Birding Cottage Tangkoko

Hotels
9.7 (78 reviews)
Jl. Raya Batuputih Bawah , Rinondoran , id

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning surroundings
Delicious food
Attentive staff
Great excursions
Cons:
Shower temperature hard to adjust
Air conditioning issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.45
The property was spotlessly clean, contributing to a pleasant stay.
Service
10
The staff were super friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.92
Fantastic location very close to the National Park, ideal for excursions.
Room Quality
9.46
Rooms were really nice, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
9.41
Included air conditioning and well-maintained facilities.
Value for Money
9.44
Worth every penny for the quality of service and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Food was incredibly abundant, delicious, and full of local flavors.
Overall Experience
10
An absolute delight with a relaxing atmosphere and exceptional service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:31

Property Description

Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy stunning river views from the balconies of our air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with modern facilities for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Dietary Options
Savor delicious Indonesian cuisine at our onsite restaurant, with options for vegetarians, halal, and vegans available upon request. Start your day with a selection of buffet, continental, or Asian breakfast options.

Convenient Amenities and Personalized Service
Take advantage of free WiFi, parking, and a helpful reception fluent in English and Indonesian languages. Learn more about the area and make the most of your stay with our attentive staff.

To book your stay at Birding Cottage Tangkoko and experience nature's tranquility, make your reservation now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 78 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.45
Service: 10
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.46
Amenities: 9.41
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Andrew solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Fantastic staff. Excellent position. Very accommodating. Ardy and his family made everything easy and enjoyable.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kristina solo_traveller de
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lorraine solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Clean and tidy room that faces the forest, with a balcony. Good food. Patrick was a great guide, spotting everything I wanted to see, and more.

Cons:

You might hear some animals on/in the roof at night.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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ELENA couple ru
10
Pros:

Понравилось все. Замечательные отдельные домики с небольшой террасой у реки. Горячая вода. Очень вкусная еда. Красивая территория. Очень чисто . Приятные хозяева. Помогли решить вопросы с трансфером. Очень рекомендую!

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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MARTHE couple fr
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Tim couple au
9
Great place to stay for visiting Tangkoko National Park. Good facilities and food with a family atmosphere.
Pros:

Friendly staff, food was good, convenient location to Tangkoko National Park and guide provided knew their stuff.

Cons:

Nothing stands out.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Kristina couple de
10
I highly recommend it.
Pros:

Everything was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Birding Cottage. The guided tours in Tangkoko National Park were unforgettable thanks to the very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The food was varied and delicious. I would like to thank the entire team for the lovely time.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Our one-night stay at the Birding Cottage was a wonderful experience in every way. From the hosts’ heartwarming hospitality to the outstanding, freshly prepared meals (we had breakfast, lunch, and dinner), everything was perfect. The room was spacious and air-conditioned. We were also provided with a very knowledgeable guide who was attentive to our needs.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Kohlbacher solo_traveller at
10
Pros:

Tolle Inhaber und nettes Personsl. Das Essen war super! Tour in den Nationalpark wurde alles organisiert und war preiswert. Unser guide patric war einfach unglaublich. Sehr familiär. Schlichte Anlage aber alles top!

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Björn couple de
9
Pros:

The accommodation was clean and the host was very pleasant. Although we had a public power blackout of the whole town, they did all their best for our stay. Moreover the cooking was fresh and nice. Even the visitation at the Tangkoko national park was perfectly organised and our guide Patrick performed superb while spotting the wild animals.

Cons:

No mosquito net around our bed.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Adam couple us
9
Nice home base for Tangkoko visit
Pros:

Very nice option for a Tangkoko stay. Room was very clean, check in was easy, staff was friendly and helped organize tours and airport transportation.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Hugh couple us
10
A memorable rainforest stay near Tangkoko wildlife.
Pros:

Staying at the Birding Cottage in the rainforest is a special experience, with lush vegetation and unique birds and animals all around. Ardy, the guides, and the rest of the staff are fantastic. The entrance to Tangkoko Nature Reserve is only about 1 km away.

We did two rainforest hikes in Tangkoko, and our excellent guides managed to find crested macaques, spectral tarsiers, Sulawesi bear cuscus, and endemic birds, including Sulawesi hornbills and kingfishers. The guides had high-quality telescopes, including phone attachments, which allowed us to get some great videos and photos.

The open-air dining and lounge area on the property is very spacious and comfortable. We had all our meals onsite rather than going to any restaurants, and the food was excellent. Our cottage was basic but had comfortable beds, a spacious bathroom, and good air conditioning. The front porch of the cottage is elevated and feels like a tree house in the rainforest.

Cons:

Guests should expect hot, damp weather, along with all sorts of animal noises and assorted bugs. After all, the property is in a rainforest. The bugs were not a problem in the dining and lounge area, and our insect repellent seemed to do the job on our hikes.

Some members of our group of five, all in their 60s, struggled a bit with the heat and humidity. But the minor discomfort was well worth it for the chance to visit such a unique place.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Darina solo_traveller bg
10
A hidden gem by the rivet
Pros:

Very nice place! The cottages are spacious, comfortable, with a great view to the river.
The food in tbr restorant was delicious and abundant.
The owner and the staff very nice, responsive and respectful.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Sani solo_traveller de
10
Sehr tolle Unterkunft die noch tollere Touren anbietet ;)
Pros:

Wir hatten eine richtig tolle Zeit im Tangkoko Birding Cottage. Da wir zum ersten Mal eine Birding Tour gemacht haben, waren wir besonders dankbar für unseren Guide Joakim, er war unglaublich geduldig, wusste extrem viel und hat die Tour spannend und gleichzeitig entspannt gestaltet.

Auch die Unterkunft hat uns super gefallen. Unser Zimmer war groß, sauber, hatte eine Klimaanlage und eine gemütliche kleine Terrasse. Und das Essen war auch ein echtes Highlight. Drei Mahlzeiten am Tag, immer abwechslungsreich und richtig lecker, mit mehreren Gerichten pro Mahlzeit.

Das gesamte Team inklusive des Besitzers war sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit, sodass wir uns rundum wohlgefühlt haben. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen und können einen Aufenthalt hier absolut empfehlen.

Cons:

nichts

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Juliette solo_traveller fr
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Heike couple de
10
Sofort wieder, 3 wundervolle Tage🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Pros:

Alles, die gesamte Anlage ist wunderschön. Man kann super auf den kleinen Balkon entspannen und dabei den schönen Blick in den Tongkoko NP genießen. Das Frühstück und Abendessen wurde jeden Tag frisch von der Eigentümerin zubereitet. Es ist ein familieärer Betrieb und alle sind dort super nett und freundlich. Ausflüge in den Tongkoko NP haben wir direkt über das Hotel gebucht. Es hat alles super geklappt. Auf jeden Fall die Morgen und Abendtour machen. Wir hatten als Guide Patrick der uns super bei beiden Touren durch den NP geführt hat und alles versucht hat uns alles Tiere zu zeigen und hat nebenbei viel über den Park und der dort lebenden Tiere berichtet. Ein super netter und toller Guide. Danke Patrick. Und jederzeit wieder in die Birding Cottage Lodge. Sie ist mehr als 10 Punkte wert. Auch der Transfer von Flughafen hat ohne Probleme über das Hotel geklappt. 🤩🙂👍

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller de
10
Traumhaft
Pros:

Ich hatte eine wundervollen Aufenthalt in dieser direkt im Dschungel an einem Bach gelegenen Unterkunft. Der Tangkoko NP ist ganz nah und die von Ardi vermittelten Touren durch den Nationalpark waren großartig. Die Verpflegung war außerordentlich gut!
Ich komme gern wieder.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller pt
10
A very welcoming place to stay
Pros:

I had an incredible time at Tangkoko Birding Cottage. The family was so generous and kind. Moreover, they prepare the most delicious meals.

Cons:

-

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Tineke solo_traveller nl
10
Heerlijke plek om Tangkoko te ontdekken
Pros:

Heel fijn guesthouse, we genoten van ons verblijf!
De mensen zijn zo lief en hebben goed voor ons gezorgd!
We deden 3 tours, de ochtend tour, avond tour en een snorkel tour in de buurt van Lembeh. Alle drie goed georganiseerd, en we hebben veel dieren gezien dankzij gids Junly. Hij had een statief en lens bij zich die we met onze telefoon konden gebruiken om fantastische fotos te maken.
De cottages zijn comfortabel met goede airco, brandschone badkamer en fijne warme douche.
We genoten elke dag van het lekkere en afwisselende eten, op verzoek kookten ze voor ons vegetarisch met veel tempe.
Bedacht voor de fijne tijd!!

Cons:

Niks!

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Sina couple de
9
Perfect stay for exploring Tangkoko Nationalpark! Clean, friendly,
Pros:

It has a really good standard for being in the jungle. Clean and all „properly done“, yet simple.

The cottage is located directly by the entrance to Tangkoko Nationalpark which makes it perfect for tours in there - which can be easily and spontaneously organised with the staff.

Ardy, the owner, is very friendly and helpful with whatever came up.

The food is amazing!! Cooked and served with love and big smiles by Ardy‘s parents. 🥹

Cons:

All good!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee