North Sulawesi with Manado as the capital city is a land of magnificent coral reefs protecting virgin white beaches and mountains. The Sangir-Talaud islands, to the north of mainland, from a natural bridge to the Philippines providing a convinient route for peoples and culture can still be found here. Today the main industries of the province are copra and cloves. North Sulawesi has larger concentration of coconut trees than any other part of Indonesia. The Dutch, however, have had the strongest influence on the development of the region. First contact with European traders came in the 16th century with the arrival of the Spanish and Portuguese, and with them they bought Christianity. It wasn’t until the arrival of the Dutch that Christianity became the predominant religion of the area. Manado’s main attractions are off-shore: the trully incredible coral reefs off nearby Bunaken Island are now a protected Marine Park and offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.Tourist Office:
Jl. Diponegoro 111, Manado 95112
Phone. (0431) 851723, 851835
Fax. (0431) 852730
E-mail : nstours@indosat.net.id
www.northsulawesitourism.com
By Airport
Welcome to the new Airport in Manado - "SAMRATULANGI MANADO AIRPORT". There are 3 direct international flights to Manado and they are from Singapore, Malaysia and Davao ( Philippines ). Daily Domestic Flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Balikpapan are also available.
By Ship
The Ships to Manado is only from INDONESIA islands. The following PT PELNI passenger ships will take you to BITUNG HARBOR, about 45 km from Manado. Information about ferry schedules of the Indonesian.
By Bus
The Trans-Sulawesi Road stretches all the way from Manado in the north to Makassar in the south of Sulawesi. But this is not recommended for you cause from Palu or South Sulawesi will take several days to Manado, and not really comfortable and safe for you.
Staying Here:
In addition to providing the best hotel and travel information, to makes it easy to find the right hotel at the right price in Manado.
Deluxe Hotels
| Address | Sam Ratulangi No. 458 Manado 95116 North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| | Single Standard U$95 per Room Per Night (Publish Rate) U$50 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Double Standard U$105 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$50 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Single Executive U$110 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$60 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Double Executive U$120 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$60 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Single Suite U$250 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$110 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Double Suite U$250 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$110 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
| Address | Jl. Piere Tendean (Boulevard) Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| | Standard Room U$115 per Room Per Night (Published Rate) U$80 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Standard Room Kitas Rp 550.000 per Room Per Night |
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| | Superior Room U$135 per Room Per Night (Published rate) U$95 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Deluxe Room U$150 per Room Per Night (Published rate) U$105 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate) |
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| | Suite U$ .. On Request U$ .. On request |
| Address | Tongkaina Molas, Manado 95000 North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| | Superior Room US$100 ++ |
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| | Deluxe Room US$ 115 ++ |
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| | Cottages US$ 135 |
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| | Suite US$ 250 |
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| | Presidential Suite US$ 490 |
Standard Hotels
| Address | Komplex pertokoan Manado Bahu Mall blok NW Jl. Walter Monginsidi no 1 Bahu manado 95115 - North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| Single Superior : Rp 325.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Double Superior : : Rp 350.000 per Room Per Night (net) | |
| Single Deluxe : Rp 375.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Double Deluxe : Rp 400.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Single Executive : Rp 425.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Double Executive : Rp 450.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Single Suite : Rp 575.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Double Suite : Rp 600.000 per Room Per Night (nett) |
| Address | Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 33 Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
Single/Double Standard : Rp 175.000 per Room Per Night (nett) | |
| Single/Double Deluxe : Rp 195.000 per Room Per Night (net) |
Hotel Kolongan Beach in Manado They Hotel have total 23 Rooms. Beautiful sea panorama such as the attractive island of Bunaken, Manado Tua and others, including the bay of Manado can be seen clearly from our hotel. A Restaurant is ready to serve you with different kinds of food such as Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Sea Food and Traditional food, which are very delicious and of course with reasonable prices. Nearby there are taxis and bus terminal.
| Address | Jln. Wolter Monginsidi, Malalayang II, Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| Hotel Facilities General: Restaurant, Terrace. Activities: Fishing, Diving, Snorkeling. Services: Room-service, Laundry, Tour desk. Location: Beach. | |
| Room information Extra bed cost IDR 30,000 | |
| Area information Location: South of Manado Places of interest nearby: Bunaken Island Minahasa Highland | |
| Hotel information : From our tidy room you can see through the Bunaken island and Manado City. A clean and spacious bathroom in every room. Each room has its own terrace, while sitting you can enjoy the sea view. A wonderful sea view from the hotel, it is our "big swimming pool" |
Hotel Regina in Manado
| Address | Jl. Kol. Soegiono No 1 Manado - 95122 North Sulawesi - INDONESIA |
| Standard Room: Rp 200.000 per Room Per Night | |
| Extra Bed : Rp 70.000 Per Night |
Budget Hotels
| Address | Jl. Jend Sudirman no 20 Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| Economy Room - Single : Rp 42.500 Sharing Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow | |
| Economy Room - Double/Triple : Rp 67.500 Sharing Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow | |
| | Standard Room - Single : Rp 67.500 Private Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow |
| | Standard Room - Double/Twin : Rp 77.500 Private Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow |
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| | The price above is including the breakfast. Breakfast time is between 06.00 Am - 09.00 Am Check out time is at 12.00 in the afternoon |
Hotel Celebes in Manado
| Address | Hotel Celebes in Manado Harbor close with fishmarket North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| Economy Room - Single : Rp 125.000 ( Budget price ) | |
Economy Room - Double/Triple : Rp ---- | |
| | Standard Room - Single : Rp --- |
| | Standard Room - Double/Twin : Rp -------- |
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| | The price above is including the breakfast. Breakfast time is between 06.00 Am - 09.00 Am Check out time is at 12.00 in the afternoon |
HOTEL REX IN MANADO CITY
| Address | Jl. Kol. Soegiono no 3 - Manado 95122 North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| Economy Room - Single : Rp 27.500 / night ( Non Air Con ) | |
Economy Room - Double : Rp 45.000 / night ( Non Air Con ) | |
| | Standard Room - Single : Rp 70.000 / night ( AC ) |
| | Standard Room - Double/Twin : Rp 70.000 / night ( Air Con ) |
Hotel Vina near Airport
| Address | Jl. AA Maramis no 331, Desa Lapangan, Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia |
| | Double Standard : Rp 160.000 per Room Per Night (nett) Double Superior Rp 185.000 per Room Per Night (nett) Double Deluxe Rp 205.000 per Room Per Night (nett) Price above excluding 10% Tax |
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| | The price above is including the breakfast, and airport transfer. |
Tourism Events
- Full Moon Festival is held in mid-October at Bitung harbor Manado, to seek blessings from God. The Minahasa people dance and sing with a great joy.
- Bunaken Festival. Bunaken is a small island of the coast of Manado known for it’s fabulous under water gardens. Not far, lies the volcano, Manado Tua. Highlights during the festival include art and cultural performances from the four ethnic group living in the North Sulawesi Province.
- Lake Tondano Festival celebrating the culture of Minahasa tribe perform Maengket dance and kolintang (bamboo orchestra) on Nov 2008.
Tasik Ria. Tasik Ria is situated about 20 km southwest of Manado and has a beautiful sandy beach fringed with coconut trees. Ideal for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, diving and snorkeling, Tasik Ria seashores resort hosts the four-star Manado Beach Hotel, with 250 rooms, a swimming pool, bar & discotique. It is easily reached by public bus or taxi from Manado.
Tara-Tara. 15 km further southwest from Tasik Ria this village has traditionally been the center of Minahasan culture and arts. Traditional dances enthrall on the open air at Kemer Garden. There are World War II at Japanese caves at the Ranowangko dam, and the Kemer natural bathing spot nearby in the shadow of volcano lokon, mount Kasehe and mount Tatawiran.
Watu Pinabetengan. According to Minahasa history, this is a place where the ancestors first divided up the land among the people. The famous megalithic stone here is covered with crude, mysterious drawings and a script which has never been deciphered. It is located in Tompanso, about 45 km from Manado.
Bukit Kasih Toar Lumimuut is a beautiful hill remains historical chronicle, situated in the vicinity or Kanonang Village, Minahasa Regency 55 km from Manado and easily reached by public bus from Manado’s Karambasan bus terminal heading for Kawang¬koan then take a mikrolet or ponny trap “Bukit Kasih” or Hill of Love is a spiritual epicenter where followers of different faiths (Christian, Catholic, Islam, Hinduism and Buddism) commune, medicate and worship in the fresh air of open natural atmosphere.
Manado Tua Island. Manado Tua is the main island of the Manado Bay group. A path to the top of Central Mountain takes several hours to climb, but the view takes in all the islands in Manado Bay. The beach is a mixture of white sand and coral formations. The reef lines the coast of Tangkoko Batu¬angus in a nature reserve. A permit should be obtained from Sub Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam (Nature Conservation Office) in Manado, before heading for this reserve.
Waruga Cemetery. This ancient ceme¬tery of Minahasan ancestor consists of 144 stone sarcophagi, remnants of the megalitic age. “Waruga” sarchopagi are unique square stones with holes in the middle and prism shaped lids. The tombs are carved with various motifs such as humans’ beings, plants, animals, and traditional geometrical motifs like clouds, strings, curls and double braids. The cemetery is located in Sawangan village, about 24 km from Manado.
Tangkoko Batuangus. An open grassland nature reserve covering the slopes of Mt. Dua Saudara, the park is compossed of impressive green hills and valleys with wondrous scenic views of natural beauty. Black apes, maleo birds, snakes, wild pigs, hornbills and rusa deer live in the 3,196 hectare reserve. There are several cottages and small restaurants nearby. It is only reachable by four-wheel drive jeep from Girian village over a rough road.
Dumoga Bone National Park. Located on the border between two districts, approxiamately 260 km from Manado, this park straddles Dumoga in Bolaang Mongondow and Bone in Gorontalo. Its mountains and hills are blanketed in dense forests, making it an ideal habitat for rare species like maleo birds, anoas, hornbills and Tarsius spectrums (the smallest primate in the world).
Lake Tondano-Remboken. About 36 km southwest of Manado is Lake Tondano, 600 m above sea level. The drive to Tondano passes through charming villages and sprawling clove plantations. Situated right on the edge of the lake is the Remboken Tourist site, an ideal place for after skiing, fishing, and natural boating. Bungalows, a natural hot water swimming pool and restaurants are available.
Lake Moat. Situated in the highlands about 900 m above the sea level the lake is surrounded by a dense forest abounding with birds.
Ranopaso. Sparkling clean natural hotsprings set in a gorgeous setting of terraced rice fields make this a popular tourist destination. Bungalows are available at Koya village, about 3 km from Tondano.
Wale Papataupan. Situated at Sonder village, about 37 km from Manado, Wale Papatuan is a sumptuous tourist spot with bungalows, a swimming pool, steam bath facilities, restaurants, fish ponds, and an open stage for cultural performances. It is easily reachable from Manado by public bus or taxi.
Japanese Monument. Since Bitung play important role during the Pacific War as home base for Japanese Imperial forces, it becomes the last resting place for their soldier who died in the area. The Japanese and North Sulawesi governments jointly founded this monu¬ment.
Bunaken. About half an hour by a motorized outrigger canoe from Manado, Bunaken Island is a veritable paradise for snorkelers and scuba enthusiasts. The coral reef off Bunaken Island is particularly noted for the drop-off at Liang Cove. It is described by international divers as being among the most spectacular anywhere in the world, with caves, gullies, and caverns harbouring an immense wealth of marine life. The water averages a balmy 28 degrees C and visibility is over than 30 m.
Manado Modern Manado is an engaging, prosperous city. Like Jakarta, it has an impressive variety of eye-cacthing statues, and an interesting mix of Indonesian, Filipino and Chinese cultures and architectural styles. Although Manado has its own port, the principal deep-water port northern Sulawesi is at Bitung, about 48 km from Manado. This seaport serves domestic and international sea trade.
Saronde Island This tiny but exquisite island with white-sand beaches for swimming, boating, snorkeling, diving, and water skiing is located in the district of Gorontalo.
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