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Meliá Makassar
Makassar
Meliá Makassar offers a blend of luxury and convenience in the vibrant heart of South Sulawesi. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms equipped with modern comforts, including air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. The hotel boasts both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as multiple dining options such as Merkado coffee shop, The Level Lounge, and The Society Sky Dining and Bar. With free WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, and close proximity to attractions like Ratu Indah Shopping Mall and Losari Beach, this hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
What’s good
- Spacious and well-maintained rooms
- Exceptional breakfast variety and quality
- Friendly and responsive staff
- Nice pool area for relaxation
- Convenient central location
Worth knowing
- Spa facilities no longer in operation
- Rooftop bar limited drink options
- Noisy pool area
- Underwhelming gym equipment
- Bar not well stocked
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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