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Providing a terrace, The Sanduk Homestay provides accommodation in Rantepao. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. Our room was spacious, clean and our bed was extremely comfortable. We only had to share the upstairs bathroom with one other room, and it had hot water which was very much appreciated.. There’s a lovely balcony and common areas to relax and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and water. The host is wonderful and truly went above and beyond for us - he allowed us to check-in very early and even cooked us breakfast the morning we arrived, he arranged our onward travel, provided free transport to the bus station and kindly packed some fruit for our journey. He can help you arrange a tour/guide, motorbike rental, find places to eat and visit. Our only suggestion is to be as clear as possible with your guide about what you are wanting to experience / see to avoid any disappointment. Unfortunately we missed a key day of the ma nene festival because of a miscommunication (which was partly our fault too.)

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9.5
Exceptional
186 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Situated in Rantepao in the South Sulawesi region, THE SINGKI HOME FAMILY has a balcony. This homestay features a garden. Rooms include a terrace with mountain views and free WiFi. The location is perfect, you can visit the city center by foot. The place is beautifull, i loved spending the end of my days just reading in the balcony watching over the rice field. The beds are confortable and clean. The breakfast is super tasty. But the best part of our stay were Imanuel and Kevin, father and son, and our hosts in their homestay. They will always give their best smile and effort to help you around, and they have such a big heart! I compleatly adore them both. Imanuel took us over some places to visit like graveyards, ricefields, and funeral ceremonys, always giving us the best explanations of the traditions and advise on how to behave and dress for the ceremonys. The two of them made our stay so very special and authentic. I will never forget this amazing days in toraja.

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9.2
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Ge JacMart Homestay Makassar in Makassar features accommodation with free WiFi, 400 metres from Losari Beach, 41 km from Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park and 7 km from Fort Somba Opu. The property is situated 7 km from Gowa Discovery Park, 11 km from Museum Balla Lompoa and 41 km from Bantimurung Waterfall. Bugis Water Park is 13 km from the guest house. The owner helped a lot with the planning for visiting around South Sulawesi. She went out of her way to book drivers, arrange day trips, and recommend places to stay on longer trips. Very helpful.

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9.2
Superb
325 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Ne Pakku Manja Family Home has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Rantepao. This homestay features a garden. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Never thought I’d leave a place in tears and yet I did here. What a wonderful, profound experience. My partner and I were lucky enough to stay for just two days, and had the absolute pleasure of doing a three-day tour with Meyske, who is also a guide herself. The Homestay: They truly put the home in homestay. Very quickly we realized that when returning from a tour, we weren’t saying “let’s go back to the homestay”, we were saying “let’s go home.” instead. The place is small and simple: four basic rooms with a mattress, pillow, and blanket. No windows, but a mosquito net (we only saw two mosquitoes the whole time). Two toilets and one shower (cold water, though you can ask for a kettle of hot water). Roosters and pigs can be noisy, so earplugs help. And yet, the feeling? Like coming home to friends. With only four rooms, evenings naturally turn into sharing stories, bonding over a beer, and enjoying some of the best food you’ll eat in Indonesia, cooked by Meyske and her kind, lovely mother. Don’t skip the dinners. They’re fantastic. The Tour with Meyske: Yes, it’s pricier than many options, and you’ll certainly find cheaper guides. But with Meyske, you’re getting something rare. Most tours show you places and facts. Meyske tells you a story. Like any good story, there’s an opening chapter, rising action, real characters you come to care about, and a powerful ending that leaves you deeply touched. That’s exactly how it feels to be guided by her. On day one we learned about the history and background of the Torajan people. Then, step by step, she immersed us in ceremonies, connected us with people, and shared meals and stories with them. Finally, she wove in her own story, showing how it connects to the bigger picture of life in Tana Toraja. And that’s when we were left in tears. I won’t spoil her personal story since it’s something you should experience yourself but I will say this: she once mentioned she hopes for a small, traditional Torajan funeral.

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9.8
Exceptional
228 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

A good location for a relaxing holiday in Rantepao, Mama Tia Family Homestay is a homestay surrounded by views of the mountain. The property features a garden, shared lounge and parking on-site among other facilities. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The homestay features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. We had a wonderful stay at Mama Tia Familiy Homestay. From the first moment on we felt like home. Delicious breakfast and very comfortable room! We did a funeral ceremony with Yansen, who also showed us some traditional Torajan places which was fantastic. We also rented a scooter with him. His wife cooks great food and the views from the terrace are very peaceful. We recommend 100% staying here and would love to come back someday!

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9
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Located in Rantepao, Sulawesi Castle features accommodation with seating area. This 2-star guest house offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. I highly recommend staying at Sulawesi Castle! My original plan was to stay two nights but I extended my stay four more nights. Sulawesi Castle has a lot of positive things going for it but the owner, Sarah, is at the top of the list. Sarah is a superstar of hosts! (5 STAR) She is very friendly, helpful, speaks English well, informative, and is one heck of a baker! (AND cook!) Also, Sarah has a very friendly, welcoming family. Breakfast was always a treat! There were three types of homemade bread (sometimes a sweet roll) with several types of homemade jam. Try the coconut jam. YUM! Fresh fruit was always served plus tea and real coffee. I was offered eggs if I wanted but the bread, jam, and fresh fruit were filling. I also ate dinner with Sarah's family twice and those meals were some of the best meals I had in my two month stay in Indonesia. I had a room overlooking the mountains which was incredible and well worth the price! There is a deck so one could enjoy the view over coffee or a cold beer which you can buy on the premises. My room was spacious and there was plenty of light due to large windows and walls that were painted white. The room was very clean and wifi worked just fine in my room. Drinking water is provided. Sarah rents motorbikes and she can arrange tours for you. Sulawesi Castle is not in a busy area and restaurants, convenience stores, and a grocery store are nearby. I had a great time at Sulawesi Castle and plan to visit again next year. Thank you so much Sarah and hello to your family!

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9.5
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Located in Rantepao in the South Sulawesi region, The Twins Homestay features a garden. The homestay provides mountain views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The units in the homestay are equipped with a kettle. At the homestay, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. -the staff was very friendly and welcoming I felt like at home -the room was clean and and comfortable with enough space for the luggage -they have hot water and good water pressure -the location in rantepao is quiet and only 10-15 minute walk to the main area of rantepao

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9
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Situated in Rantepao in the South Sulawesi region, Hostel Papa Tia features a garden. The property has mountain views.

With a shared bathroom, units at the homestay also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. Peaceful place. Staff really helpful with perfect English communication and you can get the best recommendations to explore around and even going with the owners to the funeral ceremonies

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9.1
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Situated in Rantepao, Angel's Homestay Batutumonga offers a garden and terrace. The property has garden and city views. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. We spent two nights with Angel and his family. They were perfect guides. They took us to a funeral ceremony and we learnt a lot about Toraja culture. We definitely recommend you to stay with them! Thanks for being so generous with us :)

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Toraja Sanggalangi Homestay is a recently renovated homestay in Rantepao, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This homestay features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The homestay has family rooms. The hosts are incredibly accommodating and helpful. We asked Peso to create a tour for us and we were not disappointed! He is very knowledgeable and is thoughtful about his answers and where he takes you. Food was plentiful and we were greeted every afternoon with a delicious fruit drink. Everyone was so very nice. The bed was comfortable too. 😊

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9.4
Superb
98 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

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