Great place and great host. I want to say the best words about the hosts - we almost didn't manage to come at all but they helped us out. The thing is that for a foreigner it's not really possible to buy a ferry ticket to Karimunjawa - the fast boat app accepts only local credit cards and local payment options and by the time we landed in Indonesia to try the only payment option that might work - paying at the Alfamart supermarket, the tickets were sold out. The other option is the slow boat but last year they also launched a web site - also there only local payment options accepted, and you can not count on getting a ticket at the port on the day anymore (I heard that even at the port you can't pay cash and only local cards accepted). The host fixed us tickets a night before once we contacted to explain our mysery with tickets! I always travel on my own but this is the place where their help is needed, so my advice - once you book your place, contact them to help you arrange the ferry tickets, too. You pay a little extra but will avoid troubles and time-wasting on a mission impossible. They also help to rent motorbikes or bikes, also organize snorkeling tour (that is a must-do thing on the island, as well as trying the late eve fish market!). We stayed in a bigger room above the bar (that sells beer and breakfast), but it seemed quiet as there was no activity past 10pm. The bed has mosquito net, makes beautiful bed canopy, like from a film set. Overall, the place is unique and special, highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2024

Staff were super kind and helpful and help us with all pans and activities in the island during our stay

Stayed in November 2023

The breakfast staff didn’t speak English, so it was a bit hard to communicate about dietary restrictions

Very clean and well maintained property. The lodge with private bathroom with your own little area in the garden was superb. We really enjoyed staying here. The owners were super helpful with arranging transportation and trips.

Stayed in October 2023

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An oasis on Karimunjawa! The huts were great and perfect for our 4-day stay. We hired scooters for getting around the island, and they organised an amazing snorkelling trip for us. Very helpful in suggesting places to visit or booking activities. Recommend to anyone looking to stay and explore the island.

Stayed in October 2023

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Thank you so much for this unforgettable stay. We were feeling so comfy around your family and friends. I highly recommend Basa Basi Lodge! The team will help you with whatever you need and will welcome you like a friend. Thanks for everything!

Stayed in October 2023

Cozy location and very nice and helpful staff

Stayed in August 2023

This place is really a gem. Cozy huts with private bathrooms, perfect location just a bit outside of town and super helpful staff. The team helped us organise everything we were looking for and gave us great recommendations not only around the island but also for our onward journey. Really lovely place to stay at a reasonable price and great for further exploring this lovely island

Stayed in August 2023

Angga, the owner is really nice and helpful.

Stayed in August 2023

We were so lucky to find this place as a last minute Amazing room in perfect location with wonderful staff Thanks guys!

Stayed in July 2023

The staff was really nice, especially Christine was super helpfull!! The main building and kitchen looked awesome, the sleeping huts were cool.

Stayed in June 2023

Fleur and Redi were being top class hosts. first they offered to reachedule my stay when I got stranded because the boats were full. then they provided good help and even more insights on the island. BasaBasi is a little oasis where it’s nice to come back to chill after a snorkling trip or a day beach hoping on the scooter.

Stayed in June 2023

Clean and cozy room and bathroom, delicious breakfast and amazingly friendly owners! Great experience!

Stayed in March 2023

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We loved Basa Basi Lodge, the hut and facilities were beautiful and we got a lovely free breakfast every morning. Redy and Fleur were the best hosts, they made us feel at home and made sure we had everything we needed. We were able to rent scooters from them and also book a snorkelling tour which was amazing! Couldn’t recommend this place more

Stayed in February 2023

We would have liked it if there was an option to sit in a chair around the teepee. Also a 'kapstok', a little shelf for personal belongings would be nice, but can't blame them as they are young starters.

When you feel like you need to rest for a little while and do everything in a very slow pace, then book here. At Basa Basi we've had a very peaceful base to sleep, leave our personal belongings and to get to know the island better. Everything is well organized here. The very new family who runs this place, owns all our respect. With their 5 months old two little twins, they were so open and very easy to communicate with. Fleur and Redy are here to help you with all your needs. Super wonderful hosts. They are working together with their island based team to make your stay very comfortable. At this place you can rent a scooter, have a wonderful sleep in a quiet, dark(!) teepee, have your own cold shower and toilet. It's basic, but clean and unique. Every morning there's breakfast for you and after that you can explore the island. The island is very very quiet at the moment (nov 2022). Beaches are around the corner and if you are not scared to drive a scooter by yourself everything is easy reachable.

Stayed in December 2022

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Breakfast is amazing, the place is you re feeling at home, super cosy. Fleur, Rady and their family are super host and super helpfull for everything. We will come back for sure.

Stayed in November 2022

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The bedroom is amazing, simple and comfortable. The bathroom is really clean and if you need anything you have all the facilities with them, the staff was very nice with us. Breakfast every morning so yummy 😋

Stayed in October 2022

Comfy room. Beautiful homestay. Breakfast was great (good coffee , eggselent scrambled eggs, great pancakes, fresh fruit and homemade jam). Room was comfy, not hot. Good quality fan. Helpful staff

Stayed in October 2022

The hospitable atmosphere started when the staff was waiting at the harbor to pick us up. When we arrived at the accommodation the owner was waiting for us with a cold drink (which was very nice after such a long journey), and the owner told us a bit about the accommodation and the island. The accommodation itself was, just like the restaurant area, very beautiful. It felt like a cosy camping spot, but with the luxury facilities. The owners offered to do a barbecue with them and friends of them, which was delicious and a good way to get to know more about the island. They also arranged a lot for us, such as motorbikes, snorkeling trips and transport. Overall a very unique experience which I would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Stayed in October 2022

What shall we say, this was easily one of our best stays in Java. The Lodge is beautiful, the staff is very kind and helpful and the island is a paradise. The private bathroom is very nice and clean, as is your private room. The breakfast is made freshly every morning and very yummy. Best pancakes always with fresh fruits. If you not only want to have a nice time in Karimunjawa but also want to get to know the culture and the people of the island, I can warmly advise you to stay at this beautiful lodge! If you want to do some kind of activity(snorkeling, eating seafood, daytrips…) or have any problem the hosts easily arrange everything and are always there for help. They also rent scooters. Mosquitos are no problem, the hosts will help you with this. Moreover, transport to and from the Harbour was arranged by the hosts.

Stayed in September 2022

Just a little tip: In the little hut was no mosquito net, which would be nice and more comfortable to sleep, since there are a lot of them.

Great host & location! The little hut is really cute to stay. The big one is more then amazing!

Stayed in August 2022

We slept in the family room during our stay. In addition to the exceptionally beautiful accommodation, especially the courtesy of the staff exceeded all expectations. You only need to express an idea or a request and you were offered support immediately. The room as well as the associated bathroom were super clean and we had our own drinking water dispenser. Even with the 'fight' of the mosquitoes, the staff had an immediate remedy. The Host Fu is awsome, you can ask him anything, be sure he knows the answer.

Stayed in September 2022

The cottage is really pretty, especially the bathroom:). And of course the stuff of the Lodge helps you in every situation, he's the nicest guy around. Be sure to check out his bar at Sunset beach :)

Stayed in August 2022

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The host was very friendly and knows everything you need to know about the island. The rooms are cozy and clean. I'd recommend to stay here.

Stayed in August 2022

Way of communication was not the best, even though breakfast was good, we got very little plates.

Staff was very friendly - we felt sick and they really tried to help us with tea and a coconut! Scooter taxis were so kind and it is just a beautiful location. Offers also snorkelling tours which was great! Breakfast was nice. Pick off at harbour was nice too!

Stayed in October 2023