Must-see hotels in Sulawesi

  • Hoga Island Dive Resort

    Sulawesi

    Searching for that perfect barefoot vibe? Look no further: this relaxed place enjoys an idyllic location, with big, rustic wooden bungalows, a white-sand…

  • Salassa Guest House

    South Sulawesi

    This family-run institution has six cheap rooms with shared mandi upstairs, and four sparkling bungalows with outdoor showers out back. However, the…

  • Living Colours

    North Sulawesi

    This peaceful place enjoys a lovely hillside setting overlooking the mangroves. Its elegant wooden bungalows boast enormous terraces with hammocks, and…

  • Ge JacMart

    Makassar

    This sparkling white homestay down a quiet lane near the seafront is run by the hospitable Marlah Pongrekun and George Biuw. The breezy, immaculately…

  • Siladen Resort & Spa

    North Sulawesi

    Luxurious airy resort with 17 sumptuously furnished villas that boast all mod cons; the older villas are directly on the beach. Facilities include a …

  • Lumbalumba Diving

    Manado

    Consistently maintaining high standards, this serene, intimate resort is surrounded by gorgeous gardens and serves some of the best food in the region…

  • Panorama Backpackers

    North Sulawesi

    With a homestay atmosphere, excellent home-cooked meals and good-value huts terracing down the hillside above the beach, Panorama is the best budget stay…

  • Lawaka Hotel

    Central Sulawesi

    An unexpected find in deeply provincial Ampana, Lawaka feels like a hip hostel with its zany decor, cool cafe and urban art-enriched rooms that face a…

  • Tevana House Reef

    South Sulawesi

    Elevating the area's offerings to a higher plane, Tevana's attention to detail is palpable in everything from their exquisitely landscaped cliffside…

  • Bahia Tomini

    Togean Islands

    Facing a secluded Malenge beach, this wonderful castaway location features four beautifully created seafacing wooden bungalows. The whole tiny operation…

  • Sulawesi Castle

    Tana Toraja

    Modern, comfortable rooms with splashes of colour and thoughtful touches make this sparkling new towering orange guesthouse a winner; the exceedingly…

  • Kadidiri Paradise Resort

    Togean Islands

    Kadidiri Paradise basks in a stunning location fronted by a small beach and a long private jetty that's perfect for snorkelling. The timber bungalows vary…

  • Dolidi Ndano Towale

    Central Sulawesi

    This beautifully designed place has lovely lakeside cottages in a wonderful location on a sandy beach. There's a jetty for waterside drinks and a fine…

  • Pia’s Poppies Hotel

    Tana Toraja

    This well-organised backpacker lodge with very helpful staff is in a tranquil location, 10 minutes' walk from the centre. Rooms face a quiet field and…

  • Dodo's Homestay

    Makassar

    An excellent homestay owned by Dodo, a super-friendly local who's been assisting travellers and collecting pens for more than 20 years. His spacious, air…

  • Highland Resort

    North Sulawesi

    A collection of spacious, well-equipped wooden bungalows surround a green open courtyard and are run by a friendly owner who bends over backwards to help…

  • Libra Homestay

    Manado

    This lovely private home occupies a spacious whitewashed villa on a quiet street, where the kindly Chinese family looks after guests well. There are five…

  • Tangkoko Hill

    North Sulawesi

    About 1km inland from the village, this solid, comfortable, modern place is the best option in the area, with hyper-clean rooms, quality mattresses, desks…

  • Amira Guesthouse

    South Sulawesi

    These basic but clean rooms occupying the sprawling upstairs of a housing complex come with Anton, the helpful English-speaking owner who can arrange…

  • Lanosa Guest House

    North Sulawesi

    Conveniently located on the south end of town, this large guesthouse provides polished, clean and modern rooms arranged around impeccably manicured…

  • Plaza Inn Kendari

    Sulawesi

    Despite being the first 'luxury' hotel in Kendari, the Plaza is holding up well. Rooms have nice touches like clean carpets, artistic motifs on the walls,…

  • Bunaken Oasis

    North Sulawesi

    This new addition to Bunaken is in a league entirely of its own. Each embarrassingly comfortable villa protruding from the lush gardens has commanding…

  • Tompotika Dive Lodge

    Central Sulawesi

    The tightly built, polished wood bungalows on the beach at this all-inclusive top-notch dive resort are spacious and relaxing. The staff bend over…

  • Froggies

    North Sulawesi

    This long-running dive centre and resort is run by a young and enthusiastic crew and is still one of the best midrange places on the island. It offers a…

  • Poki Poki

    Togean Islands

    On a slim sandy beach on the island's southwestern coast, these simple, attractive wood-and-bamboo bungalows have decent bedding and private bathrooms…

  • Sandy Bay Resort

    Togean Islands

    Brought to you by the same fine folk behind Marina in Ampana, this well-placed collection of wood bungalows with picture windows benefits from a long palm…

  • NAD

    North Sulawesi

    This easygoing place is very well set up for anyone with an interest in dive photography, as one guide is assigned per two divers. House reef dives are…

  • Blue Bay Divers

    North Sulawesi

    On the beautiful tiny island of Sahuang, across from Pulau Bangka, the German-owned Blue Bay Divers has beachfront bungalows and offers small-dive groups…

  • Black Marlin Dive Resort

    Togean Islands

    A well-designed whitewashed resort that has a good vibe thanks to its lounging areas and attractive restaurant, which are ideal for socialising. Bungalows…

  • Toraja Heritage Hotel

    Tana Toraja

    The Heritage styles itself as a four-star resort, offering accommodation in huge tongkonan-style houses and a more conventional hotel block (which is fine…

  • Mentirotiku

    Tana Toraja

    With commanding views and landscaped grounds, this place offers traditional tongkonan crash pads – inside are thin mattresses squashed together in compact…

  • Istanaku Guesthouse

    Manado

    Colourful, whimsical, funky – it's nice to see a hotel in the city attempt a little personality. Of course underneath the cartoons, it's still just a bed…

  • Wakatobi Dive Resort

    Sulawesi

    Just west of Pulau Tomia, this ultra-exclusive hideaway offers beautiful bungalow accommodation and one of the most celebrated house reefs in Indonesia…

  • Poya Lisa Cottages

    Togean Islands

    On its own narrow private island, this little paradise has two perfect beaches, some interesting cliffs, and a dozen or so big, simple wooden bungalows…

  • Rosalina Homestay

    Tana Toraja

    Owned and operated by Enos, an experienced Torajan guide who understands customer service, Rosalina features very clean upstairs rooms and a terrace…

  • Pod House

    Makassar

    Reviving the funky backpacker hostel concept, Pod House has an excellent location opposite Pantai Losari, friendly staff, clean rooms, and banks of budget…

  • Selayar Eco Resort

    South Sulawesi

    This new outfit on the east coast embraces the fickle nature of Pulau Selayar: when seas get rough (May to November), they pack up and head to the west…

  • Selayar Dive Resort

    South Sulawesi

    A well-run German-owned place with eight thatched-roofed, sea-facing wooden bungalows on a sandy beach on the southeast corner of the island. It's very…

  • Two Fish

    North Sulawesi

    The birthplace of the extended Two Fish empire, this is still a well-run dive resort with attractive cottages dotted around manicured grounds and a pool –…

  • Cha Cha

    North Sulawesi

    In splendid isolation on the northeastern tip of the island, Cha Cha has an intimate atmosphere and impressive attention to detail – like glass railings…

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