Siddhartha Ocean Front Resort & Spa Bali

What a lovely place. The entrance is spectacular when you arrive and check in. We had a deluxe villa one back from the ocean front. Beautifully appointed with the exception of the safe as it is low down so you block the light and can't see inside without a torch. The bathroom is really spacious and also beautiful. We only stayed 4 nights and found the menu a bit limited as I dont eat fish or tofu. Only had one dish that we weren't happy with. If you like spicy ask for it spicy hot as the dishes are flavoursome but lacked the heat I was expecting for the local dishes. This has been the same everywhere we ate on this trip. After asking for spicy hot the dishes were great. Didn't do any tours just relaxed by the pool and snorkelled. Black sand and stones with limited coral but lots of fish and saw two turtles on the 1st snorkel. Diving was very interesting with lots of weird critters. The whole dive team were amazing. The whole site is really very well maintained and constantly too. Nothing looked dated despite it being 15 years old. Didn't use the spa or take part in the many free yoga sessions. We are planning to drop in again for a week when next in the area. Organised a transfer to the ferry at Padang bai for our next location in Gilli. Driver was very friendly and arrived early so we left early as we were ready. The roads are slow but the time suggested for departure byvreception when booking was perfect. Every staff member was very friendly and greeted us with big smiles. There is a happy hour at the bar from 6 to 7pm with 30% off and Komang makes a great Mai Tai. Be careful of the ramp by the bar as even when dry is slippery. There are also steps next to it. We loved Simba the cat too, so cute and was not begging for food. He only interacted with us as we kept calling him.

while this resort accommodation is great , clean, tidy and large size, it is let down by its food and prices for food, for the first time EVER in all our trips to Asia, we went to a local shop and bought 2 minute noodles. at the resort we bought 1 x chicken wrap, for $17 plus Au $, the wrap was less than 1.5 inches round, the menu said with potato wedges, 6 x 1.5 inches wedges DOES not count. The food was way over priced for what we received, very small and bland. The cocktails watered down. And as the nearest other eatery is a ways away (Warung Sari, which picks up and brings back diners back, and they serve great food at great prices) we elected to move 2 days early, we spoke to the manager / part owner who was not helpful , we were told Europeans don't complain!!!! So unless you have deep pockets DON'T bother

Stayed here for 2 weeks mainly for the local diving. The resort was well presented and the cabins well set out, bathroom had both shower and "rain" effect, sleeping area large with window seating available and balcony in front which didn't feel overlooked. Dining area open design and tables looking out over the resort allowed a wonderful dining experience which coupled with the friendly and attentive staff provided one of the highlights of the trip.

VERY nice location, with great diving sites. Mostly middle-aged German guests when we were there; not suited if you are looking for a party place. Dedicated and helpful employees. We did our Open water (SSI) certification at their Diving center. Special thanks to our remarquable instructor Elsa - she is very professional and invested in training responsible divers. She has been patient, dedicated, funny and available to answer all questions. She took us to beautiful places - always focusing on improving our skills. Thank YOU !