Cahyo Homestay — Hotel in Java

Hard to find a more disrespectful and rude homestay owner anywhere in the world. It was raining heavily when we arrived and the owner wanted our driver to park the car at a distance when there is parking space close to the rooms. When our driver insisted, he removed the barrier with which we had blocked the entrance to the parking but asked him to park away from the rooms. The room I had booked did not even have a wash basin. It was supposed to fit 6 adults but had only 3 twin beds with one of them being a mattress on the floor. It had a disgusting water tank and you had to take water out from that for brushing your teeth etc. He then tried to fit us in a double room, which had a dirty floor because he moved the beds together. When my 61 year old mother asked him to clean the floor at least, he asked her to do it instead. When my 65 year old father suggested that he should have let the car be parked close to the room so that we and our luggage did not get wet, his response was that he helps bring the luggage to the room. But the dude watched us struggle in the rain while we brought our luggage to the room and when my father pointed it out his response was see, your luggage is already here. I can only imagine what kind of terrible upbringing he had that he turned out to be such a bad human being. We ended up at Bromo Otix. It was much cheaper (200k vs 276k) with better rooms and the staff was...

Host was very attentive, even allowed us to do an early check-in. Room was clean, shower was hot. It's up in the mountains - It's rainy season - Stuff gets a little damp. If you have spent some time in a mountain hut, you'll find that these rooms are very reasonable and comfortable, for an unbeatable price. Things we missed: a) maybe one or two chairs to sit outside our door and enjoy the weather (but we didn't ask for them, maybe could've been arranged). b) a hot water kettle, but - upon asking - the host kindly provided us with a large thermos with hot water so we could make our own coffee (I believe he could also provide us with coffee powder, but we already had our own). Would definitely stay again.

As other people have mentioned, the hotel is INSIDE the park / past the "park check point". We got into the park through a guided sunrise tour from Malang, which dropped us off in Cemorolawang afterward. But, our tour guide never gave us our "park ticket / receipt". If you want to go to the restaurants / toko from Cayho Homestay, you'll have to go back through this checkpoint. We did this several times during our stay at Cayho, on foot, and were never asked for a ticket or receipt at this checkpoint. Still, better be safe than sorry and hold on to / ask for your ticket from your tour guide, if they end up being the ones paying for your "park...

Cahyo Homestay offers an absolutely stunning view that is truly its strongest selling point. The homestay is situated incredibly close to the volcano, providing a direct, panoramic view of Mount Bromo right from your room. This proximity also means it's conveniently near the path down to the base of the mountain, making early morning treks much easier. Waking up to the majestic sight of Bromo from your window is an unforgettable experience.

The owner is another highlight – he's very friendly and incredibly helpful, always ready to assist with information and advise on how to get around the Bromo area. His local insights are invaluable for planning your volcano adventures.

However, it's important to set expectations regarding the amenities. The rooms are relatively small and lack many conveniences. Don't expect a full set of toiletries; you'll likely need to bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste. The toilet basin and mirror are also quite small. While functional, the focus here is definitely on the view and location rather than luxurious comforts.

Overall, if a magnificent, unobstructed view of Mount Bromo and a strategic location are your top priorities, and you're prepared for basic, no-frills accommodation, Cahyo Homestay is an excellent choice. Just remember to pack your...