Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 21 reviews.
Mark
Australia · Solo · August 2026
+Anita and Ronald are great hosts. Loved their help in organising everything and Anita's breakfast, especially her crepes.
Rik
Netherlands · Couple · August 2026
“Nice location and super hosts”
+Ronald and Anita were amazing hosts! The breakfasts were nice and ready whenever we wanted and they helped us with everything we needed. They also got us in contact with Dominik who is a really kind and knowledgeable guide for the island.
Witali
Germany · Couple · September 2025
“Very nice and affordable homestay with highly competitive price-value ratio”
+The Karatu Homestay is a simple yet outstanding accommodation option in Siau, offering excellent value for money. The rooms are clean and equipped with a traditional Indonesian shower/toilet combination, as well as air conditioning, which is highly appreciated. Breakfast is included and, considering the price, more than satisfactory. Mosquito nets are provided, though mosquitoes are generally rare in the area. Guests can also enjoy a common lounge area with a balcony, where one can relax, watch TV, or play the guitar. The Wi-Fi connection worked flawlessly throughout my stay. The location is ideal,only a 10-minute walk from the ferry harbor. Shops are located right next to the homestay, and supermarkets are also within a 10-minute walk. The homestay and its guide, Dominic, can arrange scooter rentals (100k per day) and organize various tours, including excursions to the volcano, wildlife trips, and snorkeling adventures. I highly recommend this homestay, especially given its exceptional price-to-quality ratio.
Mihailescu
Romania · Couple · July 2024
“Exceptional”
+The location is right in the center, very close to shops and the port. Nearby there is a restaurant where you can serve dishes, and the prices are not high. I had a breakfast included and the lady tried her best to please me and bought tomatoes and fruit for us specially. The owner picked us up and took us back to the port for free. They came even at 2 in the morning to pick us up from the port. We liked the owners very much. They recommended us a guide with whom we did several tours on the island.
−The shower did not have hot water, and the bathroom did not have a sink.The internet worked very well. Camera avea si aer conditionat
Thomas
Netherlands · Couple · April 2024
“Exceptional”
+We had a fantastic time at Siau in the Karatu homestay. The owners are super friendly and helpful, and the island is such a beautiful and diverse place. Snorkling/diving, active volcano watching and very friendly people. Dominic is a fantastic guide who can help you with organising your tours, renting a scooter, snorkeling gear and lots of tips. Great experience!
Manuel
Germany · Couple · August 2026
+Lovely People
ju
France · Couple · July 2026
+Anita et Ronald sont adorables et très aidants. La chambre est sommaire mais le lit est confortable et il y a tout ce qu’il faut. Les petits dej très bons, l’emplacement est central. Merci pour tout Anita et Ronald! Je recommande
Mattias
Sweden · Family · July 2026
+Good location and very friendly and helpful owners. They can help with everything you need when visiting Siau.
Linda
Netherlands · Couple · March 2026
“bedankt dat wij mogen bij jullie overnachten.”
+De eigenaar is heel erg flexibel, vriendelijke en behulpzame. Wij kwamen aan om 5 uur in de ochtend op het eiland, wij mogen inchecken. Dit helpt ons enorm. want het zelfde ochtend ging wij met de boot tour door het eiland. Volgende dag onze boot gaat pas vertrekken in de avond. Van de eigenaar mochten wij gewoon de hele dag blijven ❤️ Kwa kamer is basics, wel schoon en ergo doet heel goed. Ontbijt ben ik zelf niet zo met ontbijt. De eigenaar is wel bereid om iets te maken zo als het wens. kwa locatie, van haven naar het verblijf is loopt afstand. restaurant en bolivart is in de buurt.
−vriendelijke en behulpzame! schone en Ergo doet het goed.
Hakiksan
Belgium · Solo · January 2026
+Les gérants du homestay sont hyper gentille et serviable!! Très bien situé, ils sont très flexibles avec les horaires! Le gérant est venu me chercher a 2h du matin sans que je demande alors que ma réservation commence1 jour après. Je me suis senti vraiment chez moi. Des personnes exceptionnelles!! Je conseille a 100% si vous aimez la nature dans cette île où tout le monde est accueillant et souriant