Affording glorious views of smoldering volcanoes and verdant terraced fields, this boutique property offers a unique alpine-style stay in a tropical highland setting.

The Java Banana comprises of a cluster of low-rise buildings set on a manicured landscape dotted with fir trees, ferns and flowers. The café serves freshly ground coffee, and the art gallery regularly plays host to photography exhibitions. Plenty of umbrella-shaded benches are scattered around the property for guests to bask in the pleasing climate or panoramic views. Come night-time, the open stage affords a delightful space to sit and admire a sky filled with glimmering stars.

Exuding an intimate atmosphere, this highland retreat is home to only nine guestrooms. The open-plan, cabin-style interiors are decked out in tropical wood furnishings with soft lighting to provide a cozy setting. Each unit features comfortable amenities such as thick bed linen, water heater and LCD TV, and walls are lined with outstanding landscape photography of Mt. Bromo. Accommodating up to nine adults, the Group Lodge comes with its own fireplace, pantry and dining table, ideal for intimate interaction for those traveling with their families or friends.

While staying at the Java Banana, an experience not to be missed is the spectacular sunrise over the smoldering Mt. Bromo, which can be reached with a 4WD jeep excursion. The finest accommodation in the vicinity of Mt. Bromo, the Java Banana makes a superb base for travelers seeking to explore the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.

Facilities:

• Photo/Art gallery
• Sauna room
• Meeting facilities
• Open stage
• Package tours 
• Mountain bike rental
• Airport transfer

Dining:

• The Café – freshly ground coffee, Indonesian and European food

Room type:
9 guestrooms and 1 Group Lodge

The Java Banana Bromo Lodge address in Java: Jl. Raya Bromo, Wontoro, Sukapura, Probolinggo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, 67254.

Java Banana Bromo is situated in the Sukapura area near Mt. Bromo in East Java. It is a three to four hours’ drive from the nearest Juanda International Airport in Surabaya.

Our advice: Who should go?
Our advice: the Java Banana Bromo Lodge makes a great getaway for those seeking to uncover the beauty of the Mt. Bromo and natural attractions of East Java. It is particularly suitable for travelers who love to be in touch with the great outdoors while having access to the full amenities of Java Banana’s. For those traveling with family or friends, the Group Lodge makes the best accommodation option.

When to go?
At 2000 meters above sea level in East Java, the area in which the Java Banana Bromo Lodge is situated experiences a tropical mountainous climate. Daytime temperatures are usually pleasing and hovers around 14–18°C while nighttime temperatures dip to around 6-10°C. In winter, the night-time temperatures often drop close to zero. Travelers are advised to pack for cold weather and consult The Smithsonian Institute’s Volcanic Activity Report to ensure that no dangerous eruptions are expected during the time of visit. For travelers seeking quiet appreciation of Mt. Bromo, it is advisable to avoid Indonesia’s major holiday periods.

Where is it?
The Java Banana Bromo Lodge is located 2000 meters above sea level in Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. From the nearest Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, it takes around three to four hours to drive to the lodge. Domestic flights from Jakarta connect to Surabaya daily.

What's not to be missed?
Local dishes such as banana fritters and nasi goreng. A cup of gourmet coffee at the café. Sunrise over Mt. Bromo and its smoldering crater. A horseback ride on the sea of fine volcanic sand around Mt. Bromo. Climb Mt. Semeru, Java’s highest peak. Star gazing in the open air at night.

What's cooking?
The café offers a simple menu of Western and Indonesian dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Not to be missed are the freshly ground coffee and the delicious banana specialties such as banana fritters.