LGBTQ+ Safety Notice — HIGH RISK

Same-sex activity is criminalised — discretion essential

Local law: Aceh enforces Sharia (100 lashes documented). 2022 Criminal Code criminalises all extramarital sex (effective 2026).

Safety guidance for visitors →

Do not disclose your orientation to hotel staff, drivers, or guides.
Avoid public displays of affection of any kind.
Do not use LGBTQ+ dating apps — police entrapment via apps is documented. If you must, install a VPN before arrival.
Avoid carrying LGBTQ+ identifiers (flags, books, screenshots) in luggage.
Phone searches at airports can include checks for LGBTQ+ content — delete sensitive chats/photos before crossing borders.
If travelling with a same-sex partner, present yourselves as "friends" or "colleagues"; book separate hotel rooms for safety.
Use Signal or Wire for sensitive messaging — not WhatsApp.
Keep emergency cash (USD/EUR) and two separate payment cards.
Stay at international-chain hotels (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt) — they rarely interrogate guest arrangements.
Register with your embassy on arrival — consular help may be limited.
Share a daily check-in with someone trusted abroad.
Listings on this page are provided for harm reduction and informed travel decisions — not a recommendation to visit.

🆘 Who to contact if in trouble →

Global emergency resources (always available):

Rainbow Railroad — emergency relocation for LGBTQ+ people facing persecution. Confidential intake form.
OutRight International — global LGBTQ+ human rights advocacy + emergency referrals.
ILGA World — global legal-status map + regional contacts.
UNHCR — refugee status if persecuted; recognised LGBTQ+ as protection ground.

Local / regional contacts:

Arus Pelangi: aruspelangi.org
GAYa NUSANTARA: gayanusantara.or.id

Embassy emergency lines:

🇺🇸 US: travel.state.gov — find embassy + 24/7 line
🇬🇧 UK: gov.uk/world
🇨🇦 Canada: travel.gc.ca — Emergency Watch & Response Centre +1 613 996 8885
🇪🇺 EU: europa.eu — any EU embassy can help EU citizens
🇮🇱 Israel: gov.il/foreign-affairs — Citizen Assistance Centre +972 2 530 3155

If detained: do not sign any document you do not understand. Request your embassy and a lawyer immediately. Do not consent to phone searches without legal advice.

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Jl. Kedungsari No.29, Wonorejo, Kec. Tegalsari, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60263, Indonesia

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Relaxed rooms & suites in an informal hotel offering a low-key restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

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Aries Suparno Jul 2026

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kriston yuli rahmanto Jul 2026

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Cintan Solehah Jul 2026

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The staff is not friendly, the room is dirty and smelly, the walls are damaged

Hendrik Kristiawan Jul 2026

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Chabelita Puspita Sari Jul 2026

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Mario Ray Mahardhika Jul 2026

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Just a walkable distance from TP, about 25% cheaper than similar class hotels directly across TP. Worth it. It's under renovation when I stayed, but the facilities are usable. Hot water is kinda limited, so make a good use of it. I stayed for 3 days, but get only 1 toothbrush + paste pair. 2x 600ml water are included and fortunately refilled. No free tea or coffee, though. And the water boiler needs to be serviced. And oh, no secure storage available. Otherwise, the room was clean, a lot of lighting to control, the electricity didn't turn off when I left the room (good for charging devices). I'd say: worth the price, but for a 25% increase in price, there's a better option.