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Mario Hotel and Cafe

3.0 star property
A peaceful tropical retreat where guests wake up to local flavors at Café Mario and spend their days enjoying the garden and pool

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Mario Hotel and Cafe combines lush gardens with vibrant local culture. Travelers start their day with breakfast at the on-site café before relaxing by the outdoor pool or exploring the garden. The 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Beach View | Terrace/patio

Superior Double or Twin Room, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Beach view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Tambolaka, Mario Hotel and Cafe is on the beach. Local points of interest include Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba and Waikelo Sawah Dam. Visit our Tambolaka travel guide
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Jalan Mananga Aba, No. 1, Ramadana, Tambolaka, Sumba, 87254

What's nearby

  • Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba
    28 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • Restory Cafe
    11 min drive
  • Kantin Barokah
    14 min drive
  • Warung Gula Garam(amazing Place Amazing Foods) Tambolaka Sumba Barat Daya
    12 min drive
  • Nyantai Doeloe
    12 min drive
  • Dapur Sumba
    13 min drive

About this property

Mario Hotel and Cafe

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Mario Hotel and Cafe and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine café, Mario, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also expect to find dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Mario Hotel and Cafe include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mario

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for IDR 300000.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: IDR 250000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: IDR 300000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2801230008664

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Mario Hotel Cafe Tambolaka
Mario Hotel Cafe
Mario Cafe Tambolaka
Mario Hotel and Cafe Tambolaka
Mario Hotel and Cafe Bed & breakfast
Mario Hotel and Cafe Bed & breakfast Tambolaka

Frequently asked questions

Does Mario Hotel and Cafe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mario Hotel and Cafe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mario Hotel and Cafe?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mario Hotel and Cafe?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mario Hotel and Cafe?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Mario Hotel and Cafe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-6 PM on request. A fee of IDR 250000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mario Hotel and Cafe located?

This Tambolaka bed & breakfast is on the beach, 6.6 mi (10.5 km) from Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Waikelo Sawah Dam and Kampung Prai Klembung. Kampung Waitabar and Kampung Tarung are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Reviews

Mario Hotel and Cafe Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint beach front hotel, isolated, the food was very good. Beach very quiet not many people. 20 minutes from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isolated hotel on the beach, quiet and safe. Food available at their restaurant, very good buffet breakfast. Beach is clean but has rocky bottom, difficult to swim. Only ten minutes from Tambolaka Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

LAURENT

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
on going power cuts and no generator in hotel. I can probably do without light for a while but no electricity meant no running water in the bathroom Air conditioning unit under-powered even though room was small. Bathroom was spacious but Breakfast options limited (fruit/fruit juice not included) Food tasted good Beach is beautiful in the picture but rocks as you enter the water makes it difficult (at high tide ok). Very long beach but difficult to walk (sand not so compacted and still at crush coral/shell phase) Staff unfriendly Booked for 10 days and stayed only 2
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Fabrizio

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Buon albergo ma servizio di ristorante lento

Buon albergo a fronte una spiaggia ampia e deserta. Ottime le camere. Purtroppo il ristorante ha una scelta limitatissima e spesso il poco non è disponibile. Servizio molto lento.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sumba is absolute paradise off the beaten track unexplored. Just wish this hotel had better WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set on a beautiful beach with vast ocean views from each room, this is a gem of a small hotel. Staff are warm and professional; the rooms are simple (no phones, basic but ample amenities) but well laid out; the pool area (overlooking the ocean) is ample; the ocean views from each room and from the open air restaurant are gorgeous. It's a 30 minute drive back into town, and there are no nearby restaurants. But those seeking an exceptional ocean-view experience will find it all here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Découverte de Sumba

Seul hôtel pendant 3 semaines de voyage où il n y avait pas de chauffe eau dans la chambre donc pour boire quelque chose soit vous devez aller en ville (payer le transport car loin) soit aller au resto de Mario. Pas de wifi. la connexion internet pour effectuer le payement par carte de crédit était « branlant » et on s dû essayer à plusieurs reprises. Loin de la ville. La plage étant une plage publique, ne vous étonnez pas si les enfants vous encerclent comme si vous étiez des extra terrestres et surtout vous suivent partout. On n était pas à l aise car on ne savait pas si nos affaires allaient disparaître pendant notre bain. Du coup, on est parti à la piscine de l hôtel. Très belle piscine. Repas excellents. Tout est cher par rapport aux autres îles (Sumatra, Java, Bali et Flores sont moins en ce qui concerne les hébergements, les repas et surtout les excursions). L hôtel Mario mériterait un bon rafraîchissement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dejligt hotel med smuk beliggenhed

Vi nød opholdet i en hytte smagfuldt indrettet med terrasse med havudsigt. Fin pool som vi benyttede flittigt da vi var bange for at bade i havet, da voldsomme bølger
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theodora, Bali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You walk straight from you room onto the gorgeous beach. Staff and everyone super nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019