Your stay — Pondok Eka
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Darul Arqam (279 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid Jami (588 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Agung Ummul Qura Sengkang (888 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid Nurur Rahma (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
taman padduppa — 418 m · ~5 min walk
Museum Simettengpola Saoraja Mallangga — 594 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 358 m · ~4 min walk
Kimia Farma — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Alfamart — 116 m · ~1 min walk
Good to know — Sengkang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17958.45 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
SengkangFor Sengkang (Wajo Regency), dial 112 for general emergencies or contact the local police at (0485) 21000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sengkang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pondok Eka
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 358 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Sengkang → Hotel Sawerigading
💡 Best for short hops when traffic gets heavy near the lake. Use Gojek app if you prefer fixed pricing – cash only most days.
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG) bus stop → Terminal Manggarupi, Makassar
💡 Get a connecting bus from Terminal Manggarupi to Sengkang (another 3 hours). Total cost around 90000 IDR, but you lose time changing buses.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) → Hotel Sawerigading, Sengkang
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in. Use the official counter inside the arrivals hall to avoid overcharging.
Pasar Sengkang → Hotel Sawerigading
💡 Flag one down anywhere on the main road. Tell the driver 'Hotel Sawerigading' – they'll drop you near the canal. No fixed route numbers, just look for 'Sengkang Kota' signs.
About Sengkang
Wikipedia ↗
Sengkang is a town in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia and it is the seat (capital) of Wajo Regency. It lies on the east side of Lake Tempe. The Tempe District which includes Sengkang and its adjacent urban area covers 46.92 km2 and held 64,320 inhabitants at the 2020 Census, rising to an es...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Pondok Eka?
Check-in at Pondok Eka is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Sengkang
💡 Try the pisang epe – flattened grilled banana with palm sugar. Costs about 5,000 IDR. Bargain gently; prices are already low.
💡 Go at 6-7am for the best variety. Buy a small bag of fried pisang (banana fritters) for 5,000 IDR – it's the local breakfast favourite.
💡 Visit between 10am and noon to avoid crowds. Women must cover head and arms – a scarf and long-sleeved top are needed.
💡 Come late afternoon for the sunset light on the water. Bring mosquito repellent – they get active after 5pm.
💡 Ask the staff to show you the silk threading process – it's fascinating. Buy a small woven bracelet for 10,000 IDR if you want a souvenir that supports the artisans.