3 Star Bali Holidays

Ian Williams

Griya Santrian exceeded our expectations - it was an excellent experience. Big clean room (second floor deluxe), totally quiet at night, three good swimming pools with adequate shade, great beachfront location in the heart of Sanur, good buffet breakfast in a lovely open-sided terrace overlooking the beach, and best of all, lovely staff. The resort is located on a great stretch of beach, with loungers and drinking-dining areas spilling nicely over the boardwalk out on to the sand. And while Sanur Beach isn't the best beach in Bali for swimming, it's lovely to have your hotel with absolute beachfront. We checked out the cheapest standard rooms, and while they are a further 50 metres stroll from the beach and breakfast terrace, they were still very nice, and not hugely different to the superior-deluxe rooms. We would happily stay in a standard room. WiFi around the resort was strong, however my only complaint was that TV reception was pretty fuzzy, and needs to be upgraded to modern standards. Overall we loved our stay, and would certainly return again. Recommended as a mid-range option in the heart of Sanur.

Helen Trenery

What a beautiful resort with friendly helpful staff and right on the beach. Great food with different areas to sit and 3 pools one with a swim up bar. We had one of the cheapest rooms so the bathroom could have been more modern, having said that we had a huge king size bed which I loved. We will definitely be back but will choose a different room, maybe an upstairs one. 😊

John Favaro

We booked a deluxe suite but asked for a room change as the balcony was exposed and next to the main path and offered little privacy. We would have gladly stayed in an upstairs deluxe suite as those balconies are much more private but none were available. Our 2nd room whilst not a larger deluxe room was good and overlooked a pool. All in all we enjoyed our stay, the clientele are generally more mature and quiet, typical of Sanur, and the staff were friendly. Breakfast is fairly good and offers a reasonable range of western and local options. Great location.

DEZZA D

Noisy being near main road. Our room shower could be seen from the pool, no full privacy door. Breakfast was a joke compared to the other places we had stayed at. Location great for the harbour and not else. Traffic for the harbour is horrendous that bad that most people walk to the main Rd with their lugged.

Anita A

We have fabulous stay at Griya. We have chosen this hotel for our last four nights at Bali and it was a great choice. Murdana was phenomenal in accommodating our needs. Room is fantastic, clean, spacious and with a lot of natural light. Beach is amazing and even though sunbeds are close to each other you can relax and enjoy the sea, as guests keep being respectful and quiet. Pools are also great and gardens are beautifully maintained. Breakfast, while basic, is all you may need.

Danielle Chartres

This place is great! The staff are so lovely. The rooms are lovely & clean. The location is perfect! The pool area is so pretty & relaxing. I didn’t give 5 stars as the breakfast is average & there were a few broken pool tiles at the bottom of the pool. Other than that, I would stay again.

Peggy Ann Kinzly

We loved this hotel! The staff is amazing. They go out of their way to insure guests have what they need. The rooms are comfortable and spacious. The location is perfect for exploring Bali. The breakfast was great! There were so many great choices. Thanks especially to Ratna for all her help! We highly recommend this resort for your stay in Bali.

Natasha Gray

We stayed at Adiwana for two nights, and it was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we arrived, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The location truly felt like an oasis amidst the bustling town of Ubud. It’s conveniently close to many attractions, including the Monkey Forest, the Water Palace, Ubud Palace, and more, making it easy to explore. The daily breakfast and afternoon tea were delicious, with a wonderful selection on the menu. We also appreciated the laundry service, which was affordable and completed within a day – a huge convenience! The pool area was lovely and provided the perfect spot to unwind and relax after a day of sightseeing. We especially want to thank the staff for their incredible hospitality and kindness. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay. A special thanks to Adi for teaching us about Balinese culture and language – such a meaningful experience! We truly felt at home and can’t wait to return.

Maryam

These are the pros and cons based on my experience. Positive: the hotel is located in the center of Ubud town, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Meanwhile, the room was very quiet with no street noises. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was beautifully, decorated, comfortable and spacious. Negatives: the breakfast was below average. The pool was small. Adiwana have a few properties in Ubud. I stayed in all of them and they all had fantastic breakfasts. But this location had below-average breakfast.

Remo Schori

We were there for a week on our honeymoon and it was unstakably beautiful. The staff are very courteous and extremely friendly. You feel at home. The room was very nice and leaves nothing to be desired. The breakfast was very tasty and made with a lot of love. I can only recommend it. Only towards the evening it is rather loud, because live bands play in the nearby restaurants, but this is also the only thing that bothered a little bit, but has nothing to do with the hotel. I would go there again immediately. Thank you very much for the great stay!

Fenska

Perfect location for peaceful sleep. Suitable for family. The room is big, and affordable price. The service is excellent. The car park is easy. The only thing that can be improved is the breakfast food, please make sure the food is still warm during breakfast hours.

Dan

Good value hotel to stay in the Benoa area, with lots of eateries along the main road. Nusa Dua not too far away. Swimming pool is large, although unfortunately seating space around the pool is limited at busy times. Rooms are quite spacious, with balconies a nice addition to some. Whilst they are in need of some extra maintenance and renovation, this appears to be planned very soon. Housekeeping kept things clean and were very friendly, as were all of the staff at the hotel. The reception team were very accommodating to our request for late checkout, also helping us store our bags. Breakfast service gets quite chaotic at busy periods, with things running out quickly. However, it is good value and the breakfast area is nice at quieter times. Wishing the hotel well with upcoming renovations - the hotel deserves to match the friendly service the staff provide. We hope to stay again in the future!

Ekaterina Nazarenko

I recently stayed at the Ibis Styles Bali Benoa Hotel for three days, and I must say it was a fantastic experience. The service was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food at the hotel was also a highlight, with a wide variety of options available. I particularly enjoyed the all-day breakfast set for just 99,000rp, and the buffet had a great selection of fresh fruits. The outdoor pool was a definite standout feature of the hotel. It was not only long but also beautifully maintained, providing a perfect place to relax and soak up the sun. One of the highlights of my stay was taking a cooking class at the hotel, which was a fantastic experience. It was a fun and educational activity that I would highly recommend to other guests. Additionally, I appreciated that the hotel had a gym facility, allowing guests to stay active during their stay. Overall, my time at Ibis Styles Bali Benoa Hotel was enjoyable, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Bali.

Nirmala Subramaniam

Hotel stay was pleasant. Polite staff, clean rooms, prompt service and a buffet spread breakfast, lunch and dinner was a real treat. Food was delicious. On a hot day it was lovely to go for a swim. Swimming pool was right at my door step n next to the dining. There are 2 level restaurants. Different password for different spot in the hotel.

Jaz Gaikwad

Value for money, great breakfast. Vegetarian options were good too. We made salad and tossed it under butter toasted breads and made sandwiches out if it are we cant have meat. Staff is nice too.

Yasya NV

I DONT RECOMMEND IT this place, especially for women, as it made me feel unsafe and like I was being scammed. Everything was fine until the incident during our check-out. At check-out, a staff member went to inspect the room and found a small stain on the sheets and a bit on the blanket. My period had started unexpectedly during the night, so naturally, there was some spotting, but it wasn’t severe and certainly not all over the bed. Instead of handling the situation discreetly, they brought the sheets and blankets to the reception and asked me in front of everyone what it was. I can't begin to explain how embarrassed and uncomfortable I felt. In today’s world, people should understand what a period is and handle it with more sensitivity. Bringing the sheets out in public was unnecessary when they could have simply taken a photo and spoken to me privately. To make matters worse, they took my deposit of 300,000 rupiah. They showed me a list where it stated that damage to blankets costs 417,000 rupiah. Then, the woman at reception said that for this type of "damage," it actually costs 600,000 rupiah, but she kindly "negotiated" it down to 300,000 rupiah. It was clear this was just a scam, and it made me feel incredibly disrespected. It’s so disappointing to see them take advantage of something that women have no control over, and to publicly shame someone in such a way at the reception. I've traveled to Bali and many other countries, and I've never experienced anything like this. If your period starts unexpectedly while staying at this hotel, be prepared for them to display your stained sheets at reception and try to scam you over it. It’s a scam hotel. They will try to charge you at any cost. I didn’t find the room key and they charge me 100k. They charge 500k because the cleaning team said i smoked in the room while this is not true at all. The hotel is made to overcharge you. Think twice before you book

Fenska

Great budget place to stay. Comfortable and large room and parking. Calm and safe place. Great location near the water sport and the beach. The only minus thing is the bathroom, I hope they do full size sticker on bathroom for more privacy or renov the changing room area to bathroom for larger space.

Michal Wabich

Terrible service. I don’t recommend this hotel. The towels were rather unclean from the start but we didn’t bother to change them since it was rather a budget stay. and upon the check out we got charged 100000rp for stain on a towel that couldn’t be washed. How do you know that without using washing machine in the first place. We were rushing for the airport so I wasn’t able to argue, but it was a pure rip off. The guy had a list of like 50 things that you pay for at the check-out. Like it was all planned. Other thing was a take away breakfast that we received, since it was 6am. We used to get nice sets of food in other hotels, this time it was raw bread with cold boiled eggs. Prison food must be better. Another minus is very poor WiFi - max 4 mbps and low security. If you need to work, don’t go there. Other small things: to call an elevator you need to push the button like 10 times before you hit the spot. Good thing was a location, near restaurants and watersports, 30 mins drive from the airport +15 for room check and ripoff.

Magda Janiaczyk

Unfortunately it wasn’t good place to stay for one night before departure. Hotel has bad wifi connection so if you want to work it could be problem. In the morning at 6 am when we left the hotel - our room was check to unlock deposit- it was our passports. Reception member checked room and he said that in the towel is dirty stain and he couldn’t wash it. It was cost 100.000 rp. Generally towels were grey not white and it wasn’t because of us. How it is possible to think that it isnt to wash when it wasn’t wash in wash/machine. I felt disappointed. It wasn’t discreted ,it was in a lobby. And second issue we asked for breakfast take away one day before because our flight was in the morning. They prepared cold 2 eggs dry bread and little jams in a big box instead of sandwich - simple things.. I felt disgusted and I don’t recommend.

Ross Richardson

I would like to preface this review with we paid $291,000/(or $28 aud) pernight through Agoda (so did not come into this with 5 star expectations) and this is not to discredit the hotel - intended more a note for future traveler’s to manage their expectations. We booked for 6 nights and left after 4. Previously stayed at fourteen roses in Legian - highly recommend this if you’re looking for $40/night around this area. The hotel staff were always nice, friendly & helpful (though some front desk staff struggled with English). The hotel itself is the issue - every room was mouldy. Every bathroom leaked into the plaster around, as did the aircon units above the door so the rooms constantly smelt mouldy and fusty and gave us headaches. The general atmosphere was just that there was none, felt desolate and like it was going out of business. The swim up pool bar was never manned and looked like it had not been used in years, there was also only 2 sun lounges and absolutely no shade (stands for umbrellas or anything). Breakfast was not included in our package - one day we paid 60500 each (2 of us) for ala’cart menu and was ok, nothing fancy but hearty enough for the money paid, though the next day they had a tour group through and it was 120,000 per person and the food was very average, lacking in selection and quality. One man who came in about half an hour after us paid and then asked for more and they were reluctant to make anymore for him. (It is difficult as not a lot of places open at 7 in the morning). The dining area has a glass walled pigeon Avery attached which rats were running through. Location - it is what it is - our opinion is if your staying somewhere that isn’t really near a lot of attractions you want to be able to stay at the hotel and enjoy the pool (sit in the shade etc). Rooms - no privacy - glass between bed and toilet and a weird both way swinging door between shower and toilet, didn’t have liquid hand soap (small gripe I know but still). Also if you are 6 foot expect to be sitting on the toilet with your knees against the wall in front of you. Overall - for $28 aud per night it is definitely on the cheaper side of things but I still wouldn’t expect the room to be mouldy and give us headaches. Didn’t get any photos of the rats but the mould I did on my way out. Safe travels!

Danielle Calva

This hotel has it all! They have a large pool with plenty of sun beds & chairs. The pool also have a swim-up bar where you can order food & drinks. There is a spa on-site for massages & facials. The main restaurant is very large with many options for great food (Western & Indonesian). The breakfast buffet is one of the best I've had in Bali. The rooms are spacious and have a closet, TV (with cable channels), refrigerator, and desk. The rooms could use some updates, especially new mattresses & lighting, but the were very clean. The bathroom is very big & has a tub with plenty of hot water. The staff is amazing! Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The Location is fantastic! There are many bars, restaurants, spas, convenience stores, shops, etc... right out the hotel. However, you can't hear any noise in your room. The beach is only a short walk away (10 minutes). This is a hotel I will definitely come back to & recommend to friends.

Dionne Barbra

We had an unpleasant experience with the front desk. The receptionist named Deka was probably trained to have 2 faces, a poker one for local guests and a super friendly one for the foreigners. We came to the hotel in the afternoon to book a room and this guy said none available but when I showed him the opposite information from their own website he then reluctantly let me book online and quickly turned his face to talk to his colleague, ignoring me. Well, I did book online later through booking.com but then when I showed him my receipt he said the hotel would not prepare us a room until they receive the booking confirmation from booking.com through email and he even said as it was weekend (I was there Saturday), they probably wouldn't get the booking confirmation email until Monday. What? I tried to stay calm and wait at the lobby while kept looking at the front desk side for any sign of good news. After almost half an hour I approached Deka again but he just shrugged his shoulders without looking at me then telling me to wait while looking down at the computer screen. When I asked him how long I should wait he couldn't give me the exact answer. He kept saying the same thing later without any sign of me seeing him doing anything like contacting his manager or anybody responsible to let us get a room as we have already PAID and shown payment receipt with the booking number on it. When I said I never had this problem with other hotels before he even blamed me for not paying as "a walk in guest" but doing it online and explained all the crab which basically blaming me for booking the hotel online. I became more upset when I saw him smiling, greeting and talking super nicely to other guests who are all foreigners, answered all their inquiries, leaning his body to listen to them carefully. Oh my goodness, what a racist! He didn't even look at me when I greeted him the first time I came and approached the front desk. What's wrong with the front desk staff training? Is this common in Legian or Kuta? It doesn't happen in the other side of Bali, I've been observing this phenomena: If you are a local/Indonesian you will not get the same treatment (hospitality) as the foreigners. You need to be super careful not to be fooled by the convenience of this hotel. It's so outdated. A lot of things needed to be updated including rooms, TV, their aging stinky pillows and mattresses and their data processing system should be upgraded so guests do not have to wait for ages to get their booking confirmation. The most important thing is proper training for the front desk staff to be hospitable, helpful and friendly without showing any bias to all guests. Luckily we had Rani, another receptionist who treated us with respect and did all her best to solve our problem. We finally got a room but we were too upset to drink pineapple juice made by Mr. Aryana, a senior bell boy. Thank you pak Aryana for calming me down and taking us to our room. I hope Deka will receive further training and hopefully he will one day treat everyone fairly.

RASHVAYANI

I recently stayed at the Legian Paradiso Hotel for five nights. While the room was basic and a bit dirty, it was acceptable since we were out for most of the day and only needed a place to sleep. The hotel’s entrance and lobby are beautiful, creating a welcoming first impression. One night, we encountered some loud arguing from a group of guests, which was disruptive, but this was an isolated incident. Despite that, the view from the hotel was lovely, and the property was very peaceful at night. It’s family friendly. Walking distance to the beach and there’s a market nearby the hotel to buy souvenirs. There’s a hotel restaurant which is open till 11 pm if I’m not mistaken. In front of the hotel is a mini market to buy snacks. Otherwise, it was safe for ladies. Overall, for the price and considering we were out most of the time, it was a decent stay.

Carl Knudsen

Me and my girlfriend spend almost 3 weeks in Legian Paradiso. The atmosphere is great. The service was also good. The hotel workers were extremely welcoming. We had breakfast included which was good. They also offer massage which was amazing. The room itself was nice. It was a shame our one big bed were to single beds set together so you would descend down the middle during the night. The room itself was clean - although we did encounter some small reptiles in our room in the last few days which was not very nice. But that the beach is just minutes away and everything is so close to you is just such a huge plus. So, for the price I would say you get a great value, and I would recommend Legian Paradiso

Madi Pryde

We stayed in one of the “deluxe” pool view rooms. With the state of our room I would’ve expected I paid for a free motel. Upon walking in for the first time our AC was broken and so was our shower. We went and told the reception and after fixing the shower they turned the ac on to 16°, which is not nearly cool enough for Bali weather when you’ve been out walking all day, and they told us to deal with it basically. 2 of our pillows had black marks and 1 even had an old blood stain. Later in the trip one of the towels even had an old blood stain too. I also found out that they dont replace sheets on the bed, they only make it for you. I found this out by noticing the same stain in the sheets a couple days in a row. The bathroom was disgusting and needed a deep clean. There was mould on the roof, along with mould that was in the walkway to our room. The room itself has no big light so you have to use the two small lamps on each bedside and what little light you get from the window. The paint is peeling off the walls everywhere. And there’s cracks big enough in the roof for geckos to run into your room. Should also be warned that the walls are thin. I was up at 6-7:30 every morning by people doing god knows what in their room. Slamming doors are moving furniture. Overall the service is amazing and the workers are lovely. Although the reception workers can hardly understand what you’re saying.

Nigel Oh

Nice resort with the expected high standards of Marriott Vacation Clubs. We stayed in a ground floor 1 bed apartment which was nice and clean. There are quite a few local cafes and restaurants within walking distance which were ideal for trying the local cuisine. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived so we took the free shuttle bus to Bali Collection (shopping centre). I wouldn't recommend this as there's not much there and it's a tourist trap! The return shuttle wasn't for another 2 hours so we took a Grab taxi back to the resort. The resort is a little remote for most of the sightseeing and scuba diving around Bali so would prefer somewhere more central - maybe around Kuta.

Nick Daw

This is a great resort and all the staff are great, the only thing that wasn't good was the price of everything at the resort was at least 3 or 4 times more than what you'd pay elsewhere plus there is an extra 20% tax and service charge for everything at the hotel. Most things can get delivered to your room though. The rooms are great and the hotel itself is too.

hui Felix

Like any other vacations club property, great rooms and services. But it has no beach access, and gives you shuttle ride to near beaches, and it is very much not enjoyable. Swimming pools closes at 8, n no Exceptions. Traffic in Bali is no joke.

HY Teah

A wonderful resort. Everyone was so professional, warm, polite, smiley, friendly and helpful . The front desk staff, Adelle was so cheerful and she can remember our names even when there were so many guests checking in and out. We were impressed. Edy, the concierge who guided us about the features of our room was so warm and funny too that I took a photo with him 😄. I booked a 1 bedroom apartment. Not too big overall but it was cosy. Requested ground floor and close to pool, they adhered to my request. Room was kept clean everyday. Food and cocktails at DS were delicious. Overall, we were satisfied with Marriott Gardens’s service. Everyone deserved 5* appreciation.

Priya Tharsini

it was a good hotel the ambiance wise and also cleanliness wise. most importantly their service was too good and Waiter Raja gave us a very energetic service and he was friendly to all the guests.