Country travel contextHotel
Waterfront — Tanjung Bunga
The Rinra
A contemporary waterfront hotel connected to a lifestyle shopping complex, with an infinity pool and dining venues.
Discover this hotelGLD CITY SCORE
VERY LOW
26/100
GLD City Score0100
Makassar
The local perspective, within Indonesia.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Cities in Indonesia#14 = of 15Equal rank
Cities · Asia#256 = of 270Equal rank
Cities worldwide#1112 = of 1166Equal rank
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Makassar, Indonesia LGBTQ+ Travel Guide & GLD City Score
Makassar has a published GLD City Score of 26/100, in the Very Low range.
Makassar completes the Gaylidays city coverage for Indonesia. Its displayed 26/100 result is presented with the available destination-level GLD evidence.
Understand the methodologySTAY, WITH MORE CONTEXT
Selected hotels in Makassar
A small tourism shortlist based on location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ evidence is shown separately when documented.
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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.
BEYOND THE NUMBER
LGBTQ+ travel in Makassar: the local context
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
Planning a visit to Makassar
For Makassar, urban scale, climate, transport and local operating patterns should be checked through current official information. Weather seasons, heat and holiday demand can materially change access. Confirm access and operating details shortly before departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for IndonesiaHow to read the local LGBTQ+ context
For Makassar, the GLD destination layer adds local evidence to the country baseline. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Makassar. The current local adjustment is 20/100, while neighbourhood and venue experiences can still differ.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyReading Makassar's GLD score
Makassar's 26/100 display provides comparative context within Indonesia. It is not a venue certification or safety guarantee and must be combined with current official and local information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyQuestions about Makassar
What should be checked before visiting Makassar?
Urban scale, climate, transport and local operating patterns should be checked through current official information. Weather seasons, heat and holiday demand can materially change access.
Sources: Official tourism information for IndonesiaIs Makassar's displayed score current?
It reflects the current connected GLD record used locally, but travellers should still consult recent destination information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
Local experience, national context
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
Very Low 0–29Low 30–49Medium 50–69High 70–100
BEHIND THIS SCORE
What shapes the local picture?
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
National foundation27.154/100
Local adjustment20/100
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Source context
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Makassar.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
Before you go.
Does this score guarantee safety?
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
Where does this score come from?
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.