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Reviews of Balangan Inn Surf Homestay 2 stars

Jalan Pantai Balangan, 80361 Jimbaran, Indonesia

#42 of 66 B&Bs and Inns in Jimbaran

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 178 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool is just for the pictures, it is dirty and not for the guests to use. The room is clean but you can see some spider webs around the ceiling.

    Very close to the beaches but more in a rural area rather than the centre touristy one. Staff was nice and flexible. Really recommend this local place to eat called “Warung Kaka”, where you can also rent a bike. Also no lizards inside the room 😂 I was afraid of that, just keep the door closed and everything is good. AC works perfectly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in room 3 and the floor of the bathroom was uneven, not allowing the water from the showers to drain, acumulating in a paddle, hence the next morning the smell in the bathroom was a bit putting off.

    Spacious room, comfortable bed, working air conditioner, fan, and hot water shower, WiFi connection included. Has all the basics for making your stay confortable. There is some street noise as it is close to a busy road, my wife used earplugs during the stay and she had no trouble sleeping. Cleaning could be a little bit better. Bring your cash as they dont take credit card for payment. All in all is a good value but you are getting what you pay for, given the price we cannot complain. The host is kind and can help you get around if you need advice. Renting a scooter to traverse the area was not hard and it is highly encouraged, as walking in Balangan can be tricky with all the traffic.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were moldy. The women that organized the things, didn’t ask for cleaning or cleaned the room in between one week and is only arrivable in the morning

    Really much space. Big mirror. Nice people. You can rent a bike.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    7.0
    Decent place to explore Uluwatu from, rooms very basic but nice place if you don’t plan to spend too much time in your r
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were simply, air con was extremely loud. Bathroom was very basic but did the job. Little plunge pool was not usable, not an issue but don’t make decisions based on it.

    Easy to get to many places in Uluwatu, need to take grabs / bikes but these are cheap.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure in the shower was low, and there was a lack of water supply for nearly two days.

    The staff were very friendly, and the swimming pool was very cool despite being small.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No running water on arrival, very basic bathroom facilities.

    Cool place with a welcoming vibe and nice location. Beds were clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    7.0
    Apart from water problem issue we had, it was a great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was an issue with the water and we didn't have water to shower for 2 days straight. I'f expect a quicker resolution.

    Nice staff, spacious room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The staff were rarely there, which is likely partly the reason why I it was so affordable. This did however lead to a slightly dubious security situation where the shared dorm that I was in was never locked, both during the day or at night with open access to the street. The area is very quiet though so I never felt too uncomfortable.

    Quite a nice hostel, which although small, was reasonably social. Amazing value for money

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Not a bad stay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner, gaps in doors, curtain over window was a mesh so you could pretty much see through/woken up by sunlight.

    Generally the room was good. Big room, good WiFi, pool but we didn’t use it. Central location to Uluwatu but a scooter is required.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small swimming pool and calm dormitory Good supply food left for other guest that alllow a morning coffee at least. Some good book to read.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a bit inconvenient to use, water kept pooling every time that any of us took a shower, also the water pressure its low

    The bed was comfy. The guy who welcomed us was always happy and willing to help. Good deal for renting a bike onsite,

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really friendly and it was a nice place to meet a lot of people

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clutter and noise in the room.

    The place is nice and the staff is great.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Very low water pressure. Sometimes the shower water just ran out completely. On our last day, there was no water in the shower for more than a day, we couldn't wash for two days. Almost every day, the electricity was cut off for a while. The mosquito net on the bed was so dirty and smelled bad, looks like it hadn't been washed in months, maybe years. Even touching it was unpleasant. In addition, it was stretched so there were large gaps. I had to tuck it into bed. The pillowcase was stained and not white. It didn't feel like something clean. The duvet cover had cigarette holes and stains as well. There was no shelf in the shower where you could put soap. I had to keep it in a bag on a hook.

    A really nice host, ready to help. A pleasant courtyard with lots of trees. The hotel building is in the shade, so the coolness in the room remains for a long time. A nice quiet area where there is everything you need, a shop, a cafe, a laundry, scooter rental. There is enough space in the room, a lot of surfaces for things. The AC worked well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfy beds, quiet area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was not much to do around the hostel and you really need to go by scooter to places. It was not really a social hostel.

    I had a big and comfy bed with curtains. It is really nice that there is a kitchen.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room smelled weird, pool very small, the water pressure was bad and the air con was not very cold

    Great location, you can rent a scooter there and staff was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice people working there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool wasn’t really clean but still okay

    Nice vibe. Not fancy but totally worth it for that price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - room was dark

    - pool is really small but clean - water refill tank in common area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Great cheap surf stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If you have appropriate expectations considering the price, there aren't many things to complain about. The mosqito net was worn down and old, but we didn't have problems with insects.

    Very good value for money. If you just need a cheap place to sleep with A/C and basic amenities, it's for you. The owner is very nice and chill. He helped us with scooter and surfboard rental. Definitely get a scooter to get around. It's a perfect place for surfers on budget.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sorry to say but music at some drunk people shouting 4 am in the night just in front of the dorm made the atmosphere less pleasant to me. Hope it was just a random event. For the price I was expecting a better toilet

    Good position, I like the area, the guy working there was nice and welcoming the pool good to refresh, a nice place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It doesn’t look like in the pictures anymore. I think they need to do a lot of maintenance. I stayed in a private room and the smell of humidity was very strong. The sheets despite seeming clean, had some stains. The bathroom had mold on the wall. Probably the cleaning is very superficial. Also, the location is not good if you want to go out, and I couldn't find anything near to get something to eat… probably it is good if you just want to go to the only beach that is really near to do surf.

    The staff was very friendly and willing to help.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    6.0
    Not the worst place I’ve stayed but could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no keys to the lockers so nothing could be put away so everyone’s stuff had to be left on the floor which is unavoidable unfortunately. The wifi wasn’t great and the plug next to my bed didn’t work so charging my phone was hard. We had top bunks and it was difficult climbing the ladders as the steps were so big and spaced far. The location was about a 15 min scooter ride so not bad but there is not much around the hostel. The bathrooms were pretty dirty and there was only two so I’d often find myself waiting to shower or use the toilet. The air con was also not great so the beds got really hot at night and the curtains didn’t cover the full end of the bed.

    The social area was okay and there was a light by the bed. The cat there was super cute although it meowed a lot for food. If the hostel is going to allow the cat to be there (which it should as the cat is a great addition) it should provide food so the guests don’t feel obliged to buy it. There was a water refill station which was nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    -Good vibes on the hotel. It is usually chosen by young travelers and surfers, so you can enjoy nice company in the evenings. -Rooms were well furnished and clean. -Kitchen free for use.

    Stayed in August 2023

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