Reviews of The Pondok
Jalan Sawe-Batu Riti, Pujut, 83573 Kuta Lombok, Indonesia
#35 of 106 B&Bs and Inns in Kuta Lombok
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 46 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Clinton
Australia21 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 31 nights
Free breakfast each morning at the room
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Dan
United Kingdom32 reviews8 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Solo traveller
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no tap outside the room to wash feet before entering the bungalow, which resulted in the floor becoming dusty and sandy. Daily towel changes would have been appreciated.
Excellent location in a quiet back road, which makes it quiet enough to relax, and close enough to the local attractions to be convenient and within walking distance. The property was exceptionally clean. Staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Lauren
Ireland79 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Basic accomadation in great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room could do with upgrading - the door was concerning and did not feel secure. Only a thick blanket was provided for the bed, which was not too comfortable during the warm nights.
Great location, close to all the main restaurants. Room was pretty clean, and the outdoor bathroom was a cool experience. The little fish pond and terrace outside the room was very pretty.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Kendra
Colombia7 reviews2 helpful votes10“Peace in the heart of Kuta”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff is really friendly, try to help you wish your desires, delicious breakfast. It is a calm place in the middle of Kuta. Sitting on the terrace of the bungalow is sitting in a nice garden. A moment of peace. And Kuta center is walking distance
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Thea
Australia3 reviews8.0“Bagus”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 16 nights
The only downside was the noise, as most of Lombok has, but there was also a continually running fish pond pump right outside the bungalow
Perfect location, fast wifi and cold aircon! The room has everything you need for a basic stay. The staff were super lovely and helpful. Best value for money.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Muriel
Germany3 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Convenient stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice hosts, good breakfast, clean room and bathroom and a small outdoor kitchen for common use. Scooter can be rented there.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Kathy
Singapore20 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Cheap accommodation that's decent with lovely cats”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Was bitten by mosquitoes in the room on the first night, learnt to use the mosquito net for the subsequent nights.
Great homestay with lovely staff and Moi the cat was the absolute coolest hotel staff ever. Location was great too. Easy to walk to the main street.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Esther
Netherlands3 reviews8.0“Great value for your money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room could use some maintenance, however, everything was clean, that’s most important to us.
You get what you see, good quality for the price. We had a comfortable stay at The Pondok. The owners are so nice and helpful. The room was clean and the airconditioning worked great. The pancakes for breakfast are delicious. It was convenient to have a kitchen and a fridge!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Diego
Spain9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cozy cabin with good breakfast and amazing AC.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Amelia
United Kingdom11 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
room a bit small
good location & good value for money
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Francesco
Italy101 reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom with a broken door that always is open and enters a lot of insects in the room
Kitchen and water dispenser l
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Carla
France18 reviews3 helpful votes10“Fully recommend !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like, just had a bit difficulty to find it the first time in following maps but I just called the host and it went perfectly.
The room is great, the breakfast is delivered to your door and the staff is super nice and helpful !
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Liane
South Africa5 reviews9.0“Good overall stay, no complaints.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The loud prayer calls early in the morning.
Friendly and accommodating staff. Quiet place
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Francesca
Italy11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and spacious, best homestay I stayed in Kuta Lombok! Family was super nice and you also have access to the kitchen/fridge plus the yummy breakfast included everyday.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Lily
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“A cheap, but fairly comfortable stay in Kuta!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bungalow is basic, and fairly small. Not a huge amount of space to store bags, etc. Some issues with the power shutting off at times, though staff were fairly quick to rectify.
Comfortable bed and a a mosquito net is provided. Air con in the room. WiFi was very good throughout our stay. Good location, a short walk down to one of the main streets in Kuta. Staff were very responsive to any requests, and happy to help in anyway they could.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Gail
United States5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The Pondok was a perfect and lovely place to stay. It was so great that I extended my stay from a week to a month. The owner and his family are lovely people. They were so helpful with everything, especially when I crashed on my motorbike. The place is very clean, bed is comfortable and big, and the wifi is great. The setup also feels very private and safe. It feels like you have your own little yard! There is also a kitchen which is very convenient a few feet away. It is in a perfect location that is very walkable with amazing restaurants and warungs minutes away. A lovely yoga place, Shanti Yoga is a 10 minute walk and the beach is a 20 min walk. I would give this place more stars if I could. I highly, highly, highly recommend the Pondok. Great value!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Caitlin
United Kingdom17 reviews11 helpful votes9.0“Really nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only minor but a couple of times I was owed change from my stay and for laundry but was not offered this back.
Really friendly and helpful staff, such a lovely stay that I ended up coming back again! The place is secluded yet centrally located and the room was very nice. Good value for money!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Xavier
Spain12 reviews9.0“Would recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Simple room. No hot water. (But excellent quality/price)
Staff absolutely amazing. Rented us motorbike (cheapest in Indonesia so far). Got us the transport to Gili Trawangan. We gave clothes to laundry and everything perfect.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Seren
United Kingdom37 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Basic but comfortable for a few days”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quite noisy due to its location. It was very small, but okay for a few days. Kitchen was very basic.
Basic but fair for the price. It was comfortable and fairly clean. Breakfast was good. Central location. Wi-Fi was great.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Bruno
Brazil49 reviews6 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very loud mosque at 5 am. They could charge more and get new beds and pillows.
Very good location, awesome staff and good cleaning. Good breakfast Very good value if you in a budget trip
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Simon
United Kingdom13 reviews10“Great value for money and a wonderful place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room is great and very close to the Main Street. It’s fantastic value and the staff are wonderful and accommodating. Breakfast is good and the communal kitchen is clean and handy. A great find! :)
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Wessel
Netherlands11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Small and cozy and a peaceful vibe”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small en beautiful rooms
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Constance
France34 reviews5 helpful votes10“Everything was great :) really good price ! If we come back we will definetly go back here ! thanks again for everything”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing :)
everything was great ! the staff, the room, the location, breakfast … great price for what is was !
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Elena
France15 reviews5 helpful votes10“Really great place to stay in Kuta !”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 22 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice rooms and quiet place. Great location and really helpful owner. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed in April 2023
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