3 Best Hotels in Sabang, Indonesia

Don't expect luxury, but you will find an oasis of comfort here, smack on what most consider to be the nicest beach on Pulau Weh. The hotel's 11 bungalows overlook the turquoise sea; some are right on the beach, with outdoor showers, and some up on the hills with awesome views, and all have mosquito nets and balconies with hammocks. Enjoy delicious fresh fish dishes at the hotel restaurant, or relax and watch the sunset from the cozy beach bar; if you're lucky, the genial owners will throw a bonfire on the beach during your stay. You'll also find good snorkeling just off the beach in front of the hotel.

South African Freddie Rousseau owns and manages these basic but sparkling clean bamboo cabins on a lovely beach, all recently renovated and overlooking the water. They have ceiling fans and balconies, and the variety of cabin sizes attracts a varied clientele, from backpackers staying for a month to couples to families with children. The highly regarded Indonesian–Western fusion food is served buffet style at dinner, and there is also a beach restaurant serving a la carte dishes for both lunch and dinner.

At Iboih Beach, about 40 minutes from Sabang port, these seaview bungalows have something many other Pulah Weh bungalows lack: rooms with air conditioning (though some still have only fans). Each room comes with a hammock on the terrace where you can while away the hours listening to the waves, and the crystal-clear water off of the private beach invites snorkeling or diving. Though there's no Wi-Fi in the rooms, it's free and fairly fast in the restaurant.