โWe opted for three nights here after 2 nights at a 5-star in old town Yogyakarta and were delighted the contrast. This was quiet and more personable. The "in-village" experience was pleasant, never obtrusive. Security and comfort were good. Though much was written in other reviews about the noise from the mosques nearby, they did not bother us at all - it was actually a nice sampling of one part of life for most Indonesians and not disturbing of our rest. The restaurant's range of food choices...
โI was booked the hotel for my friend, he told me his stay at AlZara hotel was fine, pretty basic 3 star hotel. Very disappointing that they did NOT serve breakfast, you have to order via online food delivery. The staff are friendly enough, even though they staring at you sometimes, because obviously not many western stay in the hotel. โ
โGood healthy breakfast. Comfortable stay. Eco friendly environment. Excellent communication via WhatsApp - like it. Our bung as low faced padi field. Good to relax, walk round the village and chill from the hustle and bustle of the city especially after 2N in Malioboroโ
โThe room was nice and large. The bed was super comfortable. The staff were very friendly and eager to be of service, although their English skills varied from non-existent to passable. The breakfast variety was impressive, a large number of western and Indonesia dishes. The gym was well stocked for a hotel gym, they even had free weights. It could do with some painting and modernization. The hotel is on the Ring Road, so it is further from the tourist attractions but also quieter because of...
โNice place to get away from it all. No beach access, so the beach is an 'intereting ' trip back down the hill, and a challenging climb back home.โ
