Your stay — Hotel Amaliah
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The Property — Hotel Amaliah
Hotel Amaliah sits in a quiet side street off Kendari’s main drag, balancing modest three-star comfort with a functional business-hotel vibe. The lobby is clean-tiled and air-conditioned, with a small reception desk and a couple of armchairs — no frills, but staff are efficient. Its USP is location: a short walk to the city’s central market and waterfront, making it practical for transit travellers or budget-conscious visitors needing a reliable base for a night or two.
Chronicles of Kendari
Kendari grew from a small Bugis fishing village into the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, officially designated a city in 1965. Its modern development accelerated under Suharto’s New Order, with concrete government buildings and a port upgraded to handle nickel exports from nearby mines. Architecturally, the city centre mixes 1970s functional blocks with newer glass-fronted hotels and shopping plazas, while traditional stilt houses still line some coastal kampungs. Culturally, Kendari is a melting pot of Butonese, Bugis, and Tolaki communities, with a daily life revolving around the harbour and the busy pasar sentral. It remains more a working port city than a tourist draw, but its relaxed pace and bay views give it a distinct, unhurried character.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kendari guide →Best months
August and September: the tail end of the dry season, with lower humidity and a reliable blue sky. October also holds up well before the rains arrive.
Peak / festival surge
July is the driest month and sees the most local holiday travel, particularly around Idul Adha (likely 18-20 July 2026). Hotel prices can jump 20-30% for basic rooms, and the city gets busier with families visiting from elsewhere in Sulawesi. No major festivals, but school holidays drive demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and June offer a sweet spot: still fairly dry, fewer crowds, and room rates close to low-season levels. December through February is the wet season — cheaper but with daily downpours.
Weather & packing
Kendari sits just south of the equator, so it’s hot and humid year-round, with an average of 27°C. Pack nothing but lightweight cotton or linen, plus a compact umbrella — sudden squalls can hit even in July.
Live City Briefing — Kendari
- The Kendari Bypass road widening near the airport is partially complete, reducing some congestion but expect a few rough patches on the final approach.
- A new pedestrian plaza opened in April 2026 along the coast near the ferry terminal, with food stalls and evening seating.
- July 2026 coincides with the peak of the dry season, so water conservation notices are common — hotels may ask guests to limit shower times.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Amaliah, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 through 5. They're high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift-serviced range (the hotel has a lift, so no stairs). These floors also tend to be a bit cooler and less humid than ground-floor rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1 and 2. Floor 1 is street level and will pick up traffic noise from Jalan— plus any foot traffic or motorbikes parking. Floor 2 is directly above the lobby and sometimes the breakfast area, which can be noisy from 6am onward.
Best views
Rooms on the front side (facing the main road) get a view of the city, but also traffic. The back side overlooks residential kampung houses and a bit of green—quieter and more interesting than the main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are your best bet for quiet. The lift runs only from the lobby up, so rooms near the lift shaft on these floors still have less disturbance than lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan traffic starts early (6-7am) with motorbikes and bemo. The hotel's main entrance is on a busy-ish street, but the back alley has occasional deliveries and kitchen clatter. Friday evenings the nearby mosque loudspeaker carries through.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the back side, even-numbered rooms if possible—they face the quieter kampung. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid the cleaning rush; they're understaffed and early arrivals get stuck in hallways.
- 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 Amaliah
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; speed ~15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname; no premium tier.
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital news via BeritaLokal app (Indonesian/English); no physical papers. Building is a modern low-rise (2009), no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 07:00 at reception fee IDR 50,000; late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, beyond 18:00 full night charged.
Free at reception for day-use after check-out; no secure locker room.
Step-free main entrance via ramp; lift accessible; no accessible bathroom fittings (standerd WC).
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served); no valet. Nearest public car park: Lotte Mart Kendari (0.5 km east), IDR 2,000/hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates hold IDR 200,000 incidentals on check-in (debit/credit card or cash).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Babul Khair (96 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Khairat (209 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Khairat (356 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Muhajirin (371 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lippo Plaza Kendari — 721 m · ~9 min walk
Taman Baca — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Museum Negeri Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Wifi.id Corner Telkom Kendari — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 429 m · ~5 min walk
Apotek Wua-Wua Farma — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Indomaret — 643 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs at major banks like BNI or Mandiri for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at Haluoleo Airport or tourist bureaux due to poor rates.
Cards accepted at hotels, larger supermarkets, and some restaurants in central Kendari; smaller warungs and markets are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; leave spare change (2,000–5,000 IDR) at restaurants, round up taxi fares, and 10,000–20,000 IDR for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi hitam from a street-side warung costs around 5,000–10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur with rice and sides from a local warung costs about 15,000–25,000 IDR.
A main dish like mie goreng or ayam goreng at a simple restaurant runs 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Pasar tradisional (traditional markets) like Pasar Mandonga or Pasar Wua-Wua have sate, pisang goreng, and other cheap eats; also along Jalan MT Haryono evenings.
Hypermart in Kendari Mall or Indomaret/Alfamart minimarkets are common for basics.
Pasar Sentral or Pasar Mandonga sell affordable clothing; also try the mall on Jalan DI Panjaitan.
Angkot (minibus) costs around 5,000 IDR per ride; from Haluoleo Airport, take a shared travel car (not taxi) for 30,000–50,000 IDR per person.
Eat at warung or street stalls instead of hotel restaurants; use angkot or ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short trips; shop at traditional markets for fruit and snacks.
Good to know — Kendari
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17958.45 · 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 Amaliah
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 429 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Wua-Wua Farma — 81 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Kendari
Wikipedia ↗
Kendari is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Southeast Sulawesi. It had a population of 289,966 at the 2010 Census and 345,107 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in the province, and the fourth most on Sulawesi. The official estimate as at mid 2025 was 375,829 (compris...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Amaliah?
Request a room on floors 3 through 5. They're high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift-serviced range (the hotel has a lift, so no stairs). These floors also tend to be a bit cooler and less humid than ground-floor rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Amaliah?
Steer clear of rooms on floors 1 and 2. Floor 1 is street level and will pick up traffic noise from Jalan— plus any foot traffic or motorbikes parking. Floor 2 is directly above the lobby and sometimes the breakfast area, which can be noisy from 6am onward.
Is Hotel Amaliah noisy?
Jalan traffic starts early (6-7am) with motorbikes and bemo. The hotel's main entrance is on a busy-ish street, but the back alley has occasional deliveries and kitchen clatter. Friday evenings the nearby mosque loudspeaker carries through.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Amaliah?
Rooms on the front side (facing the main road) get a view of the city, but also traffic. The back side overlooks residential kampung houses and a bit of green—quieter and more interesting than the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Amaliah?
1) Ask for a room on the back side, even-numbered rooms if possible—they face the quieter kampung. 2) Check in after 2pm to avoid the cleaning rush; they're understaffed and early arrivals get stuck in hallways.
What time is check-in at Hotel Amaliah?
Check-in at Hotel Amaliah is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Amaliah have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests; speed ~15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname; no premium tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Amaliah?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Amaliah?
Nasi campur with rice and sides from a local warung costs about 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Amaliah?
Angkot (minibus) costs around 5,000 IDR per ride; from Haluoleo Airport, take a shared travel car (not taxi) for 30,000–50,000 IDR per person.
When is the best time to visit Kendari?
August and September: the tail end of the dry season, with lower humidity and a reliable blue sky. October also holds up well before the rains arrive.
Top Attractions in 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.