Your stay — RedDoorz
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The Property — RedDoorz
RedDoorz in Manado is a no-frills, budget-conscious stopover rather than a destination hotel. The lobby is small and functional, with tiled floors and a reception desk that moves you in quickly. It suits independent travellers or divers who just need a clean room, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi – not atmosphere or amenities.
Chronicles of Manado
Manado grew from a small fishing village into a busy port under the Dutch East India Company, which established a fort here in the 17th century. European missionaries later made it a centre for Christianity in North Sulawesi, visible today in landmarks like the blue-domed Ban Hin Kiong temple and the towering Christ Blessing statue. Post-independence, the city expanded outward from the waterfront, mixing colonial-era buildings with modern concrete blocks. Today it’s the laid-back gateway for Bunaken Marine Park and a hub for Minahasan cuisine – spicy, bold and proudly distinctive.
Best Time to Visit
Full Manado guide →Best months
May to October. Dry season means calm seas for Bunaken diving and fewer rain interruptions. July and August have the best underwater visibility but also more tourists.
Peak / festival surge
July and August (European summer) push hotel prices up 20–30%. Christmas and New Year also spike demand from domestic tourists. The main events are the Bunaken Festival in August (parades, diving competitions) and the annual Manado Fiesta in September.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October. Rain is sporadic but prices drop, crowds thin, and you still get decent weather for sightseeing and diving.
Weather & packing
Manado sits just north of the equator, so humidity is relentless year-round. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or a compact umbrella for the abrupt afternoon downpours – even in the dry season, cloudbursts happen.
Live City Briefing — Manado
- The Sam Ratulangi International Airport terminal upgrade finished in 2024, improving check-in capacity and reducing queues.
- Road widening on Jalan Pieters Batu (the main coastal road to the city centre) is ongoing – expect short delays, especially in late afternoons.
- New liveaboard dive operators have started running day trips to Bangka Island from Manado harbour, easing pressure on Bunaken crowds.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to RedDoorz, 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 rear courtyard (not the main street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise and are less likely to have foot traffic from the lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (level 1) directly off the lobby – they suffer noise from arriving guests and lack privacy. Also avoid any rooms facing the main street as Manado's traffic can be loud, especially with scooters and horns.
Best views
The hotel is on a busy street in central Manado, so the best view is a side or rear-facing room overlooking the neighbourhood rooftops or a local street, offering a sense of city life without constant traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest, sitting above street level and away from the lift lobby's daily bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Manado's streets are active with motorbikes and occasional traffic jams. The hotel's front-facing rooms pick up this noise, especially during morning rush hour and evening cruising.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early (before 2pm) if possible – RedDoorz properties in Manado can get fully booked quickly, and morning staff are more flexible with room assignments. 2. If you need a quiet room, call ahead and ask for a 'rear-facing room on a high floor' – they often grant such requests without charge.
- 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 — RedDoorz
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) with login via room number and surname; no paid upgrade
Single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper via HotelPro app (limited selection); no physical papers; no notable heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (no extra fee); late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 50,000, after 12:00 charges full extra night
Available at front desk, free of charge during same-day stays
Step-free access via main entrance ramp (no handrails); lift is wheelchair-accessible but door width is 75 cm – standard chair fits but manual chair may be tight. No accessible guest rooms or bathroom grab bars
On-site parking: IDR 20,000 per night for guest cars (uncovered, 12 spaces); nearest public car park is at Mega Mall Manado (Jl. Piere Tendean, 400m away), IDR 5,000 per hour, max IDR 30,000 overnight. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 15,000 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform required; incidental cash deposit of IDR 100,000 or card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Kong Tek Tjun Ong Manado (146 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: GPDI (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Masjid An Nur (253 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: GPSdI Alfa Omega Wanea Manado (292 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Toko — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Taman GMIM Adulam Manado — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Atm BNI — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Apotek Dira Farma — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Indomaret — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Halte Bus Babe Palar — 710 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at the airport and tourist bureaux as they often offer poor rates and high fees.
Cards are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger restaurants, but most local warungs, markets, and mini-marts require cash; contactless is rare.
Not expected in taxis or for small meals; leave a small tip (5-10%) at nicer restaurants if service is good, and a few thousand rupiah for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of strong local kopi tubruk from a warung or street stall costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A filling nasi campur (rice with assorted sides) from a local warung costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish like mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant runs 20,000-35,000 IDR.
The area around Pasar Bersehati (central market) and Jalan Sam Ratulangi have many kaki lima (street food carts) offering sate, pisang goreng, and bakso.
Budget supermarkets like Hypermart, Transmart, or local minimarts (Alfamart, Indomaret) are common for staples.
The Pasar 45 and Pasar Bersehati markets sell cheap T-shirts, sarongs, and local batik; avoid tourist-oriented shops.
Bemo (shared minibus) routes cost around 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from Sam Ratulangi Airport, take a Damri airport bus (about 20,000 IDR) or a shared ojek (motorbike taxi) for 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs (not tourist restaurants) for authentic cheap meals. Bargain at markets but not at fixed-price shops. Use ride-hailing apps (Gojek, Grab) for motorbike taxis instead of regular taxis.
Good to know — Manado
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17966.85 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
ManadoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Manado, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at RedDoorz
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Atm BNI — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Dira Farma — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sam Ratulangi International Airport → M. C. Cottage Bunaken (Bunaken Island jetty, Manado)
💡 Pre-book through hotel for fixed rate; local taxis at arrivals often hike prices. Bargain if paying cash.
Anywhere in Manado city → Bunaken jetty (Pasar 45 area)
💡 Can pay cash or app. Works best in city centre; airport pickups often rejected by drivers. Use with local SIM for reliable data.
Bunaken terminal (Manado) → Kawangkoan (regional routes)
💡 Only useful for out-of-city trips, not for hotel. Single route covers main road. Air-conditioned and reliable, but stops before 6pm. Don't use for jetty runs.
Terminal Malalayang → Pasar 45 (Manado city centre near Bunaken jetty)
💡 Route code 'B' or 'T' covers city centre. Confusing if you don't know Manado—ask driver to drop at 'Pasar 45' for jetty. Expect squashed seating.
About Manado
Wikipedia ↗
Manado (Indonesian pronunciation: [maˈnado], Minahasan: Wenang) is the capital city of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. It is the second largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar, with the 2020 census giving a population of 451,916, and the official estimates for mid 2025 showing 462,658 in...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at RedDoorz?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (not the main street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise and are less likely to have foot traffic from the lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at RedDoorz?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (level 1) directly off the lobby – they suffer noise from arriving guests and lack privacy. Also avoid any rooms facing the main street as Manado's traffic can be loud, especially with scooters and horns.
Is RedDoorz noisy?
Manado's streets are active with motorbikes and occasional traffic jams. The hotel's front-facing rooms pick up this noise, especially during morning rush hour and evening cruising.
Which rooms have the best views at RedDoorz?
The hotel is on a busy street in central Manado, so the best view is a side or rear-facing room overlooking the neighbourhood rooftops or a local street, offering a sense of city life without constant traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at RedDoorz?
1. Check-in early (before 2pm) if possible – RedDoorz properties in Manado can get fully booked quickly, and morning staff are more flexible with room assignments. 2. If you need a quiet room, call ahead and ask for a 'rear-facing room on a high floor' – they often grant such requests without charge.
What time is check-in at RedDoorz?
Check-in at RedDoorz is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does RedDoorz have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) with login via room number and surname; no paid upgrade
Is there a city or tourist tax at RedDoorz?
IDR 15,000 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near RedDoorz?
A filling nasi campur (rice with assorted sides) from a local warung costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from RedDoorz?
Bemo (shared minibus) routes cost around 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from Sam Ratulangi Airport, take a Damri airport bus (about 20,000 IDR) or a shared ojek (motorbike taxi) for 30,000-50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Manado?
May to October. Dry season means calm seas for Bunaken diving and fewer rain interruptions. July and August have the best underwater visibility but also more tourists.
Top Attractions in Manado
💡 Come at sunrise (around 5:30 AM) to see local joggers and the sun rise behind the mountains. Avoid after 8 AM as it gets hot and crowded.
💡 Visit late afternoon when fishermen return with their catch. The light is good for photos, and you can buy grilled fish cheaply from street vendors.
💡 The statue is better viewed from a distance. Combine it with a walk through the nearby Kampung Jawa market, where you can buy cheap fried bananas.
💡 The hike to the crater rim takes about 2 hours. Bring water and sturdy shoes; the trail is steep and muddy after rain.
💡 Bring your own snorkel gear from town; rental on site is poor quality. Go early morning to avoid crowds and spot dugongs.