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Hotels
by Location | South
Sulawesi | Rantepao Area
Rantepao, nestled in the northern hills of South
Sulawesi province, some 700 meters above sea level, is
the heart and soul of Toraja land. It is here, in this
town of a mere 20,000 inhabitants, that eager,
adventurous tourists come to witness the stunning nature
and spectacular culture of Toraja. With its cool
climate, excellent accommodations and travelers’
services, and endless activities, Rantepao has become
justly popular as one of the most impressive vacation
spots in Indonesia. The town’s hotels include an array
of three and four star facilities, while its restaurants
offer tasty local specialties, including fish, smoked
pork, and homemade palm wine.
Rantepao is a fabulous
place to shop for authentic Toraja crafts, including
carved boxes used in magic rituals, hand woven blankets,
replicas of intricate Torajan jewelry and the famous
carved and painted funerary statues. Trekking through
the tranquil countryside to the villages around Rantepao
is an unforgettable experience, and if visitors are
lucky enough to have the chance to attend a traditional
funeral feast, it is likely to be one of the highlights
of a trip to Indonesia.
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Hotel
Marante Toraja
Tana Toraja, majestic highlands of
South Sulawesi. Here Tongkonan houses of family origin are
symbolic of kinship and hospitality. This
is reflected in the architecture and atmosphere of the Hotel
Marante Toraja. |
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Novotel
The Novotel Toraja is located at an
altitude of 700 meters above the sea, south of the
town Rantepao which can be reached from Ujung Pandang ,
capital of south Sulawesi by just one hour flight or a six
hours scenic drive. On a site of nearly 5 hectares, hidden
from the road, the hotel meets the local architectural style
with large roof shaped like the bow of a ship, known as
Tongkonan houses.
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