Homestay in West Sumba
Shekinah Homestay
A homestay in Kampung Sawah, Waikabubak, West Sumba, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 99 Google reviews.
From$17a night on Shekinah Homestay & Cafe Waikabubak RedPartner
- Air conditioning
About
Shekinah Homestay is a homestay in Kampung Sawah, Waikabubak, West Sumba.
It holds a 4.1 rating from 99 Google reviews. In the 60 most relevant reviews we read, guests most often praise the cleanliness, staff and service and food.
Getting to Shekinah Homestay
Shekinah Homestay is about 32 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport (TMC), the nearest airport. Allow extra time by road: Sumba's roads wind, and few are fast.
Most visitors arrange a driver or hire a scooter or car for their stay. Our guide to getting around Sumba explains the options.
Best for
- Business trips10 Google reviewers stayed here on a business trip
- Groups of friends9 Google reviewers stayed here travelling with friends
- Solo travellers6 Google reviewers stayed here travelling solo
- Couples5 Google reviewers stayed here travelling as a couple
Key facts
- Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 99 Google reviews
- 2-star hotel class on Google Hotels
- About 32 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport
- In Kampung Sawah, Waikabubak, West Sumba
- 32 of the 60 reviews we read give five stars
- Rates from $17 a night on Shekinah Homestay & Cafe Waikabubak RedPartner (10 to 12 Dec 2026)
Amenities and services
- Air conditioning
Guest reviews, compiled
Scores from 99 reviews on Google · checked 31 Oct 2026
Across the 60 most relevant of its 99 Google reviews, guests most often praise the cleanliness, staff and service and food.
32 of 60 reviews read give five stars
Cleanliness19 reviews
“For 150 K very clean & quiet, fresh white towels, free water, goid Wifi.”
Staff and service14 reviews
“Clean room, hot water, AC , was quiet, nice staff, great restaurant!”
Food9 reviews
“Nice food; beautiful platter and clean ambiance”
Location8 reviews
“Best place to stay, affordable price and near the center of the city.”
Themes counted across the 60 most relevant Google reviews, read on 31 Oct 2026. A review counts once per theme.
I would like to write about the Shekinah Cafe today: I had a very good Ayam Lalapan Shekinah 💗 Clean, fresh and quick with a lot of love 🙏 Also today had a tea with a friend ✨🌧️
5 out of 5 starsAngela M. · Google The best value homestay in Sumba. For 150 K very clean & quiet, fresh white towels, free water, goid Wifi. Staff extremely service minded abd smiling which I find rare on this island!
4 out of 5 starsTina S. · Google Relatively good homestay. Clean room, hot water, AC , was quiet, nice staff, great restaurant!
5 out of 5 starsDen · Google Best place to stay, affordable price and near the center of the city. they sell food also, so its easy if you got late night hungry
5 out of 5 starsJust G. · Google
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shekinah Homestay?
Shekinah Homestay is in Kampung Sawah, Waikabubak, West Sumba, about 32 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport.
What do guests say about Shekinah Homestay?
It holds a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 99 Google reviews. In the reviews we read, guests most often praise the cleanliness, staff and service and food.
How do I book Shekinah Homestay?
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