MotoGP spectators who have difficulties finding accommodation, they can take advantage of this floating accommodation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Transportation Ministry has extended the operational period of the KM Kelud free floating hotel anchored at Gili Mas Pier until March 21, 2022 for MotoGP spectators.

"MotoGP spectators who have difficulties finding accommodation, they can take advantage of this floating accommodation," Acting Director General of Sea Transportation Captain Mugen Sartoto said in a statement, Sunday.

He informed that the floating hotel was an accommodation support during the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia or MotoGP Series which took place at the super-priority tourist attraction, Mandalika, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

Floating accommodation can become a solution since it is free of charge and equipped with adequate facilities. This floating hotel also offers a different experience for guests, rather than staying in a hotel room, Sartoto continued.

For this reason, he invites MotoGP spectators to stay at the K.M Kelud floating hotel prepared by the Directorate General of Sea Transportation and state-owned ferry operator, PT PELNI.

"We want to help people who are looking for accommodation before returning to their origin area. Also for the spectators who have not got a return ticket so they do not get stranded, considering that the occupancy of lodging in Mandalika is also high," he remarked.

Guests who plan to stay at K.M Kelud are required to have a ticket for the 2022 MotoGP Series in Mandalika, show a certificate for two or three dose of vaccination, have the PeduliLindungi application on their phone, bring their own toiletries and personal towels, and reserve the room before their arrival since the ship does not accept walk-in.

The government also provides a shuttle service from Gili Mas Pier to Mandalika at 06.00-12.00 local times and from Mandalika to Gili Mas at 12.00-06.00 local time from March 17-21, 2022.

Floating hotel K.M Kelud prepares 1,500 beds with prayer rooms, canteens, and other public facilities.

Guests can contact Rsvhotelapung@ppl.ac.id to book their room by attaching their name, address, identity card number, phone number, their MotoGP ticket, and their vaccine certificate for two or three doses.

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