Tengger Caldera Hotels

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  • Reviews: 343

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Cafe Lava Hostel: Neat

For the price we were able to afford, the rooms in Cafe Lava are better than that of Cemara Indah. The rooms better appointed and the bathroom was cleaner.

Unique Quality: :) There was no pool and the view faces the hills at the back part. But the traditional look of the rooms was a good come on. The garden is neat and compact.

If you want a view of the Caldera it is a 5 minute walk away. :)

  • Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
  • Address: Cemoro Lawang, Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Indonesia
  • Phone: +62 0335 541020
  • Related to: Backpacking, National/State Park, Budget Travel
  • Written February 1, 2010
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Penginapan Bulan Ayu: Price-worthy at Tosari

We did not stay here, but had a look around and a chat with the proprietress, mrs Yuli. The rooms are half the price of those at Sri Dewi (Rp 75,000, October 2009), but can compete with them. They even have western toilets and hot water!! However Bulan Ayu does not serve breakfast.

  • Opinion of Price: least expensive
  • Address: Tosari, Pasuruan-67177
  • Phone: +62.343.571 011
  • Related to: National/State Park, Mountain Climbing, Hiking and Walking
  • Written January 9, 2010

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Sri Dewi Homestay: Homely at Tosari

When we walked out of Bromo Cottages, we were immediately approached by a couple of locals, who took us to Sri Dewi Home Stay. The rooms were simple but clean, bathroom had squatting toilet only. Price Rp 150,000 including breakfast for two (served after you come back from the land-cruiser tour). We had a pleasant afternoon chatting while we were served free coffee and snacks. The next morning our tour started conveniently in the yard of Sri Dewi.

  • Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
  • Address: Tosari, Pasuruan-67177
  • Related to: Hiking and Walking, Mountain Climbing, National/State Park
  • Written January 9, 2010
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Bromo Cottages: The top at Tosari

All accommodation at the Tosari approach to Bromo is at least 5 km from the caldera rim. Of these Bromo Cottages are the most upmarket. From one's rooms one has splendid views, not over the sand sea, but over the outer slopes of the caldera ring. We did not stay here, however, because our request for an off-season discount was turned down with: "No discount for walk-in guests". So we walked out and stayed at one of the many homestays in Tosari.

The "publish price" for a room was Rp 600,000 (October 2009).

  • Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
  • Address: Tosari, Pasuruan-67177
  • Phone: +62.343.571 222
  • Website: www.bromocottages.com
  • Related to: National/State Park, Hiking and Walking, Mountain Climbing
  • Written January 9, 2010
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  • csyeo profile photo csyeo
  • Reviews: 52

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Cemerah Indah: Unprofessional Hotel Management

This is the worst hotel management I had encounter in my entire traveling life. 1 month before my arrival date, I did the booking through email, and another phone confirmation 2 weeks before the arrival date with the in charge person. However, after reached the hotel, we were informed the reservation is only 1 night, even with the copy of email, the management did not give a damn at all. Eventually, we dropped the idea in staying in such intelligent-insulted hotel. Next round, even invited to stay there for free, I will avoid like hell!

Unique Quality: None!!!

  • Opinion of Price: least expensive
  • Address: Cemara Lawang - Bromo East Java - Indonesia
  • Phone: +62 335 541019
  • Website: http://www.bromotrail.com
  • Written January 26, 2009

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Hotel Bromo Permai: Hotels with a Caldera view

44 rooms - from family cottage to std double twin and economy.
breakfast (indoenisian or toast butter/jam) included, afternoon tea/coffee
full service restaurant
hot showers - if you can figure out how to use the small 5 L water heater (it is good idea to get a little domo and check this out at the time you go to see your room/get your stuff put in)
basic facility - we stayed in a std double (Rp. 220,000 weekday, rp 248,000 weekend - add 25% more for high season may-aug)

Unique Quality: There is no view from inside the hotel (except from the more expensive VIP/Family cottages). You got to walk out about 100 m for a sweeping view - not a problem at all

  • Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
  • Address: Cemoro lawang, Ngadisari, Probolinggo
  • Phone: +62 (0) 335 432501
  • Website: www.bromo_permai_1.indonetwork.co.id
  • Related to: Family Travel
  • Written September 21, 2008
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Cemara Indah: Great view of Bromo



Unique Quality: From the hotel we also can see mount Bromo and Batur, so fro some ppl who don't want take jeep to mount penanjakan can see the sunrise from here alwso..:)

  • Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
  • Address: Cemara Lawang- Ngadisari
  • Phone: 62-335-541019
  • Written November 21, 2006
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  • vhearman profile photo vhearman
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Cemara Indah: Where NOT to stay in beautiful Bromo

This hotel was unpleasant and poor value for money, in spite of any nice views you get from the restaurant. You don't need to stay here to enjoy the views, but be warned if you decide to eat here to enjoy the views.

Restaurant meals were miserly and not great cooking. The kitchen could only cope with making one dish at a time, resulting in lengthy waits when there is more than 1 table eating.

Rooms were from 400 thousand Rupiah to 30 thousand Rupiah (US$1 = 10,000 rupiah). We chose the 150 thousand rupiah room with hot water - no fan or aircon (Bromo is quite cold). One awful synthetic, not very warm blanket provided. No soap or toilet paper. The room was in somewhat poor repair with the wash basin looking like it had not been cleaned for a while. We left after 1 night to stay at the well-run and friendly Lava Hostel. Lava Hostel salvaged what otherwise would have been a not-so-good impression of Cemoro Lawang village. Lava Hostel was also cheaper than Cemara Indah.

From the moment we arrived at Cemara Indah Hotel, on a rainy afternoon in May 2006, it was hard sell and more hard sell. First, a young man from the hotel tried to force us to pay him 100 thousand rupiah together with our first night's accommodation for him to be our guide to watch the sunrise.

All day and night, we were offered the hire of jackets, cameras, horses and jeeps by the management and staff of this hotel. After we had hired a jeep ourselves in the village, they kept asking us, "How much did you pay for the jeep?" over and over again. Totally unrelaxing, and also lacking privacy.

Unique Quality: Great view from the restaurant, but this is more to do with the beauty of the Tengger Caldera and mountains rather than Cemara Indah Hotel. Other hotels with great views include the Lava View Hotel, a cousin of the Lava Hostel. If you have more money, you can stay at Lava View - for those on a budget, Lava Hostel is fabulous.

  • Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
  • Address: Cemoro Lawang Village
  • Related to: Mountain Climbing
  • Written June 14, 2006

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  • Hui-Hui profile photo Hui-Hui
  • Reviews: 321

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Grand Bromo Hotel: The Best Hotel near Mt. Bromo

It locates in deep mountains so the scenery of nature is just amazing there. The combination of abundant green (trees and grass) and colorful flowers brightens my eyes...

The equipments in bathroom there are basic and simple ones which seem luxury in such deep mountains.

The only one bad point is that the hotel is a little far from the Mt. Bromo so in order to view the sunrise on the volcano on time, tourists have to get up very early in the morning.

Unique Quality: pretty gardens, swimming pool

  • Opinion of Price: about average
  • Address: Desa Sukapura Probolinggo 67254 East Java Indonesia
  • Phone: 0335-581103 - 5
  • Written March 12, 2006
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Grand Bromo Hotel: The best hotel on Mt. Bromo

Maybe the equipments and food there are not the best, but the standard is said the best in the area. The landscape is beautiful what you must experience.

  • Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
  • Address: Desa Sukapura, Bromo area 67254, East Java - Indonesia
  • Phone: (0335) 581103-5
  • Website: http://www.eastjava.com/hotel/rayabromo/
  • Related to: Desert, National/State Park, Mountain Climbing
  • Written March 11, 2006
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