Must-see hotels in Central Sulawesi

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Marina Cottages

    Central Sulawesi

    About 3km northeast of central Ampana, these very well-maintained wooden cottages occupy a smooth pebble beach. Bumping up from a standard gives a…

  • Penginapan Nasional

    Central Sulawesi

    New, clean, spacious rooms with ample common sitting areas make this a fine addition to the Wuasa lodging scene. The owner's daughter (who runs the place)…

  • Siuri Cottages

    Central Sulawesi

    Twenty kilometers southwest of Tentena, this isolated place is something of a time warp; its spacious, comfortable timber cottages are complete with…

  • Rama Garden Hotel

    Central Sulawesi

    This labyrinthine hotel can be confusing, though fortunately lots of plants, green spaces, a pool and a terrace dining area all help you relax as you hunt…

  • Prince John Dive Resort

    Central Sulawesi

    This long-loved resort is reason enough to come to Tanjung Karang. Three classes of rustic-chic wood-and-stone bungalows enjoy partial sea views (but not…

  • Victory Hotel

    Central Sulawesi

    A very friendly family-run place with a wide choice of (ageing) rooms, from cell-like cheapies to spacious options with hot water. Most travellers happily…

  • Harmoni

    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…

  • RM & Penginapan Sendy

    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…

  • Estrella Hotel

    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…

  • Nebula Cottages

    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…

  • Grand Soho

    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…

  • Danau Poso Resort

    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…

  • Oasis Hotel

    Central Sulawesi

    Close to the ferry for the Togean Islands, Oasis' shabby yet functional rooms have almost run their course. Stay here if you value cost over everything…

  • Hotel Natuna Poso

    Central Sulawesi

    This bipolar place on a quiet suburban lane has spacious but rundown rooms with thin walls, and cute but well-loved cottages. All have air-conditioning …

  • Hotel Sentral

    Central Sulawesi

    Dependable but tired options in this venerable downtown location have seating in front of your room and some attempts at greenery. Restaurants and a large…

  • Armada Losmen

    Central Sulawesi

    Right on the main drag, this losmen has a wide selection of bland but acceptably clean rooms tended by indifferent staff.

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