Hotels in Manado

Booking hotels in Manado will put you at the very northern tip of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. It’s a small but vibrant town, with plenty of rustic bars and restaurants and a few upmarket establishments sprinkled in amongst them. A trendy combination of both is Vintage Restaurant and Supper Lounge, and you can also try the Sky Dine and Lounge. You can book at almost any of the hotels in Manado and be sure of having an eatery around the corner. Informal eating is available at Deco Stop Cafe N Bar, and to relax after a meal, you can head to SE7EN Lounge & Bar. Otherwise, try Xo Cafe Manado, and if you’re in the mood for some Indonesian karaoke, go to B-One Karaoke and Bar. For accommodation in Manado within walking distance of this district, you can book at Lion Hotel & Plaza.

You’ll find that most of the things to do in Manado are family friendly, whether it’s visiting northern Indonesia’s natural attractions or having fun in the ocean. So, you can feel free to book family-friendly Manado accommodation pretty much anywhere. Underwater Paradise is hugely popular, and your kids can even safely learn to scuba dive there. Lake Linow is an unusually scenic lake, set in a volcanic crater. The constant change of the water’s colour yields impressive shades of blue, deep green and red. You can also take the family on a boat trip to nearby Siladen Island, again set on an underwater volcanic atoll. Manado hotels that will put you within easy reach of these sightseeing activities include Sintesa Peninsula Hotel.

There are many iconic landmarks and other important things to see in Manado, many of which are ancient religious sites. It also has one of the tallest statues of Christ on earth, the Yesus Kase Berkat, standing the equivalent of about 11 storeys high. The temple at Klenteng Ban Hin Kiong is a colourfully ornate pagoda-like shrine dating back to the 1700s. You can also visit the “Hill of Love”, Bukit Kasih, a monument to communal spirit. Bukit Doa is another unique piece of architecture, a shrine set in the hills near Manado. You can also visit the Museum Negeri Propinsi Sulawesi Utara, which is the province’s main cultural museum.

Ecotourism is one of Indonesia’s main drawcards; you’ll find many guided excursions to go on and protected natural attractions to view. You can take a trek through Komodo National Park, which is home to the famed Komodo dragon. Raja Ampat is an eco-friendly diving spot, known for its rich diversity of marine life. You can also take a trip to the nearby Gili Islands, where you’ll find coral reef rehabilitation centres and the Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary. Bunaken National Park is famous for its unique bathymetry and eye-catching marine life. To visit these islands easily, book somewhere on the waterfront, like Four Points by Sheraton.

One of the most popular hotels in Manado is Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center, which has been reviewed by 738 users and currently has a rating of 7.7/10. Other top-rated locations include Aston Manado Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Manado, which have received 7.9/10 and 8.5/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

Reviews of Aryaduta Manado recommend it as a good place to stay near Manado Town Square, scoring 7.4/10 from 965 ratings.

The most popular hotel near Bunaken Island is Happy Gecko Dive Resort, with 275 HotelsCombined users scoring it 9.4/10.

HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Manado starting from $119 per night in the last 3 days.

The closest hotel to Manado Samratulangi is Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center, which is located 5.6 km away from the city centre.

In addition to Manado, travellers opt to visit Tondano when visiting North Sulawesi. Pulau Gangga is also a popular choice to visit.

In total, there are 320 hotels to choose from in Manado, compared to 503 properties in North Sulawesi.