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…
Must-see hotels in Sulawesi
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…
North Sulawesi
This peaceful place enjoys a lovely hillside setting overlooking the mangroves. Its elegant wooden bungalows boast enormous terraces with hammocks, and…
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…
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 …
Manado
Consistently maintaining high standards, this serene, intimate resort is surrounded by gorgeous gardens and serves some of the best food in the region…
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…
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…
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…
Tana Toraja
Modern, comfortable rooms with splashes of colour and thoughtful touches make this sparkling new towering orange guesthouse a winner; the exceedingly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
North Sulawesi
Conveniently located on the south end of town, this large guesthouse provides polished, clean and modern rooms arranged around impeccably manicured…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tana Toraja
With commanding views and landscaped grounds, this place offers traditional tongkonan crash pads – inside are thin mattresses squashed together in compact…
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…
Sulawesi
Just west of Pulau Tomia, this ultra-exclusive hideaway offers beautiful bungalow accommodation and one of the most celebrated house reefs in Indonesia…
Tana Toraja
Owned and operated by Enos, an experienced Torajan guide who understands customer service, Rosalina features very clean upstairs rooms and a terrace…
Makassar
Reviving the funky backpacker hostel concept, Pod House has an excellent location opposite Pantai Losari, friendly staff, clean rooms, and banks of budget…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
North Sulawesi
This long-time backpacker favourite has English-speaking staff who are very well informed about transport connections. It’s based around a lovely home,…
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…
South Sulawesi
You'll get plenty of peace and quiet at this two-cottage guesthouse perched on a prominent cliff above the beach. The view is excellent, the owners…
North Sulawesi
Owned and operated by Vita, a terrific cook, Novita is a delightful old-fashioned homestay right in Bunaken village. Vita also organises tours, rents…
Makassar
The basic bed-in-a-box rooms are kept clean and simple at this newer Chinatown place catering to budget travellers – many of whom congregate on the sunny…
South Sulawesi
A long row of rustic-chic, beautifully built bungalows (some with outdoor showers) descend down a narrow strip of land to the coastal cliffs where you'll…
