Jl. Sanghyangkalang, Batukaras, 46394 Batukaras, Indonesia
#2 of 6 hotels in Batukaras
Guests' ChoiceBased on 22 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Pierrick
FranceVery calm and peacefull place in the rice fields. The owner is very nice and help you with everything. Excellent stay !
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Theresa
AustriaThe dorm gets very warm, there are small fans provided but then they are quite loud
Beautiful common area with sunset view, very helpful staff and social guests
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Julian
GermanyI'm pretty sure the neighbour tortures his dog. You can hear the poor animal several times during the day for half an hour or longer each time and also at night. I woke up at 3 AM from a screaming dog (yes, screaming! Not barking or whining). When I went there at 11:30 PM the next night, the neighbours next to the house it was coming from called him on the phone and it stopped. Well, what a coincidence ... At first they didn't seem to realise what I meant, even though it was so noisy. Please take care of this poor animal. I really enjoyed my stay, but that part was unbearable, both as a guest and as a person that just doesn't want animals to be tortured. Showers and toilets could be a little bit cleaner on one side, the other side was good. My bed was comfortable, but at some points the material on the sides and on top can crumble a little bit. You may have some animals very close to you since it's really in nature. I hope it was only Geckos. :D Didn't have any direct encounters, though.
Hesa is a great host, the view, hostel, and cats are great too! The sounds of nature at night are very atmospheric
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Jakub
Czech RepublicVery peaceful and quiet place I was looking for. Close to the beach and surrounded by rice fields and palms. Always clean and even with breakfast included. I like the quiet village too.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Dorien
BelgiumI can't say nothing bad of this hostel.
The owner Hesa is really amazing. We do love him and he is already in our heart. We made a friend for life and for sure I Will come back to this place to come visit hom again. I only wanted to stay 1 night but at the end i stood 5 nights here. Very Nice hostel <3
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Nicolas
FranceAtypical hostel
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Baptiste
AustraliaThe laundry machin could be better
Nice place to stay in Batu K, close to everything, Hesa is really helpfull, and also very nice. There is also a kitchen you can use to make family dîner at night Time. The place is clean, confort, and really safe with 2 security cats who stay at the hostel all day long to take care about the place.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Christoph
AustriaNice, traditional place to stay! Location close to the beach, but quite.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Tolga
GermanyI wanted to stay 1 night. That was 7 days ago. I am still here and I love it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Constanze
GermanyIn the off season, there really are not many travellers here. On the upside, you get to know the "real" Indonesia, but if you prefer to have internationals/travellers around, better come in high season.
The host was super friendly, let me borrow the bike to get to the surf spot more quickly, helped me with whatever we needed (transportation, food recommendation) and even gave us breakfast for free. I think for the budget traveller it´s the best place to stay in Batukaras. The house is 1 min from the beach and the surf spot maybe 10-15 minutes walk. It´s super for beginner, especially in the morning between 7 and 9, the water is almost empty most of the times and since it is a point break you always have ways to practice. So I recommend coming here 100%
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Patrick
GermanyThe host Hesa was very helpful with recommendations and can organize anything for you. The Hostel is basically at the beach, the surfspot is a bit further down, maybe a 10 min walk or a short scooter ride.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Pierre
New ZealandReally nice vibe and nice owner who always try to help you
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Gigi
United KingdomI loved my stay at Djarwo! I ended up extending lots of nights!! The view from the hostel is so beautiful, comfy beds, nice clean bathrooms and a really nice chill out spot with a kitchen & fridge and free breakfast! The staff, Esa is also very friendly! Thank you for accommodating me, hope to come back :))
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Pepijn
NetherlandsThe building has one of the best views I have had so far during my trip! The staff is friendly and will help with booking transport to continue your travel to other places as well.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Niklas
GermanyAt first Batu Karas is a nice town and perfect to learn surfing. You can book cheap surflessons and scooter at the accomodation and its an simple but lovely hostel, you have beautiful sunsets with the view on a ricefield and its a good place to relax. You can also use the kitchen to cook and we got offered toast, bananas, coffee and water for free.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Roman
SwitzerlandIt was a bit weird because during my stay in May I was the only guest and at times I felt a bit lonely. I'm sure this hostel is awesome during high season. Definitely the best value for your money in Batukaras.
Very friendly host; nice common area and comfortable beds
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Willemijn
NetherlandsThe bed could be cleaner.
The guy who stayed at the house was very friendly. He helped me with everything. You can also rent a scooter for 60k a day. And they will help you with transport from Cijulang to Batukaras. It's great because the apps don't work in this area. So it was all good, but basic. I loved the shower, it was almost in the jungle, with sunshines on your face while showering. Toilet was ok. I think the bed was a bit old. Linnen were clean but matras felt dirty. If you like to surf, a good surf spot is just 20 meters walk so that's great.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Anonymous
ItalyVery cool place. The owner is always very helpful and available for anything you could need. I recommend to go to this hostel
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Anonymous
Netherlandsit was more expensive then most places in other cities
the boy who runs the hostel helped me with everything
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Joshua
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Sole
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2023
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