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Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay, Wailiang, Waikabubak, West Sumba

Homestay in West Sumba

Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay

A homestay in Wailiang, Waikabubak, West Sumba, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 65 Google reviews.

From$18a night on RedDoorz @ Tanakatto Homestay Waikabubak

  • Wi-Fi
  • Front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

About

Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay is a homestay in Wailiang, Waikabubak, West Sumba. Google Hotels lists Wi-Fi, front desk, free parking and air conditioning among its facilities.

It holds a 4.1 rating from 65 Google reviews. In the 60 most relevant reviews we read, guests most often praise the food and staff and service.

Getting to Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay

Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay is about 31 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

  • Solo travellers7 Google reviewers stayed here travelling solo
  • Business trips7 Google reviewers stayed here on a business trip
  • Groups of friends5 Google reviewers stayed here travelling with friends
  • Couples2 Google reviewers stayed here travelling as a couple

Key facts

  • Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 65 Google reviews
  • 2-star hotel class on Google Hotels
  • About 31 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport
  • In Wailiang, Waikabubak, West Sumba
  • 38 of the 60 reviews we read give five stars
  • Rates from $18 a night on RedDoorz @ Tanakatto Homestay Waikabubak (10 to 12 Dec 2026)

Amenities and services

  • Wi-Fi
  • Front desk
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Guest reviews, compiled

Scores from 65 reviews on Google · checked 31 Oct 2026

Across the 60 most relevant of its 65 Google reviews, guests most often praise the food and staff and service.

38 of 60 reviews read give five stars

  • Food8 reviews

    “The location was in the center of town, and has an excellent coffee shop / restaurant across the street.”

  • Staff and service6 reviews

    “Good homestay, strategis, homy, clean, staff humble & helpfull, breakfast top and traditional food & fruit, fresh..”

Themes counted across the 60 most relevant Google reviews, read on 31 Oct 2026. A review counts once per theme.

  • Although the rooms were a bit spartan, this hotel ticked all the boxes: comfy bed, powerful AC, great hot shower, high speed wifi, and a good breakfast. The location was in the center of town, and has an excellent coffee shop / restaurant across the street.
    5 out of 5 starsWinni V. · Google
  • Super accommodation, we stayed here almost a week! Perfect location to reach many of the beautiful spots around Sumba! Highly recommend 🔥 Thanks Tia Gav
    5 out of 5 starsGavin B. · Google
  • It’s very nice hotel in the center the owner tia is very friendly and speaks English well price are reasonable and the room smells nice and clean too recommended for sure
    5 out of 5 starsHussain A. · Google
  • Good homestay, strategis, homy, clean, staff humble & helpfull, breakfast top and traditional food & fruit, fresh..
    5 out of 5 starsSipin P. · Google

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay?

Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay is in Wailiang, Waikabubak, West Sumba, about 31 km in a straight line from Tambolaka Airport.

What do guests say about Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay?

It holds a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 65 Google reviews. In the reviews we read, guests most often praise the food and staff and service.

What facilities does Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay have?

Google Hotels lists Wi-Fi, front desk, free parking and air conditioning.

How do I book Tanakatto Cafe & Homestay?

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