About Maliana
Maliana is one of Timor-Leste's major cities, home to around 22,000 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurante Maliana
Pleasant restaurant that typically has a watery curry or stew plus local favourites like liver, beef rendang and vegetable dishes.
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Laduena
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 car
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Risky Hotel
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
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Ramascoras Resort
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 t
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Diocese
In the church compound, the rooms are in a building built to look like a church. Usually clean but often has water problems.
In pictures
Maliana gallery
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