Sitting on the dock of the bay
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its first ever property in Manado, the scuba diving and snorkelling paradise on the northern tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia.
The new Best Western the Lagoon Hotel, which opened to guests on April 1, overlooks the beautiful Bay of Manado and the island of Manado Tua, and is surrounded by lush, jungle-covered hills. It is close to Manado’s main commercial and entertainment areas and a 45 minute drive from the city’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
Manado is popular for its breath-taking marine environment, especially Bunaken National Park, which lies in the “Coral Triangle” and is home to thousands of colourful marine species. This makes it a good destination for scuba diving and snorkelling, to the extent that Manado has been identified as one of Indonesia’s best dive spots. Visitors can also enjoy a wealth of adventures, including volcano trekking tours, white water rafting and visits to Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve.
A modern mid-scale property, Best Western the Lagoon Hotel provides 187 contemporary rooms, all equipped with comfortable beds, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, mini-bars and other amenities. The facilities include a restaurant offering local and international cuisine, a spa and fitness centre, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also features conference and banqueting space including a large ballroom, making it an ideal venue for corporate functions and social events of all sizes.
“As the capital city of North Sulawesi province, Manado is a regional hub for trade and commerce, while its stunning marine environment has made it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists seeking an idyllic and exotic dive spot. This makes Manado a desirable destination, and we are delighted to enter the market with Best Western the Lagoon Hotel – an impressive hotel that belies its mid-scale status with a wealth of amenities and facilities for both business and leisure travellers,” ” said Olivier Berrivin, Best Western’s managing director of International Operations - Asia.
“We look forward to welcoming guests to Manado, and Best Western will continue to expand its collection of comfortable, convenient and well-connected hotels all across Indonesia in the coming months and years.”
Best Western now operates 15 hotels across Indonesia, including locations in Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Solo, Batam, Bandung, Makassar, Malang, Palu, and now, Manado. Best Western the Lagoon Hotel becomes the company’s second property on the island of Sulawesi following Best Western Plus Makassar Beach.