Shekinah Homestay & Cafe Waikabubak RedPartner

Hotels
RedDoorz
5.9 (12 reviews)
Jl. Veteran, Kp. Sawah, Kec. Kota Waikabubak, Nusa Tenggara Timur , Waikabubak , id

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Strategic location
Ability to change rooms
Cons:
Unpleasant toilet odors
Poor cleanliness in corridors

Categories

Cleanliness
3.43
Concerns about the cleanliness noted in reviews.
Service
6.9
Staff could improve engagement with guests.
Location
7.94
Strategic location near city and tourist spots.
Room Quality
5.89
Room changes available, but external views questionable.
Amenities
7.92
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
4.38
Mixed feelings based on overall experience.
Food and Beverage
5.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.3
Overall rating reflecting mixed experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 19:59

Property Description

Welcome to Shekinah Homestay & Cafe RedPartner, a cozy 1-star hotel nestled in Waikabubak.

Comfortable Rooms: Experience relaxation in our rooms equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities: Our 24-hour front desk is always available to assist you, making your stay hassle-free.

Prime Location: Situated just 38 km from Tambolaka Airport, Shekinah Homestay & Cafe RedPartner offers easy access for travelers.

Book now and indulge in a delightful stay at Shekinah Homestay & Cafe RedPartner.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 12 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.43
Service: 6.9
Location: 7.94
Room Quality: 5.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 4.38
Food and Beverage: 5.43
Overall Experience: 5.3
J
Julie solo_traveller fr
4
Décevant
Pros:

Chambre climatisée
Cafe & resto au rez de chaussée

Cons:

La propreté de la chambre laisse à désirer (murs sales, draps taches….)
Évitez de louer leurs scooters, à moins qu’ils ne vous proposent des scooters récents. Le mien était assez vieux et je suis tombée en panne (j’avais fait le plein d’essence).
Personnel gentil, ne parle pas anglais comme dans beaucoup d’endroits à Sumba mais il n’est pas très aidant.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
J
Jules couple fr
7
Pros:

Le faite que ça soit disponible pour nous dépanner

Cons:

Ça dépanne pour une nuit mais vraiment ce n’est pas fou (trace de moisissures dans la chambre) la pièce d’eau laisse clairement à désirer

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
E
Eugen couple md
2
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
F
Frank solo_traveller ch
10
A place to make lasting memories
Pros:

I gotta be honest with you, this is a place where you will make lasting memories. We usually forget the average experiences. This one is special.

You must take it easy and look at it as fun and funny. It's imperative!

The staff is nonchalant and with a live and let live kinda vibe. They let me check in at 10am, no questions asked, top notch service and all without ever looking up from their phones.

The room itself was it's own adventure. For me as a 1-star hotel passionate, the nail that failed to hold the window shut, added an amusing detail, the musty smell and stained walls vibed with the whole affair perfectly, so it felt like a perfect fit for me.

Ngl, the bed was comfy enough and the sheets clean. The blanket was only about 30cm short to cover the whole length of my 180cm but that didn't matter as the aircon just pretended to be working but actually did squat, so there wasn't any need for a long blanket.

Other than one single deceased cockroach there weren't any pests except for the occasional curious mosquito. Didn't bite though.

When I stay at a room with one single light bulb hanging from the ceiling, I know I am in the right place. This place even had two! Cold light, of course.

The bathroom sported a toilet, a sink and a shower. No exaggeration. Minimalism at its finest. No toilet paper, no towel, no soap. Bring your own or, like me, wait until dry.

Mind you, this review is not sarcastic in any way. Other than the place is a bit pricey, I found myself chuckling continually and I will never forget this place. The absurdity, I loved it! It's like it's so bad, it's great in its own special way. I would honestly stay there again. If you expect western standards in rural Indonesia, you might be in for a surprise. Don't we travel to exit our comfort zones? Aren't we trying to collect memories? This will here serve you just right.

The lady in the cafe/restaurant is lovely and makes a rad nasi goreng.

Cons:

The shower, although with antedeluvian electric installation, worked flawlessly and was wonderful. An oddity that didn't quite fit in the general picture.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
I
Ioana Izabela solo_traveller it
3
2025-09-09 via Nuitee
C
corinne family_with_children fr
5
Plus jamais.
Pros:

De pouvoir changer de chambre à l'étage la 2ème nuit.

Cons:

Les odeurs écœurante des toilettes . La vue du caniveau devant les portes des chambres.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
G
Gema family_with_children id
7
Pros:

Lokasi strategis, dekat kota & tempat-tenpat wisata

Cons:

Kebersihan & service bisa ditingkatkan lagi, staff terlalu cuek dengan clients, semua harus self service, bahkan disediakan sapu untuk sapu sendiri, lantai koridor hotel kotor sekali

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
L
Lukas young couple lt
7
Normal
Pros:

Cheap, great location.

Cons:

Dirty and you get a small blanket that is not enough for two people

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
J
Jodie family with young children au
5
Passable
Cons:

Staff unfriendly, smoking in restaurant despite being asked not to while we had a meal. No towels in the room and noise at 3am from the restaurant area keeping us awake.

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
M
Mohd young couple my
9
Superb
2024-10-29 via Nuitee
J
Joan-bru solo traveller es
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Comfortable beds and hot shower with really good preasure on their basic rooms. They have a restaurant in the building which is very convinient and the family that runs the homestay is really friendly and takes care of you. You can also rent scooters with them for a good price.

2024-09-30 via Nuitee
M
Melisa young couple gb
1
a disaster
Pros:

nothing unfortunately

Cons:

the room wasn’t clean, the bathroom was smelly. I went to have a shower in the small bathroom and the water came out brown. later on when going to wash my hands, the water from the tap came out practically black, I was horrified. it cleared a little but still came out a light brown, I couldn’t feel clean. the door locks didn’t feel safe and we didn’t feel safe in the location in general. we were aware that this island isn’t touristic but we felt very unsafe on many occasions. the bike we hired from the stay was nearly falling apart, making our exploring always a worry.
we had dinner downstairs at the cafe as we couldn’t find anywhere near by for food- we ordered the noodles and we couldn’t believe what we were served, my partner and I finished them in 3 mouthfuls, I wish I was exaggerating. they weren’t even cheap!
we booked two nights and after the first we left ASAP, we moved onto Oro beach houses-we couldn’t recommended this enough, they were an utter life saver

2023-05-06 via Nuitee