This place is amazing built so you are living in a micro climate within a little jungle. The swiss couple is living here since 30 years and can provide you with insights, you can find nowhere else. Rizal (director) and his team will make you feel at home but moreover help you out with all things from visiting the markets, museum, set up trips to the orang utans or help you find your lost phone. You will miss nothing, but more important you will get much more than you expect concerning exploring the real Kalimantan and dive into the culture.

That I had to leave due to my flight : )

A brilliant stay. This was by far the best accommodation that we had during our 30 day visit to Kalimantan. The building is amazing. It must be seen to be believed, the brain child of Thomas. The building is complimented by Beatrice's beautiful gardens. A real tropical paradise complete with fresh water pool. The family host you with warm friendship. Rizal cooks scrumptious meals including a fabulous healthy breakfast, that has home made yogurt, excellent home baked bread and home made jams. Rizal, son and manager, will also arrange well priced exciursions and help with onward travel which we very much appreciated. He was a great help. There are areas for privacy and areas for relaxation. We enjoyed our stay so much that we stayed on for an extra night.

All good. No complaints.

Delightful stay in the tranquility of the eco-friendly treehouse villa. Wonderful super attentive and friendly staff. Rizal was amazing! Super communicative and his service went above and beyond, proving great food and sightseeing recommendations but in particular it was his hospitality and incredible baking/cooking skills with delicious homemade bread, jams, yogurt and muesli for breakfast. His papa even helped us to the airport. We only had 2 days but it was a complete sanctuary and we were totally rejuvenated 💪 Highly recommend this secret garden and we’ll definitely stay longer next time. Loved it! ♥️

Nothing. The place is a magical retreat.

We stayed here twice and tried two different rooms. First we stayed in the tree house. The tree house is a brilliant bit of architecture but it's open. So there are no windows. Because of this you get a lot of mosquitoes. Also I would say only suitable for couples, not friends, because the shower isn't very private. The standard room has a proper door and windows, a lot more mosquito proof. The room is lovely and half the price of the treehouse. The whole layout of the hotel is brilliant and very comfortable and relaxing. You will enjoy your stay here. The staff were great. Breakfast tasty.

Issues with the treehouse room as mentioned above. The staff seem to disappear at times and not easy to get ahold of. We have an issue with not having a mosquito net and couldn't find the staff - so I had to message the manager to text them. This could be our fault though as there was a language barrier and so it probably wasn't obvious to us how to find the staff if needed. The manager speaks good english and lives close by. To get to most places you will need a motorbike as the hotel is a little far from the main town. The staff do allow you to rent their bike. Or you could use the Gojek app (Indonesian version of Uber).

Everything. Extremely wonderful hosts, outstanding atmosphere, great accommodation, delicious food with homemade bread and yoghurt for breakfast. Our tour was great and tailored to our wishes and interests with a great tour guide. The hosts went out of their way and even organized massages and had our laundry done. We were sad to leave and definitely recommend this homestay. It's a relaxing oasis but still close to the city center.

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Bukit Raya Guesthouse is a truly beautiful place to stay. The gardens are stunning, perfect for relaxing in. I really liked my room it was clean, comfortable and had plenty of space for storing my belongings. Coming to palankaraya is about getting to know the real indonesia and bukit raya balances comfort and authenticity beautifully. The staff are kind and Rizel went out of his way to make me feel at home, he is genuinely warm and one of those people that makes your feel completely at ease. If you want something more than a soulless hotel and to be somewhere that feels like coming home or staying with good friends Bukit Raya Guesthouse should be top of your list.

The distance from the central areas of town made it a little tricky for me to see the sights as I can't ride a moped. If you are like me this issue is easily resolved by getting a gojek, arranging a tour, or focusing on exploring the many varied and excellent coffee shops that are in easy walking distance.

Its a very beautiful Guest House. Located in a living area but inside the guest hosue you feel like in a Jungle. Everything is natural based and its a place to relax and calm. Your Host Rezal takes greatly care of you and supports with everything you need. I took a scooter to see Orang Utans on Kaja Island. Due to Rezals help it worked out fine!!! I´d definetly stay here again. Home like atmosphere. As it is a place whats kept natural, of course there might be a spider web here or there or you might encounter a frog in your open bathroom. Also there is no hot water at the shower but also thats not needed when booking such a place.

The whole vibe is family like. Very homey rules for thea, coffee and water. Home made yoghurt and bread! Very friendly swiss couple who go out off their way to help you plan your trip. The garden with treehouse is extra nice . The owner even took me on her motorbike to the Dayak market! Nice that they have repellent everywhere and you can use it for free. Upper sheet is a sarong which is very colurfull!

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It’s a wonderful place, perfect for spending a few days surrounded by nature while staying just steps away from the city’s services. It was a unique experience, marked by cultural exchange, nature, and connection. All enhanced by the genuine care the owners put into the place, the food, the cleanliness, and their warm hospitality.

It's a hidden gem in the middle of the city. A mini jungle paradise. The breakfast was great European one with home made bread and fresh fruit. Animals in the garden. Very friendly and generous owners. They even drove me to the shop to buy boots because I needed them (first offered to borrow me some if ones they have fit me).

Not all staff knew English and the staff that knew was not often there so I had hard time asking if I need something. (I was still able to always call by phone the ones who knew so I solved the things that way). In the booking description I saw that the owners know the place and can provide you with tips to plan your travel there, that's why I chose the place, however, I didn't get a chance to talk with the owner on this issue. He was almost never there or rushing in doing something. I guess I came in a rush hour for them.