Manado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manado which includes general coastal views, a sunset and mountains
Manado which includes general coastal views, boating and mountains
Manado featuring boating and general coastal views
Manado featuring boating and general coastal views
Manado featuring general coastal views and landscape views

Where to stay in Manado

•First Post• This city is called Manado, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. This is the most populous city in North Sulawesi making this city as the capital city that has more than half a million inhabitants residing here. It's a friendly city serving as the welcome gate to the land of waving coconuts. Although it's not the most beautiful city in Indonesia, the city is ranked top 5 on human index development score in Indonesia. This city is messy but it is surrounded with amazing places like beautiful beaches, magnificent volcanoes, national marine parks, tropical rainforest, incredible natural reserves and ancient living historical places. Places to live? I personally suggest you to live in a beach or island resort for some incredible experiences. I suggest you to look it up on Tripadvisor for some reviews! How to get to North Sulawesi? - There are several domestic routes from Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar (transit Makassar) and other cities to Manado with Garuda Indonesia, BatikAir, LionAir, SriwijayaAir, and some other domestic carriages. - There is one international flight

Manado City Centre

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Manado City Centre is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Manado Town Square and Mega Mall.

Manado City Centre
Four Points by Sheraton Manado

Four Points by Sheraton Manado

4 out of 5
Jalan Piere Tendean Boulevard, Sario Manado
The price is 1.596.566 ₫ per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
1.596.566 ₫
1.931.846 ₫ total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Manado. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Manado Town Square and Mega Mall are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (191 reviews)
Our complete experience was terrific! All areas of the hotel were spotless. The rooms were very nice and comfortable with the TV which we didn’t watch much was very good and the wifi was stable. The breakfast was fantastic with a great assortment enough to please everyone no matter what they preferred ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Manado
Luwansa Hotel & Convention Center Manado

Luwansa Hotel & Convention Center Manado

4 out of 5
68 Jl. Pomurow Manado Sulawesi Utara
The price is 1.037.646 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
1.037.646 ₫
1.255.552 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Manado Town Square and Public Museum of North Sulawesi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Five star

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Luwansa Hotel & Convention Center Manado
Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center

Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
Jalan A.A Maramis Kayuwatu Manado North Sulawesi
The price is 827.114 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
827.114 ₫
1.000.807 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Manado. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a golf course. Popular attractions Wenang Golf Club and Ban Hin Kiong are located ...
Novotel Manado Golf Resort & Convention Center
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bobocabin Bunaken Hills

Bobocabin Bunaken Hills

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Raya Molas, Tongkeina Manado North Sulawesi
Stay at this cabin in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions I.R Soekarno Bridge and Kalimas Harbor are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Comfortable glamping with great view. Clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Bobocabin Bunaken Hills
Nayara Villa Desa Budo

Nayara Villa Desa Budo

3.5 out of 5
Desa Budo, Jaga IV, Minahasa Utara Wori North Sulawesi
Stay at this villa in Wori. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Nayara Villa Desa Budo
OYO Homes 91148 Homesstay Desa Wisata Bahoi Near Ekowisata Mangrove Desa Bahoi

OYO Homes 91148 Homesstay Desa Wisata Bahoi Near Ekowisata Mangrove Desa Bahoi

3 out of 5
Jalan Desa Ekowisata, Bahoi, Likupang Bahoi North Sulawesi
Stay at this holiday home in Bahoi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping.
OYO Homes 91148 Homesstay Desa Wisata Bahoi Near Ekowisata Mangrove Desa Bahoi
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

- The Same Spot - It might be the same spot, where my ancestors arrived at this town 2 centuries ago. For the sake of better life and fortune, they had sailed far from mainland China to Singapore or Batavia and finally arrived here. Thanks for choosing this place, because you were right!

Kalimas Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Manado with a trip to Kalimas Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Kalimas Harbor

Manado Town Square

You can enjoy retail therapy at Manado Town Square during your visit to Manado. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and coral reefs.

Manado Town Square

Tomohon Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tomohon Market during your stay in Malalayang. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and coral reefs.

Tomohon Market

Malalayang Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Malalayang Beach during your travels in Malalayang?

Malalayang Beach

Mega Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Mega Mall during your stay in Manado. Wander the parks or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Mega Mall

Public Museum of North Sulawesi

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Public Museum of North Sulawesi during your trip to Manado. Wander the parks or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Public Museum of North Sulawesi

Cities near Manado

Alamy

Wori

- Tateli Beach Resort - It is a resort that is located not far from Manado. A nice place for both domestic and international tourist to spend their quality time in Manado. My friend visited Manado and stayed at this resort, she told me that she took the diving package, although she knew nothing about diving. You will have to obtain a license to dive, but fortunately many resorts including this offer a diving package for beginner. Basically you will have a two to four day course before you can dive in the sea. The resort is maintained pretty well and staff are hospitable. Best of all, it has easy access and located not far from the city. The rate of the hotel starts from about $100 depending on the season and class. It is best to stay at least one week if you want to explore the marine life and highlands at the same time.

Pineleng

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