Joglo Aruna Guesthouse

Location is good. Several foodstalls are just around the corner as well as fresh juice shops. Manager helped us to organize the tour to Borobudur and Prambanan.

Our room was near the kitchen so it was too loud since really early in the mornings

The fish are a nice addition to the homestay! The kitchen is functional and a bonus. Breakfast isn't appetising but it's nice that it's offered anyways.

It should have been communicated in advance on the website that AC and sink in the room is only available for an additional charge. This is a matter of poor communication. Staff also did not speak English, which is not a problem, just be aware beforehand to have google translate ready if you do not speak Indonesian. It should also be noted that only cash is accepted (and I am not sure if there is any ATM). Room is not especially clean as there are smashed bugs and ants all over the walls. No top-sheet for the bed is provided, only a fitted sheet on the bottom and a musty blanket (maybe this is a cultural expectation though). The free wifi was spotty and not reliable.

Kitchen facilities

Wifi only in the common areas Cash only A long distance from the centre Very few dining possibilities

Have sharing kitchen. The warung in front of this hostel serve a good soto.

We contacted the property only to get response 1 day after check in, also the reply only for contact number. When we arrive also the receptionist look like didnt aware we hv reservation that day. The rental bike price start from 70k not as show in picture 60k, also when we rent the bike the receptionist didnt say anything and directly charge us bike for 80k. I understand that there is rate for bike but directly charged us the higher rental without consult with us is not proper. The breakfast also didn’t start at 7. The first morning the breakfast start at 8 and the next day luckily there is another customer/staff rang the bell so the guy wake up and serve the breakfast. The hospitality of this hostel didnt feel until our last day when the parent/elder staff take over.

Very nice garden/common area with a chill vibe!

The room had no window, there was no sink in the bathroom, no hot water and the walls and floor were pretty dirty. It’s okay for its money, as most of places in Java are very humid and the bathrooms are in this style but reading some comments here we expected a better experience. Thanks to the staff!