Your stay — Surya Hotel
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The Property — Surya Hotel
The Surya Hotel is a dependable 3-star in central Makassar, near the harbour and major shopping streets. It feels like a solid, no-fuss base: a clean tiled lobby with a reception desk that works efficiently, modest rooms with air-con and basic furnishings, and a roof terrace where you can watch the sunset over the sea. It suits independent travellers and budget-conscious families who want a safe, central place to sleep and shower without paying for frills. The USP is location — you're a short walk from Fort Rotterdam and the waterfront fish market.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar was the capital of the Gowa Sultanate, a major spice-trading power, before Dutch colonisation in the 17th century. The Dutch rebuilt the port and surrounding fortifications; the old city's layout still reflects that colonial grid. After Indonesian independence, Makassar grew explosively as a hub for eastern Indonesia, and today it's a lively, sprawling city with a strong Bugis-Makassar culture. The skyline mixes low-rise Dutch-era shops with modern shopping malls and mosques. Culturally, it's a melting pot of seafaring Bugis, Chinese merchants, and Torajan highlanders, all visible in the daily bustle of the Pelabuhan area.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
August and September offer the driest, sunniest conditions with low humidity, making sightseeing comfortable. October is also good before the rains start.
Peak / festival surge
Peak season is the July-August school holiday period, plus the Makassar International Eight Festival in September (a music & arts event). Hotel prices rise 20-30% above average during these weeks, and rooms book out quickly.
Budget shoulder season
May and November are the best budget shoulder months: rains are not yet heavy, humidity is moderate, and hotel rates drop 15-20% from peak levels.
Weather & packing
Makassar’s climate is tropical monsoon: hot and humid year-round, with a pronounced wet season from December to March. Pack only lightweight, breathable fabrics (cotton or linen), a decent rain jacket or umbrella if visiting between November and April, and sandals or waterproof shoes.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- Makassar's new elevated toll road connecting the airport to the city centre opened in 2024, cutting travel time from 45 minutes to about 25 minutes – check for updated airport transfer routes.
- A major renovation of the Losari Beach waterfront promenade is ongoing through 2026, with some sections closed; access to restaurants and sunset viewing platforms is limited.
- In July 2026, expect intermittent water supply disruptions in central Makassar due to pipeline maintenance – the hotel should have backup tanks, but confirm at check-in.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Surya 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 the inner courtyard (away from the main road). These floors sit high enough to avoid street-level noise while still being within easy reach of the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and any rooms at the back of the hotel overlooking the service alley or kitchen exhaust. Also skip rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the lobby – foot traffic and staff noise carry.
Best views
The best view is from a 4th-floor room facing the street side, but you'll trade quiet for a glimpse of the city. The courtyard view is green and quiet but mostly of other buildings.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, as they are above the common areas but not near the roof (which may have AC units).
🔊 Noise notes
Makassar is busy, and the hotel's main road location means constant motorbike and traffic hum from early morning until late evening. The lift shaft is central to the building – rooms near it can hear the ding and motor.
Insider tips
1. If you need quiet for sleep, request a room on the 3rd floor with a courtyard view at check-in – it's often the sweet spot. 2. The hotel has no dedicated parking lot; street parking fills up by 7pm, so arrive early or use the valet service (ask the bellman for the best spot).
- 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 — Surya Hotel
Free WiFi in lobby and all rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps down; login via room number only, no pre-registration
Single elevator serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary Koran Tempo and Harian Fajar at reception desk; no digital newsstand or in-room tablets
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 subject to availability; late check-out until 18:00 incurs 50% of daily rate
Free luggage storage after check-out for same-day departure; long-term storage not available
Step-free entrance from street; one wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor; no grab bars in standard bathrooms; lift is 72 cm wide
On-site parking for 20 cars, free for guests; nearest public car park is 400 m away at Mall Ratu Indah, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge plus 11% government tax on room rate at checkout
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required for reservation; IDR 200,000 incidental card hold or cash deposit 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
Exchange money at banks or authorised money changers in the city centre; avoid airport bureaux and small roadside booths for poor rates.
Card acceptance mostly in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; street markets, warungs, and taxis prefer cash. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare or leave 5-10% in restaurants, and give small cash (10,000-20,000 IDR) to hotel cleaners or porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk at a warung – around 5,000 IDR per cup.
Nasi campur or ayam goreng at a padang-style eatery – around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish of ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice at a simple seafood warung – around 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Jalan Sudirman and the area around Losari Beach have evening stalls selling pisang epe, coto Makassar, and satay.
Superindo and Hypermart are the common budget supermarket chains in this area.
Pasar Terong market or the Ramayana department store for affordable everyday clothes and accessories.
Angkot (public minibus) – around 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Damri airport bus (about 30,000 IDR) to the city centre.
Eat at warungs or street stalls rather than tourist-facing restaurants; use local angkot or ojek (motorbike taxi) for short trips instead of taxis; haggle at markets but keep it polite.
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 Surya 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 Surya Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from the main road). These floors sit high enough to avoid street-level noise while still being within easy reach of the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Surya Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and any rooms at the back of the hotel overlooking the service alley or kitchen exhaust. Also skip rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the lobby – foot traffic and staff noise carry.
Is Surya Hotel noisy?
Makassar is busy, and the hotel's main road location means constant motorbike and traffic hum from early morning until late evening. The lift shaft is central to the building – rooms near it can hear the ding and motor.
Which rooms have the best views at Surya Hotel?
The best view is from a 4th-floor room facing the street side, but you'll trade quiet for a glimpse of the city. The courtyard view is green and quiet but mostly of other buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Surya Hotel?
1. If you need quiet for sleep, request a room on the 3rd floor with a courtyard view at check-in – it's often the sweet spot. 2. The hotel has no dedicated parking lot; street parking fills up by 7pm, so arrive early or use the valet service (ask the bellman for the best spot).
What time is check-in at Surya Hotel?
Check-in at Surya Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Surya Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and all rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps down; login via room number only, no pre-registration
Is there a city or tourist tax at Surya Hotel?
10% service charge plus 11% government tax on room rate at checkout
Where can I eat cheaply near Surya Hotel?
Nasi campur or ayam goreng at a padang-style eatery – around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Surya Hotel?
Angkot (public minibus) – around 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Damri airport bus (about 30,000 IDR) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
August and September offer the driest, sunniest conditions with low humidity, making sightseeing comfortable. October is also good before the rains start.
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.