RatuRinjani homestay — Hotel in Lombok

We had an amazing time here and absolutely recommend staying here! Raturinjani is a great homestay, the family is very welcoming and embraces you from the moment you arrive. Staying here gives you a real view of how people live in more remote locations of Lombok. Please be aware that the homestay is not in Tetebatu but 15 min away, renting a scooter is therefore recommended or let you drive aroud by a tourguide in case you don't feel comfortable driving yourself. The homestay provides all services as food, laundry, taxi and whatever suits your needs.

We stayed 4 nights at Raturinjani, during this time we did many activities with Dave as our tourguide, who is speaking English very well. The activities we did were a nature tour including waterfalls, finding the black monkeys in the monkey forest, a culture tour including ricefield farming visits, bamboo crafting, cloth weaving, visiting the local market, a cooking class and making our own coffee and coconut oil. Dave climbed 10 meters up in a coconut tree to cut the coconuts from the tree! .

The breakfast is nice, and you can choose between egg and toast or a pancake. In both options fruit and lombok coffee or tea is provided. For dinner there are plenty of options and all the dishes were very nice. There is a fridge with plenty of sodas and water if you would like a drink.

After traveling 3 weeks through Indonesia, Raturinjani was the perfect place to spend our last days. There was one thing we were not prepared for, what was the call to prayer of the nearby mosque very early (5 am) and late (10 pm). Even with earplugs it gave us less sleep than we typically have. Looking back at it, it is an experience I will never forget, and we will do it again...

We had three magical nights at a bungalow just outside Tetebatu, and it was truly unforgettable. With Dave as our guide, we spent a full day walking through the rice fields, meeting locals from the community, exploring stunning waterfalls, and even searching for the small black monkeys in the monkey forest – such a special adventure!

The following day we booked a half-day tour and visited a local bamboo workshop, pottery makers, and the vibrant local market. Every activity felt authentic and meaningful. Dave and his family create such a warm, personal experience that makes you feel right at home. The food cooked by his aunt was absolutely delicious – the tempeh satay is a must-try! Be careful when ordering though, because portions are generous and you’ll never finish it all.

The rooms are simple and back-to-basic, but with everything you could possibly need. You’re surrounded by nature, so expect the sounds of animals and also the nearby mosques – but we saw this as part of the cultural experience.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. We wish Dave and his family all the best in the world and are grateful for such an authentic and...

Catherine, her husband, Dave, Son and Jack, and of course little Safira and Zakira, are all so lovely, they really made me feel welcome and part of the family.

Catherine’s cooking is so good, I already miss the banana pancakes for breakfast and the spicy chicken for dinner, plus the nasi goreng is excellent too.

It’s simply a beautiful and relaxing place to stay. Butterflies everywhere, beautiful plants, plus the majestic Rinjani in the background. The huts are spacious and the beds are big and comfy. Everyone was friendly in the village and the surrounding areas too, and you can really see where everything you eat is grown, from the rice paddies to the fruit trees, to the livestock. I was even lucky enough to be in the village for a wedding ceremony.

Son took me for a hike in the jungle and we saw monkeys, swam at a waterfall, tried fresh cacau and snake fruit and palm sugar made that day. We did a day trip to Gilli Kondo with Dave for amazing coral snorkelling, so many tropical fish, then an ace grilled fish lunch on the beach in the shade.

I’d go back, hopefully I...