Question Hotel or Airbnb in Bali?
Im doing a trip throughout Asia and Im curious to whats better. Im going with my gf & I've seen some absolutely beautifully places online. Staying for 5 days so trying to spend max $150 per night?
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u/whohackme 2d ago
max $150 budget - you can get the best hotels in bali for that money !
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u/Coalclifff 1d ago
max $150 budget - you can get the best hotels in bali for that money !
I fear you exaggerate ... you can get a very nice room indeed for $US150 per night, but nowhere near the "best" available in Bali - they can run to $US2,000 per night, and probably more than that.
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u/Pwood94 2d ago
Any recommendations?
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u/whohackme 2d ago
Try this Taman Dhamawangsa Suites , nice one for couples . Rates depend on season and traffic. I didn't stay there during my trip as rates were high during peak season. I stayed in holiday inn express.
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u/Coalclifff 1d ago
For a very tidy resort right on the beach, we can recommend the Griya Santrian in the heart of Sanur, and most rooms will be just within your budget, including an excellent buffet breakfast.
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u/Foreign_Concern_4439 1d ago
Not sure about that. I was paying $500+ for the cheapest room at The Ritz Carlton.
I like nice hotels, and there are plenty in a higher price category than Ritz Nusa Dua.
Mandapa Ritz Carlton in Ubud is $2,000+ for cheapest room.
Raffles in Jimbaran is about that too. I think Four Seasons is a little less, maybe $1500. You’re looking at $150 per person for dinner maybe there.
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u/Brazen78 2d ago
Both are great. It really depends on what you’re after.
If you like a bit of socialising around the pool then a hotel is your best bet. If you’re like me and prefer a quieter pool environment then go an airbnb with a private pool.
Not a heap of hotels have rooms with private pools though there are a few, so if you like a combo of both then search for one of those.
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u/joeyali26 2d ago
I’ve found a lot of the time, the absolutely unreal hotels are located in worse areas (require 10-15 min drive to get into a main area), which is fine if you’re totally into the hotel. Airbnbs are great man, the ones we went to came with breakfast and the owners were great always
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u/ishramen 2d ago
Yes so true!
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u/joeyali26 2d ago
I guess it’s because the bigger amazing hotels are more secluded and often have quite a lot of land, so are more spaced out
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u/Zacchkeus 2d ago
Dont go through Airbnb. You cant trust any of the reviews there. Go through some other platform if you want to rent a Villa.
Also, split your time between villa and resort. Enjoy both.
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u/kmaldona 1d ago
What other platform?
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u/Zacchkeus 1d ago
Agoda, Bookings, google hotels and pick vacation homes as a filter. Google reviews are more trustworthy (not by much but at least better than Airbnb)
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u/awil1984 2d ago
I’ve done both big resorts and air bnb in Bali and both have their perks, guess is depends do you want privacy and peace and quiet or the benefits of pool bars, restaurants ect it all I did a week in a resort then a few days in a villa which was perfect
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u/m3thdumps 2d ago
Honestly Homestay for the win. It was so peaceful and the family was so incredibly kind, way better than the few days I spent in a boujee hotel
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u/Hot-Appointment-9812 2d ago
Villa is good. If you want, you can even rent a decent villa without pool for 1 month at 600$/ month
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u/Coalclifff 1d ago edited 1d ago
Note that smaller private pools in villas, apartments, and some hotel rooms can be uncomfortably cold - if they don't have a lot of direct sun over the day. They are small in area, but can still be quite deep, so they are much harder to heat up to a nice warmth.
It's worth checking carefully how far the property is from the beach and the main dining precinct - you don't want to be too isolated, unless you're happy getting a ride every time you wish to head out. Always read the reviews.
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u/RecommendationFew787 1d ago
villa within walking distance to food of some/any description. Then in order of priority to you.... air con, shared/private pool, walking distance/short grab ride to :beach, nature stuff & yoga etc if thats what you want, nightlife, surf, shopping,... but make sure you have 3 of your top priorities pretty damn close. You'll miss out if you have to get a ride every single thing you do. Walking the local area to and from things is everything to me :) enjoy!
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u/SuperannuationLawyer 1d ago
There are different websites to the same properties. Airbnb is just another room booking site, there are hardly any people just renting out a spare room to guests.
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u/dryandice 1d ago
Hyatt, it's so much less stress and more hygienic in my personal opinion. I've had air bnbs and got so sick. Hyatt was next level. Massive hotel to relax in without getting haggled
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u/PuebloDog 2d ago
IMHO Nothing beats having your own villa with a private pool. You can rent some absolutely ridiculous homes at a fraction of the cost versus other geographies. You can even find staffed ones where they will make you an incredible breakfast.