"Great retreat. Not many shops but has okay food to order. Could do with more fresh vegetables available on menu"

"The Resort is quite nice with a large pool, extensive water features and a plethora of flowers and plants in the garden. Room was decent. Service was good. Food at the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was very mediocre."

"Very memorable stay for 3 days here. Very good service and friendly staff. When we arrived at the room, we were amazed by the beautiful natural scenery that could be seen from inside the room. The food they served was also delicious. Hope to come back here. This place is very close to the kawah ijen"

"Wonderful camping in the middle of rice fields. About 30min outside the city - not very easy to find. Beautiful pool, cheap restaurant and convenient bungalows. Mosque well hearable."

"When climbing the Ijen volcano, you usually stay in Banyuwangi, mainly because it is close to the pier, but to climb the volcano you need to get up after 2 o'clock and drive for 2 hours. So when I booked a hotel, I looked at the very famous ijen villa&resort, but later it was all booked. So I happened to be recommended by the app Teras hotel ijen. I saw that the price was 600rmb a night and it was OK, so I made the decision (later I found out that the price had been reduced to 450rmb, which was a huge loss). The hotel is about 45 minutes away from Banyuwangi Pier, but the location allows you to see the Ijen volcanoes, and there are rice fields and coconut trees outside. The sunset is so beautiful. There are actually several hotels around, as well as a guest house, which costs 200rmb a night. The hotel design is very design-like, similar to domestic boutique hotels, with only one floor of rooms. Since there are no restaurants around the hotel, you can basically eat at the hotel. The price is not expensive, only 50rmb per person, which is really cheap. However, there is a small cafe when you go down the alley from the hotel and turn right on the main road. A few young people are relatively new to making drinks, but the photos are beautiful. I recommend everyone to check it out. Then there is a guest house next to the hotel, where you can also drink coffee. It is surrounded by rice fields, which is also suitable for watching the sunset. Staying in the entire hotel was very relaxing and there was no sense of pressure. The biggest problem with Teras Hotel is that transportation is inconvenient. You can't get Grab here. Only the hotel has a taxi phone number. Going to the pier is twice as expensive and the asking price is 250k. There is no other choice but to leave. Also, if you sign up for a group tour to climb Ijen, it is not available here. The hotel will provide a contact person to discuss it yourself. Basically, a car costs 1,700k, including guide and tickets. We will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the pier at the end. The price is slightly expensive, but it is acceptable, and it is okay for three or four people to carpool. In short, in ijen, it is highly recommended to stay here for one more day to relieve the fatigue of the special forces trip."

"Absolutely loved it! It was so much better than I expected. There are several pools, the environment is fantastic and peaceful. The best part was the incredibly large and comfortable bed, perfect for a vacation. The scenery is delightful and truly beautiful!"

"Walking into Jiwa Jawa felt almost unreal to me. It felt like stepping into a quiet, soulful gallery rather than a hotel. I found myself slowing down immediately, taking in the local artworks, striking photography, intricate batik, and the beautiful terracotta statues. It's impressive. There are 1,000 life-size dancers showcasing the four striking dance moves of the local Osing traditional Gandrung dance. There’s a sense of story and intention in every corner of the hotel complex; it doesn’t just look curated, it feels deeply personal. Finding the infinity pool was a moment in itself. When it opened up in front of me, I just stopped. It’s easily the biggest I’ve seen, and it seems to dissolve right into the landscape. From there, East Java stretched out in layers of mountains and sky. I spent a long time just sitting there, taking it all in. It’s one of those views that stays with you. The restaurant matched that same level of care. The service felt warm and natural, never forced, and the menu thoughtfully blends international flavours with local traditions. I still think about the filet mignon. It was exceptional. What stood out most, though, was the people. The service across the hotel felt genuinely kind and attentive, the kind that makes you feel welcome rather than simply looked after. I also spent time at Taman Gandrung, the other accommodation choice, with the 1,000 life-size terracotta dancers who grace the rice fields. It's a sight to behold. This accommodation choice is set among rice fields, and draws you into the rhythm of rural life. I found myself just sitting and watching the light shift across the paddies for hours in a peaceful and very grounding way. Both accommodation places carry a strong sense of place, just expressed in different ways. One through art and design, the other through landscape and tradition. Lucky for us, we were there on a Friday, so we got to see a live Gandrung Dance performance. You can catch that on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. A major highlight was visiting Mount Ijen. The hotel made everything easy to arrange, including the local guide. The 1:00 am wake-up felt intense at the time, but the experience is unforgettable. Seeing the blue flame and that surreal turquoise crater lake in the early hours is something you can’t quite describe, only feel. I’d suggest staying at least 3–5 days to really take in the area and surroundings. Waterfalls, plantation walks, village life, and mountain trails are all on offer. You can go as slow or as active as you like. For me, this wasn’t just a place to stay. It felt like a meaningful travel experience, where nature, art, and culture all come together in a way that feels authentic and quietly powerful."

"The hotel is average. The service was nonexistent, and I had to lug my luggage up the stairs to my room. The room was average. For the price, it was perfectly acceptable for a one-night stay and volcano viewing. Ijen Volcano is about 45 minutes away."

"The room was very satisfying, with a back garden design, great furniture, and comfortable bedding. There are only three rooms, and the owner is very attentive. He contacted us throughout the journey from the port to the hotel and to the Ijen volcano, ensuring that we would have a freshly made delicious breakfast upon our return. It's a pity that we couldn't stay for two more days due to limited time."