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…
Must-see hotels in Indonesia
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…
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,…
Baliem Valley
This stunning hotel occupies a gorgeous hillside position 21km east of Wamena, with large, rustic-style but comfortable guest cottages in picturesque…
Amaris Hotel La Codefin Kemang
South Jakarta
Gaudy like a billboard, the bright primary colours splashed on the exterior continue on the inside of this jazzy chain. Around 100 rooms have small…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
Manado
Consistently maintaining high standards, this serene, intimate resort is surrounded by gorgeous gardens and serves some of the best food in the region…
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…
East Bali
This boutique choice is pleasing to both the eye and the wallet. The 14 rooms are light and airy, with comfortable beds, fans, excellent bathrooms and…
Sanur
One of Bali's first boutique hotels, Tandjung Sari has flourished since it opened in 1967 and continues to be lauded for its relaxed style. The 29…
West Bali
Coming from the east on the main road, you won't be able to miss this seaside resort, thanks to its prolific signage. Happily, the 35 rooms – either in…
Gili Trawangan
You'll find three fabulous villas here. One is crafted out of an antique joglo (traditional Javanese house) with polished concrete floors, two bedrooms…
Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo's best hostel has spacious ocean-view dorms with four to 12 beds – the latter in the popular, open-air room with panoramic vistas and mosquito…
Bukit Peninsula
'Artsy and beautiful' just begins to describe this collection of huts and cottages made from thatch, driftwood and other natural materials. Each sits on a…
North Sulawesi
With a homestay atmosphere, excellent home-cooked meals and good-value huts terracing down the hillside above the beach, Panorama is the best budget stay…
Scuba Junkie Komodo Beach Resort
Labuan Bajo
A world-away from the bustle, this fantastic dive resort is on an isolated bay about an hour south of Bajo by boat. Rinca Island is nearby as are oodles…
Gili Trawangan
These five 'tree houses' (really stilted wooden villas) are a welcome change from the tried and true Gili T villa concept. Though tightly packed together,…
Central Sulawesi
An unexpected find in deeply provincial Ampana, Lawaka feels like a hip hostel with its zany decor, cool cafe and urban art-enriched rooms that face a…
West Lombok
One of the few places to sleep on Gili Asahan; cottages are simple, bamboo affairs with outdoor bathrooms and a hammock on the porch. The 10 bungalows are…
North Maluku
Formerly the Bela International Hotel, the Grand Dafam offers a four-star hotel experience at three-star prices. Rooms come with all the trimmings,…
West Lombok
This fantastically bohemian getaway is tucked away on a quiet west-coast hill with four stylish lumbung (rice-barn) rooms and four bigger and better…
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Nusa Dua
Making up part of the resort strip, the Sofitel has a vast pool that meanders past the 415 rooms, some of which have terraces with direct pool access. The…
Kelimutu Crater Lakes Ecolodge
Flores
Easily the nicest spot in Moni. Nestled by the riverside east of town are 21 rooms and villas, all with pebbled tiles, hot water, some solar power and…
Bukit Peninsula
Visually stunning, this vast resort has an artful contemporary style that is at once light and airy while still conveying a sense of luxury. The 85-unit…
Kalimantan
At the edge of the Maratua lagoon, this compact island dive resort packs plenty into a tiny manicured space. Surrounding a central common area, the…
Sumba
About 11km south of the airport and perched on a hill, Morinda Villa has five cabins with eye-popping views. Each has a traditional grass roof, huge…
Kerobokan
This sprawling resort has a prime position right at the junction of Seminyak and Kerobokan beaches (and nightlife). The 240 rooms come in various flavours…
Ubud
A five-minute walk from the south entrance to the Monkey Forest, this compound has large grounds that feature an organic garden (produce is used in the…
Danau Toba
This backpacker fave close to the ferry terminal has limited lake views, but a chill universe is created by a lush garden and arty versions of traditional…
South Lombok
Bumbangku Beach is across the bay from Gerupuk and is wonderfully remote – almost island-like. This relaxed resort has 25 rooms ranging from simple bamboo…
Gili Trawangan
Eden takes the form of six posh, upgraded bungalows wrapped around a pool, fringed by a garden and shaded by a coconut grove. Rooms have tasteful…
Kuta & Legian
An elegant choice tucked away near Double Six Beach, this exquisite little hotel is run by Made, the doyen of the Made's Warung empire. The 12 units are…
Gili Meno
You know you've tripped deep down the rabbit hole when you find yourself sleeping on a dorm bed in a technicolour ball pit, or when the floor you're…
Central Mountains
Tucked in the hills of Toya Bungkah, this friendly hostel offers basic, affordable dorm accommodation and a toasty dipping pool filled with mineral water…
Lombok
Three two-storey bamboo bungalows, each with intricate designs, offer astounding views over the glistening rice fields. Also on offer are an inviting pool…
