Legenda Beril Hostel

Overnighting here was my answer to avoiding miserable re-eye flights. Finding a decent place to stay is another matter, and I rely on reviews to help decide, hence this was my choice, and now this us my opinion. I met owner/manager/very friendly & helpful RITA upon entering. She gave me a good orientation of the building—I am VERY PLEASED with the lift and the WiFi. The location is quite good, too; it was easy for me to GimpWalk to the historic waterfront. Once inside the room I enjoyed a bit of television and lots of outside traffic noise (to be expected anytime your budget room is facing the road) and a lovely firm bed. The shower was also very nice, with ample hot & cold water. And this us the first time ever I have seen an automatic “bum gun”/bidet! HOWEVER, I was quite surprised to find that the only outlet available for recharging my devices was used for the television. Fortunately, I did NOT have to unplug the TV to recharge as I brought a battery pack to recharge with. I would stay here again, and it has my “Wheel of Approval!”

It's very nice and comfortable place to stay for short term. It's only 175.000 IDR and you get king size bed, breakfast and you can ask for early check in. It's my favorite place to stay in Makassar. Thank you for the kind employees.

I stayed in Makassar on 3 different occasions and rebooked here every time because it’s a very good, clean, budget hotel in a good location. Rooms have AC and hot water. I read a review from Dec 2016 that said there was no hot water but I stayed in 3 different rooms and all had decent hot water and water pressure is fine. Wifi was good in all 3 rooms too, so I think improvements have been made since some of the reviews from 2016. The beds were firm but fine for me (I hate it if they’re too hard) and pillows good. Rina, the owner is nice and staff are friendly and helpful, especially Eriq. They called taxis for me to get to bus terminals and organised a ‘Grab’ car (like ‘Uber’) to get to the airport when the Damri Bus was not operating (cheaper than a taxi). The hotel is just off busy Jalan Sulawesi, on a quiet street, Jalan Serui. If you print a map of where the hotel is (before arriving) and it shows Jalan Sulawesi and the surrounding main streets, then you can show it to a taxi driver and they’ll find it. An Alfamart (mini supermarket) is a one minute walk away. There are ATMs on Jalan Sulawesi and one of the best money changers, PT. Taji La Tunrung, is 5 a minute walk away on Jalan Nusantara (NB: closed on Sunday). There are restaurants nearby, my fave being Warung Tegal (Javanese food) on Jalan Sulawesi (close to Jalan Riburane). This hotel won’t be for everybody as it is a budget hotel but even for an older backpacker (me) who isn’t fussed with luxury, it was perfect. I would definitely stay here again. Recommended!

Location is good, walking distance to Losari Beach, Fort Rotterdam and the Damri bus station to airport. Room is spacious, clean and comes with window. Breakfast is standard - tea or coffee and French toast. Staff are friendly and helpful. However, many drivers are not familiar with the location, probably because it is still new and located at a one-way road.

The hotel is clean, the rooms have windows and getting there is easy. Bed is hard, which i personally loved! Rina, the landlady, is very nice and helpful with tipps on how to get where in south sulawesi.