Hotel Ibis Cikarang

The pool was superb, clear and clean, and it’s lit at night so you can swim then too. There’s no separate kids' pool, though, and it gets deep, from 1.6m to 2.3m, so bring a life jacket if the kids are going in. I stayed in a standard room with a family-size bed big enough for three and a sleeper couch. The amenities were fine and staff responsive. Even on weekends there are lots of empty rooms, which is why booking apps often show promotional or discounted prices.

Friendly staff and free parking. There’s a pool in the middle of the hotel, but it needs more lighting at night so it doesn’t look like Paranormal Activity. Overall, it’s worth the price. More details about the rooms below.

The pool was clean, and the cheap price reflects the condition. It’s an old hotel, and some furniture doesn’t look well maintained. I had no hot water, though the water wasn’t cold either, just not warm. Breakfast was super simple. The rooms seemed clean but smelled mouldy.

I stayed here for 15 days. It can work if you’re on a low budget, with free parking and a shared swimming pool. The room didn’t have much space, the AC seems to run at a preset setting, and there’s no laundry service.