The room and bathroom were nice and comfortable. It was nice to have a mosquito net. The shower was good. The breakfast was amazing!! It was different every day and so so good. We also got breakfast to go on the morning of departure, which was so nice. The bakery is also so good (and dangerous) to have nearby. Naomi is a great host, always easy to reach in person or on WhatsApp and will arrange tours & scooter rental. All in all we loved our stay here.

Just know that it is close to a mosque, which can be loud without earplugs. We knew this so it was fine, and it will he hard to avoid on this island!

I had an incredible time at Kalinda Homestay – truly one of the best places I’ve stayed in all of Indonesia. The host, Naomi, is incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming – always with a big smile. She made me feel right at home from the very first moment. The breakfast was delicious and they were very attentive to my personal preferences, which I really appreciated. There’s a water dispenser with both hot and cold water available at all times, which was super convenient. The air conditioning worked perfectly – very effective and much needed. The whole place has a lovely, super clean, heartfelt atmosphere, and it’s clear they put a lot of care into making guests feel comfortable. The bakery that’s part of the homestay is also fantastic – definitely a highlight! I’m already looking forward to coming back and would highly recommend Kalender Homestay to anyone visiting Karimun. You won’t regret it!

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This has been the best hotel that we have stayed in, from start to finish, in Indonesia. You are picked up from the ferry port and taken a short drive to the hotel, which is very much appreciated in the heat. The room was very clean, aesthetic and comfortable. The staff were all lovely and extremely helpful- especially the owner, who helped us to arrange multiple trips, rent a scooter and even provided restaurant recommendations upon arrival. The breakfast is great and changes everyday and the location of the hotel is perfect (if you hire a scooter), as you’re a short drive to anywhere you want to go and in walking distance of most of the restaurants in the town. Absolutely 10/10 in all departments.

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We enjoyed everything about Kalinda Homey. The aircon in our room was very good, the bed was comfortable, the hot shower was powerful, and the breakfasts were amazing and varied every morning. Naomi was a wonderful host. It was dangerous having a bakery right outside our bedroom door; we bought pastries most days!

Our room was lit up every night due to the lights outside our door remaining on through the night – a curtain that can be drawn across the door windows would be a good idea. Also the proximity to the masjid, but that's common everywhere. The bakery can be quite noisy at night as well

i have been traveling alone and I was already in touch with Naomi before my arrival. Her english is very good and she was a quick responder to answer any of my questions. she provided lots of recommendations what&where to eat, what to visit; so dont be shy and just ask - your experience on the island will be definitely different, rather than just searching online. i did one day snorkeling tour and it was amazing!! The room is exactly how it looks at the photos. very clean, smell good, there was even a bottle of fresh water available at the small table. the air conditioner works perfectly. during my stay there were some other quests but it was quiet. The breakfast was delicious and very different. i was very happy to eat bread in the morning, not only rice.

The Hostel is very calm even though it's central location and the interior is pretty and modern, beds are comfortable and the bathroom gets cleaned daily. The breakfast is the best I got in Indonesia and the bakery is really good with fresh crossaints and muffins / cakes every day. But the best part for sure is the manager Naomi who is so kind and helpful and also just a fun person you can have great conversations with! She showed me around the island to see different spots and made sure I always enjoy my day :) really hope I can come back one day ♡

The breakfast was so good, freshly prepared every morning by the host. The location was less than a 5-minute walk from Alun-alun, where we had dinner each night. The room was clean, the AC was cold, and the bakery was a nice touch to our stay there. The staff were all very polite and helpful. My kids enjoyed the stay too! Could probably have a barrier between the bakery and the hotel parts, but it's not a big deal.

Very lovely place to stay. And most important - it has Naomi. She was very helpful and friendly, picked me up and dropped of at the harbor. She made sure I have everything I need during my stay. Breakfast was very good as well. They make gelato and croissants at the place as well for a small fee. They took care of my laundry as well - came out nicely folded and fresh. I stayed in the dorm room which was always clean, airco worked perfectly, was quiet and comfortable. The area is perfect - close to the local fish market, massages, small cafes and restaurants. I definitely recommend this place. Greetings to an amazing staff!

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I love their breakfast, they prepared freshly made toast and bakery for the food. The location was very close to the alun-alun which we can find many food (market) varieties to eat and also souvenirs. The towel's smell is good!

The bed giving us a squeaky sound but not that distinguishable. We did not get any bathroom amenities but that'a fine due this is a budget hotel. Hot water sometimes not giving a hot temperature water.

the hostel is in a great location nearby to everything. the host Naomi was so kind and really helpful organising a tour for us and helping us get to the ferry port. the beds were comfortable and the room was very clean. the breakfast was very good too. would definitely recommend staying here!