Maluku
There's one fan-only room with a shared bathroom at this no-sign place on the road from the jetty and just before the mosque in Elat. Look for the…
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North Sulawesi
While the rooms aren't great, they aren't much worse than the neighbours', and lower prices are slightly more commensurate with the quality (or lack…
Ubud
A good-sized pool is the only compelling reason to stay at this run-down guesthouse on busy Monkey Forest Rd. The 23 bunker-like rooms have beds with…
South Sulawesi
On the west end of the village, right on the water, these simple wooden bungalows have private bathrooms and front porches for seagazing – but spend much…
West Sumatra
This fairly grim hotel is strictly for penny-pinchers, with its cold bucket showers, narrow, short beds and water stains on the walls. It's in a central…
Central Sulawesi
Dependable but tired options in this venerable downtown location have seating in front of your room and some attempts at greenery. Restaurants and a large…
Sulawesi
This utilitarian bed-in-a-box affair is leagues cleaner than other budget options nearby, though you'd be doing yourself a favour to bring your own sheet…
Baliem Valley
A sound option, with hot showers in the more expensive rooms, along with attempts at decor (eg large, kitsch horse prints). The semi-al fresco breakfast…
East Java
The PHKA post at the start of the Kawah Ijen hike has a bare, chilly cottage with basic rooms fit for a monk. There’s no hot water, and blankets are not…
Banda Islands
Right on the beach, in the middle of Kampung Lama, this very simple homestay has basic rooms and a shared bathroom with a squat toilet. The food is pretty…
Banda Aceh
In Banda Aceh's market area just north of the river, Siwah has well-priced rooms and is centrally located, although it's a bit dark and institutional…
East Bali
In the same compound as the Stop Inn, this frills-free homestay has six rooms with basic bathrooms; some have air-con.
Aceh
Mr Bean bucks the trend of Iboih huts with its boxlike waterfront cottages with floor-to-ceiling windows, air-con and TV. More budget hotel than beach…
Manado
Decidedly not nearby anything of interest, this boutique hotel with interesting interior architectural choices could use a good scrubbing and some paint.
Sulawesi
A postmodern-looking orange hotel at the head of the bay with older but heavily perfumed small rooms. Spring for a Deluxe room, which have windows.
South Sulawesi
It's not a 'grand resort' but the spacious tiled rooms with three beds, private mandis, flat-screen TVs and front porches are kept tidy.
Central Sulawesi
Right on the main drag, this losmen has a wide selection of bland but acceptably clean rooms tended by indifferent staff.
Kalimantan
Basic but clean, well-equipped rooms with air-con and spring beds; convenient to the bus station and market.
Baliem Valley
When the knowledgeable Mr Yeki died, he passed this honai-style Kulugima guesthouse to his son.
Raja Ampat Islands
On a beautiful private island off southeastern Misool, this comfortable dive resort has a strong conservation and community ethos and superb dive sites…
Flores
Choose from 11 clean rooms, some with double beds dressed in colourful sheets. Rooms have private patios and are within walking distance of the pier; the…
Sanur
The landmark Sanur beachfront resort, the former Bali Hyatt now has a slightly grander name and has had a recent makeover.
