Lava View Lodge Hotel

Don’t be fooled by the other reviews. This hotel is dreadful and the only thing going for it is that a small subset of rooms have an actual view (mine had a view of the car park). The room itself was horribly dated, and the bathroom did not work (the hot water system did not function and in any event the water pressure was abysmal, so the only option to “shower” was to splash cold water from a bucket on yourself). I stayed here specifically to be well placed to get up early for the view (and thus go to bed early) but there was something that sounded like a KTV adjacent to my room. To be fair, the roof kept the rain out and the sheets seem washed, and I don’t have a reference point as to what other places are like up the top of the hill, but do not expect anything other than a v basic place to sleep.

Travel agency booked this accommodation for us. We have been travelling in Indonesia for 2 weeks now. It was a very pleasant surprise to find accommodation in the national park area. Beautiful and well kept garden. Large rooms with plenty of space. Adequate hardness of bed mattress.

We stayed at Lava View Lodge during our visit to Mount Bromo, and while the accommodation is very basic (as is the case with most lodges in the area), the location and views make it worthwhile – with the right expectations.||The location is definitely the highlight. You’re right on the edge of the Bromo crater area, and the view from the terrace or even the garden is truly breathtaking . However, be aware: it gets extremely crowded around sunrise, as pretty much everyone staying in the area flocks here to catch that iconic view.||The rooms are very basic and not particularly clean. The bathroom, in particular, could use some attention – the shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold, with no real in-between. But honestly, you don’t come here for luxury. It’s all about the experience and proximity to the volcano.||The restaurant food was mediocre – not terrible, but nothing to write home about. That said, they serve cold Bintang, which helps after a long dusty hike or jeep ride.||A tip for future visitors: If you can, visit Mount Bromo itself before checking into the hotel – preferably in the late afternoon. Most tourists go right after sunrise, so you’ll have the crater and surrounding area almost to yourself. It’s a magical experience without the crowds.||Also, bring warm clothes – temperatures drop significantly, especially before sunrise. If you didn’t pack for the cold, don’t worry: local vendors walk around the lodge selling hats, gloves, scarves, and even blankets.||Final thoughts: Lava View Lodge is not about comfort, it’s about location. Go with the right expectations and you’ll have a memorable stay. The views alone are worth it.

I‘ll start with the negative -bad wifi, feels basically like it doesn‘t exist cuz it‘s so bad -very stinky smell from the bathroom like VERY HORRIBLE -dirty water and the heater which actually works BUT will make a really annoying sound which we heard through the WHOLE NIGHT! So u won‘t get a lot of sleep either but that doesn‘t matter cuz ur already awake at 2 am for the Mt Bromo hike. -light outside were always on, couldn‘t turn them off what also shitty -and then there are people trying to get in ur room, which is kinda scary, don‘t know if the got the wrong room or tryna rob you. Fortunately u have a key so ALWAYS LOCK UR DOOR. But now to the Positive things -finally checking out - I have to say this Hotel only survives cuz it has an amazing view of Mt Bromo and the volcano but yea that‘s really it This hotel is enough for a backpacker but to expensive for a backpacker so be SMART and choose something better

Spent 2 nights here for our Bromo adventure. Stayed in the cottage room with 2 bedrooms. A decent property with friendly staff and a stunning view. From the balcony nice hills and you get to view Mt Bromo from the hotel. It gets very cold here at night and the room has no heater. So you need to double your night gear on top of those sheets!!

The room was dirty, the towels musty, and on our sheets… red stains aplenty. Staff didn’t seem surprised when we complained about sheets - and having read some other comments here, I can see why. Oh - and the food was also mediocre. There’s no need to stay this close to volcano. Jeeps will pick you up wherever.

Excellent views from the room! Nice balcony to enjoy a drink while having a relaxing conversation. Spacious and cosy room. Kind staff. Great breakfast, a somewhat wide variety of options and very tasty. Cons, if you take a shower, the whole bathroom gets wet. Located in a perfect spot to enjoy the views on Mount Bromo and Batok.

We had a nice stay here before the sunrise hike over the Bromo volcano. The rooms are minimal and without heating, but there’s hot water in the bathroom for a hot shower. The only flaw was that the outdoor light never shuts down, so you have a very bright light illuminating your room all night long. Breakfast is good. The view over the volcano valley is spectacular