3-Star Hotels in East Java, Indonesia

Our 2nd time staying at this hotel. It was in a good neighborhood (many street food vendor at night). Good service (fast check-in/out), suitable parking space. Overall a great stay for us.

The property is comprised of a small kitchen, with a worn non-stick pan and pot, and utensils, with two gas stoves, a worn small rice cooker, a microwave, and a minifridge. Worn means the non-stick coatings have been abused, which is typical of Indonesia, as no reads the instruction/care manuals of anything. The microwave vents are on its left side, and was positioned against the wall where the vents were blocked - relocating the microwave to the right side resolved this issue. The water gallon has a manual pump, and has to be relocated to occupy the stairs for use. There is no table for eating. The stairs has a low roof protrusion that you will hit your head on if not aware. There is a hidden door on the lower floor next to the kitchen to a cold-water shower and toilet, of which the wooden door is positioned next to the shower has smells of mold. The side of the kitchen bench is positioned adjacent to the window with a small uncovered gap, which there is signs it is impossible to clean. The TV was configured for headphone mode, which caused a static noise, I've changed it for speaker mode, and that has resolved the issue, and the TV looks and sounds great. There is also a fan and a couch on the lower floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with an elevated queen bed and with aircon that is quiet and cool, and the other room with a fan and two single mattresses, and there is an upstairs bathroom with toilet and shower. The shower upstairs water only lasts for 5 minutes, then requires what seems like a minimum 2 hour break - we don't know how much break it actually needs, as we only get hot water once for 5 minutes in the morning, and once for 5 minutes in the evening. We have tried to contact the property several times about this, and there has been no resolution, just responses to amount to ”adjust your expectations to not expect more hot water”. Overall, the place has enough of a kitchen to cook and store food, is exceptionally tidy sans the poorly designed gap between the kitchen bench and the window, and sans the poorly designed wooden door next to the shower on the lower floor. However, there is no functional hot water if you are more than 1 person, of which multiple people are the target market of this property.

This is actually a VERY COOL hotel. As someone who LOVE vintage things, I really appriciate this place. From their historical front building, their vintage styled room, all took me back to the 90s to early 2000. The NOSTALGIA 🥺. When I was little, my grandpa and grandma used to take me travel and stayed at hotels. So hotels like these have a special place in my heart. Unfortunately, it looked like they really cut down the budget. Although they gave a very cheap price for their room (not more than IDR 250K including breakfast), on WEEKENDS?? But the towels were not white anymore and felt thin (not like other hotel towels), the sheets had tough spots, and no shower cap. But I loveddd the lemongrass soap and shampoo, and they were in dispensers so less plastic waste. The breakfast was really sad. It was nice when I stayed here around a couple of years ago. But this time it was worse. Not too many options and looked empty. Really felt like they didn't put much effort. Well, what do you expect for that price? And I understand they might be in a very tight budget. I noticed they added a ”Mini Zoo” signage. A staff warned me that there were not many animals yet. But I decided to go see it. Turned out it was located in the side of the parking road (but outdoor), there were fishes and a big avian animal (like chicken but different, I don't know what it was). And some parakeets in two separate cages, they were all dead 😭😭 I told a staff and they quickly removed the dead birds. Good idea but poor execution. But anyways, location was top. Just a few meters across the street, there was a bus stop and you can hop on the Suroboyo Bus to go anywhere. And the hotel itself was in a main street of a hot destination (Old Town Surabaya), with historical buildings complex, also with the chinatown nearby. I really hope they can survive this economy storm. I really love this hotel 🥺.

It's a very good hotel, it's very well maintained, so it's comfortable to stay there.

Excellent service! Upon arrival, we were offered complimentary rice porridge and a souvenir from Banyuwangi. The room was spacious and even had a living room.

This hotel is super close to the Ijen volcano hiking trail entrance, just a 5-minute walk through a small path from the hotel's parking lot. Considering the price, environment, and accommodation, it's an excellent choice if you're planning a midnight hike. Although they call it a hotel, it feels more like a glamping site. You can check in at a self-service kiosk, as there's essentially no lobby or front desk. You need the hotel's app, Bobobox, to unlock your room. Even though the reception mentioned the Android version is available for download, I couldn't find it. The owner does have WeChat, and you can communicate many things in English. The environment is truly wonderful, giving you that feeling of camping in nature. On a clear day, the view is picturesque; on a cloudy day, it's misty and quite chilly. The room is compact and well-designed. While there's no TV, everything else is pretty much covered. The bedside control panel integrates multiple functions: weather information, multi-color mood lighting, a 'magic glass' that switches between scenic views and ensures privacy with one tap, and sleep-aid music. You can also connect your phone via Bluetooth, which is very convenient. There are three-pin sockets, directly compatible with plugs from my country. Bobomart offers food and snack sales, and the menu is quite varied. You can even order a self-service BBQ to enjoy in front of your room. However, be prepared for items to be out of stock, which is understandable given the limited conditions on the mountain. Breakfast is a savory and slightly sweet fried rice set, which was generally good. If you're coming back from a hike, everything tastes delicious. Due to the same limitations, the water heater has a limited capacity. If multiple people are staying, you'll need to be mindful of your usage, otherwise, the waiting time for hot water can be a bit long. The staff are all very friendly. You can ask them anything about Ijen volcano, and they're incredibly efficient in sorting things out. Getting to and from the hotel requires a private car; Grab is available but unreliable in Banyuwangi, and drivers often renegotiate the price after accepting the ride.

A really nice hotel, it feels like a more basic version of a Hanting Hotel – comfortable and secure. The surrounding neighborhood is also quite pretty and clean. There's a restaurant on the sixth floor where you can eat or order room service, and there's a 24-hour convenience store downstairs, which is super convenient.

The scenery was absolutely stunning, even with the wildfire burning on the opposite mountain. How often do you get to sleep while watching a wildfire? It was terrifying, but the sunrise from the room the next morning was incredibly beautiful, making up for the fact that the park was closed and we couldn't go anywhere. It's nice to just relax and not chase after Instagrammable spots. However, the room facilities were severely damaged. Several aluminum windows and wooden sliding doors were on the verge of breaking and were very difficult to open and close. The bathroom drainage system was also poor; it flooded quickly after showering. The wooden cabin was freezing at night with no heating, and the duvet was incredibly thin. The facilities were definitely not okay.

I had an unexpected overnight stay and requested a non-smoking room. When I checked in around midnight, the service was quick, and I was immediately given a room. Thankfully, the room was clean and didn't smell. The next morning, check-out was also swift, so the online taxi waiting for me didn't have to wait long.

The hotel is good, the breakfast is quite complete and worthy of being a star **. The location is in the middle of the city near the campus, it is only located in an alley not a protocol road, the reception service is good, only the hotel technician's response to complaints about TV channels is lacking. Overall good