Manado City Centre

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 (five times a week) from Singapore to Manado with SilkAir.
•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 (five times a week) from Singapore to Manado with SilkAir.
• Rainbow in Paradise •

There is a verse in the bible that tells us, "I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth." (Gen 9:13)

I was lucky to spot such a wonderful divine and natural phenomenon in this place and it was so beautiful.

The island is called Lembeh Island, the strait is called Lembeh Strait and the place i took this picture is from a cozy bungalow at Black Sand Dive Retreat.
• Happy 14th of July •

Today marks the 391st birthday of Manado, a small capital city of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- 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!

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Top hotels in 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 RM239 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
RM239
RM289 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
Yes, all staff very helpful and courteous. Room came up to expectations. Clean and well equipped.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 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 RM155 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM155
RM188 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (8 reviews)
Five star

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Luwansa Hotel & Convention Center Manado
Swiss-Belhotel Maleosan Manado

Swiss-Belhotel Maleosan Manado

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 85 - 87 Manado North Sulawesi
The price is RM128 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
RM128
RM155 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a nightclub and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Public Museum of North Sulawesi and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
Good Service and Room

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Swiss-Belhotel Maleosan Manado
Best Western The Lagoon Hotel

Best Western The Lagoon Hotel

4 out of 5
Komplek Bahu Mall, Blok A3 Manado
The price is RM137 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM137
RM165 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Manado Town Square and Mega Mall are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (28 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay at the Best Western Lagoon Hotel. The check-in was easy. I asked for a room on a high floor and I got it. I thought the staff at the hotel was attentive. There are two downsides to the hotel. There are only two elevators for a 12-story hotel. The elevators are slow. There are no ...

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Best Western The Lagoon Hotel
Aryaduta Manado

Aryaduta Manado

4 out of 5
Jl. Piere Tendean (Boulevard) Manado North Sulawesi
The price is RM105 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
RM105
RM128 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mega Mall and Public Museum of ...
7.8/10 Good! (108 reviews)
It was unpleasant experienced. We ordered with reasonable price that the only two stars I can give. The other was bad experiences, started with the not working AC, not clean pillows up to bad smell bed cover. We need to requested to move the room. They need to increase their quality control

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Aryaduta Manado
ibis Manado City Center Boulevard

ibis Manado City Center Boulevard

3.5 out of 5
Jl Piere Tendean Boulevard No 85 Manado
The price is RM111 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
RM111
RM134 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manado. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Manado Town Square and Mega Mall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Ordering dinner took a very long time.

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2024

ibis Manado City Center Boulevard
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Manado City Centre