelago Hotels' commitment as a group that has grown alongside Indonesian tourism. With a network reaching major destinations as well as continually developing secondary cities, the programme is expected to encourage more people to holiday domestically while driving the local economy, in line with the spirit of independence to advance together.

Booking Information & Social Media

For more information and reservations, please visit:

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