overwater bungalows
Raja Ampat
Indonesia
Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
World's most biodiverse marine ecosystem — Raja Ampat
From $700 / night
Check ratesUnusual hotels in Indonesia: 4 stays worth the trip
4 hand-picked stays in Indonesia, from cliffside hotels, treehouse hotels, overwater bungalows and beyond. Prices start around $250 a night at Bambu Indah; our highest-scored pick is Nihi Sumba.
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Compare at a glance
| Stay | Where | Type | Typical price / night | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misool Eco Resort | Raja Ampat, West Papua | overwater bungalows | $700 - $1500 (Ultra-luxury) | Divers, Off-the-beaten-path couples | Check rates |
| Nihi Sumba | Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia | jungle lodges | $1,200 - $4,000 (Ultra-luxury) | Check rates | |
| Alila Villas Uluwatu | Uluwatu, Bali | cliffside hotels | $800 - $3,000 (Luxury) | Couples, Honeymooners | Check rates |
| Bambu Indah | Ubud, Bali, Indonesia | treehouse hotels | $250 - $650 (Upscale) | Check rates |
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jungle lodges
Sumba Island
Indonesia
Nihi Sumba
9.7Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Indonesia
Private access to Occy's Left, a world-famous surf break, for a maximum of ten surfers at once
From $1,200 / night
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Uluwatu
Indonesia
Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia
100-metre clifftop location above the Indian Ocean
From $800 / night
Check ratestreehouse hotels
Ubud
Indonesia
Bambu Indah
9.0Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Indonesia
Antique Javanese bridal homes relocated and rebuilt in the Ubud jungle
From $250 / night
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Quick answers
What are the most unusual hotels in Indonesia?
Our top pick is Nihi Sumba in Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. We list 4 standout stays in Indonesia, including cliffside hotels, treehouse hotels, overwater bungalows.
What is the cheapest unusual hotel in Indonesia?
Bambu Indah (Ubud, Bali, Indonesia) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around $250 - $650 per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.
When is the best time to visit Indonesia for these stays?
May to September; May to October for surf; year-round for non-surfers