Your stay — Dalton Hotel
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The Property — Dalton Hotel
Dalton Hotel is a reliable, no-frills three-star in central Makassar, offering clean tiled floors and air conditioning that works hard against the city heat. Its lobby smells of clove cigarettes and strong coffee, with a small breakfast buffet serving local bubur ayam and toast. Best for transit travellers, budget-conscious families, or anyone needing a short-notice base near Losari Beach and the port.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar was founded as a major trading port in the 14th century under the Gowa Sultanate, later contested by the Dutch, who built Fort Rotterdam in the 17th century. The city’s skyline mixes Dutch colonial warehouses with brutalist high-rises and glass towers, reflecting its modern role as Sulawesi’s economic hub. Today it's a loud, motorbike-choked sprawl with a thriving waterfront promenade and a growing food scene centred on legendary coto Makassar and pisang epe.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
May and September are best: sunny mornings, occasional afternoon rain, low humidity, and far fewer tourists than August.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak season, coinciding with Indonesia's school holidays and the annual Makassar Cultural Week, which draws crowds with parades and boat races. Hotel rates jump 30-50% and budget rooms sell out weeks in advance.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are cheap shoulder months: slightly wetter but still comfortable, with hotel rates 20-30% lower than July-August, and thin crowds at Fort Rotterdam and Pantai Losari.
Weather & packing
Makassar’s climate is consistently hot (29-33°C) and humid year-round, but July sits in the dry season with short, sharp downpours possible. Pack only light cottons or linens, a rain shell, and sandals not trainers—puddles and dust are a constant.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- New tram system started construction Jalan Jenderal Sudirman in May 2026; expect lane closures and noise near Dalton Hotel through 2027.
- Pantai Losari completed its second-phase upgrade in April 2026, with a new jogging path, 24-hour lighting for night markets.
- Hot rain since June has caused minor flooding in low-lying areas like Pelabuhan Makassar on 4 occasions — avoid parking basement spaces.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dalton Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard. They offer the best balance of quiet and light, as these floors are above street level but below the roof, which can be hot and noisy from HVAC units.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing the main street (Jl. Jend. Sudirman is a major artery) and rooms on floor 1 or 2 near the elevator lobby and reception – they get traffic noise and footfall.
Best views
For a decent view, ask for a high-floor room (floor 5 or 6) facing the city – you’ll see the Makassar skyline and maybe a sliver of the sea. Courtyard views are quieter but less interesting.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest, as they’re high enough to reduce street noise but not near rooftop machinery or the ground-floor bar/restaurant.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road with heavy traffic (bemos, scooters, trucks) from early morning until late night. The lobby and bar on the ground floor can be lively, and the lift beeps audibly in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the lift and on the courtyard side – pack earplugs just in case. 2. The hotel doesn’t have its own parking; use the paid street parking or the nearby mall’s car park, but expect a short walk.
- 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 — Dalton Hotel
Free WiFi for up to 2 devices per room; average 10 Mbps down, stable; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader in lobby tablet; no printed papers delivered; building is a modern low-rise block (no heritage quirks)
Standard check-in from 14:00 (bag drop allowed from 08:00 if room not ready); late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 150,000, until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate
Free secure luggage storage at front desk for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; one wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor; lift is standard size (fits a standard wheelchair); no grab bars in bathrooms
On-site parking: IDR 20,000 per night (open lot, unguarded after 22:00); nearest public car park is Duta Parkir sudirman, 200 m north, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city/tourist tax; 11% government tax included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Ihsan (556 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Haq (720 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hijrah (921 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik Maria Rosa Mystica (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM BNI Asrama Haji — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Indomaret — 319 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in the city centre for best rates; avoid the airport and hotel front desks where markups are steep.
Credit and debit cards are accepted in mid-range hotels, malls, and larger restaurants, but warungs, markets, and small shops expect cash. Contactless payments limited to major chains.
Not expected but appreciated; round up the bill at restaurants (5-10%), leave small change for hotel porters (5,000-10,000 IDR), and for taxis round up to the nearest thousand.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi susu or kopi hitam from a street stall costs around 5,000-8,000 IDR.
A portion of nasi campur or mie goreng from a warung costs roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish of ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice and sambal at a local eatery runs about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Head to the night food stalls around Jalan Somba Opu or the area near Pantai Losari for pisang epe, coto Makassar, and other local bites.
Supermarkets like Hypermart or Transmart Mall are common; for cheaper basics use local pasar (wet market) or Indomaret/Alfamart minimarkets.
Affordable clothing is found at Pasar Butung or stalls in the city centre; expect simple cotton wear and batik fabric for 50,000-150,000 IDR.
Angkot (share minibus) costs 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport take the Damri airport bus (30,000 IDR one way) or a shared shuttle (around 50,000 IDR).
Eat at warung instead of restaurants for meals under 30,000 IDR; negotiate prices at markets but do so politely; buy local snacks and water from minimarkets rather than tourist stalls.
Good to know — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17905.3 · 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 Dalton Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BNI Asrama Haji — 1.6 km · ~20 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 Dalton Hotel?
Request rooms on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard. They offer the best balance of quiet and light, as these floors are above street level but below the roof, which can be hot and noisy from HVAC units.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dalton Hotel?
Avoid any room facing the main street (Jl. Jend. Sudirman is a major artery) and rooms on floor 1 or 2 near the elevator lobby and reception – they get traffic noise and footfall.
Is Dalton Hotel noisy?
The hotel is on a main road with heavy traffic (bemos, scooters, trucks) from early morning until late night. The lobby and bar on the ground floor can be lively, and the lift beeps audibly in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Dalton Hotel?
For a decent view, ask for a high-floor room (floor 5 or 6) facing the city – you’ll see the Makassar skyline and maybe a sliver of the sea. Courtyard views are quieter but less interesting.
What are insider tips for staying at Dalton Hotel?
1. If you’re a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the lift and on the courtyard side – pack earplugs just in case. 2. The hotel doesn’t have its own parking; use the paid street parking or the nearby mall’s car park, but expect a short walk.
What time is check-in at Dalton Hotel?
Check-in at Dalton Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Dalton Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for up to 2 devices per room; average 10 Mbps down, stable; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dalton Hotel?
None (no separate city/tourist tax; 11% government tax included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Dalton Hotel?
A portion of nasi campur or mie goreng from a warung costs roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dalton Hotel?
Angkot (share minibus) costs 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from Sultan Hasanuddin Airport take the Damri airport bus (30,000 IDR one way) or a shared shuttle (around 50,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
May and September are best: sunny mornings, occasional afternoon rain, low humidity, and far fewer tourists than August.
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.