Must-see hotels in Indonesia

  • Rambutan Boutique Hotel

    Lovina

    The hotel, on 1 hectare of lush gardens, features two pools and a playground. The 30 rooms are decorated in Balinese style. Villas are good deals; the…

  • Mutiara Bali

    Seminyak

    The 17 private villas here are good value, each with an open lounge area looking out to a private plunge pool. The hotel-style rooms have all the usual…

  • Indigo Bungalows

    Gili Trawangan

    In the crowded Gili T midrange market, Indigo stands out for its attention to detail. The six rooms have hot water, patios and views of the pool or…

  • Gede Home Stay Bungalows

    Lovina

    Don't forget to shake the sand off your feet as you enter this beachside eight-room homestay owned by a local fisherman. Cheap rooms have cold water while…

  • Olas Homestay

    Bukit Peninsula

    This family-run surfer crash pad is excellent value in Bingin, with lush landscaping and five private rooms offering air-con and hot water. The owners are…

  • Amora Villa

    Gili Trawangan

    Thirteen lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, set deep in the village, tucked up against the hillside, surrounding a large pool. They're a great deal off season,…

  • ARMA Resort

    Ubud

    Get full Balinese cultural immersion at the hotel enclave of the ARMA cultural compound. Accommodation is provided in modern, well-equipped rooms and in…

  • Kelapa Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Luxury development in an inland location with a selection of 18 commodious villas (all with private pools) that offer style and space in abundance. A…

  • Homestay Purnama

    Lovina

    One of the best deals on this stretch, Homestay Purnama has seven clean cold-water rooms, and the beach is only a two-minute walk away. This is a family…

  • Krishna Sunset Bungalow

    Gili Air

    There's a '60s vibe at this chilled place with sweeping views of Lombok, other Gilis, Bali and the technicolour sunsets. You can cheerfully let another…

  • Hotel Ibis Surabaya City Centre

    Surabaya

    Following the classic Ibis style, the entire place, from the reception to the rooms, is modern and businesslike, and the city centre positioning is spot…

  • Made's Homestay

    West Bali

    Three basic bungalow-style units are surrounded by banana trees back from the beach. The rooms are basic, clean, large enough to hold numerous surfboards…

  • Family Guest House

    Ubud

    There's a bit of bustle from the busy family at this well-maintained homestay. The eight rooms are simple but clean; three have air-con. Opt for one…

  • Balé Sampan

    Gili Trawangan

    On a nice wide-open stretch of beach. The 13 fine modern-edge rooms have stone bathrooms and plush duvet covers. Other highlights include a freshwater…

  • Villa Manuk

    North Bali

    In the lush hills near Sawan, this three-villa complex has a large natural-spring-fed pool. Guests enjoy rice-field views, walks to waterfalls, village…

  • Widi Homestay

    Canggu

    There’s no faux-hipster vibe here with fake nihilist bromides, just a spotless, friendly, family-run homestay. The four rooms have hot water and air-con;…

  • Summer B&B

    Kalimantan

    Retro styling is a nice feature of this multistorey hotel, where each room is spotless and individually themed. The rooftop cafe and bar and close-to…

  • Cheeky Piggy Hostel

    Kuta & Legian

    In a tourist-thronged location in the back alleys of Kuta, this homely and intimate hostel is a top place to meet fellow travellers. There's a small pool,…

  • Hotel Kerinci

    West Sumatra

    This fairly central hotel is a more upmarket option than others in Sungai Penuh. It consists of spotless business-hotel-style rooms, each with a funky…

  • Ring Sameton Inn

    Nusa Penida

    If you're seeking comfort, this is easily the best place to stay on Penida. As well as spiffy business-style rooms, there's a pool, an atmospheric…

  • Asu Surf Camp

    Sumatra

    A spot purely for surfers, this luxury camp gets rave reviews for its uncrowded waves, excellent food and relaxed vibe. The price includes speedboat…

  • Ayu Balian

    West Bali

    The seven rooms in this slightly shambolic two-storey block look down the road to the surf. Some have hot water and air conditioning; the friendly owner…

  • Hideout

    Gili Air

    Refurbished rooms at this fun hostel have three beds and a bathroom apiece. The decor defines cheery and it has a cool bar, hot showers, free breakfast…

  • Harris Homestay

    Lovina

    Sprightly, tidy and white, Harris avoids the weary look of some neighbouring cheapies. The charming owner lives in the back; guests enjoy four bright,…

  • favehotel Braga

    Bandung

    Part of a reliable national chain, this bright and bold design hotel is a good central choice where you can expect a stylish, air-conditioned room with…

  • Full Moon Bungalows

    Nusa Penida

    A well-run compound with 15 bungalows and dorms (some fan-only). Each is basic but comfortable with thatched walls. You're mere steps from Ped's small but…

  • Puri Bali Hotel

    Lovina

    The pool area is set deep in a lush garden – you could easily hang out here all day and let any cares wander off to the ether. The 25 rooms are simple but…

  • Novotel

    Bandung

    A worthy splurge. Rooms are stylish and service standards are very high. Although the pool is tiny, it has a great gym and a spa. Online discounts are…

  • Palmy Hotel

    Kalimantan

    The original of three Palmy hotels in town, this boutique offering is compact and contemporary with a gym and an inviting ground-level cafe. Free airport…

  • Flower Bud Bungalows

    Bukit Peninsula

    On top of a knoll, 14 bamboo bungalows are set on spacious, pretty grounds near a classic kidney-shaped pool. There's a certain Crusoe-esque motif and a…

  • Pelangi Cottages

    Gili Air

    Set on the scenic northern end of the island with coral reef out front, this place has 10 spacious but basic concrete and wood bungalows and great sunset…

  • Kuta Baru Hotel

    South Lombok

    One of Kuta’s best hotels with 23 rooms surrounding an inviting pool, a grassy lawn and a thatch-roofed restaurant. It’s 110m east of the main…

  • Balangan Sea View Bungalow

    Bukit Peninsula

    This cluster of thatched bungalows (some with multiple rooms) is the pick here. The 25 rooms surround a 14m pool in an attractive compound; some have sea…

  • Villa Bunga

    Kerobokan

    An excellent deal in the heart of Kerobokan, this hotel has 13 rooms set in two-storey blocks around a small pool. Rooms are small but modern and have…

  • Mimpi Bungalows

    Kuta & Legian

    The cheapest of the 12 bungalow-style rooms here are the best value (and are fan only). Private gardens boast orchids and shade, and the pool is a good…

  • Lamancha Homestay

    South Lombok

    A charming and expanding 10-room homestay offering spacious rooms with concrete floors, colourful tapestries and canopied beds. The management is…

  • Lembah Rinjani

    Lombok

    This property has 12 basic, clean, tiled rooms with private porches and breathtaking mountain and sunrise views. The cheaper rooms have cold-water showers.

  • Taruna

    North Bali

    On the beach side of the main road and just a short walk from the sand, this professionally run place has nine well-designed rooms on a long, narrow site.

  • Gubug Balian Beach

    West Bali

    On a spacious site close to the beach are 14 rooms, some of which have views down the lane to the surf. The cheapest rooms are fan and cold water only.

  • Alexyane Paradise

    Gili Trawangan

    Five great-quality dark-wood cottages (one is family-sized) with high ceilings, bamboo beds and lovely light-flooded outdoor bathrooms.

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