Travelled here April 2012. Main reason for coming was to visit Mount Bromo. Flew into Surabaya and then had a 4hr car journey to the hotel. Transfers were arranged through the hotel, and driver was very safe. He stopped half way through, so we could stretch our legs and get something to eat. The lodge is very well designed. Stayed... More

We booked this hotel from Jakarta and found a quick respond (by email) and all settlement and confirmation are done on-line by e-banking and email. Clean and no fuss. The sales lady in Jakarta Office are also very useful in giving the room options since we're travelling with 3 kids under 12, 1 elderly... The first impression was... this is... More

After much research, Java Banana looked like the highest standard (and highest price) accommodation in the vicinity of Bromo. We were not disappointed: lovely, lush grounds with gardens, tasteful design. Our room was v.small but it was one of the cheapest they had at $100. The location is great, next to Bromo, we took a jeep ride at sunrise. The... More

Just meters away from the entrance to Bromo Nat'l Park (where you must hire a jeep to get in), Java Banana offer a magnificent room, cottage style with beautiful garden. They also have a really nice cafe/gallery albeit on the pricy side, but then you're in the middle of nowhere. Overall outstanding!

The general design of this hotel is rather nice as you would expect from a place in this price range. The grounds and views are beautiful and you feel you could stay there for longer just to enjoy the tranquility and the surroundings. But somehow in the whole Bromo area you have this feeling that you are constantly being ripped... More

We enjoyed everything about Java Banana, except the service. The service was quite poor and worse than any we have ever had in Indonesia and other countries we have travelled, and we have stayed in many hotels over the last few years. The staff were generally friendly, but just didn't seem to know how to run a hotel. Most staff... More

Bromo is such a beautiful site to visit in Probolinggo, east Java. The caldera and the sand of Bromo is really beautiful. To make the journey even better, you should stay at Java Banana Hotel. The rooms are clean and decent. I was there in 2011 when the Hotel hosted the event JAZZ GUNUNG which means Mountain Jazz. Every year... More

This hotel is definitely the best option if you want to catch the sunrise at Mount Bromo. Its situation close to the caldera means you won't have to start out before 04.00 am. The hotel itself is very stylish with wonderful photographs, taken by the owner, displayed everywhere. Food is good. Staff charming and friendly but service a little 'wayward'.... More

We stayed at Java Banana for just one night to visit the volcano at sunrise. There was only one other couple staying so we were given an upgrade to a better room - nice touch. The menu is limited - the same choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner - but the food reasonable. There is a nice art gallery to... More