The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Indonesia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Indonesia

Lombok Lombok

Visiting Indonesia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Indonesia, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Indonesia based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Indonesia for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Indonesia before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Indonesia for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Indonesia for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Tugu Lombok

Tanjung, West Nusa Tenggara
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at Jalan Pantai Sire Sire Beach, Hotel Tugu Lombok has great rooms from $129 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


The Longhouse Jimbaran - Bali

Jimbaran, Bali
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $893 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Indonesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is The Longhouse Jimbaran - Bali which has nice rooms starting at $893. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Tiara Nusa, Jalan Goa Gong. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Kamandalu Ubud

Ubud, Bali
5-star Resort with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Kamandalu Ubud to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $176. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.13 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jalan Andong, Banjar Nagi. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, city views, and cooking classes which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Bali Taman Lovina Resort & Spa

Denpasar, Bali
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Indonesia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $31, Bali Taman Lovina Resort & Spa, at Jl. Raya Seririt - Singaraja Tukadmungga bay provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and mountain views. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The St Regis Bali Resort

Nusa Dua, Bali
5-star Resort with prices starting at $534 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The St Regis Bali Resort has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $534 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kawasan Pariwisata Lot S 6 Po Box 44. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


S Resorts Hidden Valley Bali

Pecatu, Bali
3-star Resort with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of S Resorts Hidden Valley Bali is 9.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $60, and it's located at Jl. Nabor 29, Pecatu. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Puri Dajuma Beach Eco-Resort & Spa

Pulukan, Bali
4-star Resort with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Indonesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Puri Dajuma Beach Eco-Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $64. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Pekutatan, Negara. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Dwaraka The Royal Villas

Ubud, Bali
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Dwaraka The Royal Villas offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $45 (before taxes). It's located at Sriwedari St No 11 B and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The water slides are especially fun! It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Pondok Santi Estate

Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Indonesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Gili Trawangan, Pondok Santi Estate has great rooms from $82 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Medana Resort Lombok

Tanjung, West Nusa Tenggara
3-star Resort with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Medana Resort Lombok which has nice rooms starting at $49. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jln Medana. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Indonesia?

Indonesia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$53

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Indonesia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Indonesia based on data from 2250 hotels is an affordable $53. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Indonesia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $195
  • 4-star hotels: $64
  • 3-star hotels: $36
  • 2-star hotels: $21


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