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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Solo
Better known for its restaurant, this hotel offers a few delightful rooms in the vintage, brick Javanese building. With high ceilings, ceramic tiled…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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 –…
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…
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…
Bandung
An unusual 'building block' exterior gives way to a contemporary, Japanese-influenced design hotel with floor-to-ceiling wall murals, soft wooden…
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…
Solo
Although the rooms are simple, this atmospheric old homestay, in a magnificent timbered building between Solo's two palaces, scores highly for those…
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…
Padang
Within a converted old house, this rather refined hostel has polished hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and antique decorations. Boutique rooms and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…