Must-see hotels in Indonesia

  • Double-Six

    Kuta & Legian

    A colossus five-star resort, Double-Six takes a leaf out of the Vegas book of extravagance. Fronted by a luxurious 120m pool, the 146 spacious rooms all…

  • Sudamala Resort Seraya

    Flores

    Get-away-from-it-all bliss exists on Pulau Seraya. Stay in flawless, whitewashed wood-and-thatch-bungalows set on a white-sand beach with offshore…

  • Resort Latitude Zero

    Sumatra

    A luxurious surfing resort sitting on its own private island, this place has excellent access to Telo’s 18 breaks, sea views from its sumptuous rooms and…

  • Rumah Eyang

    Yogyakarta

    Rooms are simple and comfortable in this attractive suburban house, but the real benefit here is that Atik, the Javanese author-owner-tour-guide, is a…

  • Omah Sinten Heritage Hotel

    Solo

    Better known for its restaurant, this hotel offers a few delightful rooms in the vintage, brick Javanese building. With high ceilings, ceramic tiled…

  • Baliku Dive Resort

    East Bali

    Nine large freestanding villa-style units with spacious sea-facing verandahs and romantic four-poster beds sheathed in mosquito nets are among the…

  • Serenity Eco Guesthouse

    Canggu

    This hotel is an oasis among the sterility of walled villas, run by inexperienced and lovable staff. Rooms range from singles with shared bathrooms to…

  • Surfing Village

    Sumatra

    An intimate surf retreat for 12 guests in a remote location, run by the ever-helpful Mario Fernandes, a Brazilian transplant who guarantees you a good…

  • Palambak Island Resort

    Banyak Islands

    The only accommodation on Pulau Palambak Besar is in these 10 lovely bungalows with shared bathrooms fronting a stunning beach. There's a nice restaurant…

  • Bladok Hotel

    Yogyakarta

    This attractive, well-run guesthouse, on the main thoroughfare in Sosrowijayan, benefits from a greater sense of space than lodgings hidden in the lanes…

  • Artotel Haniman Ubud

    Ubud

    The latest offering from Indonesia's hip Artotel chain, this place offers 22 good-size studios (20, 30 and 40 sq m) with amenities including a coffee…

  • Soori Villas

    West Bali

    This luxury villa compound on a (still) remote stretch of Bali's west coast has 48 very private villas, each with its own plunge pool. The accommodation…

  • Froggies

    North Sulawesi

    This long-running dive centre and resort is run by a young and enthusiastic crew and is still one of the best midrange places on the island. It offers a…

  • New House Padang

    Padang

    Popular with surfers and backpackers, this friendly, relaxed six-room guesthouse is the perfect mix of budget and style. A compact Zen garden combines…

  • Inlight Lombok Resort

    South Lombok

    Curvaceously designed by the Russian architect-owner, this stunning hotel on a secluded beach just south of Gerupuk was built for detoxing. Wi-fi is only…

  • Sumba Surf Camp

    Sumba

    Consisting of a main house with four rooms and three private bungalows decked out in natural materials, Sumba Surf Camp is all about – you guessed it –…

  • Oberoi Lombok

    Lombok

    For sheer get-away-from-it-all bliss the Oberoi simply excels. The hotel's core is a triple-level pool, which leads the eye to a lovely private beach…

  • Lotus II Homestay

    Borobudur

    This popular, friendly guesthouse is owned by one of the founders of Jaker, so reliable local information in fluent English can be expected here. The…

  • Tama Boutique Hotel

    Bandung

    An unusual 'building block' exterior gives way to a contemporary, Japanese-influenced design hotel with floor-to-ceiling wall murals, soft wooden…

  • Menjangan

    North Bali

    Set on Bali Barat National Park land, this luxe resort is the perfect spot for those wanting to fully experience the national park. Spread over 382…

  • Cakra Homestay

    Solo

    Although the rooms are simple, this atmospheric old homestay, in a magnificent timbered building between Solo's two palaces, scores highly for those…

  • Sleepy Croc

    Candidasa

    Opened in 2018, this small backpacker-style hostel offers two dorms (one mixed, one female only); each sleeps eight and fronts onto the pool. Most action…

  • Riverside Hostel

    Padang

    Within a converted old house, this rather refined hostel has polished hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and antique decorations. Boutique rooms and…

  • Pondok Sari

    North Bali

    The 36 rooms here are set in densely planted gardens that assure privacy. The pool is down by the beach while the cafe has sweet water views through the…

  • YezYezYez

    Yogyakarta

    Its austere, concrete compound-like facade may appear forbidding from the outside, but past those doors it opens to a cool, arty hostel with an inviting…

  • Saraswati Borobudur

    Borobudur

    This striking hotel, with its sprays of gorgeous orchids in the marble foyer, is worth considering as one of the few quality hotels within walking…

  • Batu Karang

    Nusa Lembongan

    This upmarket resort perched on a terraced hillside has a large infinity pool. Some of its 25 luxury units are villa-style and have multiple rooms and…

  • Rinjani Lodge

    Lombok

    Rinjani Lodge suffered from extensive damage in the 2018 earthquakes, but had plans to reopen with five bungalows, four family rooms, four triples and two…

  • Bayview Gardens Hotel

    Labuan Bajo

    Each of these 16 rooms tucked into the hillside – but still close to town – has a harbour view, best enjoyed during a balcony breakfast. Harbor Master…

  • Sempiak Villas

    South Lombok

    Tucked away on the cliffs, this fabulous boutique resort is one of the Kuta area’s most upscale properties. Seven villas are built into the hillside above…

  • Dusun Jogja Village Inn

    Yogyakarta

    This fine hotel with its distinctive bamboo facade brings a sense of the rural into the heart of the city. Most of the luxurious rooms have ample…

  • Ombak Villa Cemagi

    West Bali

    Typical of the luxe villas cloistered in the Cemagi area, Ombak offers lavish comfort at a fairly good price, considering what you get. There are three…

  • Karma Kandara

    Bukit Peninsula

    This beautiful resort clings to the side of hills that roll down to the sea. Stone paths lead between walled villas draped in bougainvillea and punctuated…

  • Olala

    Aceh

    Offering cheap and cheerful huts on stilts, Olala caters both to shoestringers (with basic huts with shared bathrooms) and those who want their own…

  • Puri Ganesha Villas

    North Bali

    These four two-storey villas are on sweeping grounds; each has a unique style that mixes antiques with silks and relaxed comfort. Outside the air-con…

  • Brown Feather

    Kerobokan

    On the main road, but backing onto rice paddies, this small hotel exudes a Dutch-Javanese colonial charm. Rooms mix simplicity with old-world character,…

  • Bali Homestay Program

    West Bali

    You can sample village life as part of this innovative program that places travellers in the homes of residents of the rice-growing village of Jegu, 9km…

  • Bali Asli Lodge

    Ubud

    Escape the central Ubud hubbub here. Made and Ketut are your friendly hosts, and their five rooms are in traditional Balinese stone-and-brick houses set…

  • Sukuh Cottage

    Central Java

    Just before Sukuh temple – and enjoying the same exquisite views – this rural hotel has attractive rooms and villas built from natural materials and…

  • Gili Teak Resort

    Gili Trawangan

    New Age bungalows have teak walls and a stylish, simple design that lets in lots of light. Terraces for each of the 11 units have plush loungers, plus…

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