Your stay — D' Bugis Ocean Hotel
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The Property — D' Bugis Ocean Hotel
D' Bugis Ocean Hotel is a practical three-star in Makassar's downtown, just off the waterfront. The lobby feels like a busy transit lounge – tiled floors, a reception desk with a computer monitor, and guests coming and going with luggage. It suits budget-minded travellers and short-stay business visitors who want a clean, central crash pad with air-con.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar grew from a 14th-century Gowa Kingdom port into the Dutch colonial trading hub of Fort Rotterdam. After Indonesian independence, it became the gateway to eastern Indonesia. Contemporary Makassar is a dense, modern city of high-rises and mall blocks, where Bugis-Makassar culture mixes with a youthful, café-driven energy. The city feels more like a bustling regional capital than a tourist destination.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
August–October: dry season with low humidity, blue skies, and fewer travellers. The city is not crowded, and beach trips to nearby islands are easy.
Peak / festival surge
June–July: national school holidays and the start of the dry season bring domestic tourists. Hotel prices rise by 30–50% and rooms book out weeks ahead. The Makassar International Eight Festival (July) adds to demand.
Budget shoulder season
November–December: the wet season begins but rains are often short and heavy, not all-day. Crowds thin, and hotel rates drop 20–30%.
Weather & packing
Makassar’s climate is tropical monsoon – hot year-round with a distinct wet season (December–March). Pack a high-SPF sunscreen, a waterproof daypack, and a lightweight collapsible umbrella.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- Heavy monsoon rains in early 2025 caused flooding in low-lying parts of the city; visitors should check current conditions and avoid driving during downpours.
- The new Trans Mamiri bus rapid transit (BRT) line now runs along Jl. A.P. Pettarani, connecting the airport area to the city centre – a cheaper alternative to taxis.
- Several new coffee shops and co-working spaces opened in the Anjungan Pantai Losari area, making that waterfront strip busier in the evenings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to D' Bugis Ocean Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor (5th-7th) on the side opposite Jalan Bugis, away from the main road. These rooms have less street noise and a bit more air circulation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid the 2nd floor – it sits directly above the lobby and restaurant/breakfast area, so you'll hear chairs scraping and morning chatter. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' as they're closest to the lift lobby.
Best views
The hotel faces a busy commercial street, so no remarkable views – best bet is a high floor rear-facing room for a glimpse of the city skyline without constant traffic.
Quietest floors
5th to 7th floor rooms on the back side of the building (facing the interior courtyard or neighbouring structures).
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Bugis is a major artery in Makassar with motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm). The hotel's restaurant opens at 6am for breakfast, and staff start setting up at 5.30am. Service lift near the back stairwell can be noisy when deliveries arrive (around 7-8am and 4-5pm).
Insider tips
Ask for a room on floors 6 or 7, rear side, when booking – these are the quietest. If you need absolute silence, bring earplugs; but for a 3-star in a busy city, this is decent. Check-in can be slow, so arrive after 2pm. The hotel has limited parking – if driving, arrive early or ask for a spot at check-in.
- 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 — D' Bugis Ocean Hotel
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed suitable for browsing and email; no login required—select network and accept terms once
One lift serving all floors; no stairs-only sections
No daily physical newspaper provided; no digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed only if room available; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 150,000 (subject to availability)
Free storage at front desk after check-out until 18:00
Step-free entrance from street level; lift to all floors; no specially adapted rooms or grab rails in bathrooms
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park at Pelataran Parkir Pantai Losari (10-minute walk), cost IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 30,000 overnight. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city or resort fee at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night charged at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: HMA (470 m · ~6 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Vihara Cakrawala (504 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Katedral Makassar (508 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Graha Tiberias (584 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Karebosi Link — 712 m · ~9 min walk
Lapangan Karebosi — 613 m · ~8 min walk
Museum Kota Makassar — 796 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM BCA — 717 m · ~9 min walk
Apotek Stella Farma — 123 m · ~2 min walk
Turi Ikan Bakar — 314 m · ~4 min walk
Dermaga Kayu Bangkoa — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Banks and authorised money changers in Makassar city centre offer decent rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux where rates are poor.
Credit/debit cards accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants and supermarkets; many small shops and street vendors only take cash.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants; small tips for hotel porters and housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local warung kopi sells a small cup of black coffee for around IDR 5,000-10,000.
Nasi campur or mie ayam from a street stall or basic warung costs IDR 15,000-25,000.
A simple fried rice or noodle dish at a local eatery runs IDR 20,000-35,000 for a main.
Jalan Somba Opu and the area around Fort Rotterdam have clusters of street food stalls selling sate, pisang epe, and coto Makassar.
Hypermart, Transmart and local minimarkets (Alfamart, Indomaret) are common for groceries.
Pasar Butung or Pasar Terong for affordable local clothing and markets; mall options like Panakukang Mall for budget chain stores.
Pete-pete (minibus) routes cost IDR 3,000-5,000 per ride; from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport take a DAMRI bus (about IDR 30,000) to the city centre.
Eat at warung and street stalls; use pete-pete or ride-hailing apps (Gojek) for short trips; buy water and snacks at minimarkets rather than tourist spots.
Good to know — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Makassar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BCA — 717 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Stella Farma — 123 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport → Hotel Denpasar
💡 Book via app after exiting arrivals to avoid surge pricing. Use the official ride-hailing pickup zone outside terminal 1.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport → Hotel Denpasar
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside the arrivals hall. Street-hailing can double the price.
Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan (near airport) → Terminal Mall Panakkukang
💡 Cheapest option but requires a 15-min walk from airport to the bus stop. From Panakkukang, take a Gojek (IDR 10k) for the last 2 km to Hotel Denpasar.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport → Terminal Regional Daya
💡 Get off at Jl. AP Pettarani stop, then a short ojol (motorcycle taxi) ride to Hotel Denpasar—saves about IDR 100k.
About Makassar
Wikipedia ↗
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung. The city is located on the southwest coast of the island ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
Request a high floor (5th-7th) on the side opposite Jalan Bugis, away from the main road. These rooms have less street noise and a bit more air circulation.
Which rooms should I avoid at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
Avoid the 2nd floor – it sits directly above the lobby and restaurant/breakfast area, so you'll hear chairs scraping and morning chatter. Also skip any room ending in '01' or '02' as they're closest to the lift lobby.
Is D' Bugis Ocean Hotel noisy?
Jalan Bugis is a major artery in Makassar with motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10pm). The hotel's restaurant opens at 6am for breakfast, and staff start setting up at 5.30am. Service lift near the back stairwell can be noisy when deliveries arrive (around 7-8am and 4-5pm).
Which rooms have the best views at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
The hotel faces a busy commercial street, so no remarkable views – best bet is a high floor rear-facing room for a glimpse of the city skyline without constant traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
Ask for a room on floors 6 or 7, rear side, when booking – these are the quietest. If you need absolute silence, bring earplugs; but for a 3-star in a busy city, this is decent. Check-in can be slow, so arrive after 2pm. The hotel has limited parking – if driving, arrive early or ask for a spot at check-in.
What time is check-in at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
Check-in at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does D' Bugis Ocean Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed suitable for browsing and email; no login required—select network and accept terms once
Is there a city or tourist tax at D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
None (no separate city or resort fee at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
Nasi campur or mie ayam from a street stall or basic warung costs IDR 15,000-25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from D' Bugis Ocean Hotel?
Pete-pete (minibus) routes cost IDR 3,000-5,000 per ride; from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport take a DAMRI bus (about IDR 30,000) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
August–October: dry season with low humidity, blue skies, and fewer travellers. The city is not crowded, and beach trips to nearby islands are easy.
Top Attractions in Makassar
💡 Visit late afternoon to avoid heat; the courtyards are quiet then.
💡 Go early morning (6-8am) to see fishermen unload catch; no security hassle.
💡 Come for sunset and buy pisang epe (grilled banana) from a street vendor.
💡 Entrance is IDR 5,000. Ask for the English pamphlet at the front desk.
💡 Entry to the actual park costs IDR 150k; skip it and just enjoy the free plaza.