Their house is near a mosque so expect early wake-up call to prayers!

From the moment I arrived, Jar, Rose, and their family made me feel at home and very well fed. I wanted to escape the chaos of Kuta and it was so lovely to stay here for a more authentic experience. I felt like part of the family as we shared meals and chatted about our cultures. It was so fun hanging and playing with their girls. Jar organized various activities in the area such as scooter rides to the rice fields, a weaving workshop, and a trip to the local market. Rose was so kind and did my laundry during my stay as well as non-stop cooked the most amazing meals! This experience was just what I was looking for—the real Lombok!

Stayed in August 2025

There is no hot water if it’s a problem for you. Locals there usually don’t have it.

The family is very welcome and hospitable. Mom cooked delicious local meals, so we were able to enjoy traditional dishes. They took as to the rivers and local places during our stay. The father Jar speaks English well, so there was no trouble with communication. During our trip to Lombok we came back to this homestay again because of the family and their daughter Pia. She is very nice kid and made our stay unforgettable. We played with her all days long, she is very clever and understanding kid, which is surprising at her age. The room and the house is clean, they manage to maintain it well. We are willing to come back again there! I can say that they become our second family in Lombok.

Stayed in June 2025

If you're looking for a truly authentic experience, this is the perfect place. From the moment we arrived, Zar and Ros welcomed us like members of their own family. Zar is funny and speaks good English, and his wife is an incredible cook — every meal and snacks was a treat (let’s say we ate way too much during our stay but holiday holiday 😂). Life with them is simple and genuine. Everything is included — three delicious meals a day, water, tea, coffee, and snacks — so you can just relax and follow the family's rhythm. One day, they invited us to join them and their extended family to the beach, which turned into an unforgettable memory. We also visited a local pool, I went to the barber with Zar and even got to see chicken fights. To fully embrace the experience, we recommend staying at least two or three days. It gives you the time to truly connect with the local lifestyle and the people. Our room was clean and comfortable, with a private bathroom. They even did our laundry for us, which was such a kind gesture. We had a wonderful time with this family and really hope others will have the chance to share in this special experience. Thank you again for everything, wishing you the best!

Stayed in June 2025

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Das gemeinsame Essen und die Gespräche.

Stayed in May 2025

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Our experience at Zinzi's homestay was great! If you want to have a look in the daily life of the people from Lombok, you are at the right place. During the day you can travel with Jar if you like to sightsee. Especially if you had no plans like us, he can fill the day depending on what you want to see :). We booked the accommodation for 2 nights. Jar and his wife were very welcoming. All 3 meals of the day were delicious, with a wide variety of choices.

Stayed in April 2025

Go here! The family is so welcoming and you will have a wonderful stay there. You can enjoy "the real lombok" here. Jar wants to take you to the highlights in the area and Russ cooks the most delicious dishes. And meanwhile the kids want to play with you and teach you new things. I really felt part of the family. Thank you!!

Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in February 2025

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Stayed with a very very friendly and happy local family in a village just over an hour from Kuta! Was great to get away from the busy touristic area and experience true Lombok tradition and culture. Jar and Meme were extremely accommodating, far beyond expectations and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was memorable. I will always remember my stay here and recommend to any of my friends that come to Lombok.

Stayed in October 2024

Traveler guys from all over the world , if you’re looking for something very special and unforgettable, stay here! I was sure we were going to have a special experience here when I had booked, but the reality went far over our expectations. Jar, the owner and his lovely family are all wonderful people who made us feel at home from the first moment, and they speak English well, so we could also learn a lot about the life in Lombok. We got the most delicious food every day that Mimi (his sister) cooked for us, and could also explore the island from here, thanks to Jar’s help and guidance, and the central location of the place (only 15 mins drive from central Tete Batu). The place (and also the neighborhood) is clean, comfortable, and due to the higher altitude of the village, airconditioning is absolutely not needed. It’s a genuine local experience, and I can wholeheartedly recommend it, even for longer stays. I can say only the bests about our time at Zinzi’s and hope we will have the opportunity to go back in the future.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing! The two rooms are simple but comfortable, and the private bathroom was very clean, with everything you need. We also were worried about not having AC but the area is at a higher elevation than the costal areas of Lombok, so we didn’t even need the fan. Only piece of advice: being earplugs if you are a light sleeper because this is the heart of Lombok, i.e. “the land of a thousand mosques”. All part of the authentic cultural experience! :)

Our stay at Zinzi’s was by far the best experience we’ve had in Bali and Lombok! We are a Canadian family travelling with our children to learn more about the world and different cultures, and sometimes it’s difficult to get past the “tourist bubble”. We were looking for a way to experience something more authentic, and at the same time support local families (not just hotels owned by foreigners). Our stay with Zarkasi (nicknamed Jar) and his family was everything we hoped for, and so much more! Jar, his children and his extended family were the most gracious and welcoming hosts we have ever met. His sister-in-law Meme cooked beautiful meals for us that catered to our kids’ limited tastes, and took us to visit the market, the local Independance day celebrations, and made us feel part of the family. Jar’s lovely children and their cousins rapidly became great friends with our kids. Jar went above and beyond on everything to make sure we were comfortable, and took us to visit women doing traditional weaving and pottery, and also arranged for a driver to pick us up in Kuta and drop us off to our next guesthouse. We were all very sad to leave each other!

Stayed in August 2024

Mr Jar the owner daily bring us food,fruits, tea or coffee, informations about any kind of useful things for a better life. May Allah bless his family with long, healthy positive life

Stayed in August 2024

this was truly the best thing we could have done when we came to lombok. we feel we have become part of this beautiful family - Zarkasi's children and wider family are so wonderful and Zarkasi himself is a fantastic host. We were taken to see how they weave sarongs and to the local village market which were both fantastic experiences. The food here is also delicious and there is a never-ending offer of tea or coffee! if you are looking to immerse yourself in indonesian culture and to spend time with a lovely lovely family, please consider staying here. Terima kasih!

Stayed in July 2024

This homestay is one of the best things we have done since coming out to Indonesia, from hitchhiking with family to staying with locals. This family is so warm and the owner Zilvia is an amazing person with the biggest heart. His daughters and brother are incredible. I have nothing but amazing things to say about them and their home. They Brought us in made us dinner and breakfast, showed us around the village and in the morning we had fresh coconuts from the tree. I will return and I feel as apart of the family as anybody could. The property didn’t have wifi but zilvia went out to get us hotspot packages which gave us internet. Truly talk about going out of his way to make us feel comfortable and welcome<3 thank you zilvia for everything you and your family did for us

Stayed in June 2024

Private room, but shared bathroom with the family. Clean and comfortable.

Zi is an incredible host. Stay here for an authentic homestay. Zi made me dinner and then took me to the local market the next morning to get ingredients for a traditional breakfast. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2024

Zinzi was super friendly and we had great conversations together. He also brought us to the market and cooked us local breakfast which is highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2024

I had the most amazing time at Zinzi’s Homestay. The family you stay with is extremely kind, welcoming and open. Jar (the host) is a great person who has a lot of knowledge about the location, and is willing to take you on various tours. I had a cooking class where I learned to make local food, and I went with his sister in law to the market. All the food I had was shared with the family. This family takes you in as a member of the family: a beautiful experience. If you want to experience the ‘local’ life and culture of central Lombok I can only recommend! You will have an amazing time for sure!

Stayed in May 2024

It was not very accessible

We booked the homestay last minute. But Jar the host was very welcoming along with his wife and children. They were so hospitable and friendly. We also had delicious home cooked meals every day. The rooms are basic, no aircon but clean. I highly recommend this homestay to anyone looking to experience what daily life is like in Lombok

Stayed in May 2025