Dirty water, lots of rubbish and smells like rubbish. Lots of the tiles are slippery and there are parts of the promenade that collapsed creating big holes. It's difficult to walk as the food stalls take over the promenade. The only good thing is the view of masjid kubah 99, and maybe some beautiful looking boats. Not worth a visit

Meh. A good view of the Masjid Kunah 99 across the water but not a whole lot more. In the evenings its your standard fare of pop-up street vendors selling local food, balloons and wares, roving musicians, etc. If you skip it you're not missing much.

It's the landmark of Makassar city, but sadly it's not well maintained. There is a lot of rubbish around the area, dirty toilets, not enough lighting, and the stalls are also not quite organized. Alas, this place can be a great profitable hotspot if the government knows how to handle it, like holding cultural events, local performance, dance & arts and bazaar. Hopefully someday it can be better

The icon of the city. Good place for taking picture at sunrise or sunset. Good place for family gathering. A lot of food stalls here. Spacious parking lot for bike and cars. It is such a shame that the water is not clear even dirty with platics and rubbish.

Nice for walk in the sunset time But smell not good,i dont know why The view was great at few part but another part looks not maintained

Nice place. If your introvert and don't like crowded places go here at afternoon but it will be very hot. But it will be nice if you go at night time

One of the most visited place in Makassar. It is popular for hangout because there are plenty local people who sell food in the afternoon till night. So really nice place to have dinner with nice view of sunset. Sunset here is terrific. A must visit place when you are in Makassar

My First Time at Fort Rotterdam My first visit to Fort Rotterdam was really cool. As soon as I got there, I was impressed by how unique the place looked. The old Dutch-style buildings with their red roofs and thick walls really gave off a historical vibe. It felt like stepping back in time. I walked around the fort, checked out the buildings, and just enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. The palm trees and the green grass made the place feel calm and relaxing. It was interesting to imagine what life was like here in the past. Overall, I had a great time. Fort Rotterdam is a nice spot to chill, take photos, and learn a bit of history. I’d definitely recommend it if you're ever in Makassar!

Oh, this year I came here for Rock in Celebes and it was so much fun—truly unforgettable. Rock in Celebes always gives such a good experience, like a kind of magic that stays in your memory. I hope I can join Rock in Celebes again next year. I love that the concept is about the climate crisis, so they really present visuals and exhibitions about the issue alongside the music. So besides enjoying the music, it also becomes a campaign to raise awareness about the climate crisis, showing us that even small actions—done consistently—can make an impact on our planet. We get to enjoy music while also taking care of the Earth.”

(05/2025) A small, well-kept fort with very friendly staff. Entry to the fort is free; the museum costs 10,000. We happened to visit during a cultural event and met lots of lovely people (shout-out to the best security team — Flobamora Bodyguard!).

Fort Rotterdam is one of Makassar’s most iconic historical landmarks—a well-preserved 17th-century Dutch fort that also bears the legacy of the once-mighty Gowa Sultanate. Rich in cultural significance, the site offers a fascinating glimpse into colonial-era architecture, Indonesian resistance history, and the unique blend of Dutch and Makassar heritage.

If you are visiting Makassar, the “Gateway to East Indonesia”, you need to appreciate the cities history. Come visit this old Dutch fort, admire its architecture, take in the significance of its place in Dutch Colonial history. The fort itself is well preserved and the grounds are beautiful. A must visit!

Fort Rotterdam is a 17th century fort in Makassar, it is a Dutch fort that was built on top of an existing fort of the Gowa Kingdom The ticket is free and there's a local guide here and I was offered for 150.000 IDR (I didn't take it) There's a museum inside the fort, the fee is cheap only 5.000 IDR for adult, you can see and learn the journey of Gowa Kingdom and its collection You also can explore the other side of the fort

Nice historical place to see and imagine how it looks like in it's glorious past. Unfortunately that's it, you have to leave everything to imagination because the place is run down and lacking in maintenance. You may walk around the compound free but you buy a ticket 10kRP for entry to their 'museum' which is sadly non-AC and sad looking. There are 3rd party guides available for hire at the entrance and that might help understand more about it's history. I paid for the museum because I'm hoping they'll use the funds for the much needed upkeep.

The coral reef wasn’t the same as they said/pictures, i hope the government take an action to restore the coral.

Amazing place for diving and snorkeling. Truly feels like Paradise Biodiversity is superb and it is just beyond beautiful

Beautiful and peaceful however it needs major clean and tidy up on the Island

Beautiful island. The food stands are right in the beachfront so you don't have to worry about the meals stock. Some area on the island are prohibited to visit because it's the part of some resort, but the rest of the island are for you to explore!

Wonderful! The last time i go here, it feels different, it so quite and not so many activity to do. But my last visit (2/1/18) this place give me a big surprise. It is beyond expextation, the view is clear blue, coral reef near the cost of Bunaken Island, the colourful fishes, the locals culture and the traditional foods are all verry lovely. If you love traveling, Bunaken is one of the most recommended place for you!

Great view, in this national park there are some islands that have womderfull beach with the white sands and clear seawater. Also amazing under sea scenery with many fishes and coral reefs spreads wide.

a beautiful place to go snorkeling if you don't mind other people, just keep the beach and the reefs clean, so don't leave any trash, or even collect a bit of the trash and give it to your captain to help clean the reefs and preserve the local diversity. You can even see turtles while snorkeling there. If you have an underwater camera, definitely bring one! attached are some of the wonderful views I had! It's definitely worth a stay

The mall itself has a large selection of local and international fashion tenants, various restaurants, cafes, and a food court offering both international and local cuisine (like coto Makassar and pisang epe). Other attractions like Funworld, Kidzooona, and Zoomoov rides are often available. The complex also includes a hotel, making it a convenient "one-stop destination" for leisure and shopping.

Great place to spend time indoor while transiting plane here Lots of shops and restaurants

Nice clean Mall and somehow it is quiet place too. I think it will be better if you come and see for yourself 🤠

One of the most favorite shopping mall in Makassar. Plenty of luxurious brands. A place for sneakerheads to hunt their favorite sneakers (Vans, Nike, Adidas, Puma, etc). Plenty of restaurant, bakery and cafe too. Had a huge parking lot, and there is vallet services too. Great place to hangout.

This is truly embarrassing for a large company. Trans Corp should be able to achieve better quality than this. The toilets are incredibly dirty. It looks like there haven't been any upgrades since they first opened. Not like other competitors, for example Living World. Their restrooms are always clean and tidy. Please improve, as the largest mall in eastern Indonesia, it's embarrassing.

The mall is located in the southwestern section of Makassar. It is accessible by the Jalan Metro Tj. Bunga from the city centre. A sprawling structure with several themes to the exterior facade. Entry is a little restrictive as only a certain bank's card is accepted. Otherwise, a ticket is required. Once past the parking gantry, the parking area is huge. There's not much shade for many outside. Once inside, the mall has ample space to walk aimlessly. With hundreds of outlets in the mall, there should be one that should be able to attract the most jaded shoppers around. A massive red replica of the Eiffel Tower on its side is in this mall. Amazing! I found this mall particular relaxing.

Decent mall with tons of Main Street brands such as Zara, Adidas, DJI, Häagen Dazs, Uniqlo and lots more. The place is massive - at least I wouldn’t have expected such a large mall in Makassar.

One of the beautiful lake nearby Tomohon, if you are planning to visit the area, might as well go here to enjoy There is a cafe beside the lake so you can have a sip of coffee while enjoying the serene view of the lake. Get mesmerized with the scenery but nothing else to do apart from that

It does not have many spot to sightseeing, the entrance fee is IDR 25k (+5k for retribution). Except the cafe and the lake itself. Well, i honestly have not try to climb the hill so i can not say a thing about it.

This was taken on the other side of the lake, so we drove through the road until we get to this kind of villa. It was so cool with the stairs, only 10.000/person. It was so peaceful here. They have like bungalows, would be great that the boat is not left behind broken so we can sail around the lake.

Lovely place with nice sightseeing. Only abit smell of sulfer from the lake. The rest is great with cool temperature as the highland area.

A local guide Adam brought us to “secret” place behind the restaurant where most “group tourists” went. You need a local guide as some spil can be soft and hot and hence dangerous. Excellent secret place before it is overly touristy!

Located in Tomohon, 1 hour drive from Manado (the capital city of North Sulawesi Province). It's best for you to rent a car from Manado because I don't see any public transportation heading to this place. Lake Linow is currently one of leading tourist destination in North Sulawesi. The lake itself is a volcanic lake and you will smell a-kinda-rotten egg-like-smell from the lake. That's because sulfur is scattered all around Lake Linow, and that's where the green color of the lake comes from. To enter the place you only need to pay Rp 25.000 per pax (and that's quite cheap), plus you'll get a free cup of tea/coffee (your choice!).

Cafe for hang out with Linow Lake view, really great for taking photo with family/friends. First time you come here, you will smell sulfur from the lake, but after 10 minutes you will get used to it. Entrance ticket only IDR25.000 include hot coffee/tea. Hot coffee really help to warm your body since this place has a cool temperature.

I visited the BantimuruNg Waterfall which had easy access from the main road. The entrance fee is IDR30k for locals and 200k for foreigners. The area itself had various trek and spots to take pictures and marvel at the beauty of the waterfall. They also had a kayak rent, cave sightings, and butterfly museum (which was closed when I visited). You can swim freely in the area as plenty of family do that and bring your own food for a picnic inside. However, the management of the place was quite bad and many infrastructure had been decayed and dirty. If you just walk along the trek and path, it's still beautiful. Beware, there are plenty of tour guides offering their service to you. There are also freelance photographer inside that use their DSLR to take pictures od you (without your consent) and offer to transfer it to your smartphone for IDR 5k per picture. There are also some locals that demanded to give them some money because they helped to clean and maintain the place.

This waterfall is very beautiful and a must-see. It gets very crowded on weekends. People gather from all over the area to play and swim there. It has very beautiful nature, with high mountains and mountains full of trees. And it's still not far from Makassar, it's very close, and wherever you go, the ticket is also convenient. And also You can take food with you or order food there.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It was a good concept but like typical place in Indonesia, it was lack of maintenance and not clean. Good for locals to do picnic. A very good and beautiful nature that needs more love not just being abuzed to produce money for certain individuals. It's ok to visit but not a must.

I recently visited the Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, and it was an unforgettable experience. Located in Maros, South Sulawesi, this park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Stunning Scenery The park's scenery is breathtaking, with lush green forests, towering limestone cliffs, and picturesque waterfalls. The Karst landscape is unique and fascinating, with its distinctive rock formations and caves. Diverse Wildlife Bantimurung Bulusaraung is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including butterflies, birds, and monkeys. I was thrilled to spot some rare species, including the Tarsier and the Macaque. Exciting Activities The park offers a range of exciting activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and caving. I opted for a guided hike, which took me through the forest and offered stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Overall, my visit to Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park was an unforgettable experience. The park's stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and exciting activities make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in nature and adventure. I highly recommend it! Rating: 5/5

This is a great place and easily becomes nice instagrammable spots to take pictures of the waterfall, creeks and ponds. It takes around an hour drive from Makassar to reach the area. I have no idea but I don't see too many butterflies as this place is called "kingdom of butterflies" during my visit. If you take the path around the small hill, you would reach a stone cave where you could explore it if that's your things. But when the guide there told me that there's actually another small pond that'd been closed to the visitors due to some accidents involved, where the scenery is even better. Well, we managed to persuade the guide to take us there after a strict promise that we won't take a dip or swim inside the pond. After some steep walks, we managed to reach the spot and yes, it was indeed worth seeing. My only negative rating of this tourist area is that it is currently not well maintained. While it should be a great tourist attraction, I saw collapsed concrete railings on the path to the cave and other maintenance needs to be conducted to make this place better.

so genuine..so freshhhh..sooo originaalll...!!!! even the tour guide said all that not allowed to give food to the wild monkeys and/or wild boar inside the forest in order not to break the ecosystem and not to break their body chemicals, so let the wild keep eating something wild and natural also from the forest..and we as the visitors have to be discipline for that rules in order to keep them on track as well😎👍🙌💪🔥🥰 however..as usual other tourism places..somehow its not well maintained hiks..while it is truly such a legacyyyyy for our country🥺🙏 anyway i also attach the video courtessy of my lil sis how gorgeous the bantimurung lake with so many butterflies!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🙌👍🙌

Beautiful place with huge potential but it's visibly not well maintained. The infrastructure is just dilapidated, with a premium ticket price, it's just quite a shame.

(Translated by Google) This beautiful small strait is located in Bitung City, North Sulawesi, which is currently being developed as a potential tourist area for the city of Bitung. (Original) Selat kecil yang indah terletak di Kota Bitung Sulawesi Utara yang saat ini dikembangkan untuk area wisata potensial kota Bitung.

(Translated by Google) One of the best macro diving locations (Original) Salah satu lokasi penyelaman macro terbaik

(Translated by Google) great place to do diving (Original) tempat yang bagus untuk melakukan diving

(Translated by Google) For tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia has various ethnicities and cultures. (Original) Bagi wisatawan yang ingin menikmati indahnya selat lembeh.indonesi beraneka ragam suku dan budayanya.

(Translated by Google) Awesome my Indonesia... (Original) Mantap indonesiaku...

Old harbour with lovely smaller and big Phinisi boats, busy loading unloading to support local koulies, great photosite and quite safe during daylight

Only one phinisi boat left there, can’t even compare to losari beach. No longer worth going.

22/09/25 Alhamdulilah 2nd time visit this harbor

For human interest and street photographer.. there are many photogenic spot and people to photographed

A good place to spend sunset. You will find many Phinisi ships, locals, and fisherman

I have a good mood at this place because of the scenery and the people around. What a lovely port to watch sunset and have a conversation with locals.

This place is a fisherman's port for sailing fishing, and this place is also the biggest fish seller center in makassar.

Amazing

(Translated by Google) One day it will be a good place to stop because it is close to the zero point in South Sulawesi (Original) Suatu saat akan jadi tempat singgah yg bagus krn berdekatan dengan titik nol sulsel

(Translated by Google) Zero kilometers (Original) Nol kilometer

I know this place more than 10 years, but right now, this place is run down, 👎 there is no diving instructor, they stopped organise diving. It's a pity - this place always missed good management and organisation.

We came down to Bira on a weekend without a booking and most places were full, but Bira Dive Camp had a room. Pros: the staff is very friendly, the breakfasts are good, easy direct access to Bara Beach. Cons: 450k/night for such a basic cabin was not a good value. On Saturday night at 7pm the LOUDEST karaoke I’ve ever heard (and I’ve lived in China) started and lasted until 10pm. When it started up again at 7am the next morning we walked down to Cosmos and got a much nicer and cheaper room. Dive Camp did not offer to refund our unused night, but it was worth it to move. Recommendations: book ahead on weekends, choose Bara Beach for lively fun / Tajung Bira for quiet relaxing, avoid Dive Camp unless you’re there for the karaoke.

I came for some last minute diving after being immersed in the Sulawesi culture of Tana Toraja. It was a nice beach break!! Beautiful location. Wonderful staff and dive instructors (Yus & Nils). I dove 3 times and stayed in the bungalow. Excellent value. The post dive lunch was tasty.

I only had accommodation, no diving (4 days). It is simple, but with cosy layout and design. Clean and to a good rate. Atmosphere is laid back, barefoot style. Great terrace over the beach. They serve simple meals and beers. To use the beach (Bara Beach), you must obey flood and low tide. The nicer spots are reachable at noon. The light colored sandy beach may be not a dream but very nice in low season. If you choose your spot carefully, there is natural shadow.

What an awesome spot! I spent 3 months diving here, and couldn't have asked for a better experience! I did my PADI Divemaster course while here, and the instructors were top notch. They were really invested in my diving education, made sure to explain diving decisions, answer all questions etc. I felt very well prepared to work in the diving industry. You encounter almost every diving scenario there - drift dives, strong currents, wall dives, deep, reefs, etc. The staff were great also, very knowledgeable and fun boat captains. Food was pretty good, obviously a set menu, but I enjoyed it. I thought the gear was well maintained, as were the rooms. It is still rural Indonesia, so hot water only from the sun, and bamboo huts and walls - that means lizards and bugs around, but that's the joy of off the beaten track places. The coral reefs there look amazing. I am a marine biologist and was so impressed by the variety of hard corals, soft corals, fishes, nudis, and sharks. It is definitely a great spot that's not overrun.

Went there for lunch, which was good. Super relaxed place, and them selling Magnum ice cream is another plus. Bungalows looked very simple from the outside, but also in a nice setting.

Wanted ask about price for diving but was met not friendly personal who works there. Room that people stay in there looks so so poor and even most expensive room which is more than 1m rupiah doesn't have AC. .

Basic facilities in a good location with very helpful staff. Great for Sulawesi Masked owls and Great-eared Nightjar just sitting at the lodge.

Yes I gave this place 5 stars, it’s rustic and beautiful, the location is just idyllic. Settled on the banks of the Pute River, these reef and wooden structures are functional and comfortable, but it’s a gateway the most incredible scenery. The Karst region is just stunning. The food at the restaurant on site is simple, tasty and ample. You have to try the Piesang Goreng Keju, such a strange combination but it’s delicious. Loved my 2 nights here, couldn’t recommend it more, don’t expect luxury! The staff are amazing but obviously language is a barrier.

Very recommendable to see Rammang Rammang. The family is very welcoming, cook good food and help you out with everything. Really nice glimpse into the culture and interaction with local people.

It's probably the best accomodation that Rammang-Rammang has to offer. The guy owner is a seasoned tour guide/diver that has traveled all across Indonesia and decided to stay here. The wife is the super manager that does the cooking (the fish soup is out of this world!), tour and transport arrangement, etc. The place bears "eco-friendly" in its name on various online booking websites. So don't expect aircon and hot water. The bungalow roofs are traditional dried woven nipah leaves (local palm trees) that could understandably be leaking a little here and there when it rained very hard, but it's part of the fun living in nature. The location is surrounded by amazing karst hills and it's in the center of Rammang-Rammang. Ask for a whole day trekking tour because this is the only way to get the full experience visiting various places on foot and by boat. The local tour guide guided us through the rivers, ricefields, and forests where we picked wild flowers and leaves that the homestay later cooked for lunch! In short, this is the best time we had in South Sulawesi! ❤️❤️

Location is beautiful. Stayed here only for a night. The views you get is unparalleled. There are few issues, but I’ve realized with my travels after Covid that everyone is trying to recover. I think it’s important that we be a bit understanding, support businesses and help them overcome the Covid struggles. Issues werent even that significant. The bathroom door didnt close. Overall it felt clean but just some spider webs on the ceiling, which wasnt a big issue. The window doors didn’t close and had access from the outside which is a bit security issue but overall its a safe place. Does have a shower head but doesnt work well, but a bucket is provided:) I was happy that it had a Flushing toilet:) The owner/staff are all very warm and welcoming. They even offered me their own dinner which was so sweet :) I wasnt very fond of the food though. It was extremely basic and wasnt very tasty. Had to purchase water bottles, no refills provided. Breakfast is offered but it was fried rice only so I skipped. It could be slightly cheaper i think. I paid 600k rupiah for a night. Like ive said before, i think businesses need opportunity to recover and get themselves back on their feet. Overall I recommend this place and would stay again if go that way.

Rammang Cafe is located on the riverbank along the route to the Rammang-Rammang tourist destination. This cafe provides lodging, restaurant facilities and a variety of seafood culinary menus. if you want food that can be served quickly, you should not order a burnt food menu because it takes quite a long time to be available. public facilities such as toilets are quite adequate. you will enjoy the view of the boat passing in front of this cafe

Rammang Rammang is very well worth a visit. Unfortunately it only has a few places to stay at, and this eco lodge is one of them. So the prices are way too high and does not match with what you get. For the 400.000idr/night we would have gotten so much more value f.ex. in Makassar. Cold water shower, no a/c, no mosquito net (and lots of mozzies), no drinking water in the room or fill up opportunity. Also the roof was leaking next to the pillow during the rain in the night. Very basic nasi goreng for breakfast. It has a nice atmosphere and would be a great place to stay at if the price would be about the half.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Thalassa Dive Resort! The diving was fantastic – well organized, amazing dive sites, and a truly dedicated team. Did my OWD there. Especially thanks to Analfi, Kiara and the boat crew! The resort itself is simply beautiful. ]e felt welcome and comfortable from the very first moment. What really stood out was the kindness and helpfulness of everyone working there. Their flexibility seems to have no limits – no matter what we needed, they always found a way to make it happen. We felt so good that we actually extended our stay twice! The food was excellent – always fresh, delicious, and varied. Our room was quiet, clean, and air-conditioned – just perfect. A big thank-you to the whole team (especially Yesi) for making our holiday so special. We’ll definitely be back – diving Bunaken with Thalassa is simply a dream!

A beautiful resort in every aspect. Very nice housing in the middle of beautiful nature with incredible flowers (check out the ginger plants) and trees, clean, very nice food. And most important of all: the staff is so friendly, it makes you truly feel like friends. The resort truly is reason enough to stay here, but diving with them is entering another world. So beautiful, and they really pick out the right spots and took good care of snorkelers (like me) and divers.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this amazing dive resort The staff is super friendly and helpful. They get out of their way to fulfill the wishes of their clients. And I mean all staff: the reception staff, the restaurant staff, the cleaning staff and all the dive related staff. For example we wanted to go to Tangkoko national park but not by car. We wanted two motorbikes, one for me riding with my daughter, and one for my wife, who needed an Indonesian driver. And I needed a holder for my phone on the bike to use Google Maps. It was all perfectly arranged. And this is just one example The food is of very good quality. In the morning there is a breakfast buffet with yummy pancakes. Lunch and dinner are not à la carte, you eat what the chef cooks that day, but really, the food was always good, sometimes western, sometimes Indonesian. Oh I loved their pumpkin soup The resort itself sits in beautiful jungle. The infinity pool is great. Our villa had two bedrooms and a large living room, all properly air conditioned. The bathrooms are outside, which is just great. Refreshing to wake up and take a cold shower, or a hot one after a dive. The diving is awesome. We did 9 dives in total 6 at Bunaken, including a night dive, and 3 at Bangka island. All dive instructors and dive masters are Indonesian and super cool. We saw sooooo much…Lots of turtles, 2 times an octopus, a blacktip shark, demonstrator crabs, jackfish, moray eel, ribbon eel, pufferfish, box fish, clownfish, parrot fish, batfish, trumpet fish, frog fish, stone fish, scorpion fish, leaf fish and so much more

Thalassa is a special place to stay and I loved it there! Had the single room and it was perfect, clean, comfortable with a beautiful rainforest outlook. The food was amazing ! Healthy, fresh and delicious! And 3 times a day. Everyone was friendly and very professional -Thalassa staff are sensational . Simone is an incredible woman as I got to know . Involved in her community and very thoughtful. Had excellent experience snorkelling . This is a wonderful place to stay , within a great community.

I spent a week at Thalassa Dive Resort and had a really enjoyable stay. The staff were all incredibly friendly, responsive, and genuinely caring—it created a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout my visit. As a diver, I really appreciated the small diver-to-guide ratio and the shaded dive boats, which made the experience both comfortable and well-organized. Although the dives aren’t directly from the resort and require a short transfer to the harbor, it was smooth and never an issue for me. This was my first time in Manado and diving in Bunaken, and it was a fantastic introduction to the area. The diving itself was beautiful—so many turtles! I also liked the variety of excursions offered, including a day trip to Lembeh to try muck diving—definitely worth it! Meals were provided three times a day, and I always felt well taken care of. Internet wasn’t super reliable, but it didn’t take away from the experience too much. Unfortunately, I got sick toward the end of the trip and had to skip a few dives, but I still enjoyed my time at the resort, especially relaxing by the pool. All in all, a great experience with a fantastic team!

This Jungle-experience hotel is a dream for those of us who seek best nutrition during their stay in Manado. The great cooking chiefs make everything handmade, even the butter and bread for the breakfast. And who tastes it’s fine flavours, on the included breakfast, lunch and dinner, experiences the real taste of handmade food, and the great joy that it can give us in our glutamate-driven world. Thank You! 🙏🏻

12 of us stayed for 5 nights and did 15 dives. If you want some of the best diving, most helpful staff, comfortable accommodation and good food at an amazing price this really is the place to go. What you get for your $$$ is really, really great value!!!