Your stay — Hotel Austine Ternate
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The Property — Hotel Austine Ternate
Hotel Austine Ternate feels like a functional base for volcano-chasers and business stopovers rather than a destination in itself. The lobby is modest with tile floors and a front desk that processes guests efficiently; rooms are clean but basic, with air-con that works hard against the equatorial heat. Its main advantage is location – a short walk from the waterfront market and ferry terminal – and price stays low even during busy periods. It suits independent travellers who need a no-fuss room and spend their days out exploring the island’s volcanic landscapes.
Chronicles of Ternate
Ternate was once the world’s sole source of cloves, making it a fiercely contested prize for Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and local sultanates from the 16th century onward. The city grew around the Sultan’s Palace (Kedaton) on the slopes of Mount Gamalama, with colonial forts like Fort Oranje still standing as reminders of the spice monopoly era. After Indonesian independence, Ternate became the capital of North Maluku province before the 1999–2000 communal conflicts damaged parts of the old centre. Today it is a busy port town, with a population that blends Malay, Tidore, and migrant groups, and an economy driven by fishing, clove and nutmeg trading, and modest tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ternate guide →Best months
August and September – driest months with less rain, clearer views of Mount Gamalama, and comfortable heat for hiking and island hopping.
Peak / festival surge
July sees a surge of domestic tourists during school holidays, plus the annual Ternate Festival (usually July–August) featuring parades and cultural shows. Hotel prices typically rise 20–30%, and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
October and November – rainfall increases but crowds drop sharply, hotels often offer discounts, and the landscape stays green without the thick mud of the worst monsoon months.
Weather & packing
Ternate’s equatorial climate means sudden downpours can hit even in the dry season. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry clothing; leave bulky cotton jeans at home.
Live City Briefing — Ternate
- The new Sultan’s Mosque complex near Fort Oranje opened in late 2025, with a viewing platform overlooking the sea – now a local favourite for sunset photos.
- Ferry services from Ternate to Sofifi (mainland Halmahera) now run four times daily, reducing wait times for travellers heading to the northern Raja Ampat gateways.
- A road repair project on Jalan Sultan Khairun, the main thoroughfare, may cause minor delays near the central market until October 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Austine Ternate, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floors (3rd or 4th floor) facing away from the main road to reduce street noise and get a quieter stay. These upper rooms also have better airflow and privacy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or roadside, as they suffer from passing traffic noise and lobby activity. Avoid rooms directly above any service areas if possible (check on arrival).
Best views
Rooms facing away from the main road offer views of the hotel's garden or neighbouring low-rise buildings, which is the best available. Road-facing rooms look onto Ternate's main street.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, being furthest from street and lobby noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Ternate's main road has local traffic, motorbikes, and occasional honks. The hotel entrance and reception are on the ground floor, so footfall and check-in bustle add noise to lower rooms.
Insider tips
1. Request a top-floor room at booking, then confirm again at check-in—staff can often assign a quieter spot. 2. If sensitive to noise, bring earplugs; the street-facing side can be lively in the morning.
- 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 Austine Ternate
Free basic WiFi 2 Mbps per device; premium upgrade to 10 Mbps for IDR 50,000 per day
One lift serves all 4 floors; stairs available at rear wing
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via QR code in lobby
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 if room ready, late check-out until 15:00 costs IDR 150,000
Free storage at front desk for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free access at main entrance; lift to all floors; no grab bars in standard bathrooms
On-site parking free for guests, unassigned, first-come-first-served; nearest public car park at Pasar Higienis 500m away, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: 50% of total stay due 7 days before arrival; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Munawwar (323 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: Klenteng Thian Hou Kiong (325 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik St. Willibrordus (347 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: GMIH Eben Haezer (378 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Muara mart — 502 m · ~6 min walk
Hotel Austine Park — 264 m · ~3 min walk
Keraton Sultan Ternate — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 493 m · ~6 min walk
Kimia farma — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Indomaret — 609 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at banks or official money changers in Ternate city; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Credit cards accepted at mid-range hotels and larger restaurants; cash is king at markets, warungs, and for transport.
Not expected but appreciated; round up at restaurants (10% if service charge not included), tip drivers 5,000-10,000 IDR, hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local sweet coffee) at a street stall: approx 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi goreng or mie goreng from a warung: approx 15,000-25,000 IDR.
Ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice at a local seafood warung: approx 30,000-50,000 IDR for a main.
Night markets (pasar malam) around Jalan Merdeka and near the port offer sate, bakso, and pisang goreng for 10,000-20,000 IDR per portion.
Alfamart and Indomaret minimarkets are common; larger supermarket Hypermart is at the mall.
Pasar Higienis (wet market area) and along Jalan Sultan Khairun have cheap clothing stalls; second-hand (thrift) shops are rare.
Angkot (minibus) shared rides cost 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride within town; from the airport, take a local ojek (motorcycle taxi) for about 30,000 IDR or shared angkot to the centre.
Eat at warung not tourist restaurants; use angkot or ojek instead of taxis; avoid buying bottled water at airport/hotel mark-ups—buy at minimarkets.
Good to know — Ternate
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
TernateFor general emergencies, dial 112 from any mobile network. Ternate's main hospital is RSUD Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie on Jalan Mononutu; police station is Polres Ternate on Jalan Sultan Khairun. Reception can be patchy outside town, so save numbers offline.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ternate, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Austine Ternate
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 493 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia farma — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hotel Austine Ternate → Kota Ternate (anywhere within city)
💡 Fastest way to beat traffic. Use the Gojek app for fixed prices—cash is still common. Helmet is mandatory; check it's clean if you can.
Hotel Austine Ternate (main road) → Bastiong Port / Ferry Terminal
💡 The bus route runs along the coastal road—ask the driver if they stop near your hotel. It's a slow but cheap ride; better for daytime exploring than catching a ferry.
Hotel Austine Ternate → Jatiland Mall / City Centre
💡 Flag down any blue angkot heading towards the city; they have fixed routes. Sit in the front if you want to chat with the driver. No fixed stops—just shout 'kiri!' when you want out.
Sultan Babullah Airport (TTE) → Hotel Austine Ternate
💡 Fix the price before getting in; official counter at arrivals is reliable. If you're arriving late, pre-book with the hotel—they'll send a driver for about the same price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Austine Ternate?
Request a room on the top floors (3rd or 4th floor) facing away from the main road to reduce street noise and get a quieter stay. These upper rooms also have better airflow and privacy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Austine Ternate?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or roadside, as they suffer from passing traffic noise and lobby activity. Avoid rooms directly above any service areas if possible (check on arrival).
Is Hotel Austine Ternate noisy?
Ternate's main road has local traffic, motorbikes, and occasional honks. The hotel entrance and reception are on the ground floor, so footfall and check-in bustle add noise to lower rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Austine Ternate?
Rooms facing away from the main road offer views of the hotel's garden or neighbouring low-rise buildings, which is the best available. Road-facing rooms look onto Ternate's main street.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Austine Ternate?
1. Request a top-floor room at booking, then confirm again at check-in—staff can often assign a quieter spot. 2. If sensitive to noise, bring earplugs; the street-facing side can be lively in the morning.
What time is check-in at Hotel Austine Ternate?
Check-in at Hotel Austine Ternate is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Austine Ternate have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi 2 Mbps per device; premium upgrade to 10 Mbps for IDR 50,000 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Austine Ternate?
IDR 10,000 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Austine Ternate?
Nasi goreng or mie goreng from a warung: approx 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Austine Ternate?
Angkot (minibus) shared rides cost 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride within town; from the airport, take a local ojek (motorcycle taxi) for about 30,000 IDR or shared angkot to the centre.
When is the best time to visit Ternate?
August and September – driest months with less rain, clearer views of Mount Gamalama, and comfortable heat for hiking and island hopping.
Top Attractions in Ternate
💡 The pedestrian area near the port fills with families around 17:00. Grab a fried banana from Ibu Rina’s cart, second from the corner—she’s been there 20 years.
💡 Go early morning to avoid the midday heat. The caretaker sometimes unlocks the upper platform for a better view—ask politely.
💡 Combine with a walk down to the fishing beach just below. Watch boats drag nets in the late afternoon.
💡 Ticket is 5,000 IDR. The English labels are minimal; the guide may give a quick tour if you ask. Allow 30–40 minutes.
💡 Entrance is 10,000 IDR. Weekday mornings are quietest. Bring your own snorkel mask—rental costs extra.