Kaluku Cottages

South Sulawesi


OK, so the east side of the cape gets a lot of rubbish washing in – appalling amounts. That being said, the staff patrols the 50m of white sand in front of the cottages several times daily, keeping it blissfully pristine. The rattan-walled rooms are also sparkling clean, making this quiet place 3km from the chaos of Bira beach a fine escape.


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