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title: "Palito Homestay vs TAMA VIEW: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Palito Homestay. It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. Palito Homestay or TAMA VIEW in Samosir? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palito-homestay-samosir-vs-tama-view-samosir/
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Palito Homestay vs TAMA VIEW

Both are in Samosir, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Ambarita
## [Palito Homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palito-homestay-samosir/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 5 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1936790/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Tuk Tuk
## [TAMA VIEW](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tama-view-samosir/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 4 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2177699/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Palito Homestay

It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Palito Homestay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose TAMA VIEW if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Palito Homestay better than TAMA VIEW?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.6) (+1.0)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

### Why is TAMA VIEW better than Palito Homestay?

1.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 32 vs 0) (+32)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Palito Homestay | TAMA VIEW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.0) | 8.6 |
| Location | 2.1 | 3.7  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.0) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 47  (+29) |
| Rank in Samosir | top 16%  (+28%) | top 44% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1 | 3.7  (+1.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 890 m  (−360 m) |
| To the airport | 106 km | 106 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 9  (+9) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | – | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.6 km apart

## Palito Homestay or TAMA VIEW: common questions

### Which is better, Palito Homestay or TAMA VIEW?

Palito Homestay leads in 5 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Samosir. TAMA VIEW is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre.

### Which is cheaper, Palito Homestay or TAMA VIEW?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

TAMA VIEW is closer: 890 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Palito Homestay.

### How far apart are Palito Homestay and TAMA VIEW?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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-   [Palito Homestay vs Maruba Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/maruba-inn-samosir-vs-palito-homestay-samosir/)
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-   [TAMA VIEW vs Marianna Resort & Convention Tuktuk – Samosir, Marclan Collection](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/marianna-resort-convention-tuktuk-samosir-marclan-collection-samosir-vs-tama-view-samosir/)
-   [TAMA VIEW vs Dumasari Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/dumasari-hotel-samosir-vs-tama-view-samosir/)
-   [TAMA VIEW vs OASIS Samosir](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/oasis-samosir-samosir-vs-tama-view-samosir/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/palito-homestay-samosir-vs-tama-view-samosir/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/