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…
Must-see hotels in Indonesia
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…
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…
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 –…
Karimunjawa Islands
A luxury tropical island escape situated on its own private island, with sea-view villas and some with private pools. The beach stretches for nearly 1km…
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…
Bandung
An unusual 'building block' exterior gives way to a contemporary, Japanese-influenced design hotel with floor-to-ceiling wall murals, soft wooden…
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…
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…
Central Mountains
This boutique hotel offers a serene escape. Its large infinity pool seems to disappear into the rice terraces, while its eight bungalows are really quite…
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…
Ubud
Overlooking the rushing waters and rice-clad hills of the Wos Valley, the Ibah offers refined luxury in 17 spacious, stylish, individual suites and villas…
Raja Ampat Islands
With large, elegant over-water bungalows on a gorgeous, pristine, small island off northern Batanta, and masses of good diving nearby, this resort is…
Central Mountains
Luxurious rooms set in refined cottages are arrayed artistically at this hillside location. Lush gardens mix with mannered architecture that combines new…
Nusa Lembongan
Affiliated with Big Fish Diving, there are nine bungalow-style, cold-water and fan rooms in this palm-shaded compound back off the beach. Nearby there are…
Seminyak
The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali. All 79 rooms claim to be suites, even if…
Bukit Peninsula
The top-end choice in Tanjung Benoa, the huge Conrad combines a modern Bali look with a refreshing, casual style. The 353 rooms are large and thoughtfully…
Lovina
Clean, modern lines are the hallmark of this luxe beach resort, which is walkably close to the centre of Kalibukbuk. The 66 rooms are large, all with…
Lombok
An astonishing hotel, this larger-than-life amalgamation of luxury accommodation, eclectic design and spiritual Indonesian heritage sits on a wonderful…
Gili Trawangan
An atmospheric spot with six bright and airy glass-fronted Javanese-style houses with tiled roofs connected to outdoor terrazzo bathrooms. Expect plush…
Canggu
Right in the middle of the heart of Batu Bolong, this family-run compound has 10 traditional-style units around a pool. Inside the thatched walls you'll…
