A recently renovated homestay located in Labuan Bajo, Sten Lodge eco Homestay features a garden. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. Each room comes with a terrace with mountain views and free WiFi. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the homestay, every unit has bed linen and towels. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves Indonesian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Komodo International Airport is 17 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Miriam
    Germany Germany
    It is truly an amazing project and place. You can see and feel all the love, work and thoughtfulness put into this place. The tribal dinner was wonderful, also because Hera guided us through it and made sure all our wishes were met. All of the...
  • Marina
    Australia Australia
    If you want to disconnect and get away from the noise this is the place to do it. Walking up in the jungle to the birds singing- it’s magic. The accommodation is basic so don’t expect luxuries but the place is spotless and the stuff is so nice....
  • Bronwyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    AMAZING place! The staff are so friendly, the food is so delicious! It's so peaceful listening to all the beetles and being immersed in nature. Fantastic seeing traditional home construction methods. Im so glad I had the opportunity to stay at...
  • Vianney
    France France
    Cool immersion in Flores jungle. All the food come from the garden. It was a nice experience.
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    After a couple of days in Labuan, we were after some peaceful and relaxing days. Sten Lodge was perfect for that. We also enjoyed the luxurious surroundings, the atmosphere, the food and of course the staff, who was just above expectations.
  • Andrea
    Slovakia Slovakia
    This is such a beautiful lodge with the sweetest staff, simple but clean huts and the washing facilities. I stayed only one night, but I will never forget this place and the dinner was surreal. Absolutely amazing!
  • Jlmtd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Felt like we were in the middle of the jungle. Great friendly hosts & lovely evening meal.
  • L
    Laurentino
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We really enjoyed the food and sharing the experiences with the local people. It is a good place to relax and learn a little more about their culture and traditions.
  • Kylee
    Australia Australia
    The food was exceptional Lis, Hera, Josephine and all of the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home, and comfortable Rooms were comfortable, and as you would expect for an ecolodge
  • Aleksandra
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Truly unique place to stay. It's a bit outside of LBJ, so you need a scooter. We stayed for one night, mostly because of the food and we weren't disappointed. If you stay here book half-board. The dinner was the highlight of our whole trip (I...

Hosted by Liz Flores

9.7
9.7
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Liz Flores
Sten Lodge eco Homestay is a natural homestay in Manggarai, 30 min from Labuan Bajo Komodo airport, on the beautiful island of Flores, Indonesia. A place for meditation, traditional Indonesian dancing and cooking - things to bring you back in touch with your true state of peace and joy.
Liz, native from Flores, Indonesia, has a bachelor degree in International Tourism/Hospitality Management and has studied midwifery at University in Indonesia. She is an experienced school teacher and teaches traditional Indonesian dancing. Her passion is to combine what she learnt in school and University with what mother nature offers.
Close to Sten Lodge eco Homestay you can visit -Several beautiful waterfalls: Cunca Wae Satar, Cunca Wae Lakang, Cunca Wae Rewus, Cunca Wae Mowol, Cunca Merung, Cunca Wulang -Spectacular caves: Liang Kantor, Liang Niki (Bat cave)
Languages spoken: English,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Dapur Tara Flores Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Sten Lodge eco Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Basic free WiFi 7 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian

House rules
Sten Lodge eco Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sten Lodge eco Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Sten Lodge eco Homestay

  • Sten Lodge eco Homestay has 1 restaurant:

    • Dapur Tara Flores Restaurant
  • Sten Lodge eco Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cooking class
  • Sten Lodge eco Homestay is 8.1 miles from the centre of Labuan Bajo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sten Lodge eco Homestay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Sten Lodge eco Homestay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • Buffet
  • The prices at Sten Lodge eco Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.