Jalan Raya Pendakian Gunung Batur, Toya Bungkah, 80652 Kintamani, Indonesia
#5 of 30 hotels in Kintamani
Guests' ChoiceBased on 330 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Mírian
AustraliaNothing, everything was nice.
I loved the hot spring pool and the views. The breakfast was delicious. I stayed in the shared room, there is a locker, the toilet is clean and the shower is very nice too. It’s the perfect place to relax. The garden is beautiful! It’s close to the main road and only four minutes from the Indomaret. They provided me hot water when I asked.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Daniéla
NetherlandsI loved the hot springs and the staff was so friendly! And wow, what a view.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
James
AustraliaLong way up dirt tracks in the dark out in the sticks.
Beautiful gardens and pools. Comfortable beds.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Justiina
Finlandextremely beautiful location. dorm room does the job. only one fan in there, but that actually was just enough since the mountains are a bit cooler. close to the hike route. one shower and one toilet, both worked and no problems sharing them. great hot pool. small breakfast but very good! not a lot of people so it's very chill there. would recommend and would go again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Delaney
AustraliaGreat stay again at black lava. Second trip there. Hot pools are great and views spectacular. Would stay again for sure
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
A
United StatesDorm 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
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Irina
IndonesiaBe 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
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Viktoryia
BelarusNo 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
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Erawati
Indonesiathe 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
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Eduar
Indonesiathe 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
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Wilson
United StatesThere 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
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Muhammad
United KingdomFew 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
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Fiona
United KingdomBeautiful setting with wonderful view, added bonus of hot spring pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Elizaveta
RussiaSuper 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
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Adrien
AustraliaThe hot tub heated by the volcano is unreal
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Yannick
GermanyThe hot pool is a pleasure and the view is gorgeous.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Mathijs
NetherlandsBest Guide from the hostel to do the amazing Batur trekking for sunrise. Lovely hot springs to enjoy after.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Anja
GermanyNice view from the room, the water get changed every day from the pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Caterina
United KingdomThe views, the hot springs, made our stay at Black Lava one to remember!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Louisa
GermanySimple 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
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Leander
United KingdomVery 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
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Dewi
IndonesiaFly
Good place and beautiful view ,, i want back go there another time❤️💋💋💋
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Simon
United KingdomThe location and the overall feel
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Annukka
FinlandThere 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
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