Hotel Review

Istanaku Guesthouse 2 Manado Review: Best Value Budget Hotel with Great Location & Early Breakfast

An honest review of Istanaku Guesthouse 2 in Manado based on our stays in December 2023 and 2024. Offers comfortable twin rooms, hot showers, early takeaway breakfast for morning flights, and easy micro-bus airport access.

2026.07.29

Indonesia

Heaven Premium Hotel Istanbul Airport Review: Affordable Layover Comfort Just 10 Mins from IST

An honest review of Heaven Premium Hotel near Istanbul Airport based on our January 2024 stay. Ideal for a 14-hour layover with underfloor heating, fast Wi-Fi, welcoming staff, and a quick 10-minute taxi ride.

2026.07.29 2026.08.01

Turkey

Panorama Backpackers Bunaken Review: Daily Boat Snorkelling & Budget Paradise in North Sulawesi

An honest review of Panorama Backpackers on Bunaken Island, Indonesia. Features full-board stays under Rp 400k, daily boat snorkeling trips to world-class reefs for Rp 50k, and turtle sightings.

2026.07.29

Indonesia

Orchardz Hotel Bandara Review: The Ultimate Jakarta Airport Transit Hotel with Free Shuttle & 2:30 AM Breakfast

An honest review of Orchardz Hotel Bandara near Jakarta Airport (CGK). Features free hourly airport shuttles, early 2:30 AM buffet breakfast, clean twin rooms, and excellent transit value under Rp 550,000.

2026.07.29

Indonesia

Vega Hotel Sorong Review: 4-Star Comfort & Incredible Buffets Just 500m from Sorong Airport

An honest review of Vega Prime Hotel & Convention in Sorong, South West Papua based on our January 2026 stay. Features a 500m walk to the terminal, outstanding buffet dining, room upgrade experience, and practical transit tips.

2026.07.27

Indonesia

Waigo Splash Hotel Sorong Review: Convenient Coastal Stay After Raja Ampat

An honest review of Waigo Splash Hotel in Sorong, South West Papua based on our January 2025 stay. Located 2km from the Waisai ferry terminal, featuring hot showers, strong AC, and room tips.

2026.07.27

Indonesia

Oriestom Bay Hotel Manokwari Review: Clean Transit Stay Near Airport with Early Takeaway Breakfast

An honest review of Oriestom Bay Hotel near Manokwari (Rendani) Airport based on our January 2025 stay. Features hot showers, great AC, a 25-minute walk to the terminal, and early takeaway breakfast for morning flights.

2026.07.27

Indonesia

Hotel Pelangi Jayapura Review: Clean Budget Transit Stay Just 300m from Sentani Airport

An honest review of Hotel Pelangi near Jayapura (Sentani) Airport based on our January 2025 transit stay. Located just 300m from the terminal with clean rooms, strong AC, fast Wi-Fi, and a free shuttle.

2026.07.27

Indonesia

Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort Review: Beachfront Stay & Dive Base in Biak, Papua

An honest review of Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort in Biak, Papua. Run by an American-Indonesian couple, offering beachfront views, spacious rooms, on-site dive centre, and local transport tips.

2026.07.22 2026.07.23

Indonesia

Studio One Thamrin Hotel Review: The Ultimate Budget Transit Stay Near BNI City Station, Jakarta

An honest review of Studio One Thamrin Hotel in Jakarta. Just a 3-minute walk from BNI City Station (Airport Train), offering clean rooms, friendly staff, and exceptional long-term luggage storage.

2026.07.22 2026.07.23

Indonesia