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Reviews of BIG K HOSTEL

Jalan Kapuran BIG K HOSTEL RT 4 RW 1, 59455 Karimunjawa, Indonesia

#6 of 23 hotels in Karimunjawa

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Review score

Based on 62 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    relaxing awesome beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sundeck Bunk bed with view

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hostel/ hotel. We staying in a private room. It had a lovely sea view. Rooms were clean, breakfast was good and staff were great. We would stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The drainage of the bathroom smelled a bit, but we didn't report it, so the staff didn't have a chance to fix the problem.

    The hostel is just outside the village, so it is very quiet and also easily reachable on foot. Our room and bath were very clean, great shower with hot water, coffee and tea with kettle in the room, water refill available at all times, tasty breakfast, different each day served with a fruit appetizer. We enjoyed our staff very much, staff were very nice and helpful with all queries and wishes, the manager and his wife very caring and paying attention to special needs of each guest. The place has a nice atmosphere, guests were friendly and respectful to one another, no parties. Not only were we able to store luggage after checkout, the manager offered to bring it later to our new accommodation (which we booked for our last night as Big K was booked out).. Would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not their fault, but the nearby mosque is really noisy. And although it’s very hygienic, the place could use some dusting.

    Staff was very helpful, location really nice, and cute privat rooms. Also the dorms were very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not entirely clean and the room had no window. Breakfast ok but not incredible A bit expensive (twice the price as another stay that we found in the island which we had to cancel for personal reasons)

    The kindness of the staff who always helped us whenever we needed something. They brought us to buy suncream before a boat day trip (organised and facilitated by them) without hesitating.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff, nice location, good breakfast (included in the price) and overall a nice experience.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyrhing is good.

    the staff there are very kind and cute. I was warmly welcomed by the staff. They are always ready to help with any needs while in Karimunjawa. they provide snorkeling trips, motorbike rentals and many other things. I hope to be able to visit Karimunjawa and stay with them. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean and smell good. they have a rooftop with sea views and you can do yoga there. Don't forget the breakfast which is very delicious and every day the menu is different.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extraordinary nice place, staff and owners are incredibly welcoming. Beautiful view over the island from the rooms, also super nice common area to meet people. Would definitely go there again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and Food

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    8.0
    helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noise from the mosque is very loud

    The hostel is very nice, it has a good view and the staff is very helpful, the manager helps me with everything, she is very decisive, I congratulate her, just one detail for them to improve. The hostel is next to the mosque and if I get up at 4 am they should give earplugs as a gift so I can avoid the noise, everything else is perfect.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was clean and staff were very helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    AC not strong, and animals in the dorm. Had a gecko fall on my face one morning. Close to a mosque, so be prepared to wake up between 4-5am.

    Very large hostel on a hillside. Friendly staff with good english, able to rent a motorbike or to join tours. Dorm is big, with enough space for luggage and curtains. Very clean and towel provided.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Most beautiful hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel is extraordinary! The staff was super cute & friendly at all times, and made us varying breakfast each morning. We booked the double room with balcony / honeymoon suite which had the most stunning view over the jungle and sea. The rooms were super clean, the bed comfortable and we loved our outdoor shower. AC and WiFi worked really well. As an added bonus we got to see monkeys, kingfishers, monitor lizards and huge butterflies right at the hostel. The staff conveniently helped us arrange scooters and island trips. The location is great to go to Karina & Bobby beach, but a bit further if you‘d like to go to Sunset beach. We totally enjoyed the calmness and beauty of this hostel and would always book it again when going to Karimun Jawa. Thanks so much to the whole team!! You are the best :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Me and my friends are staying too short

    Fani and friends are amazing, the island is perfect, really glad to stay here, good vibes.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double room was great!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only major problem is that there is a mosque virtually next door, so you get the full "call to prayer" five times a day.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    A home from away home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I could not stay longer.

    Very nice view. Comfortable beds and extremely lovely staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives. Great shower water pressure by the way!

    Amazing owners and managers who go out of their way to make you at home. Would recommend the bungalow for those who want a more private stay in a great location, close to pantai Bobby and the port town. Snorkelled through Big K and had a great stay - my second time visiting and couldn't recommend enough.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    The place to be in Karimunjawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, in the middle of « jungle » close to the harbour, close to the best beach of the island . Amazing people working there, like the boss and the other travelers Good privacy in the sharing room and amazing double bed on the top of there property Bed confortable Really good vibes and services

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Big K hostel was the perfect place to stay in Karimunjawa! Chanifah treated us like family and was so incredibly helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aircon sometimes didn’t work in the room!

    The hostel was really nicely designed and had some lovely communal spaces

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    10
    Hostel to relax and explore!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendly attitude of the staff trying to help you out to make the best of the trip!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Welcomed in tropical paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a really lovely hostel. The communal space is beautifully built with a hard wood deck and high ceiling roof over the outdoor area There is also a hammock and it is shady and leafy. The staff welcomed us generously in so many ways. We were offered help to learn to ride scooters for the first time and taken to a good car park space to get confidence up. We were offered a free lift to the port for our ferry home. It was a privilege to have a slice of time with the family who runs this place and enjoy the special beauty of the place. I really appreciated the good quality sheets in the dorms too and a different and yummy breakfast each day

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was very good and everyday different. Very nice rooftop with a great view. Staff very nice. I rented an scooter and also did my laundry at the hostel

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Comfy stay in a quiet place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cold drinking water

    Calmed, beautiful views, complete service and installations.

    Stayed in September 2023

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