Ribka's Hotel Banda Neira

“Voor het eten alleen zouden we wel terugkomen!”

The dinner was superb; they prepare authentic dishes. The colonial hotel with its pool and surrounding garden was beautiful. The rooms could use some maintenance, but the staff were very friendly and helpful and love chatting with guests. We would return just for the food. Breakfast was sparse: you could choose an omelet or fried egg, but there was no bread, only a small brioche or two slices of chocolate bread. Fruit was almost non‑existent. The toilets were problematic: we had to turn the tap on to flush, then turn it off again or it would keep running. The shower and sink taps also produced little water, so maintenance was clearly needed.

Joyce·Πριν μία εβδομάδα

“Ivm met verhuizing naar een andere kamer was , refund 2 dagen en discussie dat men wachtte op het bedrag van Booking.com”

On the first day the pool and room were not clean; the air‑con stopped working at night, and the bathroom had paint splatters everywhere. The bathroom tap leaked. On the second day the room still wasn’t ready, the leak and air‑con failure persisted, and the shower hose was loose. They said they hadn’t received payment for the two days because all flights to Banda were cancelled; we could only travel by ferry Thursday to Sunday. I wanted a refund for the two‑day reservation.

Sally·2 εβδομάδες πριν

“We really appreciate Ribka and Ya Ya helping us sort out our bookings and accommodating us.”

The staff were friendly and super helpful, the decor was lovely, the pool was great, and the location was excellent.

Kimberley·Πριν ένα μήνα

“Not worth the money 👎”

The hotel looked beautiful in photos and had a charming colonial style with a nice pool, but for one of the most expensive options on Banda Neira it offered very poor value for money. When we arrived, there was no running water in the shower or sink, and it wasn’t fixed until the next day. No compensation or even a small gesture of goodwill was offered—just a dismissive “it is what it is” attitude (not related to the island’s power outage). The bathroom hadn’t been properly cleaned, so we had to ask housekeeping. Rubbish bins were only emptied when we requested it, which is unacceptable at this price. Breakfast was disappointing; the only variation was the style of eggs. No fruit was available except bananas, extra bread was refused when asked, and milk was only provided on request—on one day it wasn’t available at all. Overall, the guest service was poor and below expectations, and I would not recommend staying here. There are plenty of other accommodation options nearby that are better located and offer a more enjoyable experience.

Chistian·7 μήνες πριν

The calm, the food, and the comfort of the beds were all excellent.

Marion·8 μήνες πριν