West Bali
About 900m east of the Medewi surf break at Pulukan, this Japanese-owned guesthouse has modern rooms overlooking rice fields and distant surf. It's a…
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Bukit Peninsula
Sharing the same idyllic Jimbaran beach as the pricier neighbouring resorts, the low-key Keraton is great value for a beachfront resort. Its 102 rooms are…
Kuta & Legian
In the heart of Kuta, close to all the nightlife, this hostel is the place to be if you're here to party. Set in an elegant colonial building, it has a…
North Bali
One of Pemuteran's originals, Jubawa is a rather plush midrange choice. The 24 rooms are set in expansive gardens around a pool. The popular cafe-bar…
Ubud
Yet another one of Ubud's delightful family-compound homestays, old-fashioned Pande is but one of many clustered on this residential street. Each room has…
North Bali
About 500m west of Pemuteran's main strip and another 200m north off the main road, this family-run guesthouse is isolated. You can walk to a quiet part…
Kerobokan
A contemporary choice for flashpackers, M Boutique's beds are capsule dorms, which come with the benefit of privacy. Each has shutter blinds, a drop-down…
Central Mountains
This venerable hotel complex was recently revitalised by the family who've owned it for three generations. Twelve comfortable rooms have amazing views and…
Kerobokan
This great-value hotel has a fabulous location. Most of the 52 rooms are in two-storey blocks around a pool shaded by mature trees. Everything is a bit…
Padangbai
Facilities here are the best the town has to offer, with a spa, two pools, a well-regarded dive centre and a pavilion cafe. Rooms are well set up and the…
Central Mountains
Eight antique-filled cottages scattered down a hillside make the most of the sweeping views over rice fields in the valley. Getting to the pool area…
Canggu
The Canggu boom has caught up with this well-run 40-room beachfront resort. The grounds are shaded by palms and the pool borders the beach. The best rooms…
Kuta & Legian
The 42 rooms here are in a three-storey block overlooking a pleasant-enough pool area. The location manages to be quiet amid the greater hubbub. The…
Ubud
Terraced down a hill, this lovely little hideaway has a mix of rooms, cottages and pool villas, all with a pleasing veneer of Balinese style. The property…
Ubud
Close to the central Ubud action but far enough removed to offer a tranquil retreat, this hotel offers an array of well-equipped rooms and more-luxurious…
Lovina
Enjoy views of the sea from the upstairs rooms; the best of the 26 have air-con and hot water; large bungalows are quite nice as is the pool and cafe. An…
Lovina
One of the best choices in the heart of Kalibukbuk, the Sea Breeze has five bungalows and two rooms by the pool and the beach, some with sensational views…
Kuta & Legian
Follow a series of paths into the heart of old Legian; when you hear the rustle of palms overhead, you're close to this guesthouse in a garden with five…
Nusa Lembongan
Twelve modern-style bungalows surround a large pool in a serene compound with fast-growing vegetation. The units have terraces and sitting areas; some…
Canggu Region
There are 17 private rooms plus dorms in this compact two-storey compound about 300m from the beach. The rooftop lounge has a nice cover for shade and…
Nusa Lembongan
This small property is less than 100m from the beach. Four bungalows sit in a small, lush garden; each has an open-air bathroom and a secluded terrace…
Sanur
Run by a friendly family, this mellow guesthouse is set in a lovely bird-filled garden full of palms and flowers. Rooms vary in standards (some cold water…
Ubud
Set in a quiet location, this well-maintained hotel offers well-sized rooms with excellent amenities (kettle, satellite TV, free minibar). Facilities…
Sanur
High-style on the far side from the beach, this four-storey hotel is a dramatic addition to Sanur's main drag. The 42 rooms are capacious, have balconies…
Canggu Region
Just behind Pererenan Beach, this popular guesthouse has 14 rooms with terraces and balconies, all set in a modern two-storey building that boasts a…
Sanur
The only thing between you and the beach is a small shrine. Beyond the lounging porches, the multihued carved Balinese doors don't prepare you for the…
Ubud
In a primo location, this family homestay offers the timeless Ubud experience. Come and go past Made, Putu and their family as they make offerings and go…
Nusa Lembongan & Islands
In the southwest corner of the island overlooking the Ceningan Point surf break, this cute little resort has a tiny beach and clifftop bar. The rooms are…
Ubud
Run by local painter Aji, who will be pleased to show you his work, this quiet homestay next to a river has four guest rooms with wooden ceilings and…
Central Mountains
Featuring a lovely, quiet lakeside location opposite chilli plots, this inn has five simple rooms; go for room 1 right on the water. There are two other…
Sanur
Like its many-petalled namesake, the Gardenia has many facets. The seven rooms are visions in white and sit well back from the road. Nice verandahs face a…
Kuta & Legian
The 173 rooms are large, with marble bathrooms featuring separate shower and tub. The three-storey blocks are set in lush grounds across from popular…
Denpasar
The eight rooms at this sprightly urban family compound, a longtime traveller favourite, are clean and have small balconies. There is a nice courtyard and…
Bukit Peninsula
Right at the entrance to the area above the Ulu Watu breaks, this modern 30-room hotel is a good mainstream choice. The three-storey main building…
Kerobokan
Location! This elaborately carved complex is right on popular Batubelig Beach. The 96 rooms are large and have standard teak furniture plus terraces (some…
Bukit Peninsula
Back 20m off the main road, this friendly family-run homestay has 11 immaculate hot-water rooms that include breakfast. The tiles on the outdoor verandah …
Sanur
Set 150m down a gang (alley) from the noisy road, Keke welcomes backpackers into its genial family (who are often busy making offerings). The five quiet,…
Bukit Peninsula
A mere 200m from the beach, the flash-free Puri Bambu is an older but well-run place – and the best-value option in Jimbaran. The 48 rooms (some with tubs…
Central Mountains
The cheapest place in the village has seven comfortable hot-water rooms (some share bathrooms). The best rooms have some style, carved wood details and…
Lovina
The hotel, on 1 hectare of lush gardens, features two pools and a playground. The 30 rooms are decorated in Balinese style. Villas are good deals; the…
