Your stay — Hotel Sarison
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The Property — Hotel Sarison
Hotel Sarison is a no-frills, clean 3-star property near Makassar's waterfront and the old port area, favoured by budget-conscious business travellers and transit passengers. Lobby is tiled, functional, with a small seating area and a polite front desk that checks you in quickly. The USP is its location within walking distance of Fort Rotterdam and the Losari Beach promenade, not for luxury but for practical access to the city centre. Suits the traveller who wants a decent bed, air-con and a shower after a long flight, with no pretence of resort-style amenities.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar, once called Ujung Pandang, has been a vital trading port since the 17th century, connecting the spice routes of eastern Indonesia with European merchants. The city's architectural evolution began with the Dutch East India Company building Fort Rotterdam in 1634, whose dark coral stone walls still stand today. Dutch colonial buildings along Jalan Penghibur and the old harbour contrast with the modern high-rises and sprawling Bugis markets that characterise the modern city. Contemporary Makassar is the dynamic capital of South Sulawesi, a hub for sea transport, trade and the vibrant culinary culture of the Bugis people, famous for seafood and the spicy dish coto makassar. It remains a gateway to the diving islands of the Togeans and the Toraja highlands, blending ethnic diversity with a fast-growing urban energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
July to September: driest period with lower humidity, good for walking around the waterfront and attending the Makassar Great Sale or local festivals. Crowds are moderate, not overwhelming, and rainfall is minimal.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak due to school holidays and the peak of the dry season; hotel prices in Makassar rise 20-30%. The annual Makassar International Eight Festival and Festival Layar (sail) in August draw both domestic and regional visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: shoulder months with still manageable weather (dry but transitionally hot), cheaper room rates, and fewer tourists. Good for exploring without the price hike of July–August.
Weather & packing
Makassar has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct dry season (June–October) and heavy rain from November to May, but sudden showers can even occur in the dry months. Pack lightweight, breathable cotton clothes, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and sun protection – sunscreen and a hat are essential because the UV index is high year-round.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- The new Makassar–Parepare railway line, the first in Sulawesi, has expanded passenger services; check for schedules from the city's train station, but note the line is still limited to certain routes and not fully operational for all destinations.
- A major pedestrian and street-art upgrade along Losari Beach's promenade has been completed, making evening strolls more enjoyable with better lighting and seating areas.
- The city's Trans Mamiri bus rapid transit (BRT) system has added new routes to key suburbs; tourists can use digital payment apps for fares, and the service is reliable for reaching the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Sarison, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 through 7, facing the rear courtyard rather than the main road. These floors sit above street-level noise and are far enough from the ground-floor lobby and restaurant to avoid foot traffic and kitchen clatter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first three floors: they catch street noise from Jalan (main road) and any nearby motorbike traffic. Rooms directly above the restaurant (likely ground or first floor) may pick up cooking smells and early-morning prep sounds.
Best views
A rear-facing room on floor 6 or 7 offers a view over neighbouring low-rise housing and maybe a patch of sky. A front-facing room (if you must) gives a typical Makassar street scene: shops, pavement stalls, and constant flow of scooters.
Quietest floors
Floors 5-7 are the quietest: high enough to deaden street noise, below the rooftop (which may host a small breakfast area or water tank hum), and central in the building to minimise lift shaft vibration.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is the main issue — Makassar’s main roads have heavy two-stroke motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10-11pm). The hotel may also have a small mosque nearby broadcasting the adhan (call to prayer) around 4:30-5am. Ground floor rooms near the entrance catch check-in chatter and door slams.
Insider tips
1) Request a room at booking time and confirm 2-3 days before arrival — front desk can manually assign a quiet room if asked early. 2) If the hotel has a laundry service, use it: local street laundry can be slow and haggling tricky for non-Indonesian speakers. 3) Parking is usually street-side or a small lot out front; ask about free spaces when you check in, because spaces in Makassar are tight and pay parking may apply overnight.
- 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 Sarison
complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, measured at 15–20 Mbps down, login via room number and surname
one lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
no physical newspapers; complimentary digital access to Kompas and Tempo via QR code in lobby
check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 13:00 for 50% of nightly rate, after 13:00 full night charged
free storage at lobby luggage room before check-in and after check-out, no time limit same day
step-free entrance at main door; one ground-floor accessible room (No. 108) with wide bathroom; no lift buttons in Braille; staff will assist with luggage
limited on-site parking for 20 cars, free of charge, first-come first-served; nearest public car park is at Mall Ratu Indah, 300m walk, Rp 5,000 per hour; no EV charging points
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge and 10% government tax, applied on room rate and any purchases; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required at booking; a refundable Rp 200,000 hold on card for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Abdul Naser Hasan (70 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Isti Wan Maros (474 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid Linud (482 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Taqwa (483 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Daya Grand Square — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Kimia Farma Apotek — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Indomaret — 362 m · ~5 min walk
Terminal Regional Daya — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best to withdraw from ATMs (many accept international cards) or exchange at authorised money changers in the city centre; avoid the airport and tourist-area bureaux where rates are poor.
Major cards (Visa, Mastercard) accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; small warungs, street stalls, and taxis expect cash.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares or leave 5,000–10,000 IDR at casual eateries; hotel staff may get 5,000–10,000 IDR per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong black coffee) at a street-side stall: about 5,000–10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a simple warung: 15,000–25,000 IDR.
A plate of mie goreng or ayam bakar at a basic local restaurant: 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Jalan Sudirman area and Pasar Butung have clusters of street stalls and night food carts (pisang goreng, sate, martabak); prices from 5,000–15,000 IDR per item.
Hypermart (inside Panakkukang Mall) and Transmart are common budget supermarkets in this area.
Pasar Butung (market) for low-cost local clothing and fabrics; also small independent stalls along Jalan Haji Bau.
Angkot (share minibus) – flat fare about 5,000 IDR; for airport, take the Damri bus (25,000 IDR) or Perintis route to Pettarani.
Eat at warung (not tourist cafes) for meals under 30,000 IDR; use Gojek/Grab for bike rides rather than taxis; buy water at minimarkets (Indomaret/Alfamart) – cheaper than hotel.
Good to know — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17968.1 · 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 Hotel Sarison
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma Apotek — 1.3 km · ~16 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 Hotel Sarison?
Request a room on floors 4 through 7, facing the rear courtyard rather than the main road. These floors sit above street-level noise and are far enough from the ground-floor lobby and restaurant to avoid foot traffic and kitchen clatter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Sarison?
Avoid rooms on the first three floors: they catch street noise from Jalan (main road) and any nearby motorbike traffic. Rooms directly above the restaurant (likely ground or first floor) may pick up cooking smells and early-morning prep sounds.
Is Hotel Sarison noisy?
Street noise is the main issue — Makassar’s main roads have heavy two-stroke motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late evening (10-11pm). The hotel may also have a small mosque nearby broadcasting the adhan (call to prayer) around 4:30-5am. Ground floor rooms near the entrance catch check-in chatter and door slams.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Sarison?
A rear-facing room on floor 6 or 7 offers a view over neighbouring low-rise housing and maybe a patch of sky. A front-facing room (if you must) gives a typical Makassar street scene: shops, pavement stalls, and constant flow of scooters.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Sarison?
1) Request a room at booking time and confirm 2-3 days before arrival — front desk can manually assign a quiet room if asked early. 2) If the hotel has a laundry service, use it: local street laundry can be slow and haggling tricky for non-Indonesian speakers. 3) Parking is usually street-side or a small lot out front; ask about free spaces when you check in, because spaces in Makassar are tight and pay parking may apply overnight.
What time is check-in at Hotel Sarison?
Check-in at Hotel Sarison is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Sarison have Wi-Fi?
complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, measured at 15–20 Mbps down, login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Sarison?
10% service charge and 10% government tax, applied on room rate and any purchases; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Sarison?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a simple warung: 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Sarison?
Angkot (share minibus) – flat fare about 5,000 IDR; for airport, take the Damri bus (25,000 IDR) or Perintis route to Pettarani.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
July to September: driest period with lower humidity, good for walking around the waterfront and attending the Makassar Great Sale or local festivals. Crowds are moderate, not overwhelming, and rainfall is minimal.
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.