Sumbawa
Sleep to the sounds of lapping waves in one of five stilted bungalows, each with a sturdy wooden frame, stone-tiled bathroom and covered deck facing the…
Must-see hotels in Nusa Tenggara
Gili Trawangan
Exposed brick walls, repurposed wood, tiled floors and a rainbow of colours – that's the design formula at this quirky, eye-pleasing hostel. Some beds are…
Lombok
These Sasak bungalows with 23 rooms in total are some of the best digs in town. Four of them have separate bedrooms across two floors – perfect for…
South Lombok
A solid beachfront option that gets everything right: it's sparklingly clean, well-managed and has a lovely pool area, with statues decorating the grounds…
Gili Trawangan
A lush mature garden and a quiet beach location are the main draws here. The nine rooms and villas in a small compound boast elegant lashings of old…
Gili Trawangan
In the crowded Gili T midrange market, Indigo stands out for its attention to detail. The six rooms have hot water, patios and views of the pool or…
Gili Trawangan
Thirteen lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, set deep in the village, tucked up against the hillside, surrounding a large pool. They're a great deal off season,…
Gili Trawangan
Luxury development in an inland location with a selection of 18 commodious villas (all with private pools) that offer style and space in abundance. A…
Gili Air
There's a '60s vibe at this chilled place with sweeping views of Lombok, other Gilis, Bali and the technicolour sunsets. You can cheerfully let another…
Gili Trawangan
On a nice wide-open stretch of beach. The 13 fine modern-edge rooms have stone bathrooms and plush duvet covers. Other highlights include a freshwater…
Gili Air
Refurbished rooms at this fun hostel have three beds and a bathroom apiece. The decor defines cheery and it has a cool bar, hot showers, free breakfast…
Gili Air
Set on the scenic northern end of the island with coral reef out front, this place has 10 spacious but basic concrete and wood bungalows and great sunset…
South Lombok
One of Kuta’s best hotels with 23 rooms surrounding an inviting pool, a grassy lawn and a thatch-roofed restaurant. It’s 110m east of the main…
South Lombok
A charming and expanding 10-room homestay offering spacious rooms with concrete floors, colourful tapestries and canopied beds. The management is…
Lombok
This property has 12 basic, clean, tiled rooms with private porches and breathtaking mountain and sunrise views. The cheaper rooms have cold-water showers.
Gili Trawangan
Five great-quality dark-wood cottages (one is family-sized) with high ceilings, bamboo beds and lovely light-flooded outdoor bathrooms.
Gili Trawangan
Sixteen turquoise-tiled rooms surround a frangipani-shaded pool in this exceedingly stylish and pleasantly compact boutique hotel.
Sumba
With a curious pink colour scheme, this is a decent budget hotel popular with domestic workers. Rooms are positioned around a hallway with a couple of…
Flores
Some 16km east of Riung and 2km off the main road, this thatched Robinson Crusoe fantasy has a 3km-long beach to itself, where guests enjoy incredible…
Komodo
Located on Komodo Island and just five-minutes' walk from the dock, this six-room guesthouse has a long, covered porch that's elevated and offers ocean…
Labuan Bajo
Accessed from the walkway that leads to Paradise Bar, these basic but spacious tiled rooms have wooden beds, mosquito nets, high woven-bamboo ceilings,…
Flores
Changing ownership and shape a few times in as many years, there are now five beachfront bungalows here. They're a basic affair with tiled floors and…
Flores
Nestled on a secluded black-sand beach with island views, Sunset Cottages is shaded by swaying coco palms. The thatched, coconut-wood-and-bamboo bungalows…
Flores
This Indonesian-German venture sits on a strip of grey sand with lovely views. There's a large pool and the restaurant has decent local and European food …
Flores
Just off the Larantuka road is this modest black-sand beach resort, established to provide local jobs and build tourism. There are simple, thatched…
West Timor
Right in the centre of Soe, and not to be confused with Bahagia II on the outskirts, Bahagia I offers a range of rooms from small, dark cubbies to…
Sumbawa
Located on a small point overlooking the best part of the breaks, this six-room surfer crash pad makes up for its dishevelled appearance with a great,…
Sumba
Just four basic, tiled rooms in a sweet guesthouse made from breeze blocks and woven bamboo. Rooms are just big enough for a double bed and mosquito net…
Flores
Maumere’s most pleasant accommodation offers tidy rooms and bungalows in spacious grounds on a narrow black-sand beach, complete with novelty animal…
West Timor
Set on a leafy backstreet, this long-time budget joint sprawls across 42 rooms in a modern annex and weathered original block. Economy rooms are best…
Nusa Tenggara
The view from this rickety, four-bedroom bamboo house with its alang alang grass roof can't be beat. It looks out over the clearest water you've ever seen…
Sumbawa
Rooms in this sprawling compound are basic but good value – the cheapest have fans and cold water. Overlooking two legendary breaks, Lakey Pipe and Lakey…
Sumba
The best night’s sleep is 2km northwest of town opposite rice fields. It includes fan-cooled budget rooms, higher-end units and renovated cottages with…
Lombok
Slightly neglected since the original owners moved away, these sweet little lumbung (rice-barn) brick cottages nestled in the rice fields are nevertheless…
Nusa Tenggara
These nine, basic but large wooden bungalows might be dark and have bucket-flush toilets, but it's all about location. Positioned on Pantai Sebanjar, one…
Nusa Tenggara
Although a little bland, this is the best option for travellers used to hotel accommodation. There are 30 rooms with televisions, desks and bottled water,…
Flores
At the dead end of Jl Pipipodo, this homestay has one room downstairs and three up top. The owner insists that prices are negotiable, but the balcony nook…
Flores
There are eight beds in this single-dorm hostel, each with its own privacy curtain, power socket, reading light and hooks. Staff are friendly and the…
Labuan Bajo
The pool makes this 10-room nest even sweeter. Expect simple, super-clean concrete bungalows in a hilltop garden setting with magnificent views of Teluk…
Kupang
There's no English spoken here, but don't let that deter you – it's friendly, spotless, quiet and comfortable. The minimalist rooms have either two single…
