Reviews of el bamboo guesthouse
RT.01/RW.02, Dusun Rembang, Banjar, Licin, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java 68432, 68432 Jambu, Indonesia
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSlightly quirky, remote setting. Lovely huts set in a village but feeling jungle-esque! Is a family run place, really friendly and the food is simple but delicious, especially the Mie Goreng and Javanese pancakes. We left early to go to Ijen and they provided an omelette and pancakes packed up to take with us.
The location is quite remote so can be tricky to find but it meant we saw a real village setting and rice fields etc. And it was quite humid so clothes get damp but the garden and river are amazing so it was worth it.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing stay. The owners were super friendly and so kind! We arrived late and were hungry because of the travel, they welcomed us and gave us some homemade cake. And we could order some dinner. They gave us a lot of tips because we wanted to hike the vulcano mount Ijen. Next morning the breakfast was good and a warm welcome again!! Deffinitely recommend this place ♡ Also the place to stay was addorable and amazing!
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe guesthouse was nice enough. The room size was reasonable. It was clean. The bathroom was an open air bathroom which is ok unless it rains.
The wifi was fairly weak and it rained while we stayed here so using the bathroom to brush your teeth was a bit of a problem.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewExceptional stay in the middle of the jungle. The family prepares home cooked meals for you and helped us with our trek to Ijen. Highly recommend for a quick stay on the way to Ijen.
Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFriendly family, beautiful environment, various food choices, clean and good facilities. We have been here a week and will certainly come back. Since we were so impressed by all the bamboo, the owner showed us how to weave bamboo and make kipas.. super nice! Long term stay recommended..
Time goes quickly
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe guesthouse is an amazing example of functionality, beauty, creativity and cleaning. It’s like you are inside a jungle for the night, sleeping hearing the sound of birds. Everything was clean, the host was incredibly kind. He pick up from Ketapang and organised everything for Kawah Ijen excursion. Than we had also dinner and breakfast and the food is amazing as well.
Nothing all perfect
Reviewed: 19 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe location is very authentic, nice bed, hot water, food on premises, friendly owner &his wife.
Reviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified review✓Very very nice place in the heart of nature ✓very good property ✓Room was really comfortable a very different experience all together ✓highlite was the washroom it looked so cool just like you are talking bath in the nature ✓very close to mount Igen just a hours ride by scooter ✓People there are amazing and wonderful very loving, very caring and very helpful ✓The property has a wonderful water stream that you can play and enjoy
Nothing all perfect
thank you
Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe bamboo buildings were very beautiful and cosy to stay in. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was in a quiet countryside area 30 minutes from the city. Also there was a magic and private freshwater creek for swimming in