Il tuo soggiorno — Emerald Hotel
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La proprietà — Emerald Hotel
The Emerald Hotel is a dependable 3-star business-oriented place near Ternate’s waterfront, with clean, no-fuss rooms and a small pool that helps beat the tropical heat. Lobby feels like a well-run airport transit lounge: functional, with a quick check-in desk and a small seating area, decent for a night before hopping to Tidore or diving Halmahera. Suits solo travellers on a budget or couples who prioritise location over frills; not for romance or long stays.
Cronache di Ternate
Ternate grew as the centre of the Spice Islands, with the Sultanate controlling clove trade for centuries before the Portuguese built a fort here in 1512. The Portuguese stone fortress, Kalamata, and the Sultan’s 19th-century wooden palace still stand, while colonial-era Dutch houses line the main road. The 1998 reformasi ended Suharto’s rule and spurred a brief ethnic conflict here, but the city has since rebuilt into a relaxed, predominantly Muslim port of 200,000 people, heavily dependent on fishing and docks. Architecturally it’s a mix of old ochre fortifications, modern concrete shop-houses, and the ever-present backdrop of Mount Gamalama, the active volcano that dominates the skyline. Today Ternate’s identity is defined by its deep history as a global crossroads and its role as the practical gateway to North Maluku’s diving, hiking, and island hopping.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Ternate →I migliori mesi
October and November: end of the dry season, calm seas for ferries to Halmahera and Tidore, minimal rain despite changing monsoon, fewer tourists than August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: Indonesia’s national holidays plus European summer push dive groups and domestic tourists, hotel prices climb by 20-30%, weekends sell out fast. The Ternate Festival (usually early August) pulls crowds with cultural shows and parades.
Stagione di spalla
April and May: tail end of the wet season but still cheap rooms, quieter streets, and tolerable rain (showers usually pass in an hour).
Meteo e imballaggio
Ternate sits on an active volcano, so expect sudden rain even in the dry season — pack a compact waterproof jacket and trail sandals, not open-toe flip-flops. During your July stay, humidity will be consistently over 85%, so light, quick-dry clothes are non-negotiable.
Briefing della città — Ternate
- The main port’s ferry schedule to Sofifi (Halmahera) now has a daily 08:00 departure; the earlier 14:00 run was suspended as of June 2025.
- Mount Gamalama is on Level II status (monitored but open to the summit) as of late 2025; hikers must register at the local BPBD office before attempting the climb.
- New airport terminal at Babullah Airport opened in early 2026, which has slightly reduced check-in delays; expect weekend queuing for the 2 daily Garuda flights to/from Makassar.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Emerald Hotel, 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 the main street (Jalan Sultan Baabullah or the coastal road, depending on exact address). These mid-floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid any rooftop equipment hum. If the hotel has a rear side, those rooms will be quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and any room directly overlooks the street or near the lift lobby. First-floor rooms pick up street noise from passing scooters and pedestrian chatter. Rooms near the lift get door-clunking and elevator bell sounds, especially during early mornings and late evenings.
Best views
Rooms on the street side may offer sea or harbour glimpses (Ternate's main road hugs the coast). A high floor, street-facing room gives a view of the waterfront and the dormant Gamalama volcano. Rear rooms look onto neighbouring buildings or hills, with less vista but more peace.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 (assuming a low-rise building typical of Ternate's 3-star hotels). These offer a good buffer from street activity and common-area noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Ternate's main streets are busy with scooters, ojek drivers, and street vendors from early morning until night. The hotel likely sits on a commercial strip—expect honking, market sounds, and mosque calls (especially around dawn and dusk). Ask for a rear-facing room if you value sleep.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, note that parking in central Ternate is tight—call ahead to confirm space. 2) Request a room with windows that seal properly; single-glazing is common and street noise can be loud even on higher floors.
- 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 — Emerald Hotel
Free for all guests; speed ~10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname at splash page.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary local physical newspaper (Ternate Post) at reception.
Standard from 14:00; early bag-drop available (free if room ready by 12:00, otherwise wait). Late check-out until 13:00 costs IDR 150,000; after 13:00 charged for extra night.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals or departures.
Step-free entrance via ramp; lift access to all floors; no adapted bathrooms or tactile signage.
On-site free parking for 10 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public parking: Ternate City Parking Lot, 200m walk, IDR 10,000 per hour or IDR 60,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: IDR 15,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required via booking channel; IDR 200,000 hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: GPM Jemaat Imanuel Ternate (Gereja Ayam Ternate) (276 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Amiien (319 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Khairaat (320 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: GMIH Eben Haezer (332 m · ~4 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Muara mart — 452 m · ~6 min walk
Lapangan Basket Stadion — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Keraton Sultan Ternate — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BNI — 391 m · ~5 min walk
Kimia farma — 447 m · ~6 min walk
Indomaret — 69 m · ~1 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at banks or authorised money changers in Ternate city centre; avoid airport and hotel counters for poor rates.
Cards accepted in major hotels and some restaurants in town; most warung and local shops cash only; mobile pay not widely used.
Not expected but appreciated; round up restaurant bills or leave 5-10% for good service; taxi drivers and hotel staff happy with small change.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk at a local warung; about IDR 5,000-10,000.
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a street-side warung; about IDR 15,000-25,000.
Ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice at a simple eatery; main around IDR 30,000-50,000.
Pasar Malam (night market) along Jalan Pahlawan or around the main port; also food stalls near the central market.
Supermarket common in Ternate city; try 'Indogrosir' or 'Supermarket' style minimarkets like Alfamart or Indomaret.
Pasar Higienis (central market) for cheap clothing and batik; no large department stores in this area.
Angkot (minibus) for short hops, around IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from airport, take a shared ojek (motorcycle taxi) for about IDR 20,000-30,000 to town centre.
Eat at warung rather than hotels to save on food; use angkot or ojek rather than taxis; haggle at the central market for souvenirs or clothes.
Buono da sapere — Ternate
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
TernateFor general emergencies, dial 112 from any mobile network. Ternate's main hospital is RSUD Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie on Jalan Mononutu; police station is Polres Ternate on Jalan Sultan Khairun. Reception can be patchy outside town, so save numbers offline.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ternate, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Emerald Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 391 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia farma — 447 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Hotel Austine Ternate → Kota Ternate (anywhere within city)
💡 Fastest way to beat traffic. Use the Gojek app for fixed prices—cash is still common. Helmet is mandatory; check it's clean if you can.
Hotel Austine Ternate (main road) → Bastiong Port / Ferry Terminal
💡 The bus route runs along the coastal road—ask the driver if they stop near your hotel. It's a slow but cheap ride; better for daytime exploring than catching a ferry.
Hotel Austine Ternate → Jatiland Mall / City Centre
💡 Flag down any blue angkot heading towards the city; they have fixed routes. Sit in the front if you want to chat with the driver. No fixed stops—just shout 'kiri!' when you want out.
Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) → Hotel Austine Ternate
💡 Fix the price before getting in; official counter at arrivals is reliable. If you're arriving late, pre-book with the hotel—they'll send a driver for about the same price.
Informazioni su Ternate
Wikipedia ↗
Ternate (Indonesian pronunciation: [t̪ərˈnat̪e]), also known as the City of Ternate (Indonesian: Kota Ternate; Indonesian pronunciation: [ˌkot̪a t̪ərˈnat̪e]), is the city with the largest population in the province of North Maluku and an island in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. It was the de facto ...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Emerald Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main street (Jalan Sultan Baabullah or the coastal road, depending on exact address). These mid-floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but low enough to avoid any rooftop equipment hum. If the hotel has a rear side, those rooms will be quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Emerald Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor and any room directly overlooks the street or near the lift lobby. First-floor rooms pick up street noise from passing scooters and pedestrian chatter. Rooms near the lift get door-clunking and elevator bell sounds, especially during early mornings and late evenings.
Is Emerald Hotel noisy?
Ternate's main streets are busy with scooters, ojek drivers, and street vendors from early morning until night. The hotel likely sits on a commercial strip—expect honking, market sounds, and mosque calls (especially around dawn and dusk). Ask for a rear-facing room if you value sleep.
Which rooms have the best views at Emerald Hotel?
Rooms on the street side may offer sea or harbour glimpses (Ternate's main road hugs the coast). A high floor, street-facing room gives a view of the waterfront and the dormant Gamalama volcano. Rear rooms look onto neighbouring buildings or hills, with less vista but more peace.
What are insider tips for staying at Emerald Hotel?
1) If arriving by car, note that parking in central Ternate is tight—call ahead to confirm space. 2) Request a room with windows that seal properly; single-glazing is common and street noise can be loud even on higher floors.
What time is check-in at Emerald Hotel?
Check-in at Emerald Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Emerald Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed ~10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up. Login via room number and surname at splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Emerald Hotel?
IDR 15,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Emerald Hotel?
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a street-side warung; about IDR 15,000-25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Emerald Hotel?
Angkot (minibus) for short hops, around IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from airport, take a shared ojek (motorcycle taxi) for about IDR 20,000-30,000 to town centre.
When is the best time to visit Ternate?
October and November: end of the dry season, calm seas for ferries to Halmahera and Tidore, minimal rain despite changing monsoon, fewer tourists than August.
Principali attrazioni a Ternate
💡 The pedestrian area near the port fills with families around 17:00. Grab a fried banana from Ibu Rina’s cart, second from the corner—she’s been there 20 years.
💡 Go early morning to avoid the midday heat. The caretaker sometimes unlocks the upper platform for a better view—ask politely.
💡 Combine with a walk down to the fishing beach just below. Watch boats drag nets in the late afternoon.
💡 Ticket is 5,000 IDR. The English labels are minimal; the guide may give a quick tour if you ask. Allow 30–40 minutes.
💡 Entrance is 10,000 IDR. Weekday mornings are quietest. Bring your own snorkel mask—rental costs extra.