Dorm was a little dirty. It needs a remodel in my opinion. Staff weren't very friendly unless you are booking a tour

Loved the hot springs! That and the view were the best! Great decor throughout the place with vintage motorbikes and nice landscaping

Stayed in April 2024

Be prepared for swarms of flies. It's not a hotel thing, it's a Kintamani thing. I was told that it's the fields of onions that attract flies (don't know how true it is). So you'll have a ton of flies when you eat your meals, hike up Batur, or do whatever. The flies disappear closer to mid-afternoon, though. So be sure to order those fries for dinner!

I'm in love with the hot springs in the hotel. Absolutely gorgeous views. Oh, and be sure to order their French fries. As a person coming from a potato-loving culture, I really appreciated the fries. They are hand-made, not frozen, and cooked right there. Totally worth it!!! Oh, and the restaurant can accommodate vegetarian options. Love the inclusivity.

Stayed in March 2024

No road 400m before hostel, only stone path. The staff is inhospitable(((

Wonderful view to lake, near volcano!!! Hot and warm pool with clean hotspring water. Pool changes every morning. Bali-style bungalow is nice and clean, good bed. Recommend!!!

Stayed in April 2024

the smell of rat droppings in the glamping room, the smell of urine in the glamping bathroom, the water is so hot in Joglo 1 and 2 that it scalds, the price of the extra bed is not worth it at a rate of 175 thousand mattresses, not for elderly people

Very nice view Batur lake and mountain, the have hotspring pool, peacefull feeling , id you looking for quiet ambient with beautiful view the black lava hostel is the one

Stayed in April 2024

the breakfast to simple. its ok to pay more as long the quality also improve. to many Flash

hot spring is the best and the view is super best

Stayed in April 2024

There was nothing to not like.

The property was absolutely beautiful with hot spring pool and shower. Location was perfect for hiking Mt Batur with guides and trekking right from where you stay. I would stay here again if to repeat this adventure and highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2024

Few bugs in the room and mosquitoes near the pool area, but i do understand as it is in the jungle :(

Amazing staff, especially the Mountain Guide, "Madearina" an excellent and very helpful guide who accomodated me last minute when my own tour guide was a no show. Madearinan provided lights, walking sticks, pictures, videos, so much information about the mountains and the area and life there... an amazing trip close to my heart... :) Oh I laso loved the hotspring pool on the hotel grounds 👍🏻

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful setting with wonderful view, added bonus of hot spring pool

Stayed in April 2024

Super nice stay! Hot springs are what we needed after the ascent to Batur! And a good plus - that you can start climbing directly from the hotel A wonderful breakfast and also a dinner, thanks!

Stayed in March 2024

The hot tub heated by the volcano is unreal

Stayed in February 2024

The hot pool is a pleasure and the view is gorgeous.

Stayed in February 2024

Best Guide from the hostel to do the amazing Batur trekking for sunrise. Lovely hot springs to enjoy after.

Stayed in February 2024

Nice view from the room, the water get changed every day from the pool

Stayed in January 2024

The views, the hot springs, made our stay at Black Lava one to remember!

Stayed in January 2024

Simple but nice hostel, perfect for a night to climb up Mount Batur. The best was to relax at the hot spring pool afterwards. There is breakfast included which was also very nice!

Stayed in February 2024

Very helpful and great staff. Unique experience to swim in a natural hot pool and a great reward to swim after the mountain hike. Beautiful view. The hostel nature means it is sociable and very friendly atmosphere. Very nice shower. In the shared room, there are no privacy curtains or air con however this did not matter to me. The fan was good and it is higher evaluation so is naturally cooler

Stayed in January 2024

Fly

Good place and beautiful view ,, i want back go there another time❤️💋💋💋

Stayed in January 2024

The location and the overall feel

Stayed in January 2024

There are plenty of flies in the afternoon everywhere in this area.

Very comfortable bed, clean room with beautiful view to the Batur lake, good food. The two hot water pools were the best! We stayed 3 days and the pools were cleaned every day (they change the water daily). The hiking path to Batur is near by, easy to go for a hike. The place was much better thank we expected. We'll go there again!

Stayed in January 2024

Very rocky road to get to the hostel. I also didn't care for the very dim lights in the room, made it hard to see. Very few electric plugs.

Perfect stay for hiking Mt Butar! Beautiful views from the public deck restaurant. Beautiful pools though we didn't get to use them. Breakfast food was good and simple.

Stayed in January 2024

I like the hot water pools and that every day the exchange the water ... so fresh!!!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

I have spent two nights at the hostel, one in the dorm and the other in one of the glamping tent. Both were nice and clean! The view from the tents is particularly nice, especially when the sun rises. The facilities are clean and functional, and the private hot spring pools at this the hostel are really a treat. Overall the environment is nice, friendly and very cosy. The staff is nice and helpful, the food is very good and cheap!

Stayed in January 2024

lots of flies outside (not in the room)

hot pools decent breakfast kind stuff

Stayed in December 2023

Lots of fruit flies in the warung because the place is near a vegetable garden. However, the staff will gladly help you to overcome this issue by giving you a fly trap or candle to expel them.

Everything about this place. I stayed here for a short retreat for about 3 nights. I didn't need to go out of this hostel except for when I climbed Mount Batur (which they helped to arrange for me as well) because this place has everything; comfortable room, amazing Batur Lake and Mount Abang views, friendly staff, fine food, and most importantly, hot spring pools that you can use every time as you please.

Stayed in December 2023