Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 12 reviews.
Leila
Indonesia · Group of friends · May 2025
“Superb”
Matthew
Malta · Solo · March 2025
“Unique experience of staying in a traditional Toraja house. Very basic, but good value.”
+Good location, peaceful, beautiful surroundings. Unique traditional home experience
−Very basic facilities: scoop shower and no internet. Separate bathroom block. This is reasonable given the type of place, but people need to know this before booking.
Norata
Spain · Group of friends · August 2024
“The best experience in Toraja”
+We loved EVERYTHING. An unique place to spend a Toraja experience in the typical houses of the area. The food they offered us was delicious. The best thing was the people who run it: they are lovely and offer you everything they have. We felt in love with the experience. We felt at home and they treated us as if we were their family.
−Anything.
Judit
Hungary · Solo · February 2024
“Good”
+Really an authentic homestay... And a very competent guide for everything!
−But the bathroom is faaar away, and has really nothing, only a WC (no shower, not even a mirror!) Is a pitty, could be an excellent place to stay for longer...
Stephanus
New Zealand · Solo · October 2023
“Traveling solo in Tana Toraja - Authentique Homestay”
+I definitely recommend Jonny to be the guide to show you around the area. He can also act as driver at the same time which makes it more efficient and cost effective.. He can be reached at +62 821 8939 8099. The breakfast banana pancakes (included in the daily rates) and a nice dinner served for extra were delicious. The people working at the homestay don't speak English or very little , however they are very friendly and helpful.
−The following should be read from the perspective of someone who just arrived after a long travel overnight from somewhere, tired and new to the place: A guide arrived at the homestay alongside Jonny and introduced himself and quoted quite high daily fees ( he makes use of a driver and separate car as well). I did not know of any better and allthough I managed to cut back a bit on the original quote, by reducing scope of services , it was still a pretty expensive day's outing for a solo traveler covering a fairly small area around Rantepoa with not much effort. . TIps were expected on top of this. . Afterwards I come to know that this guide does not work with Jonny but just tagged along with him to the homestay , knowing that there is a tourist that he can target (me) . That definitely had an effect that I will unfortunately remember for a while.. In any case Jonny was very apologetic about this and offered his services at a discounted price the next day and taking me to an interesting funeral ceremony a fair distance out of town. . Again will recommend him. See above. It is not that I did not dislike it, but people should just know that bathroom is in process of upgrading. Current
Shane
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2023
“Lovely Place”
+Really lovely people. Great place to stay. Everyone seems to enjoy it.
Abdul
Malaysia · Solo · September 2023
“Amazing stay at Traditional House”
+The authenticity of living in a traditional tongkonan house. Enjoy the rural lifestyle. Friendly host
−Toilets may need to be cleaned regularly. A bit further from eateries, but hosts are more than willing to provide you with affordable foods
Killian
India · Solo · June 2023
“Exceptional”
+A wonderful destination for the most surreal and bountiful of places. I would recommend this quaint, traditional and secluded homestay to anyone. The simple kindness, the all-encompassing scenery and the generous hosts. It is basic, but that's makes it all the more beautiful. Also, John will gladly take you around with a smile upon his face, and even take you to a funeral if you are lucky. It was one of my favourite experiences of my trip!
Kelly
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2023
“Amazing hospitality at an authentic homestay”
+what an incredible house and setting. great hospitality from the family and John, who is a great guy and can organize tours or anything you need in the area. if you want to feel real toraja then I cannot recommend enough. also great location for Londa and baby grave. i really enjoyed walking round the local area, the community has such a nice feel to it and everyone is so friendly.
Miriam
Germany · Solo · May 2023
“simple but wonderful place with lovely people!”
+authentic very comfortable beautiful setting great staff