Surabaya River View Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
A sensible booking for budget travellers who want a 3-star room with a rooftop pool in Genteng for about €24 a night. If you want a higher guest score, our Best Value pick costs only about €12 more per night.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This hotel is for travellers who want to keep costs low without giving up a pool. At €23.52 a night it was 54% below the sample median, and guests like the rooftop pool for its city views and sunset outlook. Family rooms, a restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are listed too.
Guests also say it is within walking distance of Tunjungan Plaza, restaurants and the city centre, which helps if you plan to explore on foot.
Who should skip it? Anyone who wants a strong Western breakfast, since guests say those options are limited. And anyone who ranks hotels by guest score first: 8.0 is a fair mark, but it placed joint last of 16 properties in our sample. The name mentions a river view; whether your room has one is not confirmed.
Location and getting around
The address is Jalan Genteng Kali No. 73 - 75, in the Genteng area of Surabaya. Guests score the location 8.5 out of 10.
Ampel Mosque is about 2.9 km away, roughly 36 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far for most people, especially in the heat, so a taxi or public transport makes more sense. Suramadu Bridge is 9.1 km away, about 114 minutes walking, and Al-Akbar Mosque is 9.4 km away, about 118 minutes. Both are far and need transport.
Free parking is listed if you are driving.
What guests say
From 845 reviews the hotel averages 8.0 out of 10. That is a large sample, so the score is fairly reliable.
Two things stand out in the praise. The rooftop pool, with views over the city and at sunset. And the location, close enough to walk to Tunjungan Plaza and restaurants. The main criticism concerns breakfast: it includes local dishes and fruit, but Western choices are limited. Breakfast styles listed are continental, halal, Asian, American and buffet.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €23.52 a night, about €47.04 for two nights, against a sample median of €50.71. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Kampi Hotel Tunjungan - Surabaya, is also 3 stars but rated 8.7, at €35.30 a night. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Majapahit Surabaya MGallery, is a 5-star rated 9.3 at €88.39 a night. The River View is the cheapest of the three by a clear margin. The question is whether €12 more a night for a better score at Kampi is worth it to you.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible properties in Surabaya. After reserving the upscale slot, the Budget pick goes to the lowest eligible reference price. The River View took it at €23.52 with 845 reviews and a rooftop pool guests clearly enjoy.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate and what it includes if you prefer Western food.
Confirm pool opening hours and any fees. If a river view matters to you, ask which rooms have one before you pay.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Surabaya River View Hotel have a pool?
Yes. Guests praise the rooftop pool for its city views and sunsets. Check opening hours for your dates.
Can I walk to Tunjungan Plaza?
Guests say Tunjungan Plaza, restaurants and the city centre are within walking distance. We have no verified walking time, so check the map.
Is Ampel Mosque within walking distance?
It is about 2.9 km, roughly 36 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or public transport is the easier option.
What is breakfast like?
Guests say it has local dishes and fruit, but few Western options. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €23.52 a night. Check today's price for your dates.