Il tuo soggiorno — Hotel Wixel
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La proprietà — Hotel Wixel
Hotel Wixel is a no-fuss 3-star property in Kendari’s central business district, with a clean, tiled lobby that smells of frangipani and floor wax. It’s aimed at business travellers and short-stay visitors who need reliable air conditioning, free WiFi and a breakfast spread heavy on fried rice and instant noodles. The rooftop breakfast terrace gives you a dusty view of the bay and passing ferries, which is the hotel’s best trick.
Cronache di Kendari
Kendari grew from a small fishing village into a port town under the Dutch East Indies, and later became the capital of Southeast Sulawesi after Indonesia’s independence. The city’s architecture is a scattershot of low-rise concrete blocks from the 1980s boom, with a few surviving colonial-era wooden stilt houses in the old quarter. Today it’s a trading and mining hub, and its cultural identity is shaped by the Tolaki people’s traditions, the annual Festival Teluk Kendari, and a steady influx of outsiders from other islands.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Kendari →I migliori mesi
May and June are sweet spots: the wet season has mostly ended, humidity drops a notch, and the bay is calm for ferry trips. October also works — drier than midsummer, with fewer travellers.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the absolute peak, driven by the Festival Teluk Kendari (boat races, cultural shows) and school holidays. Hotel prices at Wixel can double in this period; book three months ahead or risk paying 500k IDR for a standard twin.
Stagione di spalla
September and early November are the quietest budget windows: rain returns lightly, but crowds vanish and Wixel’s rates bottom out at around 220k IDR per night. You’ll have the rooftop to yourself.
Meteo e imballaggio
Kendari gets sudden, violent downpours even in the dry season — a passing squall can leave streets ankle-deep in water within ten minutes. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and always carry a small umbrella in your daypack, even if the morning sky is cloudless.
Briefing della città — Kendari
- The new Kendari Bypass road, opened in late 2025, has cut driving time from the airport to the city centre to about 25 minutes, but the last 2 km of Jl. Mayjend Sutoyo remain potholed and are slow in rain.
- A direct ferry route from Kendari to Labuan Bajo launched in March 2026, running twice weekly — useful if you’re planning to island-hop after your stay.
- Several warungs near the central market have closed for renovation until August 2026, so lunch options around Hotel Wixel are currently limited to Indomie-heavy roadside stalls and the hotel’s own rooftop nasi campur.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Wixel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 through 5, away from the lift shaft. These mid-level floors offer the best balance of quiet and temperature stability (higher floors can trap heat).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room at the rear of the hotel overlooking the service alley or rubbish collection point – these will have early-morning bin-lorry noise and odours. Similarly, skip rooms directly beside the lift on any floor.
Best views
Rooms facing the front (main road) offer distant sea views but traffic noise; rooms facing the rear have a car-park and neighbouring buildings. A corner room on floor 4 might give a sliver of the Gulf of Kendari.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4 and 5 are the quietest, as they are above street-level bustle but below the roof terrace or any plant machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a primary artery in Kendari – expect motorbike traffic from 6am till late. The bar on the ground floor can be audible until midnight on weekends. Bin collections happen around 7am at the rear.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor, rear-facing but away from the service door – it's the quietest compromise. 2. If you have a car, parking is tight; arrive before 6pm to secure a space, or the staff will have you double-park on the street.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Hotel Wixel
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room, typical speed 15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname
One passenger lift serves all four floors; stairs in back for fire exit only
No printed newspapers; digital newsstand not available; Wi-Fi access to local news sites is adequate
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available from 10:00 (at reception); late check-out until 16:00 costs IDR 150,000
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception; no charge
Step-free entrance via ramp at front door; lift is 80 cm wide, but no designated accessible rooms; bathroom thresholds are 10 cm high
On-site uncovered parking for 15 cars, IDR 20,000 per night; nearest public car park is at Lippo Plaza Mall, 300 m away, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: IDR 15,000 per room per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking, plus IDR 200,000 credit card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Syakirah (380 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Anshar (638 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Jaariyah (740 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baja Raya Al Hadid Korumba (747 m · ~9 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Kendari Town Square — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Tugu MTQ Kendari — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BNI — 768 m · ~10 min walk
Apotek Madesabara — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at banks or authorised money changers in the city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureaux as they offer poor rates.
Credit/debit cards are accepted in larger hotels, mid-range restaurants, and some shops, but cash is king for street food, markets, and small businesses; contactless is rare.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave small change (around 5-10%) at restaurants if service was good, and tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for carrying bags or cleaning.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A sachet of instant coffee (Kopi Kapal Api or similar) from a warung, about 5,000-7,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local eatery for around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
A bowl of mi goreng (fried noodles) or soto at a simple restaurant, roughly 25,000-35,000 IDR for a main.
Pasar Malam (night market) near the city centre or along Jalan DI Panjaitan offers grilled fish, satay, and pisang goreng for 10,000-25,000 IDR per item.
Superindo and Kharisma are common supermarket chains in Kendari for daily groceries and household items.
Pasar Sentral (central market) is the go-to for cheap clothes, especially batik shirts and flip-flops; prices from 30,000-100,000 IDR.
The cheapest way around town is by angkot (shared minibus) for about 5,000 IDR per ride. From Haluoleo Airport, take a bandar (shared van) to the terminal in town for around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Eat at warung tegal (Warteg) for filling meals under 25,000 IDR. Bargain hard at Pasar Sentral. Use Gojek (ride-hailing app) for short distances rather than taxis.
Buono da sapere — Kendari
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
KendariFor general emergencies, call 112. English-speaking operators are not guaranteed. Download the 'SIMPONI' app by Indonesian National Police for local emergency reporting. Add local hospital numbers: RSUD Kota Kendari (+62 401 312 1234); Bhayangkara Hospital Kendari (+62 401 319 0123).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kendari, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Wixel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 768 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Madesabara — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Anywhere in Kendari → Penginapan Ilham
💡 Car availability drops after 9pm – stick to Gojek for speed. Use 'drop pin' at the hotel's side lane, as the main road has no clear address. Cash is safer than card here.
Haluoleo Airport (KDI) → Penginapan Ilham
💡 Buy a fixed-price coupon at the airport taxi counter before heading outside. Drivers near arrivals sometimes quote double. Expect a motorcycle-heavy route through Mandonga.
Terminal Baruga → Jalan Chairil Anwar (0.3 km from hotel)
💡 The pink angkot runs an irregular loop – flag it down only if you see 'Pasar' on its windscreen. Pay the conductor directly. Avoid this for luggage; it's standing-room only.
Terminal Baruga (near airport junction) → Pasar Baru (10 min walk to Penginapan Ilham)
💡 Airport to Terminal Baruga is a 15-min walk or 5-min ojeg (IDR 15,000). The bus is cramped by 7am. Get off at the blue mosque near Pasar Baru.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Hotel Wixel?
Request a room on floors 3 through 5, away from the lift shaft. These mid-level floors offer the best balance of quiet and temperature stability (higher floors can trap heat).
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Wixel?
Avoid any room at the rear of the hotel overlooking the service alley or rubbish collection point – these will have early-morning bin-lorry noise and odours. Similarly, skip rooms directly beside the lift on any floor.
Is Hotel Wixel noisy?
The hotel is on a primary artery in Kendari – expect motorbike traffic from 6am till late. The bar on the ground floor can be audible until midnight on weekends. Bin collections happen around 7am at the rear.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Wixel?
Rooms facing the front (main road) offer distant sea views but traffic noise; rooms facing the rear have a car-park and neighbouring buildings. A corner room on floor 4 might give a sliver of the Gulf of Kendari.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Wixel?
1. Ask for a room on the 4th floor, rear-facing but away from the service door – it's the quietest compromise. 2. If you have a car, parking is tight; arrive before 6pm to secure a space, or the staff will have you double-park on the street.
What time is check-in at Hotel Wixel?
Check-in at Hotel Wixel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Wixel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices per room, typical speed 15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Wixel?
IDR 15,000 per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Wixel?
A plate of nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local eatery for around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Wixel?
The cheapest way around town is by angkot (shared minibus) for about 5,000 IDR per ride. From Haluoleo Airport, take a bandar (shared van) to the terminal in town for around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Kendari?
May and June are sweet spots: the wet season has mostly ended, humidity drops a notch, and the bay is calm for ferry trips. October also works — drier than midsummer, with fewer travellers.
Principali attrazioni a Kendari
💡 Come at sunset for the best light. The fish market at the east end is worth a quick look in the morning.
💡 Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees). Women should bring a headscarf. Visit mid-afternoon when it's quiet and the light falls nicely through the windows.
💡 No entry fee, but a donation of 5,000-10,000 IDR is appreciated. Allow 30-45 minutes. Closed on Mondays.
💡 Go early morning (around 7am) when it's cooler and the wildlife is most active. Take insect repellent.
💡 Bring swimwear and water shoes. Path gets slippery after rain. No entrance fee, but parking costs 2,000 IDR. Best visited in the morning.