Aceh
At the entrance to Gapang Beach is this sprawling resort with 22 solid and stylish timber cottages. The cottages are all air-conditioned and the best are…
Must-see hotels in Indonesia
West Lombok
Formerly known as Madak Belo, this is a fun beach-bum island paradise with ooh-la-la views and three basic rooms upstairs in the main wood-and-bamboo…
Sumatra
This friendly, family-run operation is a solid budget choice, with a blissfully old-school set-up of bungalows and hammocks by the water. It has a range…
Seminyak
The beach is only 50m from this cute, idiosyncratic property tucked away on a small gang. The 22 art-filled units are mostly suites, which have a nice…
Padangbai
Padangbai's best budget accommodation is in a leafy street close to the port. It's had a full makeover but the laid-back vibe, bar, lounge, dorm…
Ubud
Work your way through a classic family compound and you’ll come to this homestay with eight extremely well-maintained bungalow-style rooms. Three have air…
Ubud
Surprisingly tranquil considering its central location, this friendly place has 49 rooms in five categories – the super deluxe and suite rooms look over…
Aceh
Eddie’s gets consistently good feedback from the surfing crowd both for its laid-back vibe and its comfy rooms (the cheaper ones share facilities). There…
West Lombok
This walled compound along the main road 20km west of Lembar has an oceanfront location, a private beach and 36 high-quality bungalows (some with lovely…
Kuta & Legian
One of Bali's few flashpacker options, Island is a real find – literally. Hidden in the attractive maze of tiny lanes west of Jl Legian, this stylish…
East Java
A small and modern resort-style place with friendly management and tile-floored individual cottages lined up alongside an inviting pool. Rooms have…
Ubud
South of the Monkey Forest (you may be joined by a monkey visitor on your balcony), this small hotel sits in the middle of rice fields – be sure to get a…
Bukit Peninsula
There's a relaxed hacienda feel to Bingin Garden, where eight bungalow-style rooms are set among an arid garden and a large pool. It's back off the cliffs…
Borobudur
Accommodation is offered in a couple of simple, traditional rooms in the garden of this coffee shop. Hot water is available and there's delicious luwak…
Mentawai Islands
High on a hill overlooking Pitstops and around the corner from Ebay, this Aussie-run resort has six rooms in a main house, and a luxury villa for couples…
South Lombok
Set on a knoll above Pantai Areguling, 8km west of Kuta, this collection of traditional-style bungalows has sweeping views of the bay. The beach is a 500m…
Seminyak
The 26 excellent-value rooms here are in older two-storey blocks set around a small pool; the decor is a bit dated but everything is well maintained…
Bukit Peninsula
The best-value cliff-side option has 12 rooms in modern, two-storey bungalow-style blocks. The grounds are thickly landscaped but the real appeal is the…
Canggu
This well-equipped hostel has a split personality: two locations, with the other just around the corner on Jl Pantai Berawa. There are eight-, six- and…
Danau Toba
This friendly double-storey waterfront place is one of several simple, clean guesthouses along this strip. Walk out from your verandah to a lawn area and…
Pulau Bintan
The dressed-down Angsana is best suited to young professionals or those with kids. The breezy common spaces are decorated in zesty citrus colours, with…
Lovina
This older, well-run beach hotel hasn't changed in years and neither have its prices. The 30 rooms, in a two-storey block, are clean if a bit frayed…
North Bali
A slice of modern style in Pemuteran, Kubuku has a smallish pool with a bar and an inviting patch of lawn. The 17 comfortable rooms are decent value, and…
Balikpapan
An excellent, classic old-world Asian hotel with very accommodating staff and a convenient location for dining options. The wooden floor and dark trim are…
West Bali
About 900m east of the Medewi surf break at Pulukan, this Japanese-owned guesthouse has modern rooms overlooking rice fields and distant surf. It's a…
Bukit Peninsula
Sharing the same idyllic Jimbaran beach as the pricier neighbouring resorts, the low-key Keraton is great value for a beachfront resort. Its 102 rooms are…
Yogyakarta
This sunny backstreet guesthouse has a selection of small but perfectly formed rooms built from natural materials, each with a porch, grouped around a…
Senggigi
Spick and span, comfortable and right in the heart of Senggigi, BC is named for the Blue Coral dive shop, which it sits behind. All rooms have satellite…
Pondok Indah Bungalows Tetebatu
Lombok
Three bi-level thatched bungalows are set amid beautiful rice fields. Although appearing romantically rustic, conditions are not: each has a bathroom,…
North Sulawesi
Enjoys a serene location on the mainland bay and is very well set up, including a Nitrox facility and a dedicated camera room. It's a boutique operation;…
Kuta & Legian
In the heart of Kuta, close to all the nightlife, this hostel is the place to be if you're here to party. Set in an elegant colonial building, it has a…
North Bali
One of Pemuteran's originals, Jubawa is a rather plush midrange choice. The 24 rooms are set in expansive gardens around a pool. The popular cafe-bar…
Ubud
Yet another one of Ubud's delightful family-compound homestays, old-fashioned Pande is but one of many clustered on this residential street. Each room has…
North Bali
About 500m west of Pemuteran's main strip and another 200m north off the main road, this family-run guesthouse is isolated. You can walk to a quiet part…
Padangbai
Facilities here are the best the town has to offer, with a spa, two pools, a well-regarded dive centre and a pavilion cafe. Rooms are well set up and the…
Gili Trawangan
Though the gimmicky castle theme is a real island buzzkill, this always-booming hostel is nevertheless one of the best budget bets in town with clean…
Kerobokan
A contemporary choice for flashpackers, M Boutique's beds are capsule dorms, which come with the benefit of privacy. Each has shutter blinds, a drop-down…
Kerobokan
This great-value hotel has a fabulous location. Most of the 52 rooms are in two-storey blocks around a pool shaded by mature trees. Everything is a bit…
Sumbawa
The ultimate surf-bum crash-pad with a curtained-off dorm and cosy patio-facing rooms. Dreamtime is set a block back from the beach in the heart of the…
Mataram
The high ceilings, 37 clean rooms and Balinese-style courtyards make this one of the most atmospheric and best-value places in a town filled with midrange…
