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Reviews of Black Lava Hostel and Lodge

Jalan Raya Pendakian Gunung Batur, Toya Bungkah, 80652 Kintamani, Indonesia

#6 of 41 hotels in Kintamani

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Review Score

Based on 425 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay and explore Kintamani - Mt. Batur
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Wooden Double Bed Room With Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The restaurant food is basic. You can go to town / explore near by restaurants for good food.

    If you are at Kintamani and if you need a quiet place with a stunning view of the lake / mountain along with hot water pool, this is the place. The place is basic / backpacker type but perfect for trekking around the area and explore the place. They can arrange the bike rentals, taxi back to other places, trekking to Mt. Batur and other activities on a nominal price.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The flies were a major issue

    The hot springs and the bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    10
    Great place if you can manage your transport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Wooden Double Bed Room With Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On top of hill with real bad pavement- i was scared to rent a scooter You really can’t move around without a scooter. Mobility became a issue for me. No grab or gojeck available in the area . Local mafia has banned all online ride hailing apps

    Lake view Hot spring infiniti pool Super nice staff Cool crowd Bang opposite Batur hot spring Nice eateries and mini marts around

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was good, the hot pool at the hostel overlooking the mountains was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Wooden Family Room with Plunge Pool
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Flies - absolutely brutal! No fault of property but very very annoying nonetheless. Made it hard to enjoy the beautiful facility

    Location, facilities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    10
    Great accomodation in the area. Hot springs with view on the mountains were great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice garden, hot pools, views, rooms.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    10
    Perfect spot for backpackers look to hike and relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t complain, nice place.

    Great location for climbing Mt Batur. Beautiful hot springs and view. It was so relaxing, and I loved my stay. There are many mosquitos/flies but that is just common for the area. I stayed in the 6 person dorm and the beds were comfortable. Lots of space for bags and a locker to keep valuables. Lots of friendly people staying here so perfect for a solo traveler. And the breakfast was simple and nice!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location for a trekking and hot spring winding down
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot spring, close to Vatur location with trekking facilities

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road going to the hostel is a bit tricky, be careful with your car/bike.

    So comfortable beds in the dorms! It's possible to book the Mt Batur guide directly at the hostel, no need to book it in advance. The hot springs are amazing with a beautiful view.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were so many flies!

    Hot springs are just amazing!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    9.0
    Awesome stay, property provides a guide for the sunrise hikes up MT Batur. Highly recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unbelievable hot spring baths

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many black flies GB

    Hot pool, nice like panorama. We are gracefull to staff for their help in repairing our car's tire.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    10
    Super !! good experience, Hot Spring makes it Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Glamping
    • Stayed 1 night

    flies : but again it's nature you can't complain about it. It would happen wherever I stayed in Kintamani. it's not the hostel fault.

    View : Just open the room door and the splendid view (Mountain and Lake) is just in front of you. Hot spring : we can chill out in hot spring whole day while enjoying the view. This is the facility which makes this hostel 10 out of 10.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing. Things to improve on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower head is very broken. The small holes in the shower head give different pressure and temperature. It was an actual uncomfortable shower. Staff are shy and reluctant to communicate because they don’t speak English. “Don’t look at you, don’t look at me” approach. Otherwise amazing and I cannot rate it poorly based on these things.

    Absolutely amazing hot spring on the property. Restaurant available on site too. Amazing view. Priceless

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are a lot of flies in Kintamani. Nothing that the hostel could have done, but they were super annoying. The road leading to the main road is very dark at night so you will need a flashlight. No AC just fan.

    The room is very simple but if you are not expexting luxury, the room has all you need: super comfortable beds, shower and toilet, a fan, electric kettle and coffee. In addition the breakfast is included in the price. The garden is beautiful with a thermal pool and amazing view of the lake and mountains! Several supermarkets are close by. The hostel had a lovely cat that actually slept in our room <3 They also organized a guide for us to hike up mount Batur for sunrise although we were very last minute. A bit expensive (30€ per person) but the guide was excellent! The tour included some coffee and small pastries before taking off and a breakfast while watching the sunrise (banana toast, boiled egg and banana, and tea coffee or hot chocolate). He also took us around the crater and finally backnto the hostel.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Natural hot spring mineral pool

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Great stay with an amazing view & hot spring pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The flies everywhere in Kintamani and in this hostel too. They were very annoying. Nothing other than flies. Go for it. This is just awesome.

    The entire property gives peace to your mind. So refreshing and relaxing hot spring swimming pool, delicious breakfast & delicious food too. The best ever stay I had in Bali except the experience with flies it was annoying. Rest would definitely recommend for everyone to try this hostel.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dorm was extremely simple: literally eight mattresses in line on the floor (hence so cheap). Was lucky to share it with two super nice backpackers. But forget privacy. They offer scooter rentals (overpriced compared to other bali locations) and a mt batur guide for 450k. Definitely not a bargain. The vibe was a bit ghostly but that has to deal with the fact that it’s low season I guess.

    Beautiful location, overlooking the lake. You definitely need a scooter to move around. Loved the hot springs, perfect way to chill in the slightly fresh evenings or after the mt batur hike. Staff is helpful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great views from the hot water pool, strategic position for the hike on Mt. Batur. I stayed in the dorm and it was super clean, toilet and shower as well.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    10
    I would absolutely stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Pyramid with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the heated pools!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    9.0
    Sweet simple bungalows with great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The balcony and views.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price of the Mount Batur hike was pricey- you could do it for less in Ubud, with transportation to the mountain included. The staff was not very accommodating.

    The hot springs were delightful with a great view of the mountain over the lake! Its great for an escape if you want to get away from the crowds of people for a day or two.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2024

    10
    For the price & location it’s worth for Mt Batur
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - Respectful but a bit unfriendly staff - Basic and ‘expensive’ menu, I got a veggie noodle soup just to kill the hungry - 450K guide to Mt Batur from the hostel, same price if you go from Ubud, obviously I looked another guide.

    Comfy mattress at the floor (dorm room) Spring hot pool 👌🏼

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the hotsprings

    Stayed in September 2024

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