The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sumbawa

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Sumbawa

Visiting Sumbawa 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 Sumbawa, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Sumbawa 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 Sumbawa 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 Sumbawa before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Sumbawa for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Sumbawa 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.)

Kaloka Airport Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sumbawa

Located at Jalan Garuda no44 Depan Airport Sumbawa Besar, Kaloka Airport Hotel has great rooms from $36 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and a spa. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love free parking, a free airport shuttle, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


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Grand Samota Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $24 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Grand Samota Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $24. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jl Baru Lintas Samota, Kecamatan Labuhan Badas. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers evening entertainment, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a free airport shuttle, and a tour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Samawa Transit Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $22 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

We found Samawa Transit Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $22. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jalan Garuda No 41 Sumbawa Besar West Nusa Tenggar. You'll also find a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a free airport shuttle which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Millie Style Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $14 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sumbawa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $14, Millie Style Hotel, at Jalan Kepiting No.11 provides free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. Its terrific guest rating is 9.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers balconies and private parking. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Moyo island resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $14 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Moyo island resort has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $14 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Labuan Aji Pulau Moyo. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, balconies, breakfast in the room, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 31.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Sumbawa, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Sumbawa, Best Hotels for One Week in Sumbawa, or Best Hotels for One Night in Sumbawa.


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

Sumbawa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$22

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sumbawa. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sumbawa based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $22. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sumbawa.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $14
  • 3-star hotels: $30
  • 2-star hotels: $18


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