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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Indonesia

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Indonesia

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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.)

Arrys Watukarung Surfcamp

Pacitan, East Java
Guest house with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Jl Krapu No 02, Pantai Watukarung Pacitan, Arrys Watukarung Surfcamp has great rooms from $20 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.30 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, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and an indoor pool at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place

Jakarta, Jakarta
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $240 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Indonesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place which has nice rooms starting at $240. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung Kav.E.1.1 no.1, Mega Kuningan. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Tugu Lombok

Tanjung, West Nusa Tenggara
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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We found Hotel Tugu Lombok to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $150. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jl. Pantai Sire. You'll also find a bar, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Kimaya Sudirman Yogyakarta by Harris

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
3-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 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $31, Kimaya Sudirman Yogyakarta by Harris, at Jalan Jendral Sudirman 89 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, city views, a game room, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. 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
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Sanak Retreat Bali

Banjar, Indonesia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Sanak Retreat Bali has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $115 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Banjar Dinas Menagung Desa Kayuputih. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $73, and it's located at Jl.Adi Sucipto No. 81. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a game room which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Jeeva Klui Resort

Senggigi, West Nusa Tenggara
4-star Resort with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Indonesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Jeeva Klui Resort because it has great rooms that start at $77. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, 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 Jl. Raya Klui Beach No. 1. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a game room at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Ramayana Suites and Resort

Kuta, Indonesia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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Ramayana Suites and Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $53 (before taxes). It's located at Jl. Bakungsari - Kuta, po Box 3334 and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, a game room, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Kajane Mua

Denpasar, Indonesia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Indonesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Monkey Forest St., Kajane Mua has great rooms from $80 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Gedong Nusa Huts

Nusa Penida, Indonesia
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Gedong Nusa Huts which has nice rooms starting at $27. 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 Jalan Pantai Lebaoh. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. 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
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Indonesia, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Indonesia, Best Luxury Hotels in Indonesia, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Indonesia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Indonesia, Best Hotels for One Week in Indonesia, Best Hotels for One Night in Indonesia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Indonesia, Best Adults Only Hotels in Indonesia, Best Party Hotels in Indonesia, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Indonesia, Best Hotels for Skiing in Indonesia, or Best Business Hotels in Indonesia.


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

Indonesia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$51

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 3511 hotels is an affordable $51. 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: $149
  • 4-star hotels: $60
  • 3-star hotels: $35
  • 2-star hotels: $25


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