Guesthouse Accommodation
If you arrive in Ketambe from Kutacane you will realize the local restaurant on the left and opposite a small shop. About 150 meters further on the left side you will find the Friendship Guesthouse. Watch the sign. Our property is situated between the only paved road and the parallel flowing river Alas. The distance between the road and the river is about 100 meters.
For accommodation we offer 3 adjoined concrete bungalows (A-B-C), 3 stand-alone wooden bungalows (1-2-3) and another 2 adjoined concrete bungalows (4-5). Each bungalow has its private bathroom. Bungalows C and 4 are equipped with 2 single beds (twin bed), all other bungalows have a king size double bed. In 2025 all beds have been fitted with new, 25 cm thick foam mattresses. In all bungalows a fan and mosquito nets are available. For details see description and picture gallery below.
Unique in Ketambe: Since 2024 a swimming pool for kids (5,00 m x 3,50 m x 0,80 m) is available for free.
The wooden bungalows (1-2-3) were built between 2008 and 2011 in the typical style on stilts with a corrugated sheet roof. Each of them is painted in a different colour (blue, green, yellow). Bungalows 1 and 3 were renovated in 2023 and have got new roofs. Each wooden bungalow (size is 3.5 x 4 m) is equipped with a king size bed including foam mattresses from 2025 and a concrete tiled bathroom (2 x 1.5 m) with western style toilet and Indonesian style shower (mandi).
In front of the bungalow is the terrace (4 x 1.5 m) with table and wooden bench. Concrete walkways from the restaurant to the bungalows and down to the river were built in 2017. Food and drinks can be ordered at the restaurant. Room service is available.
The concrete bungalows (A-B-C) were built in 2017 and have large rooms (5 x 4 m) with tiled floors. They have got a new interior coat of paint in 2024 and new ceiling decors in 2025. The private bathrooms are equipped with tiles, mirror, bracket, towel rail, western style toilet and shower with cold water. For the king size bed (A and B) and the 2 single beds (C) mosquito nets are available. New foam mattresses are provided since 2025. The rooms have fan, small cabinet, rack for clothes and hooks. In front of the bungalow is the terrace (4 x 1.5 m) with table and wooden bench.
The newest concrete bungalows (4-5) were built in 2019. They were reconstructed and completely renovated in 2025. They have got a new inside and outside coat of paint and new ceiling decors. The bathrooms were renovated as well. The size and standard is now equal to the other concrete bungalows (A-B-C). Bungalow 4 is equipped with 2 single beds, bungalow 5 has a king size double bed. Both bungalows have foam mattresses from 2025, a mosquito net, a fan, a small cabinet, a rack for clothes and hooks. In front of the room there is a small terrace (4,00 x 1,50 m).
The price for one stand-alone wooden bungalow (No. 1, 2, 3) is 150,000 IDR per night. For the larger and newer concrete bungalows (No. A, B, C, 4, 5) with western shower the price is 200,000 IDR per night. All rooms and bungalows are suitable for one or two people.
In the concrete bungalows A, B and C it is possible to put an extra mattress on the floor for a 3rd person. It costs 80,000 IDR extra. Prices for rooms/bungalows do not include breakfast. You can get breakfast in our restaurant.
It is recommended to book accommodation in advance, especially in the high season July, August and December.