Reviews of Demank Hidden Guesthouse 3 stars

Central location

Access

A little hidden gem in the midst of stillness and silence. I loved the views of the garden and the rice fields. Very quiet and wonderful vibrations. The staff was wonderful, especially the main housekeeper.

The kitchen could have been equipped with a bit more to make full use of it , and eating in.

Very quiet place just in front of the rice fields with beautiful garden!

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The location its not easy to find plus I found spider in the wall that make me leave the room and move

This place is one of the best we stayed at during our Bali vacation. It really is a hidden gem. The view over the rice fields is fantastic and you wake up with a smile every day. Just having a good breakfast with such a view is a highlight already. The hosts are very friendly and kind, helping us out whenever they could. They lent us some traditional clothing and Sarungs to visit the temples and we were also able to rent a scooter at a good price. The room comes with a small kitchen and a fridge. It is good for warming up food, but not well enough equipped to really cook anything. We used it to heat up food we got for pickup. Originally we were only going to stay 4 nights but we extended it to 7 nights because we liked it so much. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place to stay, this is for you. Be sure to take a walk around the rice fields. This is much better than visiting the crowded rice fields around Ubud.

The only thing that was disturbing is the water pump. I am not sure if you can hear it from every room, but from our room it was quite loud. But you get used to it fairly quickly. If not for the water pump, this place would be absolutely perfect.

The room was very clean during my stay. There is a dedicated place to do yoga, so I was able to do some exercise. Moreover, the rice field was very stunning.

The location was hidden back at a small lane. Better to use motorcycle for access. Avoid using car. All good for the rest.

Next to the rice field, facing Sun / Moon rise, and volcano view. Perfectly quiet. The room is fairly nice with new furnishings. Enjoyed computer time on the patio, blogging, day and night.

The garden could be better kept and more appealing. The addition of a common area would promote meeting the other guests perhaps, they have 4 rooms total. Large unused yoga area, adding a couple of hammocks and bean bags would be welcomed. The shower was inadequate at this price point, with cold water only, no pressure, nor soap/shampoo, therefore could not shave. Kitchen is rudimentary, with one pot only and too small to be shared between meals and warming water for tea or coffee. No goodies like free coffee or tea either. Saw just one young kid delivering breakfast at the wrong time, felt like jail in some ways, but better. Stayed 2 nights, the initial requests were not satisfied, and was never checked for my well-being. The place is missing a heart, unusual for Bali.

The garden is lovely, and it has a large space for yoga. The room is spacious and everything was clean. We had a large veranda and a kitchen area next to our room, outdoors. The staff were always friendly to us, even when they could not help. The breakfast was okay. Thanks to its "hidden" location, this place is quiet. The staff are happy to rent out bikes to their guests.

It can be a little paradise here, until there are issues that need to be solved quickly. There was no hot water most of the time. When we asked about it, the staff brought a new gas canister. Then for one morning we had hot water, but after that it stopped again. This time the staff could not help us in time. I personally don't mind a cold shower, but we are traveling with a baby. The remote location is charming, but the long alleyway leading to the entrance is a little narrow and difficult to navigate with a bike. The sign at the road side is not that big so it is easy to miss the entrance altogether (the name "hidden guesthouse" is fitting). Traffic at the street can be very busy and dangerous like everywhere in Ubud: unless you want to risk being hit by a bike or car, don't try to walk around the neighbourhood.

- cleanliness - location - helpful staff - yoga classes - breakfast