Archipelago Carita

A perfect place to relax. The atmosphere is cool thanks to the many trees. It's clean and well-maintained. The staff is friendly and very helpful. There's a swimming pool located right on the beach. The building is new, making it comfortable to stay in, but there's no sandy beach.

Great place to have a little gateway from the busy Jakarta. The villa is spacious with a good price. Not to mention the views are absolutely amazing. One thing that should be keep in mind that this place has little beach. But overall, we had a great time here.

# Archipelago Carita Resort||||★★★★★||||Finally found a proper beachfront hotel that doesn't cut corners on cleanliness! After staying in several Indonesian accommodations over the past two months that had questionable ventilation and mysterious stains, Archipelago Carita was a breath of fresh air - literally.||||The room was immaculate - no musty smell, no suspicious dark spots on the bathroom ceiling, and actual working air conditioning that didn't sound like a dying refrigerator. For 600,000 Rupiah per night, this was exceptional value. I've paid more for hotel rooms in Surrey, BC that had carpet stains and broken shower heads.||||Location is perfect - opened my doors all the while watching waves crash.||||The room itself was spotless with crisp white linens that actually looked white instead of that suspicious beige color you get at budget places. Bathroom was modern and clean - no strange odors or questionable plumbing sounds that kept me awake in other hotels.||||But the real entertainment was the morning beach maintenance routine. Watched from my balcony as approximately 15 staff members descended onto the parking lot at 6 AM with rakes and brooms, methodically sweeping every grain of sand into perfect patterns. The coordination was mesmerizing - reminded me of those synchronized North Korean parades you see on documentaries, except instead of military precision, it was sand-raking precision.||||They moved in formation, creating these geometric patterns in the sand that would make a golf course groundskeeper weep with envy. By 7 AM, the parking lot looked like someone had combed it with a giant fork. Absolutely fascinating to watch while drinking my morning coffee.||||Staff throughout the resort were incredibly attentive - sometimes almost too much so. Couldn't walk to the pool without three different people asking if I needed assistance. Very different from the "figure it out yourself" approach at some places I've stayed.||||Highly recommend for anyone wanting genuine beachfront luxury without the Bali prices. Clean, comfortable, and endlessly entertaining morning sand ceremonies included.

We recently stayed at Archipelago Carita and overall had a pleasant and relaxing experience. The staff were truly wonderful—friendly, accommodating, and always doing their best to provide what we needed. Their warm hospitality made us feel very welcome. We stayed in the “Toraja” villa, which has a unique, traditional design. It’s perfect for those who want an authentic Indonesian-style stay. However, due to the open-air layout and large gaps between the windows and the walls, mosquitoes were a big issue. We were bitten quite a lot, so we recommend bringing mosquito spray or asking for extra mosquito nets. The swimming pool was enjoyable during the day—clean and inviting. At night, though, some of the pool lights weren’t working, making it a bit dark around the area. We suggest adding better lighting and possibly a rescue float near the pool or beach area, just in case. The surrounding tiles can also get slippery, so guests should watch their step, especially in the evening. The grounds were well maintained, with staff cleaning twice daily—morning and afternoon. They did a great job sweeping leaves and keeping the walkways tidy. That said, during low tide, we noticed some trash washed up on the beach, including a few unpleasant items like used diapers. Unfortunately, it stayed there until the next scheduled cleaning. A quick check during low tide could really help maintain the beach’s natural beauty. One additional note about hygiene: due to the humidity, we noticed that some of the garbage bins—especially the one in the upstairs bathroom—were damaged and starting to develop mold or mushrooms. While they did line the bins with plastic, the bin itself had lost its bottom part. For health and hygiene reasons, it might be a good idea to replace these with plastic garbage bins, especially in bathrooms where moisture builds up. Overall, this is a lovely spot for a peaceful 1–2 day getaway. It’s quiet, scenic, and great for relaxing. For longer stays, it might feel a bit limited unless you plan extra activities, but we appreciated the effort of the staff and the natural setting. With a few improvements, it could be even better!

Placed which completed for vacation with big family. Swimming pool area is clear with beach view. If you want have more fun could be rent for banana boat and doughnut boat. Villa placed also cool and comfort for stay. Don't forget for customer always stay clean

Rooms very neat and clean, service employees are very kind, very helpful. Location I like best, trees surrounding the hotels, parking car in front of hotel room, enjoy the beach, boating. The beach area is so clean and I enjoy walking along the sea side. Marvelous.

Best affordable resort in Anyer and comparable to the ones in Bali! Pros: the staff were responsive and VERY friendly. The rooms are super clean and the AC is very cool. The pool is small but clean and minimalist. The hotel offers some watersports and it is near pandan beach cafe (where you can eat, surf, and banana boat) Cons: VERY limited in-house breakfast option, NO amenities except soap, remote location, unstable wifi, prone to flooding when heavy rain, and strict room capacity. Very recommended all in all

Great place with spacious green grass for the kids to play around. Villa is clean and neat. Staffs are helpful. But the main issue is, the rules are very strict. For additional paxs, for the utensils in each villas, well.. Actually not really a big problem, but everytime, we feel like we paid too much for the service we got. No amenities at all, but they provide kitchen utensils, big fridge and of course lots of rules like boarding house. All in all, me and my friend agree that we better look for other place to stay for our big families reunion. Thank you