7 Recommended Homestays in Kawah Ijen, Take a Note Now!

Banyuwangi City in East Java offers many natural tourist destinations, one of which is Kawah Ijen or Ijen Crater. Kawah Ijen is famous for its Ijen Crater Blue Fire, where people can see sulfuric blue fire.

In fact, there are only two blue fires in the world: in Kawah Ijen and Iceland. Therefore, you should not miss out on this phenomenal experience when visiting Banyuwangi. 

Yet, since the blue fire sparks at night, you are required to spend some nights around the crater first to ease your access to the spot. Staying for some nights also can help you save more energy because trekking to Ijen Crater might require more effort. 

We have summarized homestay in Kawah Ijen for you in this article. So, read it until the end!

Recommended Homestay in Kawah Ijen

There are many homestays in Kawah Ijen that you can easily find with various facilities. Below are some recommended homestays in Kawah Ijen you can take note of. 

1. Catimor Homestay

Catimor Homestay is a homestay in Kawah Ijen owned by BUMN (State-owned Enterprises of Indonesia), specifically PTPN. Catimor Homestay is one of the nearest guest houses you can access from the Ijen area. 

Catimor Homestay offers a classic to natural vibe with a wooden floor and bamboo walls, giving an elegant ambiance. In fact, this homestay was built during colonization. The fee for this homestay ranges from IDR 200,000 to IDR 450,000. 

2. Arabica Homestay

Another homestay in Kawah Ijen owned by BUMN is Arabica Homestay. In this homestay, you can also enjoy the coffee garden owned by PTPN because it is located in PTPN’s coffee factory. The fee for staying a night here ranges from IDR 150,000 to IDR 450,000. 

3. Ijen Miner Homestay

The next homestay in Kawah Ijen is Ijen Miner Homestay, owned by a sulfur miner family who has been working in Kawah Ijen for 30 years. This homestay has 10 rooms and was built first in 2015. 

4. Ijen Resto & Guest House

Next, there is Ijen Resto & Guest House which gives you a feeling of spending a night in a village, with bamboo and teak wood interiors. This homestay is 3 km away from the Patulding Post where you can park your vehicle before starting the Ijen Crater trekking. 

5. Jampit Guest House

Jampir Guest House is another homestay in Kawah Ijen you can visit. This homestay has a European touch with a huge garden containing flowers, such as  Lily, Gladiol, Aster, and many more. 

Because the homestay is located at 1,600 meters, it gives refreshing weather to the visitors. 

6. Ijen Resort and Villas, Banyuwangi

Ijen Resort and Villas is a luxurious homestay in Kawah Ijen located in Randu Agung, Banyuwangi. 

Each resort has 30 rooms with balconies and this homestay offers a 4-hectare garden in which you can view the scenery there widely. 

7. Ijen Cliff Resort Banyuwangi

Last but not least, there is a homestay in Kawah Ijen is Ijen Cliff Resort Banyuwangi which is located in the eastern area of Ijen Plateau. This homestay is surrounded by rice fields, giving a natural ambiance. 

If you go to Patulding Post from this resort, it takes you approximately 30 minutes to get there. Every cottage in Ijen Cliff Resort has a private balcony, a bathroom with warm water, a coffee maker, and a minibar. 

Hotel Recommendations in Kawah Ijen

Not only homestays, but you can also find hotels around Kawah Ijen. If you plan to stay a night at a hotel, here are some recommendations you can take note of. 

1. Hotel Jiwa Jawa Resort

First, there is Jiwa Jawa Resort which you can also find in Mount Bromo. It takes you 40-45 minutes to get to Ijen Crater from this resort. This hotel has 5-star standard facilities and professional services. 

2. Grand Harvest Resort Kawah Ijen

This hotel has a back-to-nature concept with rice fields surrounding the hotel. Some balconies face the green and refreshing rice fields. Also, this hotel has a private pool and family room with direct access to a swimming pool. 

Those are the homestay and hotel recommendations to stay a night around Kawah Ijen. To have a remarkable experience in Kawah Ijen, make sure to plan and prepare your trip well.

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