Dodo's Homestay

Top choice in Makassar


An excellent homestay owned by Dodo, a super-friendly local who's been assisting travellers and collecting pens for more than 20 years. His spacious, air-conditioned house is in a quiet neighbourhood 7km south of the centre; one room has an en suite, and there's free tea and coffee. Dodo arranges transport (including motorbike and car rental) and tours around Sulawesi.


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