On the small island of Katupat, in the heart of the Togean Islands (Central Sulawesi), Fadhila Cottages lines 18 beachfront bungalows facing the lagoon. Run by the same family for more than twenty years, this address has become a reference point for those seeking a peaceful stay focused on the sea and diving.

Why stay here

• More than twenty years of experience from a local team rooted in Katupat
• 18 bungalows located directly facing the sea, on the beach
• Island with no vehicles, no cell service or Wi-Fi: complete disconnection
• Direct access to the Togean reefs, among the richest in Sulawesi
• Breakfast included and on-site restaurant

The atmosphere

The Togean Islands are unlike any other destination in Indonésie: a chain of jungle-covered islands set in Tomini Bay, with no roads or network. Fadhila Cottages embraces this ethos. No humming generator running through the night, no notifications, no traffic. The rhythm is dictated by the tides, the passage of fishermen in outrigger canoes, and meals shared together under the restaurant's palm-thatched shelter. The gently sloping beach opens directly onto a turquoise lagoon where you wade in fins in hand.

The bungalows

The 18 bungalows are arranged along the beach, each with its own private bathroom and unobstructed sea views. Built with local materials (wood, bamboo, palm thatch roofs), they prioritize natural ventilation over air conditioning, consistent with the island's lack of permanent electricity supply.

Services and activities

• On-site restaurant serving Indonesian cuisine, fresh fish and seafood of the day
• Breakfast included with your stay
• Snorkeling and diving: exploring the aquatic fauna and flora of Sulawesi (coral reefs, gorgonian gardens, schools of surgeonfish)
• Organizing tours and excursions throughout the archipelago: jellyfish lake, Bajau stilt village of Bomba, wreck snorkeling
• English-speaking staff fluent in Indonesian and English

Location

Fadhila Cottages is located in Katupat, in the Togean Islands (Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi province). Access is by public boat from Ampana, on Sulawesi's east coast, after several hours of navigation. Plan for a full day of transfers from the nearest airport, which also explains the rarity of visitors to this place.

In the area

From Katupat, you can reach the main Togean sites by boat: the jellyfish lake on Mariona Island, the stilt villages of the Bajau people ("sea nomads"), the reef of Una-Una around Mount Colo, and numerous deserted islets for day trips. To extend your stay in Indonésie, other beachside addresses are worth a visit: Bara Beach Bungalows in southern Sulawesi, or Coco Resort Penida on the island of Nusa Penida.

Including Fadhila Cottages in your trip

The Togean Islands fit naturally into a longer Sulawesi itinerary, after Toraja country or before Lore Lindu National Park. To plan a tailor-made stay that includes this off-the-beaten-path stop, explore our Indonésie travel ideas.