Your stay — Hotel Kasuari
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The Property — Hotel Kasuari
Hotel Kasuari is a straightforward 3-star property on Jalan Agus Salim, central Gorontalo. The lobby is tiled and air-conditioned, with a small front desk and a seating area that fills with local business travellers and transit passengers. Its USP is location: a five-minute walk to the city's main market and a short drive to the ferry for Saronde Island. Best suited for budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, no-fuss base for one night before exploring the marine park or onward to Sulawesi's northern coast.
Chronicles of Gorontalo
Gorontalo started as a small trading port under the Sultanate, later absorbed into the Dutch East Indies and briefly the Japanese occupation. Its architecture mostly dates from the mid-20th century, with low-rise concrete buildings and some colonial-era shophouses along Jalan 23 Januari. The city became the capital of its own province in 2000, splitting from North Sulawesi, and today feels like a quiet, laid-back hub for regional trade and marine tourism. Contemporary identity centres on Bugis-Makassar and Gorontaloan culture, with a strong coffee-shop scene and the annual Festival Danau Limboto.
Best Time to Visit
Full Gorontalo guide →Best months
June and July offer the driest weather and calmest seas for diving trips to Olele Marine Park and Saronde Island.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month, driven by the dry season and school holidays. Hotel prices at Kasuari and similar budget properties typically rise 20-30% and rooms fill by early June. The Gorontalo Culinary Festival in July adds domestic visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and August are the best budget shoulder months: still dry in May, cooling off in early August, with prices dropping 15-25% and fewer crowds at whale-shark watching sites.
Weather & packing
Gorontalo's dry season actually has infrequent but heavy tropical downpours, often in late afternoon. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella even in July, and include a pair of reef-safe sandals for boat trips.
Live City Briefing — Gorontalo
- The new Gorontalo-Telaga toll road extension opened in October 2025, cutting transfer time from the airport to city centre from 40 minutes to about 20 minutes.
- Olele Marine Park has introduced a daily visitor cap of 150 people from June 2026 to reduce reef stress; book snorkelling permits through a registered operator at least 48 hours ahead.
- The Limboto Lake dredging project continues through 2026, causing occasional murky water near the southern shore but not affecting marine park visibility.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Kasuari, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Gorontalo's main road (Jalan Jendral Sudirman) to reduce street noise. Upper floors also avoid ground-level humidity and street-level bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (too close to street and lobby), and rooms at the back near any service or kitchen area if possible — these can have early-morning noise from deliveries or cooking.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floor 3 or 4 overlook the street and city rooftops toward the bay. Side-facing or rear rooms see surrounding kampung houses — less interesting but quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (of reportedly 4 floors). The top floor usually has fewer footsteps above and better insulation from lift machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Gorontalo's main road has morning rush-hour traffic (6–8am) and motorbikes well into the night. Friday evenings can be noisier due to local markets. The hotel's street is busy but not a highway — earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
Insider tips
1. Park your scooter/car in the marked area to the right of the lobby — it's safer than the roadside. 2. Check-in staff are relaxed; asking politely for a room on the 'atas' (top floor) with a 'hadap laut' (sea view) often works if available.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Kasuari
Free WiFi for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload. No login password required—connect to 'Kasuari_Guest'.
One lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
One complimentary local newspaper (Gorontalo Post) at reception lobby. No digital newsstand available.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charged IDR 150,000 per hour until 18:00.
Free for same-day check-in/out; overnight storage available only for guests with ongoing reservation.
Step-free access from street to lobby via a ramp at side entrance. Lift serves all floors but turn radius in hallways too narrow for motorised wheelchair. No adapted bathrooms.
Free on-site parking for 15 cars, no reservation needed. Nearest public car park is 400 m away at Jalan Sultan Botutihe (IDR 30,000 per night). No EV charging stations.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (applies to all guests)
Deposit & card hold: Full room rate required as advance deposit at booking. At check-in, a refundable deposit of IDR 300,000 is held for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Haq (431 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid (549 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Ilahi (706 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: masjid Sultan Amai (714 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mega Zanur Mall (KFC) — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Museum Provinsi Gorontalo — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Danamon — 614 m · ~8 min walk
Apotek Segar Sehat — 875 m · ~11 min walk
Alfamart — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Terminal Angkutan Kota Gorontalo — 921 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at banks or authorised money changers in the city centre; airport and harbour kiosks give worse rates and often add hidden fees.
Credit/debit cards accepted in larger hotels, mid-range restaurants and bigger shops; street stalls and local warungs are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; small change for hotel porters and drivers; taxis usually no tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local strong coffee) at a street-side warung: about 5,000-8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with sides) at a local warung: roughly 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice and sambal: around 35,000-50,000 IDR for a main.
Evening food stalls pop up around Lapangan Taruna Remaja and along Jalan Sultan Daeng Naba; look for sate tuna, pisang goreng and pisang epe.
Supermarket chains like Hypermart and Giant Ekstra are common in the city centre; also try Pasar Central for fresh produce.
Pasar Sentral (central market) and along Jalan H.B. Jassin for affordable clothes and batik; bargain firmly.
Angkot (public minibus) costs about 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; no day pass. From the airport, take a shared travel van (travel) for about 40,000-50,000 IDR per person.
Eat at local warungs and pasar stalls instead of tourist-facing restaurants; haggle at markets (start at half the quoted price); use Grab or Gojek for rides rather than taxis.
Good to know — Gorontalo
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17992.31 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gorontalo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Kasuari
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Danamon — 614 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Segar Sehat — 875 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bandara Djalaluddin → Hotel Saronde
💡 Buy a fixed-rate coupon at the airport desk inside arrivals to avoid haggling. The drive via Jalan Trans-Sulawesi is straightforward.
Anywhere in Gorontalo city → Hotel Saronde
💡 Cheaper than a car taxi for solo travellers. Pin-drop the exact hotel location, as drivers sometimes miss the side road. Helmets provided.
Bandara Djalaluddin → Terminal 42 (Limboto)
💡 This goes to the main bus terminal, not Hotel Saronde directly. From Terminal 42, take a Pohon Kasih bemo (see above) for the final 15-minute leg. Best for budget travellers with light bags.
Pasar Sentral Gorontalo → Hotel Saronde
💡 These yellow minibuses stop at the Saronde junction. Wave them down and say 'Saronde' – the driver will drop you at the hotel's side road. Carry small change.
About Gorontalo
Wikipedia ↗
Gorontalo (Gorontaloan: Hulontalo) is a province of Indonesia on the island of Sulawesi. Located on the Minahasa Peninsula, Gorontalo was formerly part of the province of North Sulawesi until its inauguration as a separate province on 5 December 2000. The province is bordered by the provinces of Nor...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Kasuari?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from Gorontalo's main road (Jalan Jendral Sudirman) to reduce street noise. Upper floors also avoid ground-level humidity and street-level bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Kasuari?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (too close to street and lobby), and rooms at the back near any service or kitchen area if possible — these can have early-morning noise from deliveries or cooking.
Is Hotel Kasuari noisy?
Gorontalo's main road has morning rush-hour traffic (6–8am) and motorbikes well into the night. Friday evenings can be noisier due to local markets. The hotel's street is busy but not a highway — earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Kasuari?
Front-facing rooms on floor 3 or 4 overlook the street and city rooftops toward the bay. Side-facing or rear rooms see surrounding kampung houses — less interesting but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Kasuari?
1. Park your scooter/car in the marked area to the right of the lobby — it's safer than the roadside. 2. Check-in staff are relaxed; asking politely for a room on the 'atas' (top floor) with a 'hadap laut' (sea view) often works if available.
What time is check-in at Hotel Kasuari?
Check-in at Hotel Kasuari is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Kasuari have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload. No login password required—connect to 'Kasuari_Guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Kasuari?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (applies to all guests)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Kasuari?
Nasi campur (rice with sides) at a local warung: roughly 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Kasuari?
Angkot (public minibus) costs about 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; no day pass. From the airport, take a shared travel van (travel) for about 40,000-50,000 IDR per person.
When is the best time to visit Gorontalo?
June and July offer the driest weather and calmest seas for diving trips to Olele Marine Park and Saronde Island.
Top Attractions in Gorontalo
💡 Ask to see the replica of the Gorontalo royal crown—it's kept in a locked cabinet. The museum is closed on Mondays.
💡 Visit around 5pm for the best light and to watch fishing boats come in. No facilities at the main access point, so bring water.
💡 Best for sunset walks. Try the grilled corn from the vendors near the main access road. Bring insect repellent after dusk.
💡 Bring your own snorkel gear; rental is available but pricey. Go early on weekdays to have the water mostly to yourself.
💡 Climb the 345 steps from the parking area. Take your time—the views get better with each terrace. Bring small cash for the entrance fee.