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Moni | Moni - Kelimutu, Flores, Indonesia
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Zagreb, Croatia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Acceptable, but barely”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2012

We stayed at the standard room (no hot water) during peak season in Aug for a night for 250rp and found it to be basic and so-so on the cleanliness side. Certainly overpriced compared to other accommodation in Indonesia, but not necessarily so compared to Moni.

Perhaps a lot of the bad press it gets is due to the fact its often the first stop in Flores (arrival in Maumere and straight to Moni), but Flores in general is quite overpriced and underquality in terms of accommodation. Compared to other places in Flores, its not that bad value, but don't expect more then a decent nights sleep and feeling happy to move onward.

On the plus side, the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
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“A filthy slum”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2012 via mobile

I have travelled a lot in SE Asia and rarely feel compelled to write a review of a hotel. However, this place has to be one of, if not 'the', worst place I've ever stayed. We were a bit desperate as we arrived in Moni quite late and (as it was high season) all the better places were fully booked. What I found so terrible about this place was the rates it charged for the rooms. Our room was 250Rp and it was the most expensive *hole I've ever stayed in. The state of the building is just hideous - we had damp and dripping water off the ceiling and everything felt wet. The windows didn't shut. But it was the bathroom which was what was so disgusting. I avoided using the toilet as I didn't want to enter the place. It really was in its own league of filth. We only had water for the first 10 minutes after we arrived and it came on again as we were leaving so couldn't even wash our faces.
If you have to stay here (and I stress 'have to' as please don't choose to stay a this place) then I would advise negotiating on the price before you commit. I dread to think what you'd have got for the 500Rp (!) they are asking for the 'VIP' room. I mean, 'VIP', what a complete joke! We didn't pay full price due to the water situation, but even what we did pay what was well above what it was worth.
Having got through the night (and as our departure was imminent) I actually found the state of the dining room quite amusing, if not extremely depressing.
This place is basically a slum and should not be charging anywhere near the rates it does. Please plan ahead and book one of the much better options in Moni.

Stayed August 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Flores Sare is a comfortable place to rest and make me feel like home. The service is good, it feels cozy, and the hotel is located on the roadside. Flores Sare is a great place to relieve stress due to the pile of work. With a reasonable fee I got the best service in this place.

  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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“Quite ok”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

We ended up there because the booking was made to Eco Lodge by somebody else for us and their prices were unaccepted, and driver took us to Sare. Sare was more than twice cheaper - 350 000 per night in VIP rooms - but still overpriced. A bit filthy, smelly, no aircon or such.

Restaurant wasn't good at all. First time we were just too hungry, everything was OK, but in general, we didn't experience good taste. The restaurant looks and is a bit worn and dirty.

Manager Gabriel is very friendly, though, and helpful.

Funny enough, the hotel looks bit like a villa inside, but like a big farm building from distance:)

  • Stayed February 2012, traveled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Do not stay here - Danger of death!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011 via mobile

Having not read any reviews on this hotel and our first choice was already fully booked we went with our guide and driver. The standard rooms looked terrible and dirty and the ground floor smelled strongly of damp. We were upgraded to a huge room with balcony upstairs and after haggling on price we started to check in. I questioned the manager about hot water and he turned on the water heater in the bathroom.
On smelling a strange odour I went to investigate. Seeing nothing obvious, I went to turn on the tap...I RECEIVED THE BIGGEST ELECTRIC SHOCK OF MY LIFE! I was physically shaking and we wondered if I required medical attention - the manager was very apologetic but that simply is not good enough.
Understandably, we checked in at Kelimutu Ecolodge and had a great two night stay!

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Moni | Moni - Kelimutu, Flores, Indonesia
Region: Indonesia > East Nusa Tenggara > Flores
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #17 of 21 hotels in Flores
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our rooms are now equipped with water heaters are also provided towels, soap, toilet paper & electricity 24 hours (if there is a temporary blackout of the state electricity company, we have set up generators), water for 24 hours (while it is still only for the VIP room only, but we are working on to another room so that water can continue to exist for 24 hours)guests will get a free coffee / tea & fried bananas or anything like that at the time of check in.breakfast will get coffee / tea, delicious banana pancakes & fried eggOur room prices:VIP : Rp 500,000Standard with water heaters : Rp 350,000Standard without water heaters : Rp 250,000But if you make a reservation for getting this information from tripadvisor we will give a big discount.just in case, if any of our employees that if not provide correct information to you, you can call me.RESTAURANTWe Also Provide buffet: Rp 35,000 or Rp 50,000example menu:Asparagus (soup)fried noodlesfried chicken sweet and sourcapcay (vegetables)crackersfruitsFrench fries>>> English fried fish sauce (complete Rp 50,000) We Also Have Car Rental Services:Below is the calculation based on the best car we have (Ford Everest, Toyota Innova, etc.)Rp 600,000 per day (minimum 5 days)under 5 days, your journey will be calculated based on distanceEnde - Maumere : Rp 600kEnde - Moni : Rp 450kMaumere - Moni : Rp 500kMoni - Riung : Rp 900kMoni - Bajawa : Rp 900kBajawa - Riung : Rp 600kEnde - Bajawa : Rp 600kEnde - Ruteng : Rp 1,2mEnde - Labuan Bajo: Rp 1.8mPrices have included fuel & driverfor more information, you can contact me. ... more   less 
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