Reviews of Incense Impossible Beach-Adults Only 3 stars
Jalan Tanjung Simah Gg. Sedana, 80361 Uluwatu, Indonesia
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMy stay at Incense was amazing! The location is perfect, just steps away from the busy main street but still far enough to avoid the noise and chaos. There is some construction in front of the hotel, but thanks to their agreement, work only happens between 9am and 5pm, so it didn’t really bother us. The staff were super attentive and helpful, even arranging a scooter for us at a great price that was delivered right to the door. Breakfast was delicious with three options, plus fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. The rooms are spacious, the outdoor shower was such a nice exotic touch, and the bed was very comfy. Everything is well decorated and thoughtfully done. I’d definitely come back here if I return to Uluwatu!
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe space was so private and comfortable and the staff so welcoming. The rooms were fantastic and spacious and I can never live without an outdoor shower after this…amazing! Location was close to everything, either walking or a short scooter ride. The breakfast was excellent, not a big bunch of buffet everything, but cooked for you on order with a nice choice to start your day. Highly recommend an in house massage in the gardens, just as much as I recommend a stay here. We will be back.
Dear Julie, Thank you very much for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re so happy to know you enjoyed the privacy and comfort of our space, the spacious rooms, and especially the outdoor shower! It’s also lovely to hear that you appreciated our location, breakfast, and massage experience in the garden. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we truly look forward to welcoming you back again for another stay.
Dear Julie, Thank you very much for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re so happy to know you enjoyed the privacy and comfort of our space, the spacious rooms, and especially the outdoor shower! It’s also lovely to hear that you appreciat… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Incense Hotel is aesthetically very beautiful. The grounds are nicely designed, but there isn’t really a pleasant and comfortable spot to relax and spend time.
In general, the bungalow is attractively decorated, but not very practical. There is barely any storage space, and the mosquito net is more of a nuisance than a help. The outdoor bathroom also offers almost no space to put things. In addition, you can’t hang towels, swimwear, etc. outside the entrance or in the bathroom, as there’s always the risk of monkeys stealing them. The bungalows are very noisy — anyone booking the hotel for relaxation should look elsewhere, as there are construction sites, loud parties, and other noise all around. When the music starts, it feels like you’re lying on stage. Overall, it’s not worth the price. At €140 per night, it is far too expensive for what is offered. Even at breakfast, there are no vegan options even though the receptionist told us there will be. It’s really outdated not to offer vegan options. For us, unfortunately, it was a disappointment. The private beach can also be skipped. That said, the staff was very friendly and helpful, which we really appreciated.
Dear Antonia, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay with us. While we’re delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful, we deeply regret that many aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. We’re sorry to hear that you found the bungalow’s layout and storage space inconvenient, and that the outdoor bathroom and mosquito net did not contribute to your comfort. Had we been informed during your stay, we would have been happy to assist in resolving these issues immediately. We also understand the importance of peace and quiet for relaxation and apologies for the inconvenience caused by external noise beyond our control, which, as mentioned, was a one-off occurrence. Regarding breakfast, we especially regret that our vegan options were not to your liking. This was an oversight, and we will review our procedures to ensure dietary preferences are always properly accommodated. We take your feedback on pricing and amenities seriously and will use it to improve the guest experience, from adding thoughtful touches to rooms, to better communicating about the surroundings, and expanding our breakfast selection. We sincerely appreciate your kind words about our staff and hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide you with the relaxing and enjoyable stay you were expecting. Sincerely, Incense Team
Dear Antonia, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay with us. While we’re delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful, we deeply regret that many aspects of your experience did not me… Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful little resort , very clean and modern, cute little outdoor bathroom, lovely pool area and good location not far from Main Street where restaurants are, we had a lovely view of ocean and greenery from our balcony Staff lovely, friendly and helpful, Banana Lounge next door great for food and drinks
Nothing to do with the property but they are building new apartments behind the hotel and it was a bit noisy during the day, although restricted to 9-5 which is good
Dear Ms. Ruth, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the cleanliness and design of our resort, the pool, the outdoor bathroom, and especially the ocean and greenery views from your balcony. It’s also wonderful to know our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the Banana Lounge next door. We appreciate your understanding regarding the nearby construction, fortunately it is limited to daytime hours, but we regret any disturbance it may have caused. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay. Warm regards, Incense Team
Dear Ms. Ruth, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the cleanliness and design of our resort, the pool, the outdoor bathroom, and especially the ocean and greenery views from your balcony.… Show more
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation, just out of the action so nice and quite for solo traveller or couple but close enough to everything.
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed our peaceful location, while still finding it convenient to reach everything nearby. It’s wonderful to hear that you found it suitable for a relaxing solo or couple’s stay. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Incense Team
Dear Michael, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed our peaceful location, while still finding it convenient to reach everything nearby. It’s wonderful to hear that you found it suitable fo… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe bed was super comfy, the staff were amazing, the breakfast simple but delicious
Lots of construction around Uluwatu in general, doesn’t matter which part of Uluwatu- just lots of building works etc
Dear Mr. Matthew, Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the bed, our friendly team, and the simple but delicious breakfast. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the construction works happening around Uluwatu at the moment — it’s true that development is ongoing across the area, and we’re grateful for your patience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Incense Team
Dear Mr. Matthew, Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the bed, our friendly team, and the simple but delicious breakfast. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the constructi… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed our stay here. We were celebrating our 10 year-anniversary and the hotel kindly upgraded us and decorated our room with towel swans and beautiful flowers upon arrival! This was such a nice surprise! :) Our room was wonderful and spacious, with a nice balcony overlooking the sea and an outdoor bathroom. The grounds are so lovely and green, really enjoyed lounging at the pool too. A little well-kept sanctuary that felt private and secure. It's also a short walk away from the highstreet and various beaches, but if walking is not your thing it's also very easy to get a Grab or Gojek in the area. Breakfast was great, very generous portions, served outside in the little bar area. Thanks again for the lovely staff who went above and beyond!
The Uluwatu area is currently 'under construction', which unfortunately means that there were building works nearby (but then again, there's construction everywhere in this area!). They are nearing completion now and are completely out of the hotel's control, so I'm not scoring the hotel down on this. A set of earplugs really helped us! When walking to the highstreet/ beaches, not every bit of street has pavements, so please be mindful of the cars/bikes whizzing past (or use a taxi/bike). It didn't bother us much, but might be challenging for others.
Dear Ms. Maria Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review of your stay with us. We are truly delighted that we could be part of your 10-year anniversary celebration, and that you enjoyed the room upgrade, the flower decorations, and towel swans prepared by our team, it makes us so happy to know this little surprise added to your special occasion. It’s fantastic to hear that you loved your spacious room with sea views, the outdoor bathroom, our green surroundings, and the pool area. We’re also glad you appreciated the location, the generous breakfast, and the warm service from our staff. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We also thank you for your understanding regarding the nearby construction and the practical tips you’ve shared for future guests, they are very thoughtful and helpful. It was such a pleasure hosting you, and we truly hope to welcome you back again for another special stay in Uluwatu. Warm regards, Incense Team
Dear Ms. Maria Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review of your stay with us. We are truly delighted that we could be part of your 10-year anniversary celebration, and that you enjoyed the room upgrade, the flowe… Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCleanness and the yard!
Dear Rugile, Thank you for highlighting the cleanliness and our yard! We’re so glad you enjoyed it and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Incense Team
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything and the staff are amazing
Dear Ms. Deborah, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed everything and that our staff made your stay amazing. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience. Warm Regards, Incense Team
Dear Ms. Deborah, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed everything and that our staff made your stay amazing. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again … Show more
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful peaceful gardens. Gorgeous pool. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast. Seaview room just fabulous- everything was gorgeous. Outdoor bathroom lovely, beautiful toiletries and clean. Small and intimate - easy go check to restaurants and we used scooter for beaches. Fab
We liked everything
Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful gardens, gorgeous pool, delicious breakfast, and especially the sea view room with its outdoor bathroom. It’s great to hear that our location made it easy for you to explore and that you felt well taken care of by our team. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again for another fabulous stay. Warm regards, Incense Team
Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the peaceful gardens, gorgeous pool, delicious breakfast, and especially the sea view room with its outdoor bathroom. It’s great to hear that our loc… Show more
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is very well located, peaceful yet close to everything. Our room was spacious, clean, and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The terrace offered a beautiful view and was a lovely spot to relax. We also really appreciated the calm atmosphere of this small boutique hotel with only a few rooms.
The hotel doesn’t have its own restaurant, but guests get a 10% discount at a small warung right next door. While that’s convenient, it also means that the breakfast provided by the hotel itself is quite basic, which was a bit of a letdown considering the high price of €175 per night, which is expensive for Indonesia. Also, while services like massages and taxi bookings are available, they are offered through external providers and must be paid in cash. That’s understandable, but a bit inconvenient… it would be easier if these services could be paid by card through the hotel. Finally, although the room was great, there was an unpleasant smell coming from the bathroom pipes that occasionally spread into the room. It took some getting used to but didn’t affect our overall stay too much.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially the peaceful location, spacious and clean room, and the relaxing terrace view. It’s also wonderful to know that you appreciated the calm atmosphere of our small boutique setting. We truly value your honest comments about the areas where we can improve. While we do not operate a full restaurant because we are small Boutique Hotel, we do serve breakfast in-house, and for lunch or dinner guests are welcome to order from our partner, Banana Lounge Restaurant. We're always happy to assist with these arrangements to ensure a convenient dining experience. Regarding the payment for services like massages and taxi bookings, we understand that paying in cash may not be ideal. As these services are provided by local drivers and freelance therapists who are not directly employed by the hotel, payment must be made directly to them in cash. We appreciate your understanding. We also sincerely apologize for the unpleasant smell from the bathroom. Our maintenance team has been notified, and we are working to resolve this issue permanently. Thank you again for staying with us and for your thoughtful review. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and offer an even better experience in the future.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially the peaceful location, spacious and clean room, and the relaxing terrace view. It’s also wonderf… Show more
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing staff, all very friendly with us. Accommodated for the last breakfast as we left earlier than when the breakfast opened. Clean rooms with everything we needed, great views. We managed to book surfing classes and massages very easily as well. Very responsive on WhatsApp as well.
Dear Jules, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, from the friendly service of our staff and the special early breakfast arrangement, to the clean rooms, beautiful views, and the activities we helped organize. It’s also wonderful to know that our WhatsApp communication was helpful for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm Regards, Incense Team
Dear Jules, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, from the friendly service of our staff and the special early breakfast arrangement, to the clean rooms, beautiful views, and the activ… Show more
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms were spacious and comfortable
There is no bar service or food outside breakfast hours, everything has to be ordered from the hotel next door
Dear Aisling Thank you for your feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that you would like to stay with us. We will do our very best to allocate one of our quietest rooms for your comfort. We understand your disappointment regarding the limited bar service and the need to order food from the neighboring restaurant. However, please kindly note that any food ordered from our partner restaurant can still be enjoyed in the comfort of your villa, just like room service. Our team is happy to assist with placing the order and delivering it directly to your room or around our area like the swimming pool, garden, and also our restaurant for your convenience. We truly appreciate your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for an even better experience. Warmest Regards, Desak
Dear Aisling Thank you for your feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that you would like to stay with us. We will do our very best to allocate one of our quietest rooms for your comfort. We understand your disappointment regarding th… Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewSerene setting. Comfortable beds. While they don’t have a restaurant on site, they have partnered with banana lounge next door and offer 10% of all food and drink. And their food is delicious. Especially the brownie.
Building noise right opposite all day. But not much they can do about it. Overlooking from the balconies on the building being build opposite into the bathroom/ shower Suggest increasing the visual protection. The shower is separate from the rest of the bathroom with a gravel bed, which can be a little precarious when wet.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the serene setting and found the beds comfortable. It’s also wonderful that you had a great experience with our partner, Banana Lounge. and yes, their brownie is definitely a guest favorite! We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the construction activity nearby. While it's unfortunately beyond our control, we do our best to minimize the impact on our guests' experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the serene setting and found the beds comfortable. It’s also wonderful that you had a great experience with our partner, Banana … Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely grounds. Great staff. Great pool
The noise from next door. For the price, I don't think it's acceptable to have to listen to music until 1am. However, the staff were good enough to accommodate me into another room that had more insulation.
Dear Lauren, Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the grounds, pool, and especially the service from our team, it means a lot to us. We sincerely apologize for the noise from the neighboring property. We understand how frustrating that can be, and we agree that peace and quiet are essential, especially for a restful stay. We're glad our team could offer you a more insulated room, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you again for staying with us, we hope to welcome you back under quieter circumstances in the future. Warmest Regard, Desak
Dear Lauren, Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the grounds, pool, and especially the service from our team, it means a lot to us. We sincerely apologize for the noise from the neighboring property. We understan… Show more
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe Staff and owner were amazing and extremely helpful and friendly
We’re truly happy to hear that you felt well taken care of and that our team — including the owner — made a positive impression on your stay. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and it was a pleasure having you here. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
We’re truly happy to hear that you felt well taken care of and that our team — including the owner — made a positive impression on your stay. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and it was a pleasure having you here. We hope to welcome you… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They gave great recommendations and helped organised transfers for us to and from the hotel. The breakfast was tasty and portions were generous.
The only 'negative' was the construction work next door which was completely out of the hotel's control and not a reflection on them, just something to be aware of.
Dear Ms. Amy Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that our team made such a positive impact on your stay and that the breakfast hit the mark! It’s always our pleasure to assist with recommendations and arrangements to make your visit seamless. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the construction work next door. It’s something beyond our control, but we’re glad it didn’t overshadow your overall experience. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. Hopefully, next time it’ll be even quieter! Warmest Regards, Desak
Dear Ms. Amy Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that our team made such a positive impact on your stay and that the breakfast hit the mark! It’s always our pleasure to assist with recommendations and arrangements… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewRooms were large, pretty grounds, the massage, friendly staff.
Although not the hotel's fault, there is a lot of construction work going on around it. Although it stopped at night, the incessant cockerels squawking throughout the night was very annoying. Again not the hotel's fault, but impacted our stay. Basic breakfast offering, that would get very boring after a few days. No bar service or snacks available at the resort. Quite expensive when compared to other locations.
Dear Ian, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious rooms, our beautiful grounds, the massage service, and the friendliness of our staff. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the nearby construction and the presence of roosters, while these factors are beyond our control, we’re sorry to hear they impacted your overall experience. Regarding food and beverage options, we’d like to share that we partner with the restaurant next door, Banana Lounge, who are happy to deliver snacks and drinks to the resort at any time you need. We hope this can offer more convenience during your stay. Your feedback on the breakfast and value comparison is also well noted and will be shared with the team as we continue working to improve our guest experience. Warm regards, Desak
Dear Ian, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious rooms, our beautiful grounds, the massage service, and the friendliness of our staff. We truly appreciate your understan… Show more