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Reviews of Basa-basi Lodge

Jalan I. J. Kasimo, 59455 Karimunjawa, Indonesia

#4 of 21 hotels in Karimunjawa

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Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people who worked at basa basi really made our stay!! We would definitely come back here. Very nice location. And I really liked our lodge :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Amazing stay with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some tips: - choice for breakfast would be nice There is only breakfast! No lunch or dinner. - in 3 days no cleaning.. once would be nice - only 1 towel and have to ask for new one. But there was none - would be nice to have a lounge place. Eating place / Lobby is not super comfortabel to chill - bit far from city and other spots. Really need a scooter!

    Anned is awesome! She is the manager and does her job with passion. She helped with everything! - the lodge helps with anything you ask: booking tours, taxi on main land, fast boat ticket. - i have a strict diet and Anned provided - have a look next to this place at The party boat. Really great food and Sunset ! - the lodge is nice and quiet but there is more times a days next to the lodge a mosk with loud prayer sounds..starting in the night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Lovely hostel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location of the property is perfect. Close to view point / nice bar (Ben‘s bar) and in walking distance to the city. The staff and especially Anned were amazing (super helpful / offering cooking classes / great driver that brought me to sunset beach 😉). Breakfast was very good in quality and quantity 🙏🏻

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Great - 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay in a little piece of paradise with super helpful owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    10
    Fantastic stay at Basa-Basi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    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

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    9.0
    It’s recommendable to everyone who wants to experience the full Karimunjawa experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that we would’ve preferred was one big blanked instead of two smaller ones, but that was about it!

    We loved everything about our stay. The staff was extremely nice and helpful and would help you with whatever you needed. We got picked up from the harbour and we didn’t even ask for it, but we were the only quests arriving and they decided to come pick us up.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy location and very nice and helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Angga, the owner is really nice and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    The best place to stay in Karimunjawa!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    9.0
    Peaceful and excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    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

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Great place to stay with very hospitable staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    wonderful accommodation on a peaceful, authentic and very friendly island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    9.0
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

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