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Harper Perintis by ASTON
Makassar
Harper Perintis by ASTON provides a relaxing stay with comfortable family rooms featuring air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as a work desk, minibar, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including a fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, and sun terrace. The hotel's dining options include a family-friendly restaurant serving American and Asian cuisines in a buffet format, along with a pool bar for refreshing drinks. Located just 4 km from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, the hotel also offers convenient shuttle services and is in close proximity to attractions like Makassar Fort and the Makassar Museum.
What’s good
- Clean and spacious rooms
- Close to the airport
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Pleasant swimming pool
- Decent food options
Worth knowing
- Noisy air conditioning
- Need for renovations
- Limited food choices
- Inaccurate spa services
- Soundproofing issues
What to expect
Highlights around Makassar
BreakfastCoto Nusantara
The morning coto everyone queues for. Open from 6 am, gone by 10.
Half-dayFort Rotterdam
Restored colonial fort in the old town. Free to wander; the museum is small and worth an hour.
SunsetLosari Beach boardwalk
Not a swimming beach — a long boardwalk where the city comes out to watch the sun go down.
MorningPaotere harbour
Working port for the wooden trading boats. Best photographed at dawn when they unload.
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