Kembang Kuning Cottages

Vandini is really the best host. She was so helpful and taught us a lot about Indonesian culture. Also, the food was very good and they even made it vegan for us! Would definitely recommend.

The accomodation is close to the rice fields. If you opt for a rice field trekking, you can start in front of the door. They also offer other activities at and around the place. You get breakfast in the morning and free tea throughout the day. The staff are really friendly and helpful. One of the staff member took me to the next homestay, when I had to move because it was fully booked. The common area is cosy and you can get to know other travellers. I enjoyed my stay:)

The whole family at Kembang Kuning Cottages welcome you in like one of their own! The food was delicious, they were all super helpful, and they offer a wide range of local tours. An amazing place to stay if you’re looking for an authentic Indonesian homestay.

Friendly staff, many daily sight seeing tour options available and the guide Adidas was great. Food was excellent especially the Banana Pancakes for breakfast and the Lombok Coffee. The price of the room was a good reflection of what you got.

The photos on Booking.com didn’t quite reflect how basic the conditions of the room and facilities were. No top bed sheet, only a blanket. There is no hot water, but we were aware of this.

If you want an authentic experience with warm and welcoming family then this is the place for you. We booked 4 nights and initially thought it would be too long but it worked out perfectly. There are plenty of activities to do that are arranged by the family. We did a tour of the rice fields and rice terraces, coconut oil making and coffee roasting, village tour (bamboo weaving, pottery and sarong weaving - which you can get involved with) and a cooking class. The family could not do enough for us during our stay, especially Aldi! He took us to a sunrise and a beautiful view point of mount Rinjani at 5.30am. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone!

Offers free water refills but wouldn’t be replaced straight away so would need to buy from the shop. We didn’t know whether it was to do with a supply issue. Call to prayer is from 5am and there is a mosque very close to the home stay. This wasn’t a problem for us but I would recommend bringing earplugs if you like to sleep in.

We really enjoyed the host Vandini's friendliness and openess to tell us more about their culture and how things work in Lombok. She really is an excellent host! The room was quite spacious.

Very basic room with only 1 plug. Would also have liked chairs in the room.

We travelled as a couple in the beginning of July and had a fantastic time at this homestay. When we first planned our holidays in Indonesia, and in Lombok, we were not really thinking of visiting the innerland of the island in order to prioritize other parts of Indonesia, but we are so glad we changed our minds and decided to book a 3 nights stay at Kambang Kunning Cottages, near Tetebatu. Our hosts were very welcoming and very easy going. Especially Izy, who spoke very well english and was very attentive to everyone's needs. The homestay is located in a pretty and small village and the surroundings are beautiful. It is run by a lovely and quite large family. We got to know pretty much all the family members and they are all very friendly and welcoming. There are also a few cats, and some chickens wandering around the property, and a Mosque quiet close by, which immerses you in a very local atmosphere and adds up to the local experience. The homestay has several rooms and a common dining area where you are able to chat with other fellow travellers or the owners and enjoy a a very tasty meal. Breakfast is included in the price of the accomodation, coffee and tea are free throughout the day, and you can also refill your bottle of water for free. Seriously, the food was so delicious and reasonably priced that we had there all of our meals. And portions were great too! They also offer different activities at a great price. We booked a soft trekking to see the rice fields, 2 waterfalls and the Black Monkey Forest. And we also booked their cooking class which they customised a bit for us since we are a vegan couple. We had a fab time during both activities. All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend this fabulous place to anyone who is looking to go a bit off the beaten track of Lombok and explore the innerland while experiencing authenticity and meeting very welcoming people.

Our room was quite small and basic. The mosquito net on the bed had some holes and the WiFi didn't work well during our stay but since it was a 3 days stay, these little things did not bother us. Also, just like many other places in Indonesia, there is no hot water in the shower. But that is not a problem since the temperature is quite warm and mild all year round.

the family is very helpful and friendly, the rooms itself are very simple