Must-see hotels in Manado

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Ibis City Center Boulevard

    Manado

    Sometimes after a long day on a bus you just want a quality bed in a quiet, clean room run by professional staff. Doesn't hurt that it's got a great…

  • Thalassa Manado

    Manado

    This resort 6km north of Manado has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with its recently upgraded facilities all spacious and well presented. Chill by the lush…

  • Sintesa Peninsula Hotel

    Manado

    A gleaming white fortress on a hill in the middle of town, the Sintesa has all bases covered: a marble-clad lobby, spacious rooms with fine city views, a…

  • Hotel Celebes

    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…

  • Hotel Minahasa

    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 –…

  • Manado Green Hostel

    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…

  • Bahowo Lodge

    Manado

    This stately home in Bahowo village on the coast north of Manado is owned by a friendly British couple. The place is welcoming and the rooms are spacious,…

  • Manado Grace Inn

    Manado

    Smallish, no-frills rooms with air-con, private hot-water bathrooms and in-room wi-fi will do in a pinch, but the place is not ageing well. Breakfast is…

  • De Nearby

    Manado

    Decidedly not nearby anything of interest, this boutique hotel with interesting interior architectural choices could use a good scrubbing and some paint.