Mentawai Islands
With Pitstops breaking right in front of its three breezy Mentawai-style cottages, this intimate surf retreat has an enviable location on Pulau Masokut…
Must-see hotels in Indonesia
East Bali
Sidemen's original boutique choice, the Samanvaya commands sweeping views over rice fields to the ocean and has a textbook 'Bali chic' decor. Every room…
Central Java
This delightful guesthouse, at the top of the tiny village of Kalikuning, has three chalets with bamboo fixtures and fittings within the family acreage…
Candidasa
A dramatic walk across a lotus pond sets the atmospheric tone at this classy and tranquil resort. The 18 well-spaced units are arranged around a gorgeous…
East Bali
A huge swimming pool fringed with palms is the centrepiece of this family-friendly resort on the coast. The 55 good-sized rooms have a simple but stylish…
East Bali
In need of rejuvenation? If so, the packages at this tranquil 31-room oceanfront resort northeast of Tembok will appeal. These include comfortable…
Gunung Leuser National Park
This well-priced guesthouse has a beautiful riverside location and charming, colourful wooden bungalows equipped with Western toilets. The cheapest rooms…
Yogyakarta
A beautiful Moroccan-style hotel, a short stroll from Jl Malioboro, complete with hand-carved wooden doorways and a delightful Moorish courtyard bristling…
Ubud
It calls itself a resort, but this place has a boutique feel. The Monkey Forest Rd location may seem strange, but the hotel is hidden in lush gardens…
East Bali
Located at Melasti Beach, west of Amed village, this stylish, good-value B&B is operated by American expat Missy, who is a genial and welcoming host…
East Bali
Attached to the freediving school of the same name, this hostel has two thatched bungalows in a large compound. Each has four bunk beds downstairs, two…
South Lombok
This eclectic thatch-roofed lodge spills down a hill just east of town, offering sweeping views over the bay from each artfully designed room. Teachers…
Canggu
Right at Batu Bolong Beach, this exquisite hotel blurs the boundaries between accommodation and a museum-gallery, especially the Walter Spies and Le…
North Bali
The 11 bungalows here recall an older, refined Bali, from the quaint thatched roofs down to the antique carved doors and detailed stonework. Rooms, which…
East Bali
Jaw-dropping is the only word to use when describing the rice-terrace views enjoyed from the terrace of this homestay on the ridge above Tirta Gangga. The…
Bukit Peninsula
Seven individualistic bungalows are built into the rocks just above a low-tide patch of sand just east of Pantai Labuan Sait. All share the stunning views…
North Bali
Off a small lane, traditional-style rooms are set in gorgeous bungalows that feature intricate carvings and traditional artwork inside and out – some are…
Sumbawa
Everything is just so at this appropriately named getaway, whose terraced front deck is like a mini-amphitheatre for dreamy sunsets. The five bungalows…
Seminyak
The beautifully understated Oberoi has been a refined Balinese-style beachside retreat since 1971. All accommodation options have private verandahs, and…
Yogyakarta
About 8km south of Yogya, surrounded by rice fields, this tasteful hotel occupies traditional Javanese buildings with a lily pond in the main courtyard…
Solo
A reimagined property draped with plants; there is no other hotel quite like this deconstructed lodge, where the restaurant is lit with bare bulbs and the…
North Sulawesi
This peaceful place enjoys a lovely hillside setting overlooking the mangroves. Its elegant wooden bungalows boast enormous terraces with hammocks, and…
Yogyakarta
This centrally located luxury hotel is set in a tropical garden of soaring palms, mature frangipani and carp ponds. Rooms here are comfortable and…
Tanjung Puting National Park
The only upmarket jungle resort near the park, Rimba is still pretty rustic for the price but manages to hit most of the ecoresort notes, with comfortable…
Makassar
This sparkling white homestay down a quiet lane near the seafront is run by the hospitable Marlah Pongrekun and George Biuw. The breezy, immaculately…
Kerobokan
The same architectural derring-do that makes Potato Head much copied is on display at the club's hotel. However here the details are lavish and artful…
Yogyakarta
Offering a warm welcome, this tiny, arty and original hostel is one of a kind. The communal area, which has a kitchen for guest use, straddles a small…
West Bali
For a near-religious experience you might consider staying at this remote boutique resort, a striking 2km drive through a jungle past the Palasari church…
Mentawai Islands
On the private 12-hectare island of Pitojat, Togat Nusa has four bungalows catering to only eight guests at a time. The funky and stylish accommodation is…
East Bali
One of a number of tranquil homestays perched on the edge of a ridge overlooking the water palace, this pondok (guesthouse) currently offers two…
East Bali
Secreted at the rear of a family compound on the mountain side of the main road, this friendly place has an authentic village flavour. Five rooms are set…
Sumatra
Run by laid-back husband-and-wife team Yoris and Fransiska, this original, lovingly designed spot has rooms inside a number of traditional Sumatran-style…
Nusa Lembongan
Two posh villas and 18 stylish suites shelter near a pool behind the beach at Lembongan's most upscale digs. The French designer-owner has decorated the…
Lombok
This gem has bamboo bungalows, each with its own theme; hammocks on private porches; and access to a pool on the black-sand beach. Two cheaper, smaller…
Yogyakarta
This stylish addition to Sosrowijayan marks the beginning of this classic budget thoroughfare. The steel and glass design maximises the light in the tall,…
Senggigi
A spectacular, lovingly imagined property that comes close to a luxe experience. Everything, from the food to the pool area to the spa, and especially the…
North Sulawesi
Luxurious airy resort with 17 sumptuously furnished villas that boast all mod cons; the older villas are directly on the beach. Facilities include a …
Lovina
This lovely guesthouse is down a quiet lane lined with family compounds. The grounds are lush and fragrant with frangipani from around the world that have…
Canggu
Both intimate and stylish, Sedasa has an understated Balinese elegance. The 10 large rooms overlook a small pool and have designer furniture. The beanbags…
Sumbawa
What a view you will have if you end a hard day in the waves at this hilltop guesthouse, whose communal lounge and kitchen overlook two stunning bays. The…
