Premium rooms & suites

Final number to be confirmed

Meetings and events

Flexible conference and function facilities planned

Guest services

Designed to international hospitality standards

Waterfront setting

Proposed views across Dili Bay

01 / Track record

Building on ETTG’s Hospitality Experience.

Discovery Hotel represents the next stage of a hospitality track record spanning Discovery Inn, Diya Restaurant, Gloria Jean’s Coffees and Burger King.

2002
Discovery Inn & amp; Diya Restaurant established. ETTG’s first hospitality venture: a boutique hotel and full-service restaurant.
2006+
Discovery Inn wins the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for multiple consecutive years, consistently Dili’s highest-rated accommodation.
2012
Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise established, proving ETTG can operate to international franchise standards.
2013
Burger King flagship opens at Timor Plaza. 2015: Asia Pacific Operator of the Year. 2018: highest guest satisfaction in Asia Pacific.
Future
Discovery Hotel, extending ETTG’s local operating experience into a larger premium hospitality
development.
02 / Rooms & facilities

Designed for Business, Government, Events and Leisure.

Rooms and suites

Final mix, sizes and specifications to be confirmed through the approved design.

VIP and diplomatic accommodation

Planned options suitable for official delegations and senior guests.

Meetings and conferences

Flexible spaces designed for corporate, government and international events.

Events and functions

Ballroom, dining and event concepts subject to final design and capacity approval.

Sky Garden

Proposed rooftop hospitality and event space overlooking Dili Bay.

Fitness and guest facilities

Final specifications to be confirmed.

03 / The market case

The Opportunity.

Timor-Leste’s regional integration, diplomatic growth, business travel and expanding events market create a long-term case for additional premium hospitality capacity.

Market demand drivers
  • ASEAN accession bringing government delegations
  • Tasi Mane oil & gas bringing international workers
  • Growing NGO and development sector
  • Diplomatic community expansion
  • International conference market
  • Medical tourism potential
Differentiation
  • Local experience

    A long-standing Timor-Leste operator with established teams and supplier relationships.

  • Events capability

    Planned facilities for conferences, delegations and private functions.

  • Integrated operations

    Hospitality experience supported by ETTG’s wider commercial and distribution capabilities.

  • Strategic location

    Proposed site in Dili’s embassy and waterfront area.

  • Food and beverage capability

    Access to a broad portfolio and experienced hospitality operations.

04 / Development status

Development Status

Design development and project planning are ongoing. Opening dates, investment structure and construction milestones will be published only after final approval.

Development phase

In development

Planning and design review

Expected opening

2028

To be confirmed following approvals

Investment status

Enquiries welcome

Confirm co-investment position

05 / Gallery

Built for the Future

Discovery Hotel Grand Entrance

Discovery Hotel Guest Wing

The Dili Waterfront

A Connected Commercial and 
Hospitality Vision.

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