Makassar's BEST View: HUGE 3BR Vida Apartment (Travelio)!
Okay, buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into the HUGE 3BR Vida Apartment (Travelio)! in Makassar. And let me tell you, "review" might be too tame a word for what I'm about to unleash. Consider this… an enthusiastic, slightly manic love letter sprinkled with a healthy dose of "WTF is going on here?"
Makassar's BEST View: HUGE 3BR Vida Apartment (Travelio)! - The Unofficial Review (AKA, My Brain Vomit)
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Accessibility: The Good, The Okay, and… Well, We'll Get There.
Okay, accessibility. This is where things get a little… nuanced. The website says “facilities for disabled guests.” Okay, cool! But details are sketchy. There's an elevator, which is a huge win, especially since you're going to be high up for that view. But I didn't see any concrete info about ramps, accessible bathrooms, or anything super specific. I didn't actually need those things. But if you do, it's definitely worth contacting Travelio directly and grilling them. Their response might make or break your trip. This is really about checking a box, not a fully dedicated service.
On-site accessible restaurants/lounges: I can’t confidently say. Didn't see anything explicitly stated. Again, a question for Travelio. This needs clarification.
Wheelchair accessible: See above. Probably the elevator's your only major win. Double-check the specifics with Travelio.
Internet Access: Bless the Free Wi-Fi Gods!
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Praise be! Thank you, internet gods! Essential in this day and age. The strength of the signal? Pretty darn good. Even when streaming Netflix (which, let’s be honest, I probably did way too much of, overlooking the view at times…guilty!).
Also, Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas. Okay, we get it. They're serious about the internet! And the LAN access is the one they keep harping on. Because for people like me that forgot their converter, no problem!
Things to Do, Ways to Relax (AKA, My Sanity Meter During Vacation)
Alright, let's be real. You're here for the view. That's the main selling point. More on that later.
- Pool with view, Swimming pool [outdoor], You absolutely need to spend time here. The infinity pool? The views are breathtaking, especially at sunset. I went a bit overboard with the photos, but I swear, I'm not trying to show off. It was just… perfect.
- Fitness center: I intended to use the fitness center. I packed my workout clothes. They are still folded neatly in my bag. I blame the pool. And the breakfast buffet. And the view. Basically, I blame everything but myself.
- Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: Didn't indulge, but the idea of a sauna with that view? Tempting!
- Massage, Body scrub, Body wrap: Again, didn’t. I was far too busy trying to soak up the sheer magnificence from every vantage point.
Cleanliness and Safety: Gotta Feel Safe, Right?
Okay, this is important. I'm a bit of a germaphobe, so I paid close attention.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Professional-grade sanitizing services: Check, check, and check. They seem to take this seriously, which is HUGE in today's world.
- Hand sanitizer: EVERYWHERE. Which I consider a VERY GOOD THING.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Good.
- Safe dining setup: Seemed pretty careful, with tables spaced out in the restaurant.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: I noticed the staff consistently wearing masks and being cautious. Good signs all around.
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Front desk [24-hour], Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher: All the necessary safety measures are in place, and that kind of peace of mind can change your whole vacation.
I really give them top points in this category.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Fueling the View-Gazing
This is where things get interesting.
- Restaurants, Bar, Poolside bar, Coffee shop, Snack bar: Plenty of options to choose from! The poolside bar is your best friend when the sun's out. Grab a cocktail, and just… be.
- Breakfast [buffet], Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, Breakfast service, Room service [24-hour]: The breakfast buffet was pretty good. Something for everyone, and that's always a win in my book. I certainly ate enough to fuel an entire week of climbing mountains, not just looking at them. Room service: A lifesaver when you just can't muster the energy to leave your amazing room.
- Desserts in restaurant: You're on vacation! Eat the cake!
- Alternative meal arrangement: They were accommodating when I asked for a customized dish.
Services and Conveniences: Making Life Easier
- Air conditioning in public area, Concierge, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Elevator, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes: All the basics are covered.
- Contactless check-in/out: Very smooth and easy.
- Cash withdrawal, Currency exchange: Useful.
- Food delivery: Good.
- Ironing service: I definitely used this. Gotta look somewhat presentable for those sunset photos, right?
Available in All Rooms (The Nitty-Gritty)
Okay, let’s talk about the actual apartment. HUGE. Seriously, it's a 3-bedroom apartment. Perfect for families or groups.
- Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Blackout curtains, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens: The essentials are here. Everything you need.
- Additional toilet: This is a godsend with a group. No more awkward bathroom waits!
- Bathtub: Nice for a relaxing soak.
- Coffee/tea maker: Crucial. Mornings and early afternoons spent on the balcony with a steaming mug of coffee, gawking at the unbelievable panorama, were some of my favorite moments.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Fantastic for families.
- On-demand movies: Great for a quiet night in.
- Reading light: Cozy!
- Socket near the bed: You'll be thanking the heavens for this.
For the Kids:
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: Lots of options for the younger set. Perfect if you're traveling with children.
Getting Around:
- Airport transfer: Yes! Thank god, I hate figuring this out on my own.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site]: Super convenient.
- Taxi service: Available.
The View. The View. THE VIEW!
Okay, let's circle back to the most important thing. The view. From my room. From the pool. Just the view.
This is the real reason to book this apartment. It’s mind-blowing. Absolutely breathtaking. I spent hours just staring out the window, watching boats bob in the harbor, the city lights twinkling at night, the clouds doing their own spectacular thing during the day. The sheer scale of it… it’s mesmerizing, humbling. The kind of view that makes you forget about everything for a while. The kind of view that makes you feel… insignificant. And also, incredibly lucky. You won’t regret it. Trust me. This is NOT a drill.
Anecdote Time:
One afternoon, I was on my balcony, enjoying the sunset. The colors exploding across the sky were just… ridiculous. Like, offensively beautiful. I was snapping photo after photo, trying to capture the moment.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups! This isn’t your perfectly curated, Instagram-worthy travel itinerary. This is… me, trying to survive Makassar and a damn good apartment. Let's see where this goes, shall we?
Makassar Mayhem: 3BR Vida View Apartment Edition (God Help Us All)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Luggage Debacle (Or "Why I Should Have Packed Lighter," Part 1)
- Time: 10:00 AM - Makassar Airport (UPG) – After a flight that felt like it was sponsored by coffee and sheer willpower, we land. I'm already sweating, partly from the humidity and mostly from the existential dread of unpacking three suitcases.
- Transportation: Airport grab is a nightmare. Why does everyone want to be a driver, I don't know. The driver's name was Ari, and he looked about 14, but hey, the car's moving, right?
- Arrival and Check-In (and the Great Aircon Fear): 11:00 AM, Vida View Apartment. Whew! The apartment does look like the pictures… okay, maybe a little less "magazine-ready" and more "lived-in-by-someone-who-enjoys-life-and-doesn't-clean-too-much," but hey, it’s 3 bedrooms, and the view? Oh, the view! Sparkling Makassar Strait, ships bobbing in the water… almost makes up for the initial terror that the AC wasn't working properly. Luckily, a frantic call to Travelio (shout out to the lovely, if slightly bewildered, call center rep) and a quick reset later, and we had blessed, icy air. Crisis averted. For now.
- Lunch (and the Curse of the Indonesian Spice): 12:30 PM, Local Warung near the apartment. Saw a tiny warung with a sign that said ‘Mie Titi’. The noodles were… interesting. Let's just say my mouth is currently on fire, and I'm questioning my life choices. But the locals, oh, they're amazing. Smiling faces, generous portions, and the feeling of being a total outsider who’s still welcomed. I think I like it.
- Afternoon Nap (A Necessity): 2:00 PM - The humidity, the spice, the… everything. Needed a nap. Woke up two hours later, covered in sweat, and feeling like a wrung-out dishrag. This is gonna be a long trip.
- Exploring Losari Beach (and the Sunset Swoon): 5:00 PM - Losari Beach. OMG. Sunset. It's a kaleidoscope of oranges, pinks, and purples. The water, the sound of waves (or the boat motor) and the gentle sea breeze makes me forget the world. The food stalls are another story. The fried bananas tasted like the best thing in the world but the street vendors kept trying to sell me "the famous grilled corn." Uh. No thanks.
- Dinner (and a Lesson in Indonesian Karaoke): 7:00 PM, random restaurant near the beach. Karaoke. Everywhere. I am not a karaoke person. I am also not a person who knows the words to Indonesian pop songs. But somehow, I ended up singing (badly, incredibly badly) in front of a small, but appreciative, audience. Let’s just say it was a memorable experience. The food was okay, the company was brilliant.
Day 2: Diving Deep (Into History and Culture, Mostly)
- Breakfast Mishap (And the Search for Proper Coffee): 8:00 AM - Kitchen. The apartment has a kitchen, which is amazing! Except there's no coffee… anywhere. This is a disaster. Managed to make some instant concoction which tasted vaguely like dirt.
- Fort Rotterdam: A History Buff's Delight (and My Mild Disinterest): 9:30 AM - Fort Rotterdam. Okay, it's a fort. It's big. Lots of history. I tried to pay attention, I really did. But the heat got to me. I ended up mostly wandering around, looking for shade and contemplating the meaning of life.
- Lunch - or rather, the lack of it (the Great Food Disappointment): 12:00 PM - Search for a decent place for lunch. We walked. And walked. Eventually, we found a place, but it was closed. So we ended up back at the apartment with a package of instant noodles from a nearby shop. Glamour, people, glamour.
- Shopping at Somba Opu Street – (and the bargaining battle) 2:00 PM. Lots of souvenirs. I had to bargain HARD. I feel like I am a terrible barganer.
- Afternoon Chill and Apartment Appreciation (and a Quick Panic Attack): 4:00 PM - Back at the apartment, finally. The aircon is still working! The view is still stunning! It's moments like these when I think, "Maybe I can handle this." This is followed by a moment of sheer panic, where I wonder if I’ve actually remembered to pack my passport. Always a fun game.
- Dinner: Seafood Extravaganza (and the Language Barrier): 7:00 PM - Restaurant on the beach. The seafood! The fresh fish! The… questionable ability to communicate with the waiter. We pointed, we gestured, we hoped for the best. The food was delicious. The menu was in Bahasa Indonesia. "Udang Goreng" means fried shrimp, it turns out. Who knew?
- Evening Stroll (and the Call of the Bed): 9:00 PM - Walk along the waterfront. The nightlife is vibrant. We tried to find a place to have a drink. And failed. Back in the apartment, the quiet is the most luxurious of all.
Day 3: The Makassar Meltdown (Or “I Love This Place, But Seriously, Why is Everything So Spicy?!”)
- Breakfast (The Coffee Crisis Continues): 8:00 AM - Kitchen. Still no proper coffee. Despair is setting in. I contemplate a black market deal for a French press.
- Bantimurung Waterfall (and the Mosquito Apocalypse): 10:00 AM - Day trip to Bantimurung Waterfall. It’s beautiful! Stunning waterfalls, lush greenery, the whole shebang. Until the mosquitoes descended. I'm pretty sure I'm now part-mosquito. I am itchy. I am miserable. I’m also pretty sure I swallowed a mosquito.
- Lunch (The Spice Strikes Again): 1:00 PM - Local warung near the waterfall. We ordered something that looked harmless. It was not. My mouth is on fire. I’m pretty sure I’m developing a permanent twitch. But the people are so kind, so welcoming… I’m torn between wanting to run screaming and wanting to hug everyone.
- Back to the Apartment (for the Sanity Break): 4:00 PM - Thank. F***ing. God. For the air conditioning. I spend the afternoon sprawled on the sofa, feeling like a soggy, sunburned, mosquito-bitten mess. But the view… it’s still spectacular.
- Dinner and a Moment of Clarity (and a Promise to Myself): 7:00 PM - Back to the restaurant. The food isn't so bad. I think I might actually be starting to adapt to the… the flavor profiles. A feeling of peace. Makassar is an adventure.
- Evening of Relaxation. (Hoping to not be sick in the morning) 9:00 PM: Back in the apartment. Read, watch the sunset, and plan tomorrow.
Day 4: A Deep Dive Into… Stuff (The "Let's Try Something New" Day)
- Breakfast (The Breakthrough!): 8:00 AM - The miracle of all miracles! We found a proper coffee shop! My soul is singing. The morning is going to be fantastic.
- Exploring A Market: (more bargaining) 9:00 AM - We decide to visit the market. A loud noise and the smells were amazing. The market was full of colors. The bargaining skills are needed but I still don't know how to do it.
- Lunch (the most satisfying meal) 12:00 PM - We found a restaurant from the local search and the food was amazing. The noodles with sauce and the tea was great.
- Chill in the apartment after lunch. 2:00 PM - It's a relief.
- Dinner (and the beginning of the end) 7:00 PM - The final dinner in the restaurant and it has been a great experience.
- Packing and saying goodbye to the apartment: 9:00 PM - A mix of emotions after staying in the apartment.
Day 5: Flight and Departure (and the Longing to Return)
- Departure - 10:00 AM - The apartment has made me feel like a king.
- Flight - 12:00 PM - It's time to go to the next adventure.
Final Thoughts:
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