Its in the middle of manulalu jungle village if i ​​not mistaken, nice place for have hot giant bathtubs. In the spot there are two river meet together or river junction, one very hot and the other very cold. Easy to access i think its free. I don’t know if there is rinse bathroom, its in open area and not very maintenance may be….

Favourite place in Bajawa. It was so unique. One river flows hot water, the other river flows cold water and they are becoming bigger river with warm water. A Natural jacuzzi. It was so relaxing spending time here. After being soaked in this river for hours, my clothes has sulphur smell 😅

Its in the middle of manulalu jungle village if i ​​not mistaken, nice place for have hot giant bathtubs. In the spot there are two river meet together or river junction, one very hot and the other very cold. Easy to access i think its free. I don’t know if there is rinse bathroom, its in open area and not very maintenance may be….

Super cool comfort in nature. I think it's better call it hot stream :) cos it is. It's perfect mix fresh water with hot spring. We spent 1hr30min relaxing in the water. So you can guess how nice it is. I love it <3 You parking at the restaurant opposite side of entrance. And please pay attention a bit to see the sign. You pay 10,00 Rp for entrance fee. Then you can change your swimming suit in the room which they arrange basicly gor tourists.

Very few people here. You can enjoy a mix of cold and hot water naturally where two rivers of different temperatures meet. We stayed for hours in here. If you come from the north of the hot springs, consider taking the longest road, which has a shape of a V and going a little bit more to the south, and not the slightly shorter one on the north since it's in terrible conditions.

A special place, where two rivers meet. One is untouchably hot and the other is very cold. You will have to find a perfect place for you in terms of temperature. The place has toilets, a changing room, seating outside the water and the possibility of a simple meal. Access to the parking lot of the place is steep and muddy, it is much more convenient to park at the Home Stay opposite, the parking for motorcycles 3K thousand, for cars 5K. Entrance fee 20K

Malanage Hot Springs Subterranean is a hidden paradise nestled in the heart of nature, offering a blissful retreat for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. Located in a serene setting, this natural wonder is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the therapeutic waters of hot springs while surrounded by stunning underground formations. As you descend into the subterranean realm, you'll be greeted by a tranquil oasis of thermal delights. The hot springs, enriched with mineral properties, provide a soothing and revitalizing experience. The warm, healing waters offer a welcome respite from the outside world, allowing you to unwind and soak in the serene ambiance. The natural beauty of the underground formations, coupled with the therapeutic benefits of the hot springs, create a truly enchanting atmosphere that invites relaxation and inner peace. The attentive staff ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience, providing helpful guidance and maintaining the cleanliness of the premises. The lush greenery that surrounds the hot springs adds to the overall tranquility, enhancing the feeling of being connected with nature. Whether you choose to indulge in a private soak or explore the subterranean surroundings, Malanage Hot Springs Subterranean promises an unforgettable journey of relaxation and rejuvenation. A visit to this hidden gem will leave you refreshed, revitalized, and with cherished memories of an idyllic escape into the soothing embrace of nature's healing waters.

Natural springs with a hot and cold current from two rivers coming together. There isn’t a specific pool for hot or cold it’s combined into one so you can be on one side of the river hot and the other side cold which was refreshing. Changing rooms provided and toilet. Motorbike parking 3k and 20k per person for entry. We came early afternoon and had the place to ourselves for over an hour.

Super cool comfort in nature. I think it's better call it hot stream :) cos it is. It's perfect mix fresh water with hot spring. We spent 1hr30min relaxing in the water. So you can guess how nice it is. I love it <3 You parking at the restaurant opposite side of entrance. And please pay attention a bit to see the sign. You pay 10,00 Rp for entrance fee. Then you can change your swimming suit in the room which they arrange basicly gor tourists.

Favourite place in Bajawa. It was so unique. One river flows hot water, the other river flows cold water and they are becoming bigger river with warm water. A Natural jacuzzi. It was so relaxing spending time here. After being soaked in this river for hours, my clothes has sulphur smell 😅

Nice natural hot spring, both a hot and a cold stream, very interesting! Basic facilities, but at a very reasonable price! Local people were super friendly and welcoming.

Cool hot springs. Nice to have part that is super cold and part that is super hot and finding that sweet spot! IDR 20,000 to get in, but there are toilets, changing rooms and it's pretty clean. I bought a beer from the just on the main road (walking distance) and enjoyed it in the water. Wasn't very busy or touristy when we went.

The hot spring is very easy to be missed so watch out and ask the people! It is nice to feel the very warm water mingle with the cold but it’s ultimately not a must see. If you have the time go the if you don’t, skip it!

I saw village and mountains from above. Very hostoric place just like those disney film picturized the villagers kind a movie. Mountains, traditional houses, villages, peoples, and of course the local traditional way and culture. Though you might not see any traditional dance here like bali, you can enjoy the scene of a flintstone era. Haha

We made a trip around Flores, here is Bajawa where is 138km away from Ruteng and Bena traditional village is the first place I visit here. It is located directly at the foot of a volcano and possible to see Inerie volcano from here. The roof of houses at Bena displays a unique traditional vernacular architecture native to Indonesia. This village is at the heart of the ethnic civilization, Ngadha. It is an alternative option to a different world, where you still can see hundreds of Stone Age preserved and culturally maintained by local people. you will see stone monuments, an ancestor worship sanctuary, and culturally preserved megalithic culture in a remote area that has been well maintained for more than 1200 years. From here it is possible to see Irene volcano. We visited here first and after that drove to view point to see sunset on top of volcano. It’s a bit far and the road is not good, also no light street, a bit difficult to go but worth to make it.

Bena Traditional Village is a megalithic village located in the Aimere District of Ngada Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is about 19 km south of Bajawa, the regency capital. The village is nestled on the eastern slope of Mount Inerie, one of the three active volcanoes on Flores Island. Bena Village is home to about 45 traditional houses, each with a high thatched roof. The houses are built in a circular formation around a central sacred area called the Ngadhu. The Ngadhu is a stone platform that is used for traditional ceremonies and rituals. The people of Bena Village are members of the Ngadha ethnic group. They have a unique culture and way of life that has been passed down for generations. The villagers are known for their traditional clothing, their distinctive dances, and their mastery of the Ngadha language. Bena Village is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can learn about the Ngadha culture and way of life by visiting the village and participating in traditional ceremonies. Visitors can also enjoy the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains and forests. Here are some of the things that visitors can see and do in Bena Traditional Village: • Visit the Ngadhu: The Ngadhu is the central sacred area of the village, and it is used for traditional ceremonies and rituals. Visitors can learn about the Ngadhu and its significance to the Ngadha people from a local guide. • See the traditional houses: The traditional houses in Bena Village are built with high thatched roofs and have a distinctive style. Visitors can learn about the history and construction of the traditional houses from a local guide. • Watch the traditional dances: The people of Bena Village are known for their traditional dances, which are performed at special occasions. Visitors can watch the traditional dances and learn about their significance from a local guide. • Enjoy the scenery: Bena Village is located in a stunning setting, surrounded by mountains and forests. Visitors can enjoy the scenery by taking a walk or hike through the village. Bena Traditional Village is a unique and fascinating place to visit. It is a great place to learn about the Ngadha culture and way of life, and to experience the beauty of Flores Island.

We went to Bena Traditional Village from Riung around the 17 Island National Park. It's a beautiful village with it's amazing culture, history, nature, and people. Everyone was so humble and welcome. The view was amazing and you can see the mountain from the village. You can ask the local some questions and they will answer you nicely. There's always meaning on the small traditional houses in the middle of the village. It symbolizes how many ethnics are there. One ethnic will have two small houses which is one woman and one woman and also there's different between woman and man from the top of the roof. Further, to build those small houses needs ages because there's ritual for that and it takes a lot of water buffalo. That's the information that I get from the local.

Very beautiful and calm place. I feel enough when I saw every activity there. You just need 30 minutes to go there from Bajawa. For now, the ticket price is 20k. Bena people selling woven fabric, you can buy or just rent for photo. They also sell traditional bracelet and necklace. Ouh, but when I go there, no guide to explain Bena for us, poor me.

Village is well populated and still authentic. Almost every house sells handmade textile. The entrance fee is around 25k, small fee for parking.

Bena Village is a truly unique and special place that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Indonesian culture and way of life. When I visited Bena Village, I was struck by the beauty and simplicity of the village. The traditional houses, with their thatched roofs and wooden walls, were perfectly suited to the natural surroundings. One thing that stood out to me during my visit was the warm and welcoming nature of the locals. They were eager to share their culture with visitors and answer any questions we had. We were able to participate in traditional activities like weaving and cooking, which gave us a deeper appreciation for the village's way of life. In terms of facilities, Bena Village is quite basic. There are no modern amenities like hotels or restaurants in the village itself, so visitors should be prepared to stay in nearby towns and make day trips to the village. However, there are several small shops and vendors in the village that sell traditional crafts and snacks. You can also rent the traditional woven fabric to use during the trip here. For the entrance fee domestic tourist have to pay 35k and 50k for the foreign tourist. The parking lot is also spacious with the fee around 10k for car and 5k for the motorbike

Nice to see but commercial. Drive around and you end up in traditional village without a ticket counter and everyone is weaving sharps. Not about the entrance fee but about the authenticy(Travel is life. Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving. Facebook & Insta: Tompie Limbo)

There is not much to do except take pictures and buy high priced souvenirs. In general, the village is beautiful and looks special. The road to the village is bad, parking for motorcycles 3K, entrance fee 25K. There is no guide or explanation.

We really enjoyed our time here in the traditional village. Although the locals cannot speak much English their big smiles and enthusiasm over their woven items made it special. The houses themselves are beautiful to look at. The tourism centre has information about the local tradition and the houses which helps if you haven’t got a guide.

Ticket price is only 20k rupiah, and I like that they lent us a tenoon scarf as a visitor ID. Honestly, not much to be done here. No certain activities or whatsoever other than walking and looking at traditional tenoon fabric. Each of the traditional houses sell tenoon fabric with reasonable prices, compared with the ones sold in the city or expo. I’d recommend you to get one.

It's peaceful village that the local keep the traditional way of life. The people just friendly, easy to get there if you love walking. As visitors, you may respect to all aspects their life. Helping them, please buy their handicrafts, or anything they sell.

Such a peaceful experience. The village settled on the slope of Mount Inerie with a cool climate and clean surroundings. Local villagers showing warm welcome and genuine hospitality, no push to buy their wonderful weaving or other souvenirs that provided in almost every house in the village. Their TIC also provided very well information about the village. Note: only the signal from Telkomsel provider is working here.

It is a tribal village. The tribe is very artistic and they make a lot of articles with bamboo and hand woven cloth. Their houses are unique with symbols on the rooftop. Even their textile has unique symbols and a signature to show that they are from Bena Traditional Village

Cool place. Good view. Original and good place for selfie.

The magical scenery of sunrise was so awesome here. We enjoyed it so much. Worth a visit!

Nice place to see the sunset and great views of the volcano and surroundings.

Epic scenery, truly food for the soul

Nice sunrise

After so many kilometers traveled to come here, the place was closed. No updates in google map neither on the road nearby advising that the place is closed. So, many kilometers and hours lost. However, I will evaluate the place as four star because looks like to have quite good view.

Nice place in Bajawa. Recommended for catching the amazing view of Mt Inerie and Bajawa Town. Riding motorbike or car from the town Turikisa or Bajawa taking about 30 minutes. The view along the road just like a surprices that we got every single step. Just enjoy it. And if u cant get the amazing view on the top because the weather and thw clouds (Bajawa mostly like that) it means u have to come another day or camp there. I wish i can do both.

Had a tofu soup with rice, soup was kinda oversalted but bearable together with rice. Rice was undercooked though. And a day later I am having stomach issues, feeling tired, there must have been something wrong besides the undercooked rice.. It was also quite expensive compared to standard local Warung prices. Service was good, people really friendly and environment comfortable. Maybe an outlier, not sure, but my day has been a bit rough so I feel like sharing my experience here and can’t justify more than 2 stars.

Most tours take their customers here. I am not sure why. I ate better in any other places in Bajawa. My food was OK, the service was OK, price OK. Look at the other options.

Restaurant with local food, good and generous portions. I tried Mie Goreng special, really good, with vegetables, eggs and chicken. Comfortable ambiance.

5 stars because of cuisine, I was here two years ago, but cuisine still good. If you know Indonesia as well you can imagine how it's difficult! Prices still cheap, good choices of different dishes, traditional deserts. Personnel is good and friendly. Maybe people can realize this place because of exterior view, but it's not so important, just go and choose your favorite dish!

Really great food! We ate here both nights we were in Bajawa. Prices are a little higher than a local warung but still really affordable and the portions are huge and really good quality. We tried the fried chicken and fish with rice as well as fried rice, but the highlight is the sour fish soup! One of the best we've had! Huge chunks of fish and the most delicious broth, we literally drank it.

Good dining option in Bajawa. Good portions and prices. I had the chicken noodle soup which was satisfying. Would not recommend a visit to the toilets downstairs, also no running water in the sink upstairs (you gotta wash your hands in a little bucket).

Very friendly restaurant with good choice of Indonesian food, we loved our dinner here

This is not the same place as Lucas Lodge&Restaurant. It is the same owner but this one is one the first floor. Furniture is exactly the same as the other one. We ordered the grilled food. If you don’t like a smokey area this is not your place. They grill the food inside the tiny restaurant. But it tasted oke. Still a very small portion so order a starter or something! (They cook on petroleum-based set so everything tasted like that)

Had a tofu soup with rice, soup was kinda oversalted but bearable together with rice. Rice was undercooked though. And a day later I am having stomach issues, feeling tired, there must have been something wrong besides the undercooked rice.. It was also quite expensive compared to standard local Warung prices. Service was good, people really friendly and environment comfortable. Maybe an outlier, not sure, but my day has been a bit rough so I feel like sharing my experience here and can’t justify more than 2 stars.

Most tours take their customers here. I am not sure why. I ate better in any other places in Bajawa. My food was OK, the service was OK, price OK. Look at the other options.

Restaurant with local food, good and generous portions. I tried Mie Goreng special, really good, with vegetables, eggs and chicken. Comfortable ambiance.

5 stars because of cuisine, I was here two years ago, but cuisine still good. If you know Indonesia as well you can imagine how it's difficult! Prices still cheap, good choices of different dishes, traditional deserts. Personnel is good and friendly. Maybe people can realize this place because of exterior view, but it's not so important, just go and choose your favorite dish!

Really great food! We ate here both nights we were in Bajawa. Prices are a little higher than a local warung but still really affordable and the portions are huge and really good quality. We tried the fried chicken and fish with rice as well as fried rice, but the highlight is the sour fish soup! One of the best we've had! Huge chunks of fish and the most delicious broth, we literally drank it.

Good dining option in Bajawa. Good portions and prices. I had the chicken noodle soup which was satisfying. Would not recommend a visit to the toilets downstairs, also no running water in the sink upstairs (you gotta wash your hands in a little bucket).

Very friendly restaurant with good choice of Indonesian food, we loved our dinner here

This is not the same place as Lucas Lodge&Restaurant. It is the same owner but this one is one the first floor. Furniture is exactly the same as the other one. We ordered the grilled food. If you don’t like a smokey area this is not your place. They grill the food inside the tiny restaurant. But it tasted oke. Still a very small portion so order a starter or something! (They cook on petroleum-based set so everything tasted like that)

As a lunch we ordered some local food. It was oke, not good. So as everywhere in Bajawa the portions were very small. But the pineapple juice was a good one!

We hebben hier twee avonden gegeten in dit restaurant. Het restaurant is schoon en met een beetje geluk speelt er een bandje wat muziek. Dit zorgt voor wat sfeer. Om een goedgevuld gevoel te krijgen hoef je hier echter niet heen te gaan. De porties zijn dan ook erg klein en voor Indonesische begrippen is dit vrij prijzig. In Europa kan je voor het geld wat je hier kwijt bent veel beter eten. Je betaalt dus veel meer dan wat je krijgt voor dat geld. De service is ook bagger. Zodra we er wat over zeiden werden we uitgelachen. (Translated by Google) We had dinner here two evenings in this restaurant. The restaurant is clean and with a bit of luck there will be a band playing some music. This creates some atmosphere. However, you don't have to go here to feel full. The portions are very small and quite pricey by Indonesian standards. In Europe you can eat much better for the money you spend here. So you pay a lot more than what you get for that money. The service is also crap. As soon as we said something about it we were laughed at.

Maybe ok if you order basic menu. Generally way to salty. Don't think I ever ate that salty in a restaurant in my entire life. Food was very average. Price was fair. Lot of things missing on the menu. There is better place in bajawa. Avoid at any price.

We chose this place randomly. The place was comfy. We ordered 5 meals and we wait about 30 min. The chicken dishes was good, the prawn was delicious, but very pricey.

Ate here yesterday after reading about it in Lonely Planet. Ordered the tuna steak and the fruit drink as the guide recommended. The tuna tasted alright, but within a few minutes, my lips swelled up like a scene out of the Nutty Professor. Luckily, I am not allergic to any seafood and have been trained in HACCP and seafood safety so I had an idea of what was going on - histamine poisoning or scombrotoxicity. I hope everyone reads this because while it usually isn’t too serious, it can be deadly. Aside from the tuna incident, my boyfriend ordered the mie goreng (fried noodles), which tasted like it contained, or maybe had been cooked over, a diesel flame. We did not eat it. All in all, probably the most terrifying meal I’ve ever stumbled onto. Steer clear of this place.

We ordered only Nasi Goreng for 4 persons and It took more than 45 minutes before the food was served. The Nasi Goreng taste like kerosene.

Simply terrible sauces. We had tofu with tomato sauce and chicken with garlic sauce. None of the sauces has ever seen any vegetable and the meat/tofu was overfried.

Camellia restaurant was nice. Good international and local food. Excellent guacamole ☺. The place is quite big for a local restaurant. It fits for groups. One bad point : waitress do not speak english... hopefully the owner is here sometimes to help.

Food was okay. Owner was helpful. Waitress were slow (to know what we want).

Best Satay anywhere! Authentic Chinese food in the mountains.

Food not so good, but its better than nothing...

Good taste chinese food

Good Food

Good food

Wasn’t expecting anything extraordinary but the food is actually not bad! Good live music!

Emtry cafe & restaurant is the best choice if you want to spend the night with your partner while enjoying food, drinks and music

Great place for food - very good value for money- they ran out of beer and the owner allowed us to get some from a kiosk ourselves - hot chicken plate was delicious -

Very good restaurant in town for bajawa. Friendly and attentive staff. They will always smile to you!! The portions are generous. Like many places in flores, the opening hours are inconsistent.

Nice food; friendly helpful staff. The various tuna dishes are good.

Worst experience in Flores. We ordered two fish and chips, like everybody. After one hour and half, we asked for takeaway because our evening was already lost. The portion they gave us was only for one person (picture attached). Very disappointed ☹️

I met a new friend at a homestay, we both had chicken schnitzel for lunch by night time we were both having diarrhea. I told the owner and she said impossible. Lasted through the night finished in morning. This restaurant is three times more expensive than local food i expect better. Perhaps its a bacteria caused by not washing hands before preparation or reusing oil til it spoils. Either way there are many restaurants in town, i cannot afford to be sick while traveling especially from a 'western food' restaurant.

I came here to eat something other than nasi goreng, mi goreng. They have a aniert chicken with potatoes ( not really wedges) . Big portion and very nice. Not dry. And cost 50 000. The fish soup had many pieces of fish. Very generous for only 40 000. I liked the food and place is clean. There is a live music corner.

The worst food i had during the time i was in Flores. We ordered fried noodles and fried rice, & the food arrived only after 35mins or so. I was pretty sure that my driver in Flores actually went backstage in the kitchen to actually help in cooking and/or food preparation. When the food arrived though, she gave us a huge portion of both the rice & noodles- it was ridiculous. The server(also the cook) looked clueless as to what she was doing & didnt even know how to open the beer bottle! I saw her expression when she opened a few beer bottles for other customers. A couple left the restaurant after waiting to be served for quite some time. I am NOT exaggerating when i said the food is horrible. Pls avoid this place!

Chicken schnitzel, potatoes and coleslaw were like something I'd get back in Australia. Really great. The tamarillo juice was perfect too. Highly recommend. The only drawback is that because it is on the main Street corner of town, the vehicles are extremely noisy. If you choose the windows and doors, this is abated a little. Oh and very importantly, they don't charge tax or service separately - which to me is extremely dishonest and means that I give less stars in review.