Bandung
When the rooms go by names such as Vintage Chocolate Flavor or Scandanavian Milk (whatever that might be?), you know you're going to be staying somewhere…
Must-see hotels in Indonesia
East Bali
Get off the grid at this chilled-out hideaway. Meditation, healing and yoga classes help you relax and the rooms are well situated for good swimming and…
East Bali
Associated with the Ubud hotel of the same name, this is the first luxury resort in the Sidemen area. Villas (some with private pool) are scattered across…
West Java
Tucked down a dirt road 50m from the main fishing beach and in a garden filled with tropical flowers and fruit trees (guests can pick their own fruit),…
Jakarta
Perfectly positioned among the action of Taman Fatahillah in Kota is this vibrant hostel set upstairs in a converted historic Dutch warehouse. Its…
Central Java
Located near the Wonosobo junction, this simple, sociable guesthouse has been hosting backpackers for years and has a certain ramshackle charm with basic,…
Kalimantan
Reopened in 2017, this resort is a surprising find on an otherwise pristine marine-park island. It's still fairly low key with 14 standalone cottages …
Nusa Tenggara
These 12 tiled rooms with private bathrooms and air-con are basic but quiet, located in a shady residential neighbourhood. Rent a motorbike for the day …
Medan
A solid choice for those seeking a contemporary, well-priced midrange hotel with modern amenities and designer touches. The spacious rooms have king-size…
East Java
An ultra-modern mountain lodge, this excellent place has stylish though compact rooms with beautiful photo art on the walls, quality mattresses, floor-to…
Nusa Tenggara
The 40 cute and compact lontar-palm bungalows range from newish to older, and come with a variety of patios and mandis, wooden furniture, outdoor…
Mentawai Islands
Run by Italian surfer Massimo, this popular surf camp has a dream location overlooking a white sandy beach and surf breaks. Rooms are a mix of shared…
West Bali
Right on wave-tossed Balian Beach and fresh with the scent of ocean spray, this complex features an eclectic range of rooms: from vintage Indonesian…
Danau Toba
Rooms in traditional Batak houses overlook fruit trees, a children's playground and a grassy badminton court at this excellent budget resort. The more…
West Java
Water, water everywhere at this upmarket resort with attractive thatch-and-timber bungalows built around and over waterlily ponds complete with croaking…
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East Bali
Set amid lush rice fields near Tirta Gangga in the tiny village of Dausa, this non-profit endeavour was set up to give work to locals and improve their…
Bukit Lawang
With huge four-poster beds, immense rooms, hammocks on porches and immaculate hot-water bathrooms, this riverfront lodge combines the ultimate in creature…
West Sumatra
This place is run by local guide Zacky, who set up Explore Kerinci. The rooms are upstairs in a sizeable house with a wraparound balcony to kick back and…
Bukit Lawang
Hidden away from the tourist strip a 10-minute walk along the river, this boutique guesthouse offers a perfect compromise: it's close enough to walk to…
Sumba
Drastic upgrades to the property accompanied the arrival of electricity here in 2017. Twelve rooms face the beach, while two cheaper rooms in traditional…
East Java
Not actually in G-Land but over the bay in Grajagan Beach (outside the national park) is this laid-back losmen, which overlooks an attractive black-sand…
Mentawai Islands
On Pulau Awera, within easy range of Iceland, Suicides and Telescopes, this Basque-run place has five traditional thatched Mentawai villas that sit amid…
Aceh
This American-managed guesthouse is a cool beachside hang-out that caters to those here kiteboarding (best from May to mid-October). A range of packages…
Sumatra
A fairly unique choice, not only because you get to spend a night at the museum (Museum Pusaka Nias), but because it's inside a traditional Nias house…
Sumba
Fifty-seven bright, fresh rooms and good service set Tanto apart from most of the Waingapu competition. The decor is primarily white with wood and vivid…
Surabaya
A respite from Surabaya’s manic streets, this venerable Dutch colonial villa (c 1917) retains a twinkle of charm and grandeur. Rooms are basic and spartan…
Danau Toba
Run by a German-Indonesian family, this waterfront guesthouse is one of the original places to stay in Tuk Tuk and it’s still going strong. Choose between…
East Java
This lovely resort-style hotel is a peaceful place to stay. Its huge, well-kept rooms and traditional-style cottages are dotted around a sprawling…
Mentawai Islands
Located on a private island, Wavepark has a front-row view of Hideaways from its lookout tower, and large, comfortable, breezy bungalows (with the best…
Ubud
Sleek Singapore style has arrived in Ubud courtesy of this 2018 hotel opening. There's loads to like, including a spectacular infinity pool, a hip…
Tana Toraja
The Heritage styles itself as a four-star resort, offering accommodation in huge tongkonan-style houses and a more conventional hotel block (which is fine…
Sumatra
Located in the laid-back, attractive town of Kalianda, Beringin offers a handy base for those heading to Krakatau. It's in an appealing Dutch colonial…
West Papua
The paint may be peeling and the furniture may hail from decades forgotten, but this old, yellow-walled hotel will suit budget backpackers just fine. The…
Kalimantan
This two-storey guesthouse has just five bare wooden rooms and a fine balcony hanging over the rushing Sungai Amandit. Expect little more than a bed, a…
West Java
Long-standing and superb-value backpackers with 13 clean, spacious rooms with nice decorative touches – including bamboo walls and batik wall hangings…
Medan
A reasonable budget option for those needing to catch an early flight is this faux-designer hotel that's a five-minute drive from Medan's airport. Its…
Labuan Bajo
A two-storey, ranch-style hotel owned by an Indonesian-Japanese couple. There's a shady garden, beachside pool, friendly management and worthy buffet…
Central Java
At the foot of the road to New Selo, this helpful guesthouse has a number of simple but reasonably comfortable rooms arranged around a balconied terrace…
Malang
This hostel gets the basics right. There's an immaculate, bright dorm featuring 14 pod-style beds with individual curtains giving a little extra privacy…
Mentawai Islands
Run by a young Aussie-Japanese surfer couple, this fairly plush but laid-back option is on the northern tip of Nyang Nyang Island (Pulau Masokut). Its two…
