You could hear the very loud crow of roosters traffic from the nearby main road very early in the morning. The café took a very long time to prepare the food — although I was very happy to wait because it was absolutely delicious and by far the best J have had during my travels in Indonesia.

The property was exceptionally clean and tidy, in a peaceful setting with a picturesque outlook. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

Now for the ‘buts’: - Wi-Fi only works in the reception area. - Food takes a long time to arrive. Not great if others are ordering at a similar time. To get around this, the hack is to pre-order in advance and tell them what time you want it. - Our toilet broke twice. Quickly fixed but still inconvenient. - Although the temperature drops a bit overnight, it’s still far too hot in a room without AC or a fan. No conducive to a good night’s sleep. - It seems the biggest complaint, the lack of hot water, is indeed an issue. Out of six showers, two were warm (but not hot), three cold and one lukewarm. We had to ask staff twice to sort it out.

After reading some previous guests’ comments, I was still unsure what to expect from our three night stay when we arrived. Overall, it was an extremely positive experience. It’s a unique, very atmospheric property in the middle of town. The staff were nice and the food was tasty. The gardens are lovely to relax in with a beer after a long day exploring.

Stayed in December 2023

It can be a bit noisy sometimes in certain rooms early in the morning.

A nice homestay in the main street of Rantempao. Walking distance from the city center. Big spaces, super super kind hosts, always with a smile and good mood. Local food at good prices, different breakfast options and good portions.

Stayed in October 2023

Lovely staff, very friendly.

Stayed in October 2023

Hot water not working. Rooms could do with a fan. Noisy early morning due to animals so bring ear plugs.

Beautiful building, good food and beer. Staff very friendly. Great size rooms. Nice communal area. Well priced.

Stayed in September 2023

Can be quite noisy.

Very Nice staff, easy to go all around the places with a motorbike from there.

Stayed in August 2023

No hot water, shower pressure not great. No wifi in the rooms. I was disappointed by the food considering the good reviews I had read - I had an overcooked fish one night, and my friend had a rendang that also wasn't great. I live in Indonesia and love the food, but didn't find this good at all. On booking.com it also states that there is a spa and wellness centre, which is not true.

The location was good, the rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were kind and helpful.

Stayed in August 2023

verry nice place with friendly staff and comfortable to sit and relax. Happy to be at this hotel and enjoy the beautiful views. With a cheap price you can enjoy a good hotel.

Stayed in August 2023

Only one electricity socket. Strange configuration of light switches - serial instead of parallel - waste of energy when you need only main bulb. Had to squeeze some ants in the bathroom, then no problem anymore.

Nice layout around a beautiful garden with lovely views. Beautiful common area and very good breakfast which was served in time - despite some other comments here. Warm water and liquid soap in the shower. Good WiFi in the lobby area.

Stayed in September 2023

The room was quite old and had a very strong naphthaline smell.

The staff is very kind. The location is good, close to town and not on the main road. The common area is very pleasant.

Stayed in August 2023

No WiFi in rooms..

Good value given location in town yet still not overbuilt. The roomsoverlook a large field away from traffic. Staff are all super helpful and can communicate. In English. One wven invited me to his family Matunu and the boos agreed to give him time off to accompany me.. Speaking of the boss, Ms. MINA is really capable and obliging to her guests going out of her way to make rhem comfortable. Top Marks!

Stayed in August 2023

Superb food, quaint decor, feeling immersed in nature and culture.

Stayed in August 2023

you don’t need to be in a hurry if you order food … very slow

Good location and very nice restaurant/ common area with good food Basic clean room but very nice for the price

Stayed in June 2023

Food service very slow sometimes

Great location, everyone knew it, good guides in lobby

Stayed in June 2023

No hot water, which was fine for me, but others may want it. Also, bring earplugs, the roosters and dogs around town could be the loudest in the world....😀

Really lovely setting, super friendly staff and spotlessly clean (not always the case in Indonesia!!)

Stayed in July 2023

Room and beds were comfortable!

Stayed in July 2023

The bathroom was disappointing for the price, there was no real hot water and the pressure was very low, also the sink was leaking on us. The restaurant is quite expensive but luckily there are some other cheap options nearby.

Charming place with nice staff. Sometimes they gave us a free fresh fruits salad in the afternoon, such a delicate gesture! The room was spacious and comfortable. Many guides were waiting just in front of the guesthouse.

Stayed in May 2023

All fine.

We returned after 13 years and Pias Poppies turned out to be just as nice and welcoming as before. Friendly and helpful staff, spacious and clean rooms, now located in a new building with nice views. On top of that you can have your dinner in the restaurant that serves typical Torajan meals of high quality which are quite hard to find elsewhere. What more can you expect?

Stayed in April 2023

They work with amazing guides to discover the area

Stayed in May 2023

Staff was very friendly, when someone was arround. Food was excellent but took 1h, just order early😊 Perfect place to stay in rantepao

Stayed in May 2023

No fan or AC, didn’t need it, but I guess it can get warmer.. No WiFi in the room, only in public areas.

Nice place close to center in Rantepao. We could stay in our room until the eve to catch the night bus without any extra cost. Good food, but takes long to prepare so order in advance. Large room, good shower.

Stayed in May 2023

Internet is working properly, but it is only available in the reception area, so guests can not connect from their rooms. A bit too much light is reaching the room from the upper part, and it can get a bit noisy early in the morning.

Everyone from the staff was very kind and helpful. They were eager to help us with contacts and information. Room was very big and clean, with comfortable beds and daily cleaning. Breakfast was delicious, plus, restaurant service is available all day.

Stayed in April 2023

Rooms were good size but quite basic.

Restaurant on premises serving decent food. Good location. Excellent place to meet other travelers.

Stayed in March 2023

it was really clean and comfortable to stay there, you could reach the Main Street within minutes and the staff was very helpful

Stayed in February 2023