Ayu Hotel Karimunjawa

An absolutely amazing place in the middle of paradise! The hotel is beautiful, clean, and comfortable, with a great view and wonderful atmosphere. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the breakfast was rich and delicious. A special thank you to the owners (we communicated via WhatsApp) who helped us with everything before our arrival – they arranged ferry tickets and an entire snorkeling program for us. We had a private boat with a captain and a guide who snorkeled with us, took photos and videos underwater – everything was super professional and perfectly organized. And we must mention our guide Aladin – he was fantastic! Always smiling, patient, and took great care of us. Overall, it was a flawless experience. Huge thanks and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a true paradise and excellent hospitality.

Good Indonesian standard

Everything OK

Just got back from Karimunjawa and had a really great stay at Ayu Hotel. Wanted to share some thoughts! The rooms there are genuinely spacious – like, you actually have room to move around. And they've got these mosquito nets over the beds, which is a nice touch and looks pretty too. The lighting in the rooms is also really chill and warm, makes it a nice place to come back to. One of the things that really stood out was the bathroom. It's like a semi-outdoor situation, and you really feel connected to nature while you're showering. It's designed so well and just feels really unique. The whole atmosphere of the hotel is just super calm and quiet. It's a great spot if you're looking to just relax. Plus, the way they've done the interior and the whole feel of the place is really lovely and has a nice artistic vibe. You can tell they've put some thought into it. Oh, and the breakfast! Seriously good. The toast was so tasty and savory, and the omelette was just perfectly creamy – it honestly made my morning! And the owner, Ibu Ery, was so helpful. She sorted us out with a boat trip to see the islands and snorkeling and even got us a motorbike to rent. Made everything so much easier. If you're planning a trip to Karimunjawa and want a place with big rooms, a cool natural feel, a really peaceful vibe, beautiful design, and a super helpful owner, then Ayu Hotel is definitely worth checking out. I'd totally recommend it!

However, there were a couple of minor things. We did notice some little red ants in our room. It wasn't a huge issue, but maybe some regular pest control would be a good idea. Also, the AC in our room didn't seem to cool the whole space evenly, so one part of the room would be cooler than another.

Our stay at AYU was absolutely fantastic—the owners and staff exceeded our expectations in every way. The location couldn’t have been better, just a short walk from the port and close to great restaurants and local spots. Our room was spacious, quiet, and very comfortable, with a cozy bed that made it easy to sleep well each night. The mosquito nets were a thoughtful touch, ensuring we weren’t bothered at all. Every morning, we woke up feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the day. The breakfast was a real highlight, with delicious options like pancakes, fresh omelets, and seasonal fruit—plenty to keep us energized for our adventures. What truly made our stay special was the incredible hospitality. The owners helped us arrange everything from boat transfers to a private snorkeling trip with a small group, making our experience seamless and stress-free. We loved our time at Ayu and would return in a heartbeat.

Really friendly and helpful hosts and staff. Excellent breakfast choices, clean and comfortable rooms, 24/7 access to coffee, tea and filtered drinking water, fast wifi and piping hot shower. Superb place

Lovely little place in a central but relaxing and quiet location. Walking distance to the ferry but they still will pick you up and drop you off. The best part are the hosts who are extremely friendly and welcoming and treat you like family. They are very helpful for all the information you need and you can rent mopeds and book tours and transfers through them as well. My ferry left before the regular breakfast hours so they specially prepared me a little to-go box for me. The bungalows have outdoor bathrooms which at first I wasn't sure about but actually grew to love...having an outdoor shower felt great!

Some bugs, ants and other insects can get into the rooms and into the bathroom area (but that's to be expected in that environment and wasn't a major problem as they keep the rooms very clean, and the beds have mosquito nets).

It was cleaned everyday and very comfortable!

The owner Mrs. Eryl is a great host. She organizes all in friendly and professional manner. We felt there as a part of her family.

The host Marco was very helpful

Very quiet place with a lot of trees

Marko was really helpful and welcoming. Very nice room and great location, walking distance from some nice beaches, the harbor and the town.

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