RedDoorz near Sheikh Zayed Surakarta

“It could have been so much better.”

We spent three nights at RedDoorz near Balekambang City Park, which sits in a quiet neighbourhood. The young man at reception was kind and tried his best to be hospitable, and with a translation app we managed to communicate a bit. At arrival we had to request clean bedding. On the second evening water was briefly unavailable in our room, and we experienced bad‑smelling black water in the toilet twice; the second time a staff member cleaned it. On the second day, during heavy rain, the ceiling leaked, so we were moved to another room, whose bedding also needed changing first. The air‑conditioning was very weak and noisy, the bathroom had an unpleasant odor, the metal bathroom door made a lot of noise, Wi‑Fi was unstable, there were no curtains in the second room, and both rooms had a small window above the door that didn’t provide privacy.

J·A year ago

“Disappointing from start to finish”

Our stay at this place was disappointing from start to finish. There was no proper blackout curtain, so hallway light poured in all night. The bed was unhygienic: stained pillowcases, a stained mattress, a fitted sheet with visible holes and stains. The blanket was a fleece blanket—completely unsuitable for hot weather—and felt sticky, raising doubts about whether it had been washed. The sheets were greasy to the touch, adding to the sense of uncleanliness. We had to cover the pillows with our own shirts just to feel somewhat clean while sleeping. We also felt a constant, unpleasant crawling sensation all night, as if something was biting or crawling on us, making it impossible to rest. The room had no ambiance, just one harsh white light overhead. The tiny bathroom smelled terrible, and no toilet paper was provided as a standard amenity—though a staff member did bring some when we asked. We were also deeply concerned about the welfare of the fish in a tank that was far too small for them, adding an unpleasant ethical dimension to our stay. The location is misleading: although the name suggests proximity to Balekambang Park, it is actually a 30‑minute walk away. At a price of 1.5 million rupiah, the value for money was simply non‑existent. The air conditioning was old and barely functional, failing to cool the room adequately. Noise was another major issue; the room was poorly insulated, and we could hear every person entering or leaving the property. On top of all this, we found a list of fines for any damage caused during the stay. This, combined with the fact that they knowingly provided a sheet with holes, gave the impression they might exploit guests to charge extra fees.

Tjalling·A year ago

Very good for one night.

Marion·2 years ago

“best homestay in Solo”

The staff were very friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, the bathroom was clean and the hot water worked very well. The location is strategic.

Andy·2 years ago

“Nice place to stay in Solo”

The hot water in the shower worked, the AC was fine, towels, patio, water dispenser, and private parking were all good. The turtle cage is too small.

Tommy·3 years ago