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Reviews of The Sanduk Homestay

Jalan Kete Kesu, 90852 Rantepao, Indonesia

#2 of 17 B&Bs and Inns in Rantepao

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    10
    Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly, welcoming staff. Very clean and generous breakfast. Quiet location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything perfect. A very recommended place in Toraja. We had a great experience and even when we were not guests anymore but needed help they were there. Thanks for everything. That's a home out of home :) sparkling clean and very comfortable rooms. Easy, fair and good priced tours and transport options provided. 10/10

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great homestay, big beds, hot shower with good pressure and a shared bathroom that's always clean. Breakfast is one of the best I've had in whole Indonesia. Above all, Ibra is a lovely host and would do anything to help you or make your day better, give you recommendations, his contacts. The funeral ceremony tour with him was also an amazing experience. Absolutely recommended!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    Wonderful host and super clean accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best thing about the Homestay was the lovely host ibra he went above and beyond to help us in every aspect of our stay He had someone meet us from the night bus , let us check in early , arranged wonderful vegetarian breakfast Arranged a guide for us to visit all the funeral and cave burials in the area which far exceeded our expectations. We hired scooters from him at very reasonable cost . He provided recommendations on where to eat . Offered to drop us to town if we didn’t want to ride scooter . He helped us book a day bus back to makassar that we couldn’t find ourselves online and dropped us back to the station The accommodation itself was spotlessly clean with a comfy bed .and you only have to share bathroom with 1 other room (shower always had plenty of hot water 😊) And tea and coffee are provided for free He even tried to help us find somewhere to watch the football at 3am local time Couldn’t recommend highly enough

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended homestay. Fantastic host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ibra is the most helpful and caring host. He ensures the home is clean and comfortable, he helped us to organise everything, took us to town for dinner, picked us up when we had finished, organised scooters, guides, drivers. Fantastic host. Also, this homestay is only 4 minutes walk from Ke’te Kesu, one of the best traditional village/hanging grave sites to visit.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Amazing stay in Tana Toraja
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Amazing place to stay! The owner Ibra is the most welcoming, helpful and friendly host we met. The homestay is very clean, rooms are spacious and breakfast is delicious. We would recommend this to anyone staying in Tana Toraja.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing

    Everything...Ibra and his sister are amazing hosts, probably the best option in Rantepao!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ibra is the best host. He is friendly, helpful and want everybody to have the best time in Toraja. There is only four rooms so the place is very familiar We can highly recommend Sanduk Homestay (we stayed 7 days after extend)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a nice homestay, run by wonderful people!! An early check in and breakfast after the busride from Makassar to Rantepao! Options are offered for scooter rental, guide to the area and a ceremony, transportation to Rantepao city. Breakfast more than oké!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Highly recommended! I have never experienced so much helpfulness anywhere else. The accommodation is clean, in a good location, in a nice environment. The owner and his whole family are extremely friendly. They are always ready to help with anything: organizing tours, getting to know the area, information about culture and anything else. I thank Ibrahim for everything, without whom my stay would not have been so good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This time of year the electricity goes out 4 hours each day- it was inconvenient for us but that's only because we were sick and hot and relying on the fan!

    We were very sick during our stay and the owner went above and beyond to make sure we were fed and OK. He was so nice!! He helped us with scooters and bus tickets too. Bed very big, spacious room, beautiful setting. Clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Great homestay. Muy buena pensión.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff and the cleanliness, flawless. El personal y la limpieza, impecables.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ibra is a great host, who could help you with all things and questions. It was a pleasure to stay at his house. The breakfast was also amazing!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, there’s nothing not to like

    Ibrah was an absolutely amazing host. He couldn’t do enough for us. The place was spotless, the breakfast was huge and room were perfect! It felt like a real family home in Toraja! Definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed during our travels. Thank you Ibrah for an amazing stay! We hope to return one day!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Unforgettable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was excellent!

    Ibra is a great host! He made us all the stay unforgettable. He arranged for us the pick up from the airport, rented for us scooters, and also at the last minute visit the traditional Torajan funeral. Ibra also told us a lot of stories and explained the Torajan culture. The Homestay is also very nice. The big rooms with big and comfortable beds, the common space with a balcony and very tasty breakfast. It's a few kilometers from the city center, but that makes the neighborhood very quiet and peaceful, and if you want to go to the town in the evening, Ibra will organize the free transportation. I highly recommend this place for staying in Rantepao.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Little Homestay with big offer in Rantepao
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No swimming pool.

    The owner is very helpful. Picks you up at the bus station in Rantepao in the early morning, arriving by night bus from Makassar. So very very early check-in will be handled, if possible. I checked in at 6am and the owner prepared me a delicious breakfast. He also arranged a guide and a scooter for the same day so 2 hours later I was allready on a guided visit of a ceremony. The owner himself also is a certifies guide, speaks very well English. Just ask him in avance if you want to make some guided activities, which I highly recommend because of the background knowledge you'd get. The Homestay is close to the village center. Just rent a scooter for low money! It is clean, comfortable, breakfast is rich, always comes with some fresh fruits, eggs....Indonesian style or western style, just tell your preferences. In my opinion you get a lot for a reasonable price. Go for it if visiting interesting and beautiful Toraja Land.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner is very nice and kind. Took good care of guests, allowed us to use his phone to order take away food. Great common areas. Bathroom only shared every two rooms.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    Sanduk hope to see you again !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, he is the best !

    Ibra and his guesthouse is really the best! He was so nice and helped us A LOT! 🙏 Next to that, the homestay is really clean and the food in the morning is perfect! I would recommend this place to everyone! It's the money more then worth. Thank you so much Ibra for the very nice stay! Don't forget, he knows everything about the culture. 🤩

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Recommended homestay in Rantepao.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The owner is friendly and helpful. He even provided us free Transportation to town for dinner.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hospitality and very convenient for families.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Very warm welcoming and clean rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe best to take earplugs if you are a light sleeper. The dogs next door can be loud. Owner can’t help it off course.

    The owner is really nice and welcoming. The big and clean rooms Breakfast is nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    100% recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ntg

    Such an amazing vibe and such clean facilities!! The staff are so friendly and always greeted me with a smile and have gone to great efforts to make it such a cozy and cute space. The owner is so attentive to any request and very fast response in message.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    9.0
    A squeaky clean stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not that it was Ibra’s fault but the barking dogs and noisy roosters in the neighbourhood each morning did interrupt our sleep. I’d have given a 20/10 otherwise!

    The accommodation was squeaky clean, Ibra was a fantastic host who cooked us a fantastic hot breakfast each morning. He even went as far as reheating our dinner leftovers for us. Loved the accessible free tea/coffee. Kete Kesu (Old Torajan houses) is literally down the road (within walking distance)!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    A home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike! (All features are accurately described by Ibra and reviewed by guests: upon a conscious choice, nothing should come as a surprise.)

    Ibra is warmhearted and the perfect host: copious breakfasts; bottomless tea/water/coffee; biscuits & fruit; pleasant rooms & common areas; strong wifi; free pickup from bus stop & check-in even before the roosters crow, and free late check-out (both capacity permitting); free lifts to/from the city when eating out; and assistance with all your other travel logistics. My son and I felt like at home and warmly recommend Sanduk Homestay: it is unbeatable value for money! Ibra is an accredited guide and will either guide you himself or arrange for one of his colleagues, by car or scooter. Passionate about the local culture, he will answer all your questions.

    Stayed in July 2023

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