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City in Bobonaro, Timor-Leste
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Maliana is the third-largest city in Timor-Leste and has the air of a dusty wild west town. There's not much in the town, but it is surrounded by interesting landscapes and can make a good stopover or base for daytrips.
Pleasant restaurant that typically has a watery curry or stew plus local favourites like liver, beef rendang and vegetable dishes.
A somewhat larger and more Indonesian menu than the one next door, with beef, chicken and vegetable dishes in the window, plus some à la carte choices.
Despite the name, it may be the safest option in Maliana. Reliable water from its well, you will probably have a fan and you might even get toilet paper. Upstairs rooms have a mandi and squat toilet while downstairs rooms have a cold shower and sit-down toilet. Nice terrace with mountain views.
Not much of a resort but a decent hotel by local standards. Clean rooms, AC and hottish water. You might need to bring your own towels and toilet paper.
In the church compound, the rooms are in a building built to look like a church. Usually clean but often has water problems.
About 3½ hours from Dili on the main highway heading west past Dili airport. Just remember to turn right at the Tibar T-junction to go through Liquica, Maubara, Batugade and Balibo.
Read in the guideThe highway runs northwest–southeast and intersects with Maliana's main street next to the sports field and gymnasium.
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