GuesthouseAileu

Projeito Montanha

Projeto Montanha ("The Mountain Project") is a Timorese NGO-run guesthouse, restaurant, handicraft centre, music studio, woodwork shop and dental clinic in Aileu, the highland coffee district about an hour south of Dili. The project trains local Timorese youth in hospitality, arts, music, woodwork and languages (Portuguese and English), giving them skills they can take to Dili or beyond.

The guesthouse has three rooms at USD 50 per room per night, with hot water, a back-up generator and Starlink internet.

The on-site Restaurante da Montanha serves homemade meals with ingredients grown in the project's own garden or sourced locally: comfort dishes like lasagne, steak and fried chicken, with fresh-squeezed juices. Guests have repeatedly named it one of the nicest places to stay in Timor-Leste, for the homely atmosphere, the food and the warm service.

Crafts made by students are sold in the on-site gift shop and at Dili airport, with the proceeds returned to the young people who made them. A stay here directly supports the training programme.

Amenities & Facilities

Hot water
Back-up generator
Starlink internet
On-site restaurant
Gift shop and handicraft centre
Garden (farm-to-table)
Arts and music studio
Social enterprise

Rooms & Rates

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2 guests

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Guest Reviews

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4.6(63 reviews · Google)

Milán Kóbor3 months ago

The feeling when sitting at the patio area while the rain is pouring down is a feeling l I’ll never forget. Very good food and even better coffee. The desserts are really nice, and it is a must visit place when in Aileu.

Alex Gundry9 months ago

My tour guide took us here. It was an unexpected oasis. Presented with care, style, and heart. The art on display adds to the mood, though it is a little predictable. The staff helped us through the menu so we could pick some lovely and fresh options for lunch. The fresh iced juices were delicious, and the pizzas were light and very tasty. I also had dessert, which was a Brazilian style fudge - stunning, and the coffee complemented it very well. The staff need praise, as they were great. I bought some jam to take home, and have just opened it. It was superb - with deep and intense fruit flavours of strawberry. I ate most of the jar immediately, it was that good.

Lcheta da Silvaa year ago

There's no sign on the main road. Maybe it used to be there, but now it's none. It's hard for those who go alone couldn't find it. The food service is tbh is slow, just a simple dish tool, almost 30 minutes to make. Overall experience regarding the customer service and the ambiance is great.

Andrew Warner12 months ago

A beautiful place to have a rest, coffee, and a meal! Incredible art pieces and chill vibes!

Rui Mendes11 months ago

It is a peaceful place to enjoy food, environment, also an opportunity to see and buy some local products, paintings and handcrafts Definitely a non missing experience and place

Reviews from Google Maps

Location

Aileu, Timor-Leste

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Good to know before you book

Only three rooms, so it suits couples, families and small groups.

How late you can book: Book by 3pm the day before you arrive (Dili time).

Questions guests ask

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From

$50/night

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