Your stay — The tree House Sumbawa
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The Property — The tree House Sumbawa
The Tree House Sumbawa feels like a proper treehouse, not a gimmick: a wood-and-thatch bungalow perched on stilts above a river valley, with open sides that let the jungle in. It is genuinely rustic — think cold showers, mosquito nets and lanterns — so it suits travellers who want to sleep in the canopy, not those expecting hotel-grade plumbing. There is no lobby, just a shared deck where staff serve local coffee; you arrive dusty from the unpaved road and immediately loosen up.
Chronicles of Dompu
Dompu was once the seat of a small sultanate on Sumbawa Island, absorbed into the Dutch East Indies in the early 20th century. The town grew around the rice plains of the Dompu River, and its architecture remains low-rise and functional, with a few colonial-era concrete buildings near the alun-alun. Contemporary Dompu is a sleepy administrative centre and a market hub for the surrounding farming villages, with most visitors passing through on the way to Lakey Beach or Mount Tambora. The local Mbojo culture still shapes daily life, especially in the woven ikat textiles sold at the morning market.
Best Time to Visit
Full Dompu guide →Best months
June to August: the dry season is in full swing, skies are clear and the risk of rain is lowest; temperatures hover around 27-30°C, which is manageable for trekking and beach days.
Peak / festival surge
July to August: the European summer holiday drives a small surge of surfers and overlanders. Hotel prices in Dompu stay low (3-star under £25/night) but Lakey Beach homestays can double. No major festival; the event is simply 'dry season'.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer the same dry weather but with thinner crowds and lower room rates; September also sees the tail end of local fishing festivals.
Weather & packing
Sumbawa has a sharp dry-to-wet transition — July afternoon trade winds can pick up dust from the volcanic soil. Pack a lightweight sarong to cover your legs in villages, and bring reef shoes for the rocky beaches.
Live City Briefing — Dompu
- The road from Dompu town to Lakey Beach (10 km east) is being resurfaced in stages; expect gravel sections and delays of 15-20 minutes through July 2026.
- A new weekly night market has opened on Jalan Beringin, every Friday from 5pm, selling grilled ikan bakar and local palm sugar snacks.
- The Tambora Geopark visitor centre in Pancasila village now offers guided early-morning hikes to the caldera rim; book at least 48 hours ahead as slots fill quickly in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The tree House Sumbawa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floor rooms facing away from the main Dompu road (likely Jalan Soekarno-Hatta or the Trans-Sumbawa highway). The hotel is a small 3-star with no lift, so a second or third-floor room on the quiet side offers better views and less street rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the entrance or reception – they catch morning checkout noise, motorbike idling, and staff movement. Also skip any room directly overlooking the kitchen or service area (often at the back of older buildings in Dompu).
Best views
Request a room on the third floor facing south or east (away from the main road). Expect rooftops and coconut trees, not a landscape – but you’ll get some breeze and less dust. Dompu is a small town, so no river or sea view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (if three-storey) – above street level, away from ground-floor hubbub. No lift means fewer people pass these rooms (most guests stay lower).
🔊 Noise notes
Dompu’s main road carries motorbikes and trucks from early morning (06:00) until around 21:00. The hotel has no double glazing – you’ll hear call to prayer from nearby mosques (around 04:30 and sunset). Local roosters start before dawn.
Insider tips
1. Park your scooter or car inside the hotel courtyard if possible – street parking gets dusty and can be blocked by warungs. 2. Bring earplugs – even the quietest rooms catch mosque sound and neighbourhood activity; no blackout curtains either, so a sleep mask helps.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The tree House Sumbawa
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby; typical speed 5 Mbps, sufficient for browsing and messaging; no login constraints
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in lobby only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 with no charge; late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 100,000
Complimentary luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures
No step-free access; main entrance has one step; no wheelchair ramps; upper floor inaccessible without stairs
On-site parking for 15 cars, free of charge; nearest public car park 1 km away (IDR 5,000 per day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night; resort fee: IDR 50,000 per night
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required 3 days before arrival; IDR 200,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mesjid (706 m · ~9 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at banks or official money changers in Dompu town; avoid airport exchange desks in Lombok or Bali as rates are poor.
Cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels; carry enough cash for daily expenses, especially in markets and warungs.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local black coffee) at a street stall or warung for around IDR 5,000.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) from a local eatery for about IDR 15,000–20,000.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant for roughly IDR 15,000–25,000.
Look for night market stalls along Jalan Soekarno-Hatta in Dompu town for sate, martabak, and gorengan.
Toko Sinar Mas or Indomaret/Alfamidi minimarkets are common for basic supplies.
Traditional market (Pasar Dompu) for cheap local clothing and textiles.
Ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short trips around IDR 5,000–10,000; from the nearest airport (Bima or Tambolaka) take a shared minibus to Dompu, about IDR 50,000.
Eat at warung instead of restaurants; negotiate ojek fares before riding; buy water and snacks at minimarkets not tourist spots.
Good to know — Dompu
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17905.3 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
DompuFor general emergencies, local numbers may vary. Use 112 from a mobile, which connects to any service. The nearest hospital is RSUD Dompu (0373-21020). Consider saving the local police station number: 0373-21079.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dompu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The tree House Sumbawa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dompu city centre or any local point → Rumah Penginapan PU
💡 Don’t pay more than IDR 15,000 for a short trip inside Dompu. Drivers hang around the market or terminal; agree on the fare before getting on.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), Bima → Dompu city centre (via hotel request)
💡 These are faster than buses and air-conditioned. Ask at the airport information desk or a travel agent in Bima for 'travel mobil ke Dompu'. They drop you near the main road—walk or ojek the last 500 metres to Rumah Penginapan PU.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), Bima → Rumah Penginapan PU, Dompu
💡 Book through your hotel or a local driver for a fixed price—flagging one at arrival is unreliable. Roads wind through hills; ask for a driver who knows the short cut via Sila.
Bima Bus Terminal (Terminal Bima) → Dompu Bus Terminal (Terminal Dompu)
💡 Buses stop frequently to pick up locals—get ready for a bumpy, hot ride. Sit on the left side for mountain views. From Dompu terminal, take an ojek (motorbike taxi, IDR 10,000) to Rumah Penginapan PU.
About Dompu
Wikipedia ↗
Dompu is a town and the administrative centre of the Dompu Regency, located in the eastern part of the island of Sumbawa, in central Indonesia's province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is the third largest town on the island of Sumbawa, with a district population of 49,854 at the 2010 Census, which by th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The tree House Sumbawa?
Request upper floor rooms facing away from the main Dompu road (likely Jalan Soekarno-Hatta or the Trans-Sumbawa highway). The hotel is a small 3-star with no lift, so a second or third-floor room on the quiet side offers better views and less street rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at The tree House Sumbawa?
Ground-floor rooms near the entrance or reception – they catch morning checkout noise, motorbike idling, and staff movement. Also skip any room directly overlooking the kitchen or service area (often at the back of older buildings in Dompu).
Is The tree House Sumbawa noisy?
Dompu’s main road carries motorbikes and trucks from early morning (06:00) until around 21:00. The hotel has no double glazing – you’ll hear call to prayer from nearby mosques (around 04:30 and sunset). Local roosters start before dawn.
Which rooms have the best views at The tree House Sumbawa?
Request a room on the third floor facing south or east (away from the main road). Expect rooftops and coconut trees, not a landscape – but you’ll get some breeze and less dust. Dompu is a small town, so no river or sea view.
What are insider tips for staying at The tree House Sumbawa?
1. Park your scooter or car inside the hotel courtyard if possible – street parking gets dusty and can be blocked by warungs. 2. Bring earplugs – even the quietest rooms catch mosque sound and neighbourhood activity; no blackout curtains either, so a sleep mask helps.
What time is check-in at The tree House Sumbawa?
Check-in at The tree House Sumbawa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The tree House Sumbawa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby; typical speed 5 Mbps, sufficient for browsing and messaging; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at The tree House Sumbawa?
Mandatory tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night; resort fee: IDR 50,000 per night
Where can I eat cheaply near The tree House Sumbawa?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) from a local eatery for about IDR 15,000–20,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The tree House Sumbawa?
Ojek (motorcycle taxi) for short trips around IDR 5,000–10,000; from the nearest airport (Bima or Tambolaka) take a shared minibus to Dompu, about IDR 50,000.
When is the best time to visit Dompu?
June to August: the dry season is in full swing, skies are clear and the risk of rain is lowest; temperatures hover around 27-30°C, which is manageable for trekking and beach days.
Top Attractions in Dompu
💡 Visit after sunset when the street food stalls set up. Try the pisang goreng (fried banana) from the lady on the east side. Bring a mat to sit on the grass.
💡 Dress modestly (long sleeves and trousers or a sarong). You can ask at the office for a short tour. Best visited around 4pm when the light is nice for photos.
💡 The path can be slippery after rain. Best visited in the dry season (April–October). Bring insect repellent and a towel. No entrance fee, but a small donation to the local caretaker is appreciated.
💡 Bring your own food and water. There is a basic warung but supplies run out. Best in early morning before the wind picks up.
💡 Go just after sunrise for the clearest air, before clouds build up. A local guide may offer to take you closer for a small fee but the free viewpoint is good enough.