Makassar
Within walking distance of the seafront and Fort Rotterdam, this long-time stalwart has spacious and clean, if ageing, rooms with only a hint of stale…
Must-see hotels in Sulawesi
Sulawesi
Just a touch ostentatious, this mansion was getting some much needed upgrades to bring the white tiled rooms back up to par when we last visited. It's on…
Sulawesi
Popular with expats and students, this dependable place may be basic, but it has a great location across from the waterfront park which turns into a…
Tana Toraja
The only 'luxury' hotel in the centre does OK with its spacious but dated rooms trimmed with dark wood accents overlooking either the lush garden…
South Sulawesi
Smack in the middle of the activity around Pantai Bira village, this venerable place is holding up well and maintains a relaxed and peaceful vibe, due in…
Togean Islands
The setting here is spectacular, with jungle behind and a view in front of Malenge village, one of the prettiest stilt fishing villages in the archipelago…
Central Sulawesi
You have your choice of places offering bare wooden and bamboo bungalows with a mattress on the floor – lots of choices – but Harmoni stands out in one…
Sulawesi
This is mainly a business hotel, but the relaxing outdoor garden pool is the best in town and staff are eager to please. Rooms and suites (in no less than…
Sulawesi
On a little hill above the main road, these big double-occupancy polished pine cabins have hot-water bathrooms and pleasant terraces. They are clean and…
South Sulawesi
This rambling home owned by a local government official has several tidy rooms clustered around common seating areas with actual attempts at decor like…
North Sulawesi
Tucked away on a hill above Bitung on the other side of its own private river, Botanica's polished Minahasa-style lodges are a beautiful place to escape…
Makassar
The boutique-style business-oriented Favehotel represents good value given its fine location on a quiet street five minutes' walk from the beach. Rooms…
Central Sulawesi
This attractive homestay has tidy rooms with screened windows, and a very helpful owner, Ibu Sendy. At the time of research, the attached restaurant was…
North Sulawesi
Run by young, party-minded locals, Daniel's is about as budget as it gets on Bunaken. Some of the creaky old wooden cottages lack a few basics – like…
Tana Toraja
A grandiose-looking cream villa close to plenty of eating options, with a choice of plain but well-maintained and clean rooms, all with bedside reading…
Togean Islands
Think of it as your starter Togean adventure. Not too far out to make things complicated and not so expensive that you scrutinise every flaw. The…
Manado
A utilitarian option for budget backpackers and those with particular interest in downtown seaport life. The rooms are kept clean, and they do toss on the…
Central Sulawesi
Overlooking Luwuk bay, around 6km south of the centre, this sleek convention hotel has great facilities and resort notions, including a fine pool, fitness…
Togean Islands
Good for truly getting away from it all, the artistically presented, but not pretentious, gorgeous bamboo bungalows have everything you need to take a…
Central Sulawesi
Tasteful, spacious wooden bungalows sit pretty in a coconut grove, close to the sea. The staff is eager to help and can arrange motorbike hire. Breakfast…
North Sulawesi
Two resorts in one! Kuda Laut with its refined rooms, pool and beach bar command a premium, while its sister resort next door, Onong, is more basic, but…
North Sulawesi
A family-run place at the southern end of Pantai Liang, this large hillside complex high above a corner of sandy beach has wooden bungalows with grass…
North Sulawesi
With varying grades of room prices (and quality), this lodge – which feels more like a city hotel than a forest retreat – offers something for everyone…
South Sulawesi
On the south end of Pantai Bara proper, these simple wooden bungalows with fans and cold-water showers overlook a coconut grove fringing the tranquil…
North Sulawesi
An intimate place with a personal touch set in a former coconut plantation and recovering mangrove forest, Mimpi Inda has large thatched bungalows facing…
Central Sulawesi
Sporting a breezy rooftop terrace overlooking the city, this new(ish) business hotel keeps it simple but clean. Alarmingly it is showing a little more…
North Sulawesi
While the low cost of the fan rooms apparently gives staff permission not to maintain them, the New Deluxe rooms arranged around an attractive lily pond…
Manado
Stretching up to a hilltop villa, luxurious pool and fitness centre with city views, this place is all about stairs. Fan rooms are a little too basic –…
Central Sulawesi
A new, modern, colourful hotel with breezy dining area and pool next to the lake. The large comfortable rooms climb the slope away from the water. Staff…
Togean Islands
Kind of a haul to get to and a bit isolated, this simple place at the end of the line has a sparkling white sand beach and decent snorkelling out front…
North Sulawesi
Tumbling down a hillside at the northern end of Pantai Liang, these cute but worn little cottages are a good deal for backpackers, with verandahs, bamboo…
North Sulawesi
This well-managed hotel offers attractive, smallish rooms with clean lines and fast wi-fi that are (perhaps) short on character but big on cleanliness and…
Togean Islands
This homestay on Una Una comes highly recommended by travellers on account of price, comfort and delicious home-cooked food. Sanctum can help you get in…
Togean Islands
On the north side of the island, situated on a lovely white-sand beach held in place by a seawall, Sera's provides well-built thatched bungalows (some in…
Manado
An actual hostel, with four-bed dorms (bunks) and lockers, clean shared bathrooms and a (tiny) communal kitchen. The best value for solo travellers at…
North Sulawesi
Three sparkling new rooms above the creek are a steal, the rest... not so much. That being said, the place is super-friendly, and the food portions are…
Sulawesi
Clean and simple rooms right on the water within walking distance of the boat dock. The place is run by a helpful couple who can help arrange diving and…
Sulawesi
Sparkling new, white-tiled rooms are clean and comfortable, and popular with tour buses. Note that some don't have windows – criminal in this part of the…
Pendolo
About 1km east of the village centre, this rustic place has detached bungalows and gets good marks for service and ambience.
South Sulawesi
Clean, modern, soulless hotel in prime position for those on a Pelni ferry mission.
