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Reviews of Black Sand hostel Amed

jl. I Ketut Natih, Purwakerti, Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, 80852 Amed, Indonesia

#30 of 49 hotels in Amed

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Review score

Based on 73 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Home sweet home in Amed !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no available water, even for sale. Apparently some customer stole so they stopped offering the service. It would be nice to have drinkable water somehow, when it's late at night and the shops are closed. An extra spot for the backpack or clothes would be perfect. Maybe a drawer or closet.

    I stayed one month there for my divemaster training. I could have stayed longer. My favorite hostel from 7 months of travels. Honestly : a freaking good mattress, chill and quiet vibe but still social. The common area is built very central so that you hang out there and talk to people (if you want to). Jodah the manager is a very sweet and helpful guy, as is the rest of the staff girls. Also really appreciated the banana pancake every morning. Location can't get any better, but get a scooter to explore. I didn't mention : the place is extra clean, modern, showers with shampoo & soap, I felt immediately comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice hostel and clean ! The dorm is spacious, shared bathroom is clean. Really nice view from the breakfast terrace. I highly recommend

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was poor, nicely made but not enough at all

    Really nice place, nice location, lovely terrace with stunning views and good vibes.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Great, social Hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were a little bit worn and there was no place to store the big luggage, but the rooms had a lot of space, so it wasn’t too big of an issue.

    A nice Hostel with a cute common area, great for meeting people. It’s in a small town super close to the beach and there are some good restaurants nearby. The staff was very friendly and helpful!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Perfect for divers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, amazing staff, average rooms but enough for a hostel

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    It's nice, clean and worth the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Late check-in was a pain since the wifi didn't work (for the whole night!) and there is no mobile data signal in the area. And it was the first hostel in the 4 months I've been traveling that was super strict about the check out and at 10:55AM they were there reminding me I need to leave (I understand it's in the policy but it just didn't feel great). The AC in the room was a bit loud, and the curtains around the bed only covered it from one side, and for example, my bed was directly facing the door, so anyone could still see inside. There was no filtered water available. The breakfast was nothing special.

    The hostel was super nice and clean, I really appreciated that. The staff was nice as well. The room was nice and spacious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money but lots of mosquitoes 🦟
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sooo many mosquitoes in the room, even with mosquito spray I got bitten. One night I wrapped myself up in my blanket and the mosquitos went crazy on my face (23 bites!) as it was the only part of me exposed. Bathrooms are clean but there are only two showers for the whole hostel so I had to wait every night. Staff are friendly but sometimes come across a bit pushy to sell transport, I hadn’t even checked in yet and I was already being asked where I’m going next and if I’ll like to book a trip to Gili T at a special price.

    Very clean and well maintained. Yummy banana pancakes for breakfast, chill social vibe.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bathrooms and toilets can get dirty

    you can meet people well located I would recommend it, they offer trips to other island

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the dorm, the mattress wasn't rigid enough for my taste - actually I could feel the springs in there, or whatever support structure it's made of. But I honestly slept comfortably nevertheless. A bit of smell in the room in the evening, either from the AC or the sink, but it didn't last more than 30' though.

    Nice vibes. Ample spaces to be on your own in the shared area, but also big enough of a hostel to find like-minded people to chat with. Super friendly staff!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Really good hostel for a cheap price. Quality dorms with A/C and curtains. Breakfast included for this price is really appreciated with a beautiful view on the volcano and the sea that is really close. Clean and quiet. I recommend.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    Nice hostel, good for rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If was pretty empty (not social) which I was not expecting

    Nice staff, included bf, quite dorm

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    9.0
    Last minute stay and couldn’t have asked for more
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very clean, easy to find and the staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pancake for breakfast is not really filling, but there are alternatives for extra charge of 20k like omelette or egg on toast or others

    Chill hostel, good location, locker available, reasonably clean

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    9.0
    Great location, extremely comfortable bed (in private rooms)!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative thing was in the second private room I stayed in, the bathroom had no ventilation so was pretty smelly and had some mushrooms growing from the door frame. Besides this, I had an amazing stay.

    I had one of the private rooms to start with and it was incredible! Very spacious, most comfortable bed I’ve had in 5 months of travelling, even had my own kitchen and a view of the volcano from my window! was also a really good location. When I had a problem with my booking, the lady who I assume is one of the owners was extremely helpful and sorted it all out for me.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No filter water, you have to buy all of your drinking water. No food available

    Fantastic area, air-conditioning in the room is a life saver, staff are nice and will help arrange an Excursions or taxis.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The upper beds are a bit hard to go on/off. Not a social environment, at least on the days that I had stayed.

    Amazing place. Super clean. Great owner. Nice roof top with pancakes for breakfast. Right on the main street and 2 min walk to the beach. I really recommend it.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked for 2night but extended at the end for 6. Every day asked for one more day. So i felt like home already here. The Owner is very kind and helpfull. There is hot water,AC and a nice breakfast on the terrace with amazing view. The location is also great. Few minutes from the beach from supermarket and from restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast-times could be earlier so you could eat before your dive; beds are very shaky - when one person moves, the other person is moving too

    friendly staff, a lot of space in the rooms, very nice view from the terrace, good location, would stay there again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location and breakfast was delicious
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room we had booked wasn’t available so we got put into a bigger room. The fans and aircon barely worked so didn’t cool down this massive room at all. I can safely say it was the hottest hostel I’d stayed in. The staff were also barely around. The water refill stations are dirty.

    It was a great location for diving which was our main purpose. The breakfast was amazing and really set us up for the day. The room was clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really social hostel, not the one where you'll meet a lot of people

    Nice hostel, well located, clean and comfortable rooms. Really good for the price

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great locally owned hostel with lovely friendly owners and staff. Bunk beds had curtains, powerpoints, A/C and a fan. Free breakfast, coffee and water were a plus. Staff helped me with transport, bike rental, laundry and local information :) great value.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I asked the frontdesk to book a fastboat, don't do it. They've got cheap and bad quality service to get a comission.

    Breakfast was good, great rooftop area with views

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guys that run this place are the best! So funny and hard working! Great breakfast on the roof top patio! We stayed in both the private room and the dorms… private room is fabulous for the price! So spacious! Both private and dorm rooms super clean! Beautiful garden to sit and socialize it! Couldn’t recommend it enough!

    Stayed in September 2023

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