My 2 weeks in this homestay were fantastic! Karyadi Duyung and his family are always happy to help you with anything and organise transportation for you anywhere. The rooms are very spacious and confy with aircon. Thank you Karyadi!

Stayed in May 2025

The toilet and shower in the bedroom could be improved (not modern), but I got used to it :)

Duyung and his family are exceptional hosts - very friendly, welcoming and always helpful. The photos are true to what is there. The food is great, scooter hire and surf excursions was made very easy thanks to Duyung. The hospitality is fantastic.

Stayed in May 2025

Although Gerupuk might be better than most areas, Lombok generally is amidst a giant tourism push and finding authentic experiences is increasingly difficult.

Excellent host offering solid communication and a family like experience. It was very helpful to rent motorbikes and arrange transportation without needing to step outside the homestay. The food prepared was top notch and probably the best in town. Several nearby places facing Aan beach at the southeastern edge of the bay were clearly most memorable and worthy of attention. The beaches there were clean and the water more clear of debris.

Stayed in April 2025

I had an amazing stay at Duyung Rooms and Resto. It’s a family-run place, and they made me feel at home right away. The family is incredibly welcoming and always ready to help, whether it’s arranging a boat for surfing, renting a scooter, or offering tips on the best spots around. The rooms are spacious and simple – no luxuries, but everything you need for a comfortable stay. The food is delicious, and they also offer a laundry service. I initially planned to stay just a few days but ended up staying for two weeks because I loved it so much. If you’re looking for a cozy, no-fuss place with great people and amazing food, this is it! I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in Gerupuk.

Stayed in September 2024

The room wasn’t as advertised but still nice

Stayed in July 2024

Basic room but very clean,food in resteurant is good and cheep.Hosts are very nice and helpfull,they can arrange everything you need,bike,taxi,boat if you surf.

Stayed in April 2024

Such a lovely family running this homestay! Karyadi is very helpful with everything, he speaks english very well (and german!). His wife cooks very good food. The room was clean and we got water, towels and soap, so everything you need. The facilities are simple, but it‘s enough. Really good value for money.

Stayed in February 2024

Bathroom had no sink or shower head, just a pipe from the wall

Staff were super friendly and the breakfast was always good.

Stayed in August 2023

The toilet had a minor flushing issue. Also toilet paper disposal into a trashbin might be inconvenient for some.

My girlfriend and I enjoyed a wonderful 5-night stay at this nice place located in Gerupuk, Lombok. The room was generally clean and felt pretty cozy. The on-site restaurant provided a variety of tasty and affordable meals throughout the day. What truly stood out was the owner's exceptional English and helpful nature. We spent most of our days surfing and embarked on an incredible trip to waterfalls Benang Stokel and a stick fighting event in Praya, which was both crazy and amazing and although it's a bit far, it's absolutely worth it for the experience - which can be provided by the accomodation. Just note that Gerupuk is primarily a surfing destination, so if you don't want to do such activity, there isn't much to do here. Luckily, a scooter can also be provided by the accomodation, so you can explore other parts of Lombok too.

Stayed in August 2023

Mr Duyung and the family were super friendly. It was easy to speak with the personal and everyone was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, fresh and the prices were very fair. The beds were comfortable and large. We liked the atmosphere and felt very welcome.

Stayed in August 2023

every thing was good

big comfortable rooms, great food, friendly owners

Stayed in April 2023

The restaurant was not open but they were happy to prepare food and take it to our room.

It had all you needed for a short stay. The bed was comfortable, the room clean and the wifi signal good. The bathroom was very basic but everything worked. It was close to the beach, shops and restaurants.

Stayed in January 2023

Very very friendly hosts.

Stayed in January 2023

The Duyungs are very helpful, welcoming hosts, and it felt like leaving home when we left. The food from their kitchen Is very good and we ate there often. I would definitely stay there again as these are very special people and they have a nice place.

Stayed in April 2025

The place was amazing, M.Duyung and his wife are great person and they will always make everything to make you feel at home.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything is unfortunate. Booking doesn’t allow ratings lower than 1, otherwise, I would. The neighborhood is a dump. All kinds of noise: loudspeakers from Muslims, dogs, roosters. The nearby beach they advertise is only for fishermen. I paid for 7 nights and only stayed one (without sleeping). They refused to acknowledge the rest and didn’t refund my money. I rented a scooter at 11 AM, and by the evening, they asked me to return it. The price is way too high for how bad the place is. A suffocating smell of humidity. The bathroom door doesn’t close. Clavos oxidados dentro del baño No hot water. To flush the toilet, you have to pour water with a bucket. I would never come back and wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

El aire andaba bien. Solo eso

Stayed in March 2025

Many mosquitoes

Super welcoming and next to surf spot The garden is very nice and peaceful too

Stayed in July 2024

Best place to stay in Gerupuk Lombok, best surf spots in the area and just 10minutes from Kuta Duyung family are amazing, lovely and so helpful with their instructions and guidance around the area Would definitely go back there

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

The host Mr. Duyung.

Stayed in July 2024

excellent room comfortable and clean friendly cat was a nice bonus And extremly kind host that helped with our problems was calm and also provided transport all in all a great stay and wld for sure come back

Stayed in July 2024

Clean and cozy guesthouse. Room is super spacious, just like in the picture. All tidy and clean. Had only fan in my room but it was just perfect for the weather. The village is super chilled. Surfer’s area, perfect to those searching for waves :) Owners are very friendly. Had dinner at their place and it was delicious!!

Stayed in July 2024

My stay here was fantastic! The room was very spacious and extremely clean. Sheets were soft and comfy - as was the bed. The hosts were wonderful and were very helpful with all my requests. The food they cooked at the restaurant was the best local food I have had in Indonesia! I ended up eating there most meals and really miss the food once I left Couldn’t recommend higher 😁🙏

Stayed in July 2024

I LOVED EVERYTHING

the hosts are beautiful human beings and they will make you fall in love with Lombok people! The room is big, we had no AC but there was no need, the fan is enough and it's actually pretty cold during the evenings. I stayed with my partner and our little 2 year old and 3 more friends. We all had a blast! Food is DELICIOUS, the owner's wife can cook EVERYTHING! Surf is great and they will help with all you need!

Stayed in July 2024

Everything apart from the location. The room was dirty, but the worst part was my experience with the staff, particularly Mr Duyung himself (the owner). He appears charming and friendly at first, but please do not be deceived. My experience is that he sees tourists as a walking ATM and has no concern for their welfare whatsoever. Two examples stand out: Firstly, I needed to get to Bali to say goodbye to a friend. I asked Mr Duyung about the options available to me and he did not inform me about the local ferries that are available for 75k IDR or the small but faster boats that cost a little more. Instead, he tried to take advantage of my ignorance and offered the boat of a friend of his and tried to charge me 16 million IDR! (More than all of my travels from the UK put together!) When I realised I was being conned I did not go, but him and his friends then insisted that I paid a lot of money for the cancellation and I ended up paying in excess of 1.2 million IDR and got nothing from it. Secondly, Mr Duyung likes to offer the services of all his friends and family. It appears to be one big nepotic scam in Gerupuk, as the services received did not match the prices charged. I hired a faulty motorcycle from Mr Duyung. I told him twice that the brakes were faulty and that I had nearly had an accident because of it. He denied this and claimed to have tested them (by pressing them once from a stationary position). The next day I had a very serious road accident due to the faulty brakes (they did not work properly as I went round a corner) and Me Duyung’s only concern was for the motorbike, not for me. I nearly died and suffered a badly dislocated ankle and multiple fractures of my legs. I had to pay thousands of pounds of my savings in a hospital stay here and all Me Duyung was worried about was the bike because he is negligent in not insuring them here.

The location was the only good thing this place had going for it. I would advise anyone reading this not to go here, the good reviews are unfortunately misleading :( .

Stayed in January 2024