Mama Tia Family Homestay

Personal und Essen

We werden heel goed ontvangen bij mama Tia. We kwamen erg vroeg aan, rond 6 uur in de ochtend en kregen een heerlijk ontbijt met fruit en koffie en bananenpannekoeken. We konden met Yacob en zijn zoon en de vrouw van zijn zoon alles bespreken en vragen. Yacob heeft ons rondgeleid. Hij regelde dat er genoeg brommers waren en zo hebben we de buurt verkend. Samen met Yacob (die erg goed Engels spreekt) hebben we een bijzondere begrafenis kunnen bijwonen en ook allerlei andere plekken bezocht. Hij kon ons van alles vertellen over de culturele gebruiken.

Er waren misschien een paar stoelen te weinig. Het zitje buiten was heerlijk in de zon met een mooi uitzicht. Maar omdat er best wat mensen waren die gezellig met elkaar wilde praten en zitten, is het misschien fijn als er wat extra stoelen rond de tafel gezet worden.

Chambres propres Bon petit déjeuner avec une belle vue

The organised tours are very good.

Comme son nom l'indique, le Mama Tia est un family homestay. Endroit très agréable et familial, à l'écart de la ville

Rien

Wir haben leider nur zwei Tage in Mama Tia Family Homestay verbracht, dennoch waren die beiden Tage ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise. Das Homestay ist sehr nett und das Frühstück, der Kaffee und das Abendessen sehr gut. Schon vorm Aufetnhalt hatte ich Kontakt mit dem Homestay, da wir relativ früh aus Makassar angereist sind. Yansen vom Homestay hat uns alles erklärt, wie wir zum Homestay kommen und so weiter. Dort konnten wir unsere Sachen abladen, bis wir einchecken konnten. Das Homestay ist ideal und die Lage sehr schön und gemütlich. Unseren Aufenthalt machte aber besonders unsere Zeit mit Yansen als Guide durch das Toraja Hochland zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Yansen ist so gut informiert, kennt sich so gut mit allen Bräuchen aus und vor allem sein Englisch ist so gut, dass keine Frage unbeantwortet blieb. Der Preis für unsere zweitägige Führung war ein ideales Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Alles in allem einfach nur eine sehr, sehr große Empfehlung dieses Homestay zu buchen!

la vue splendide+++ les chambre du haut en bois/ bambou: très jolie (sur réservation booking) pas trop celles du bas

un peu distant du centre mais si vus louez un scooter , c’est parfait!

No sé corresponde con las fotos, el sitio está bastante descuidado

very lovely family! they make everything so easy!

For a real nice family atmosphere, head to Mama Tia. Yansen and his family made us feel really at home. Cinta served delicious Indonesian dishes, including a fantastic birthday cake! Yansen took us to a traditional Toraja wedding and on a hike through the rice fields. These were truly special experiences, and we shared so many laughs together. Our children said this was their favorite place to stay in Sulawesi.

It is a homestay, so expect basic, shared facilities. If you’re prepared for that, you’ll have a fantastic stay.

L'emplacement, l'ambiance avec les autres guests, la vie agréable depuis la terrasse.

Het was een fijne homestay met een zeer vriendelijke eigenaar. De eigenaar heeft ons meegenomen door de regio en ons uitleg gegeven over de tradities van de Toraja bevolking. Erg interessant en indrukwekkend. De homestay zelf is sober maar schoon en voldoet aan alles. Het eten is er heerlijk. Het ligt wel een beetje buitenaf en in de buurt is niet veel te doen.

Very inexpensive, great value.

No restaurant and quite a way into town.

Todo perfecto. Jacob y su mujer un 10 te ayudan en todo, nos hicieron de guías y espectacular. Está todo limpio, la cama es muy cómoda y el desayuno delicioso. Además el trato es muy bueno.

Nada, mejor lugar para visitar toraja!

Notre séjour était super ! Le staff est super gentil, la nourriture très bonne et la journée guidée par Yensen, notre hôte, vraiment intéressante. Yensen prend le temps de bien expliquer et de répondre à toutes nos questions. En plus, il y a deux chiens qui sont adorables. Homestay parfait pour découvrir le pays des Toraja, dans un endroit calme et serein. Merci beaucoup !

The hosts were amazing

Tout Logement très propre Possibilité de louer des scooters sur place pour se rendre facilement dans le centre Yansen notre hôte et guide nous a permis de passer trois merveilleuses journées à ses côtés et de découvrir la culture et de merveilleux paysages Repas et petits déjeuners très bons

Super Essen und super Preise, dazu spitze Gastgeber

Mama Tia wordt gerund door een heel lieve familie die ons zeer open hebben ontvangen in hun bijzondere cultuur. Yansen heeft ons twee dagen mee op pad genomen door de omgeving en heeft ons tevens meegenomen naar een uitvaart-ceremonie. Allemaal heel bijzonder en indrukwekkend. De maaltijden bij de homestay waren ook allemaal heel erg lekker!

De kamers zijn erg simpel en maken gebruik van een gemeenschappelijk badkamer. Ook die zijn simpel, maar wel netjes.

Das Mama Tia Homestay ist sehr ruhig gelegen und bietet ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Das Zimmer und das Bad waren sauber und das Bett war sehr bequem. Ich könnte zudem einen Roller ausleihen. Sowohl Vater als auch Sohn des Homestays sind Guides und können sehr viel Informationen zu den Bräuchen und Ritualen der Region teilen. Yanson war zudem so freundlich und hat mich bei einer Flugumbuchung unterstützt, die ich ohne indonesisches Konto nicht abschließen konnte. Man kann außerdem Mittag- und Abendessen bestellen - super lecker und faire Preise!

Perfect place to stay, super helpful host, nice food, good area. Lots of useful information about the area

Bathrooms could been clearner but it was overal not that bad

Yacob a été super et nous a fait visiter la région hors des sentiers battus.

Rien

Localização, ambiente, comida, pessoal

We hebben een fantastisch verblijf gehad bij Yansen en Jacob en hun echtgenotes. De eerste dag op de scooter met Jacob naar een Toraja funeral ceremonie en diverse markten geweest. De 2e en 3e dag met de top-guide Bertus in zijn auto naar t zuiden van Toraja en gewandeld in de bergen tussen de intens groene sawah's en naar een housewarming van een traditioneel Torajahuis. Het verblijf is basic maar ontzettend gezellig. Fijn contact met andere reizigers en de lieve puppies niet te vergeten. En t ontbijt is voortreffelijk evenals t traditionele Toraja avondeten, Pa'piong. De echtgenote van Jacob wilde onze was gratis doen maar dat hebben we haar natuurlijk niet gratis laten doen. Al met al Kurre Sumanga orang baik.

Misschien een iets gezelliger lampje in onze slaapkamer😄 .

Nous avons passé un séjour formidable chez la famille de Papa Tia ! Il nous a fait découvrir sa culture pendant 2 jours riches et intenses. Leur maison est très reposante et l'endroit est magnifique. Il nous a trouvé un chauffeur pour nous rendre à Tentena, il loue des scooters et propose des visites guidés (nécessaires) en pays Toraja. Un grand merci pour ces bons moments !

Homestay propre bonne literie Famille très gentille aux petits soins. Nourriture très bonne. Le gérant peut servir de guide , ils nous a fait découvrir le pays toraja en scooter dans des lieux non touristiques et magnifique.

Rien

We hebben een ontzettend fijn verblijf gehad bij Mama Tia. We hebben hier ook een scooter gehuurd om zelf een rondje te rijden in de prachtige omgeving van Toraja. We hebben vanuit hier ook een tour gemaakt naar een ceremonie.

Niets.

Der Aussenbereich mit dem Blick auf Reisfelder war sehr schön.Die Lage war zentral und trotzdem ruhig

Ich hatte einen Zimmer im ersten Stock und der Raum von dem die Zimmer abging roch sehr muffig.Auch war es nicht sehr sauber, im Bad lagen die Haarknäul vom Vorgänger.

Yacob et sa famille ont été adorables ! Super rapport qualité prix

Beautiful location.

Terima kasih Recommend 200% The family is so nice and helpful If I coming next time I stay there again

All

Yacob de host en tevens uitstekende gids beviel het meest. Hij is de grote waarde van de plek. Hij neemt je mee naar en begrafenis, laat je de verschillende begraafplaatsen zien, geeft veel uitleg en is bovenal erg aardig. Homestay Papa Tia, op hetzelfde adres, ziet er beter uit dan Mama Tia

Voor de prijs kan je misschien niet meer verwachten van Mama Tia, maar zag naar onze smaak wat sleets en onverzorgd uit. Er wordt niet goed schoongemaakt en tijdens een regenbui kwam het water in de douche langs de plafondlamp naar beneden zetten. Erg gevaarlijk.

Room was clean, food was incredible and Yacub was the best guide. He was really knowledgeable about the Toraja people and in the know when it comes to funeral ceremonies taking place

Yakob y su mujer son encantadores. Siempre dispuestos a ayudar al huésped a conocer la cultura y tradiciones de la comunidad toraja. Muy serviciales, amables y discretos. Incluso ejercen como guías y también nos lavaron la ropa.

- beds are comfortable - food was tasty

- it was not as welcoming as all the people say - I needed to ask about everything, there was no instruction

All good 👍 nice place to be !

Nothing

Accomodation was realy nice, the breakfast was awesome! Yacob is realy nice and will take you to the funurals, weddings, cockfighting ect.

Jacob y su familia fueron muy amables todo el tiempo. La comida que preparan es muy rica. El hostal es súper cómodo. Es un lugar para recomendar a todos los viajeros.

Very good value for money. Jacob is a good tour guide and does his best to give the best experience. Speaks good English. Breakfast is nice. Highly recommend. Stay here you won't regret it.

Hot water dodgy in shower.

Disponibilité du personnel Propreté des lieux Nous avons très bien mangé, mention spéciale au chicken satay

The food was very nice and cold beer. The facilities were best suited to young budget backpackers. Tours were easily arranged from here.

A little too far from the town. The access to the property was difficult to navigate and the facilities were rough and simply not suited to our needs. Double mattress on the floor worn and torn carpet which we tripped on and shared bathroom facilities.

Delicious breakfast, variety of choices.

Other guests were often inconsiderate of noise late at night. It is a wooden house and has noises.

Yansen en Jacob denken goed met je mee en helpen overal mee. Verder serveren ze super lekker eten, de was weer lekker schoon en is het er heel gezellig met alle gasten.

Het is wat ouderwets en op zijn Indonesisch worden kleinigheidjes niet opgeruimd of gerepareerd. Heeft ook zijn charme.

Su gente es maravillosa. Todo nos lo facilitaron y son muy agradables. Muy recomendable en relación calidad precio.

Nice homestay on the edge of Rantepao. We did several tours organized by the host, which were nice. Rooms are ok, no AC but it doesn't get that hot, so the fan is enough. We ate at the homestay, the food was good.

There is not much to do in walking distance, and there are many roosters making noise in the morning, so bring earplugs.

Le homestay est situé dans un très beau cadre, c'est très agréable de s'y poser le soir. Ils proposent de quoi manger (et c'est très bon!) Étant restés qu'une seule nuit, nous n'avons pas vraiment eu le temps de discuter avec les hôtes.

Attention si vous avez peur des chiens, sur le chemin du homestay il y en a plusieurs qui aboient (mais ils ne s'approchent pas) Il y a un accès à l'eau potable mais le deuxième jour nous avons dû nous débrouiller car les bidons tardaient à être changés

We stayed here for three nights. The location is perfect if you want to explore the beautiful sights of Toraja. Yakub was our guide for two days, and we visited some truly impressive and memorable places. The bathroom was clean, and both breakfast and dinner were good. The people at the accommodation were very friendly. The price was also reasonable for what we got.

The bed sheets didn’t stay on the mattress and came off as soon as we lay down. There was a dirty carpet on the floor, which made the room feel a bit unclean. The scooters available for rent were in poor condition: they had no lights (dangerous in the dark) and very weak brakes, which is especially risky on steep roads. We also felt that communication with Yakub could be better. During the tour, he made several financial decisions (like donations or purchases) on our behalf without asking us first. We would have preferred to be consulted. Additionally, he told us that the driver wanted to arrive later, but we later learned that Yakub had actually requested this himself, out of consideration for his neighbors. We would have appreciated more honesty and openness.

The family is nice and they allowed us to check-in late at night. Breakfast is fine. Very clean.

Location a little far from centre and we did not get towels at the beginning.

All6me early checking. They also do good tours of burial and rent motorbike. Good vibes and views.

Not much around but rent a motorbike and you are set.

Cozy and welcoming homestay with a local family, Tia. Highly recommended for a multi-day stay in the Tana Toraja area. They serve great breakfasts, and Resinta can also prepare excellent lunches or dinners (with generous portions). Drinking water, hot water, coffee, tea, and laundry service are available. Jacob and his son Yansen speak English and are very helpful. Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and each room has a fan. Bathrooms and showers are clean and have hot water. Scooter rental is available for 100K per day. Thanks to Jacob, we had the opportunity to attend a local funeral ceremony. Jacob is generally very helpful and willing to assist with almost anything—don’t hesitate to ask him.

Some key details—such as total cost, exact timing, or itinerary—were not provided upfront, so it’s important to ask specific questions in advance. Fortunately, Jacob or his son responds quickly via WhatsApp. The homestay was difficult to find, so better signage would be helpful. Please note, the accommodation is a bit further from town, so we recommend renting a scooter or using the local minibus services ("bemo").

Very friendly and helpful people, simple but clean

I couldn’t use my moscitonet , but there were only very few Moskitos in the room

Great host. Great food. Great view. Great tours.

Janssen and Jacob were very approachable and helpful. Felt very looked after. Excellent tours. Great food, all meals available. Nice spacious communal areas

Not walking distance to town but lovely rural setting

Very clean. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Knowledgeable host. Yakob was an amazing host and guide and I had 4 eventful and beautiful days in toraja. We saw more than I expected I would be able to and each morning started with a delicious breakfast.

The host and the place. Yansen and his father helped us so much. Guided us to visit Tebing Romantis during rainy day.

Yan(sen) and his father Jacob are absolute treasures. They are fun, interested and knowledgable! We were guided by Yan for 3 days and could ask him anything we wanted to know. They can arrange for a lot of different activities such as cooking, trekking and ofcourse visiting the funeral ceremonies. Thank you Yan and your family for this amazing stay 🙏🏼 PS: the rooms are clean and simple. The shared bathrooms are cleaned often.

Very friendly staff and very helpful in organizing trips. Both the owner Jaboc and his son Jenzen are good guides and speak english very well. They make suggestions for what to see and what to do and they also arrange to see a Toraja funeral that are happening in the area. Jacob guided us to the local traditional market where bulls, other stock and a lot of other things are being sold. We also did a beautiful hike trhough the mountains nearby to a nice waterfall and hiked through the woods and rice fields. Breakfast and dinner are good and very tasteful.

The homestay is located a bit outside of Rantepoa which makes it a very quiet and nice area which is good but less attractive if you want to explore Rantepoa in the evening. There are hardly any sidewalks so only good option is to rent a scooter and go to the center that way.

Clean place, social.

Access by bike can be a bit challenging, and there isn’t a clear sign outside. The shared bathroom detail wasn’t very prominent when booking, but it turned out fine, likely because only four rooms share the two bathrooms

Beautiful location, nice accomodation, great breakfast and friendly staff. Has a guide and fair prices.

Hot shower wasn’t always working.

the breakfast was really good :) the rooms were nice and clean, comfortable. lots of tour options as the host will explain to you. easy 10 minutes scooter into main Rantepao and other stuff nearby.

they were using chainsaws to cut tree stumps right outside my window at 7am and 8am a few mornings in a row. it was...very loud. Also i think a tour is nice but not always necessary to go see stuff yourself. if you're adventurous and curious, i recommend you just go to the funerals at the church (bring some offering of coffee, tea, cigarettes), and nearby swimming hole, small treks, etc.

We stayed in Mama Tia for 3 days n 2 nights. The homestay itself is very cozy, had clean bathrooms and confortable bedrooms and shared spaces. Also gives the opportunity of living in a local home with local people, which is far more fullfilling than staying in a regular hotel, specially in a rural area like Toraja. Moreover the views are really nice! The family is so welcoming and helpful, you can order homemade food, laundry service, etc. Special mention to Yansen, who was our main host and guide during our stay. He gives amazing vibes, was always in a good mood, joking and smiling, which we really, really appreciated. He has high level of English, which made communication very fluent. On the guiding aspect he was the best, brought us to some amazing places, giving us the opportunity to inmerse in the local culture specially into the unique funerals. The prices for the homestay, food, and guiding were amazing. Overall made our stay in Toraja arguibly our best time in Indonesia. Would highly recommend to anyone willing to visit the area. Hoping to come back sometime!

We had a wonderful stay. Views around are very beautiful. Very tasty food. Familly owning the homestay is very kind. Yansen took us to see the funeral ceremony and showed us around the town which was very interesting. He speaks very good english and is very knowledgable on the history and culture. Speaking about homestay, the rooms and facilities are clean and comfortable. There was a hot shower. Also bed was very comfortable. We rented a scooter and had a ride around town and surrounding areas, which was very beautiful. 10/10 expierence overall, would definetely recommend and I would love to come back again!

nothing, all was just perfect.

Beautiful views, brilliant website, diligent caring family, always making sure we were okay, going the extra mile from the minute we booked. The cooking class is an absolute must and the laundry service puts other professionals to shame. We’ve got a lot of love for this place.

Very nice Homestay, sympathetic family (Jakub, Jansen); excellent trip with Jansen

Upon arrival, need better direction or sinalization

Yakov y Yansen are very nice people. All the staff was polite and welcoming and they 2 are great guides. They showed us torajan traditions and explained everything very clearly. I had the best noodle soup I have ever had in Indonesia. The place is in a rural area surrounded by nature, which makes it very pleasant stay

There is a little constant machine noise in the terrace of the upper floor , a bit annoying when one wishes to listen to nature while having breakfast with the great views. However; this in no way disturbes the peace one feels at mama tia.

Simple yet comfortable accommodation in peaceful settings with comfortable bed. Fantastic daily free breakfast & lovely views over green landscape. Nice seating areas. Cheap delicious meals available & cheap laundry service too. Good value for money for accommodation.

Bathroom drains were full of hair & days of cold showers as hot water system constantly didn’t work. Nearby farm’s roosters woke me up daily at 3am but guess that’s to be expected in rural Indonesia. Need receipts for payments made as owner forgot I’d paid night before etc, seemed v unprofessional plus seemed to be constantly looking for cash & more chances to charge guests.

This was one of the best places I’ve stayed in in my travels, hands down. It is basic, but proof that basic can also be excellent. Jacob & Yansen were fabulous hosts-cum-guides, the food choices were simple but tasty, & the whole atmosphere of the place, including my fellow-guests were wonderfully friendly. So glad I chose this over some place inRantepao proper where I would have felt in the middle of a city. Here we were in the real spirit of Tana Toraja, w Tongan’s a stone’s throw away.

Nothing really.

Very good food! Great day trip with Yensen to a funeral, a wedding and some sights. He really is the best guide with great knowledge about Toraja!

The homestay is very simple, is in a beautiful spot with rice terraces in front of it and it is pleasantly quiet at night... the food is delicious, you can choose from a menu for lunch or dinner... yansen put together a tour for us for 2 days and he is a wonderful tour guide, I learned so much about the culture of the toraja, it was really interesting, pleasant and funny with him... I definitely recommend this homestay and would come back straight away.

Surrounded by nature, with a fish pond next to the seating area and lovely views from the breakfast bar on the balcony on the first floor - a little gem!! Strategically located close to many sites of interest, providing yummi home-cooked meals, all super affordable... What more could one ask for?! Both Jacob and his son Yansen are wonderful guides. Knowledgeable with an excellent command of English, they make sure one really gets to know the fascinating local culture. But the best part was the vibe. At no other place I stayed did I meet so many interesting people. Adventurers, long-term travelers, YouTubers... Such an exciting mix and sooo many captivating conversations!!😍 Surely not a coincidence, they all felt attracted to this particular homestay😊 If lucky to revisit Toraja in the future, I am definitely staying at the same place❤ You should, too😁 Just book early as the number of rooms is limited.

No grievances at all.

This homestay was very cozy, a good place to meet other travellers, share a guide and share the experiences of the day. The food was excellent with big portions and lots of veggies. Don't forget that if Mama Tia is full, you can also ask about Pappa Tia (the place downstairs). Ask Jacob!

Mama Tia is the excellent homestay and suitable for whom want to connect with locals and nature. It's a bit far from downtown but it's not a problem. The owner is an acknowlegable local guide who can suggest and manage to explore Toraja and help you to book your next trip.

The entrance is quite rough. Be caution to walk or ride a motorbike in-out the homestay.

Even though the facilities are not enough, the family is superb. They are super helpful and also provide guidence for the ceremonies. You are going to be a guest in their house so this experience is going to be extra ordinary for you. Not for those who want ultra comfort and luxury. But this is for the family experience...

Nothing...

You have everything solved if you go to Mama Tia. Comfortable rooms, hot water, amazing food, beer, motorbike rent, and guides that arrange all the visits for you, funerals, rituals, caves, villages, trekkings. The staff is really kind!

You don't want to leave.

Five stars to the two persons working in the kitchen 💚

Although I was overpriced for a one day guide booked through the hostel, and dropped the next day by the same guide for a bigger group. Also the first two bikes that I booked through the hostel were very bad, but then replaced by a good one the next day. Apart from this, this hostel is very good! The bed was so comfortable, it was quiet at night, there are good spots to chill and enjoy the view of the nature around, and the food available for lunch and dinner is delicious (tempeh available for vegetarians). Breakfast is also very good! I recommend this place