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August 11, 2024
This resort is so nearly perfect but for the price they're charging, there really shouldn't be anything missing which is why I would only rate this place 3/5. There are definitely better resorts in the area. The positives - we had a huge room which was clean and airy, a fabulous private plunge pool looking into the valley, and a decent sized garden where we were able to do yoga each morning. The staff are amazing, from the first check in with Egi until the last day check-out, they are friendly and cheerful and can't do enough for you. I hope the owner appreciates what a great team he has. The location is good if you want rural tranquillity away from all the tourists and influencers in Teggalalang, but the rice terraces and plenty of waterfalls and temples are within easy 15-20 minutes ride by motorbike. Ubud is probably 30 mins if you're luck with traffic. The not so good: The food is pretty average, we had breakfast here each morning and while the staple nasi and mee Goreng were OK, everything else we saw or tried tasted old, reheated and not prepared with much care. This put us off having dinner here, plus the fact that the only drinks they could offer was Bintang. Don't get me wrong,I LOVE Bintang, but in. AUD300 per night hotel you must be able to offer your guests a glass of wine at least. Second, the shared pool. This is such a wasted space. It's right at the bottom of the resort, so plenty of steps, but it's a great infinity pool with fab views. Unforch at the pool there are no towels, what looks like it was intended to be a bar is now a storage area for cleaning equipment, there's no staff or phone to order drinks or food. So unless you want to cart everything down there with you (including your Bintangs) you woildnt bother. Pro-tip - if you do stay here, the Ecolodge next door has an amazing restaurant called Evicurious. We ate here three times, the food and service are amazing - if you want to stay in this area, five this place a try. So advice to the owners - clean up the pool area, put in a fridge and have someone able to provide towels and drinks, maybe even some gentle bali music. And update your menu, get in some wines and basic drinks like gin and tonic. You'll have much happier guests, and you'll make a lot more money because people will spend time at your restaurant.