Must-see hotels in Indonesia

  • Kuta B&B Plus

    Kuta & Legian

    There are nine comfortable rooms in this fine guesthouse on a busy Kuta corner – it has all the basics. It's a 10-minute walk from the beach and a 10…

  • Three Win Homestay

    Ubud

    Putu, her husband Sampo and her father Nyoman are understandably proud of the five modern guest rooms in their family compound. These have tile floors,…

  • Gili Beach Bum Hotel

    Gili Trawangan

    This co-ed dorm complex has 19 triple rooms, some under a thatched Torajan-style roof. The rooms have concrete floors, high ceilings, lockers and their…

  • Yuli's Homestay

    South Lombok

    The 32 rooms at this ever-expanding place are immaculately clean, spacious and nicely furnished with huge beds and wardrobes. It also has big front…

  • Sulawesi Castle

    Tana Toraja

    Modern, comfortable rooms with splashes of colour and thoughtful touches make this sparkling new towering orange guesthouse a winner; the exceedingly…

  • Lara Homestay

    South Lombok

    This excellent family-run guesthouse is on a quiet, tree-shaded back lane close to the heart of Kuta. Service could not be cheerier. Rooms in the…

  • Blu d'aMare

    Gili Trawangan

    At Blu d'aMare you can bed down in one of five lovely 1920s Javanese houses (joglo). Features include gorgeous old wood floors, queen beds, and freshwater…

  • Hang Five Canggu Hostel

    Canggu

    Away from Canggu's hubbub, this modern hostel has six rooms facing a courtyard with a serene pool. Owner Hanafi is a local tourism legend. Popular Pantai…

  • Wilson's Retreat

    Gili Trawangan

    Wilson's has 16 rooms plus four villas with private pools. The setting is expansive, stylish and classy, but it still manages some Gili languor. The…

  • Hotel Ayu Lili Garden

    Kuta & Legian

    In a relatively quiet area near the beach, this vintage family-run hotel has 22 bungalow-style rooms. Standards are high and for a little bit extra you…

  • Banyan Tree Bintan

    Pulau Bintan

    The private and privileged Banyan Tree has famed spa facilities and is a high-powered retreat deep in the jungle. The hotel shares a 900m-long beach with…

  • Pemedal Beach

    Nusa Lembongan

    A lovely affordable option if you want to be near a sandy beach; the 20 bungalows are set back a bit from the infinity pool.

  • Rainforest Lodge

    Gunung Leuser National Park

    Rainforest Lodge has simple but pleasant bungalows along a river in beautiful jungle surrounds, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting. Let Mr…

  • Praikamarru Guest House

    Sumba

    Run by an Australian who married a local king and now welcomes guests into village life. Stay in one of two spacious bamboo bungalows with alang alang…

  • Warung Baru Homestay

    Solo

    Hidden down a small gang (alley) off Jl Ahmad Dahlan, this unique guesthouse, run by a delightful, charismatic owner, offers four exceptional-value rooms…

  • Lavalon Cafe & Hostel

    Kupang

    Run by living Nusa Tenggara encyclopedia and former Indonesian film star Edwin Lerrick, Lavalon is Kupang's best-value accommodation. Rooms are worn but…

  • Sumba Sunset Home Stay

    Sumba

    When you see the surfboard sign, turn into this homestay roosting above Kerewe Beach. Each of the four, traditional bungalows has a different bed set up…

  • Oro Beach Houses & Restaurant

    Sumba

    On four wild beachfront hectares, you can nest in a circular thatched bungalow with canopied driftwood beds and outdoor bathrooms. Oro offers excellent…

  • Kri Eco Resort

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Kri Eco is the original Raja Ampat dive lodge. It’s a professional operation with a gorgeous setting; baby black-tip reef sharks are frequently seen…

  • Back to Nature

    Bukit Lawang

    Living up to its name, this lodge is set on a gorgeous bend in the river a 45-minute walk from civilisation. Aca, the eco-minded owner, has preserved a…

  • Trikora Beach Club

    Pulau Bintan

    Rustic whitewashed beach huts and a white sandy beach make this chillaxed resort popular with visitors from neighbouring Singapore looking for a quick,…

  • Kampong Tourist

    Malang

    The owners of this superb backpacking place have fashioned an excellent hostel on the rooftop of Hotel Helios. Dorm beds are comfy (and interestingly…

  • Yenkoranu Homestay

    Raja Ampat Islands

    This well-run beachfront Kri homestay is halfway to being a resort, with a professional dive shop and a superb house reef burgeoning right off the jetty…

  • Casa Nemo

    Aceh

    There's a fabulous range of rooms and cottages cascading down the cliff side at this Mediterranean-feeling resort. Although it caters to all travellers …

  • Nachelle Homestay

    North Sumatra

    With its unconventional, unsigned address set in a car park back from the main road, your first impressions here may leave you wondering. However, this is…

  • Majid Hotel

    Kalimantan

    Across from the boat dock in Kumai, Majid Hotel has six small but very clean air-con rooms; the more expensive ones have hot water. Helpful English…

  • Favehotel

    Papua

    The fancy hotels in Jayapura are mostly tame when it comes to design. Not the case with Favehotel. Sleek and modern with magenta accents at every turn,…

  • Brigitte’s House

    Padang

    Down a backstreet just off Jl Nipah, Brigitte’s is a great backpacker pad with a relaxed ambience and chilled lounge and kitchen areas. The singles are…

  • Dolidi Ndano Towale

    Central Sulawesi

    This beautifully designed place has lovely lakeside cottages in a wonderful location on a sandy beach. There's a jetty for waterside drinks and a fine…

  • Adam’s Homestay

    West Java

    Pangandaran's most creative guesthouse is a wonderfully relaxed and stylish place with artistically presented rooms (many with balconies, beamed ceilings…

  • Nurda's

    West Java

    This surf lodge is set in large grassy grounds just back from the main surf break and with views out over the waves. Rooms are tiled, modern and spacious,…

  • Kost Samarinda

    Kalimantan

    You can't beat the price at this excessively accommodating family guesthouse: a clean, cheap, friendly, no-frills place strategically located close to the…

  • Scar Reef Lodge

    Sumbawa

    A modern lodge for surfers. The five rooms (two of which are air-conditioned) have soaring ceilings, wood furnishings and a common beachside restaurant…

  • Kamusioh Guesthouse

    Papua

    Down a quaint side street, this bright-yellow, nine-room guesthouse is homely and welcoming, with a garden full of tropical foliage, an elegant dining…

  • Horex Hotel Sentani

    Papua

    Horex Hotel is a business hotel but no worse for that and weary tourists will find it an ideal spot to clean up and spoil themselves. Rooms are large and…

  • Pia’s Poppies Hotel

    Tana Toraja

    This well-organised backpacker lodge with very helpful staff is in a tranquil location, 10 minutes' walk from the centre. Rooms face a quiet field and…

  • Aston Samarinda

    Kalimantan

    Samarinda's best city-centre hotel is where you come for pampered luxury. The colonnaded pool with its two-storey waterfall may be ostentatious, but the…

  • Dodo's Homestay

    Makassar

    An excellent homestay owned by Dodo, a super-friendly local who's been assisting travellers and collecting pens for more than 20 years. His spacious, air…

  • Lakey Peak Haven

    Sumbawa

    Removed from the action on a hill above town, this highly manicured Bali-style 'haven' is easily the best accommodation option in town with two-storey…

  • Highland Resort

    North Sulawesi

    A collection of spacious, well-equipped wooden bungalows surround a green open courtyard and are run by a friendly owner who bends over backwards to help…

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