Reviews of Desa Cabins
Banjar Dinas Surabrata, Desa Lalalinggah, 82162 Balian, Indonesia

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Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful a frame apartments with open air bathrooms and small Kitchenette. Large water fountain was wonderful as we drink maids of water, tea and coffee supplied. I had a cold when we arrived and staff were wondering running to town for lozenges etc. Lunch and dinner were set menus and of a good size for us. The setting in the rice paddies was quiet and very picturesque we enjoyed wandering and taking photos. The pool was lovely albeit a little cold at this time of year.
After moving on we realised we were a little isolated from town but that can also be a good thing..
Thanks very much for visiting Desa Cabins and for your kind words
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe property was set in an idyllic field with palm trees and ocean views. It felt like a private, magic oasis. The rooms were well designed and comfortable and stocked with delicious drinks, snacks and water. The outdoor bathroom and shower was a fun novelty. The communal areas (pool, restaurant and spa) were clean and spacious allowing enough space for all guests. The food was delicious - some of the best meals I had on my whole trip to Bali! Home cooked, authentic and flavorsome. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home.
Due to the private and quiet location there are not many food options near by unless you have access to a bike or car.
You were a wonderful guest Genevieve❤️🙏
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location is fantastic. The sea, the beach, the pool, the energy around and created by the team here is magical. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so full of ease and love and for taking such care to accommodate our dietary needs- we will be back x
Thank you very much for your kind review 🙏🏽
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSurrounded by rice paddies, looking through a coconut grove at the crushing waves at the beach while sitting on the veranda of our cosy A-frame cabin we felt like minor gods on the island of gods. The endless beach empty, our stomachs full with the simple but delicious dinner, listening to the birds, the frogs and the cicadas we feared the day we had to leave. Every single person on the staff was friendly, helpful and competent. Much of this - including many design choices - Desa Cabins owes to Diana, the woman who runs the place. Thank you Diana, Nanda, Bungi, ... and all the others who's names I shouldn't have forgotten.
We should have spent the Silent Day (Nyepi) at Desa Cabins too. Our bad.
Hi Alexandrea We are so humbled by your beautiful review. Thank you so much for super kind words😍
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewOnce we arrived and checked in, the grounds and sprawling cabin layout were the perfect antidote to the bumpy ride on the road in. Cute but small cabins, only 6 in total and a small but homely kitchen where they cook different menu's depending on the day. A highlight for us was the generously sized infinity pool, and plenty of sun loungers. This overlooks an expansive rice paddy run by locals and presents a peaceful beachfront rice farm with cows and ducks plenty nearby. Dog lovers may find this stay more enjoyable.
Probably avoid getting a massage till they've built the spa room. We were treated to a massage in a spare cabin but not something I would recommend for a relaxed therapy. The therapists tried their best. There's not much of a road leading in, not that the owners wear the blame for infrastructure but something to note. Bigger cars may fare better...ours was a tiny one.
Thank you for your kind words and input 🙏🏽
Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewthe tranquility, the surrounding, the pool, the food.
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Hi Morgan Thanks very much for your kind review and for visiting our little slice of paradise😊🙏
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewsecluded location and the beauty surrounds and so peaceful
Nothing else around so would only be suitable for complete relaxation and not wanting to do anything but relax beside the pool. There are limited dining options, no menu in restaurant and nothing near by for food and dining so this is very limited.
Thanks very much for your kind words Van😊🙏
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewDiana and her team really made a great stay fantastic! What can I say - the food was delicious, great pool overlooking the rice fields and ocean beyond, and of course my cabin with its amazing outdoor bathroom with views across the rice fields to the hills beyond. For me it was the perfect chillout break. Thank you!
Hi Heather Thanks so much for your very kind review. You were a perfect guest 😄🙏🏽
Reviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed at Desa Cabin for 3 nights, and it was our absolute favorite place to stay during our trip to Bali. While we visited Ubud, Canggu, and Uluwatu, this peaceful and quiet retreat stood out as the perfect escape from the crowds. Oma, the manager, made sure we felt comfortable and at home throughout our stay, and all the staff were incredibly friendly and kind. The food was amazing, the pool was stunning, and everything about the cabin was designed for tranquility. Our cabin room was perfect, and we loved the walk to the beach through the rice fields. A special highlight was the friendly and well-behaved dogs on the property, which added to the charm. Thank you, Oma, and all the staff for making our stay so memorable. Desa Cabin was the perfect end to our Bali adventure before heading back to the United States. We’ll always cherish our time here and can’t wait to return!
We love everything.
Hi Aldo Thank you so much for your detailed review and for your very kind words😊🙏
Reviewed: 4 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewQuiet, beautiful location only a five minute walk from the beach, fabulous staff, beautiful pool, fantastic, home cooked food 🙂
Everything 🙂
Hi Trudy Terima Kasih Banyak. It was a real pleasure meeting you.🙏🏽
Reviewed: 5 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewabsolutely everything! this is the best place in Bali! it is away from al the crowds and buys areas very intimate and it allows you to relax and enjoy the real Bali vibe. The stuff is extremely friendly and Diana who is the manager is more like your friend making you feel very welcomed. We could not be happier with the choice of accommodation for our second week in Bali. We read some previous reviews from other guest that the place is too far and not much around but who cares- if you need a place where you are surrounded by nature, close to the beautiful beach and you can relax and enjoy peace and quiet this is the best place you can find. Food in their restaurant is absolutely delicious and it was so nice of them that they catered specially the menus for us as vegans :) the best holiday destination!
there is nothing to not like this place is magic!
Thank you so much🤩
Reviewed: 21 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewVery beautiful surroundings and nice pool. Food was really good. Nice dogs. Possible to rent scooter.
Because the cabins are made of wood, there is no noice isolation. You hear a lot of noises outside, nature noises but also the busy road behind the cabins. There is not much to do in the area. Breakfast options are very limited. Staff is really nice, but communication is difficult because of the language barrier. Management of the staff was not always professional.
Thank you for your feedback and we try to make it better next time🙏🏽
Reviewed: 10 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewDesa Cabins has great rooms equipped with pretty much everything you need including a very handy water dispenser, the Indonesian food cooked in the hotel kitchen was delicious and fresh, the views of the mountain and fields are fantastic, and the place has one of the best swimming pools in Bali. I really enjoyed the relaxing vibe around the resort and the neat garden and surroundings. The staff and management were also very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Nothing.
Hi Michael, thank you for your kind review and support and we hope to see you back in the future🙏🏽
Reviewed: 9 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewjust perfect, next time I wanna stay definitely longer…
Hi Jan, thank you for kind words and we are glad you enjoy your stay. Hope to see you again in the future 🙏🏽
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful quiet location, boutique accommodation, friendly staff
Miscommunication on a number of occasions. Dinner time, menu and price were not clearly communicated and there was no room cleaning for the duration of a 3 night stay. The welcome coconuts were gathering fruit flies on the day we departed…
Hi Georgia, thank you for your feedback 🙏🏽
Reviewed: 12 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLiked the privacy of the place, proximity to untouched nature, friendly and care of staff
From the advantages there is one feature that you need to have in mind. The nearest popular places are about an hour by car. We took the car for rent and it was not a problem for us
Thank you for staying withus and hope to see you both again 🙏🏽
Reviewed: 10 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful place! Nothing to complain about.
Nothing
Thank you for your support and kind words 🙏🏽
Reviewed: 2 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewSince the moment I landed the owner of Desa Cabins treated me with so much care! My flight was delayed and they stay up late to welcome me with dinner :) Additionally, the place is a dream, the food is delicious and the hospitality can't be any better!
Thank you Maria for your kind words and support and we hope you had wonderful memories stay at Desa Cabins🙏🏽 and we also hope to see you again in the near future 🙏🏽