Your stay — Hotel Nusantara
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The Property — Hotel Nusantara
Hotel Nusantara in Ternate feels like a modest, functional base for volcano-chasers and history buffs more than a resort. The lobby is small, with tiled floors and a front desk staff who can arrange boat trips to Tidore, but don’t expect frills. Its main advantage is location: a short walk to the harbour market and the sultan’s palace. Best for independent travellers who want a clean, no-nonsense room near the action.
Chronicles of Ternate
Ternate, once the world’s sole source of cloves, was a fierce rival of the Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch spice empires. The 16th-century Sultan’s Palace still stands, though rebuilt after volcanic eruptions, as a museum of sultanate history. The old Portuguese fort, Fort Oranje, sits near the shore, now a colonial relic surrounded by modern town. Today Ternate is a quiet provincial capital, blending Islamic sultanate heritage, Chinese trade influence, and the looming presence of Mount Gamalama.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ternate guide →Best months
June to August: dry season with clear skies for trekking Mount Gamalama, plus cooler sea breezes and low humidity. Fewer rain interruptions for harbour and island tours.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, coinciding with the Ternate Festival (local dance, boat races, food stalls). Hotel prices rise 20–30% by July, and budget rooms book out fast. The festival, usually mid-month, draws domestic tourists and some international visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October: still fairly dry, with lower rates at Hotel Nusantara. You avoid festival crowds while temperatures remain comfortable. A good balance for budget travellers.
Weather & packing
Ternate is equatorial, so even in the dry season a sudden tropical downpour can happen. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry shoes for day trips to the volcano.
Live City Briefing — Ternate
- The Ternate–Bastiong ferry to Tidore now departs every 30 minutes from the main harbour, reducing wait times for island-hopping. Check for schedule changes during festival week.
- A new pedestrian walkway along the waterfront near the Sultan’s Palace is almost finished, improving access to local warung and souvenir stalls. Construction may cause minor detours until late July.
- Mount Gamalama’s alert level remains normal, but rangers require all trekkers to register at the base post. Bring a local guide—costs around IDR 300,000 for a half-day climb.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Nusantara, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing away from the main road. In a 3-star hotel on a commercial street in Ternate, these mid-floors balance lift access with reduced street-level noise and any rooftop generator hum.
Rooms to avoid
Skip rooms on the 1st floor (street noise, foot traffic from lobby and restaurant) and the top floor (potential heat from tin roof or AC strain in this tropical climate). Avoid rooms directly above the entrance or any visible service door at ground level.
Best views
If the hotel faces east or north-east, request a room with a view towards Mount Gamalama or the harbour. In Ternate, rooms on the left side of the building (when facing away from the road) often catch the volcano. Otherwise, ask for a room with a window not directly facing the neighbouring wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are the quietest betting mid-hotel, away from both ground-floor bustle and rooftop machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Ternate's main roads carry motorbikes and bemos from early morning until late evening. The hotel likely has thin windows typical of 3-star Indonesian hotels, so street noise will carry into ground-floor rooms. Mosques may broadcast calls to prayer before dawn, audible town-wide.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 14:00 to ensure your preferred floor is available — earlier arrivals tend to get ground floor. 2. Bring earplugs; no amount of room selection will fully block the dawn call to prayer or bemo traffic in Ternate's compact downtown.
- 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 Nusantara
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login, just accept terms on portal; premium upgrade to 15 Mbps available for IDR 50,000 per day
One passenger lift serving all three floors (including roof terrace); stairs available for ground to first floor only
No physical papers; no digital newsstand; each room has a 32-inch TV with local free-to-air channels only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception (free); late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the night rate, subject to availability
Free for same-day arrival or departure; overnight storage not permitted
Step-free access from street level to lobby via ramp; no accessible rooms; lift fits a standard wheelchair but bathroom doorways are narrow (under 70 cm)
On-site uncovered parking for 10 cars (first come, first served) at IDR 30,000 per night; public parking lot 300 m east on Jalan Merdeka (IDR 20,000 per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 33,000 per person per night (tourist development levy for foreign guests, collected at check-out)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of the first night required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates hold IDR 200,000 per night on credit card for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Muhajirin (117 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Langgar Ijo (190 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik St. Willibrordus (457 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: GMIH Eben Haezer (532 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Muara mart — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Falajawa Beach Park — 197 m · ~2 min walk
Keraton Sultan Ternate — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BRI — 225 m · ~3 min walk
Kimia farma — 980 m · ~12 min walk
Indomaret — 774 m · ~10 min walk
Pelabuhan speedboat Bastiong — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use bank ATMs in Ternate city centre for the best rates; avoid airport exchange counters and hotel desks as they give poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are accepted at mid-range hotels, larger restaurants and some shops in Ternate city, but many smaller places are cash-only. Mobile pay is rare.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants and give 10,000-20,000 IDR to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk from a street-side stall costs around 5,000-8,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi goreng from a warung costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A basic main dish like ikan bakar at a local restaurant typically runs 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Look for the night food stalls around the Ternate waterfront or the main market area for sate, pisang goreng and gorengan.
Small minimarkets like Alfamart and Indomaret are common in Ternate town for basics and drinks.
The main market in Ternate city (Pasar Higienis) sells cheap everyday clothing and fabrics.
Share an ojek (motorbike taxi) for short trips costing 5,000-10,000 IDR. From the airport, take a public bemo for around 20,000 IDR into town.
Eat at crowded warungs for the lowest prices. Haggle at markets but stay polite. Carry small bills as change can be scarce.
Good to know — Ternate
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17966.85 · 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 Nusantara
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BRI — 225 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia farma — 980 m · ~12 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.
About Ternate
Wikipedia ↗
Ternate (Indonesian pronunciation: [t̪ərˈnat̪e]), also known as the City of Ternate (Indonesian: Kota Ternate; Indonesian pronunciation: [ˌkot̪a t̪ərˈnat̪e]), is the city with the largest population in the province of North Maluku and an island in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. It was the de facto ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Nusantara?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing away from the main road. In a 3-star hotel on a commercial street in Ternate, these mid-floors balance lift access with reduced street-level noise and any rooftop generator hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Nusantara?
Skip rooms on the 1st floor (street noise, foot traffic from lobby and restaurant) and the top floor (potential heat from tin roof or AC strain in this tropical climate). Avoid rooms directly above the entrance or any visible service door at ground level.
Is Hotel Nusantara noisy?
Ternate's main roads carry motorbikes and bemos from early morning until late evening. The hotel likely has thin windows typical of 3-star Indonesian hotels, so street noise will carry into ground-floor rooms. Mosques may broadcast calls to prayer before dawn, audible town-wide.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Nusantara?
If the hotel faces east or north-east, request a room with a view towards Mount Gamalama or the harbour. In Ternate, rooms on the left side of the building (when facing away from the road) often catch the volcano. Otherwise, ask for a room with a window not directly facing the neighbouring wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Nusantara?
1. Check in after 14:00 to ensure your preferred floor is available — earlier arrivals tend to get ground floor. 2. Bring earplugs; no amount of room selection will fully block the dawn call to prayer or bemo traffic in Ternate's compact downtown.
What time is check-in at Hotel Nusantara?
Check-in at Hotel Nusantara is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Nusantara have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login, just accept terms on portal; premium upgrade to 15 Mbps available for IDR 50,000 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Nusantara?
IDR 33,000 per person per night (tourist development levy for foreign guests, collected at check-out)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Nusantara?
A plate of nasi goreng from a warung costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Nusantara?
Share an ojek (motorbike taxi) for short trips costing 5,000-10,000 IDR. From the airport, take a public bemo for around 20,000 IDR into town.
When is the best time to visit Ternate?
June to August: dry season with clear skies for trekking Mount Gamalama, plus cooler sea breezes and low humidity. Fewer rain interruptions for harbour and island tours.
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.