Location is excellent , staff were very friendly

Stayed in August 2025

It needs a couple of minor things like a fridge in the room and mosquito netting. The restaurant staff need to be better trained in customer service as they stand around talking unless you specifically call them over. The rooms are very basic but functional.

It’s right on the beach. Great for surfers. It’s at the end of a road so very little traffic to contend with. Traditional Balinese type rooms with beautiful gardens.

Stayed in August 2025

No TV. Not that it was a big problem for us though.

Perfect location for surfing Balian. Great for young families or couples looking for a quiet Bali paradise.

Stayed in August 2025

The pool needs an upgrade but still clean & nice.

Beach front. Very romantic little villa. Food was nice. Walking distance to other places to eat out. The gardens & space is beautiful.

Stayed in July 2025

The (tap) water smelled like it came straight from the adjacent river... Otherwise no complaints

Lovely sea view of the surf from the restaurant

Stayed in July 2025

There was no yoga available which was disappointing

Stayed in June 2025

Pool is a bit dated but great views of the ocean

We loved the location, the restaurant and onsite massage. Rooms were very clean and lots of space. Only issue was the bathroom which could do with an upgrade.

Stayed in June 2025

Great Location, comfortable, clean and conveinient

Stayed in May 2025

Awesome quiet location next to surf break

Stayed in May 2025

Breakfast doesn't start until 8am

Great location and lovely gardens.

Stayed in May 2025

Offers yoga. Loved the classes. Straight out front of surfing break. Good food.

Stayed in May 2025

No fridge or tv in room

Right on the beach

Stayed in May 2025

Would have been nice to have a refrigerator in the room or at least a communal refrigerator to store drinks etc. Also the sliding door to the bathroom was very difficult to move.

The best location in Balian!. Good sized room in a traditional Balinese style. I like the semi outdoor bathroom, it gives you that tropical feel. The room had a small sea view from the bathroom which was nice. Breakfast was nice and filling, perfect after an early morning surf.

Stayed in April 2025

The location is quite isolated from the main tourist area so long drives were needed to visit anywhere. The beach is more suitable for surfing than swimming with a strong riptide. When they ran out of coconuts on our second day they didn’t restock which was annoying.

Beautiful location on the beach. Very well kept complex with very friendly staff. Good food on the menu which was very reasonably priced, with some local bars and restaurants also providing similar quality at good prices. Local shops 15 minutes away which was helpful when the hotel ran out of coconuts.

Stayed in April 2025

Good spot if you're on a surfing trip. Leave the partner and kids and have a surf. My room was very basic with no bar fridge which I think is must to keep milk and water cold. Also walls between basic rooms are wafer thin. My issue is not so much with the property as some of the guests on my stay. It was nyepi time so guests expected to be silent and respectful yet many let their kids run riot screaming and yelling all day. Pool was available on this day but was small and full of kids so go figure.

Stayed in March 2025

One thing that could be improved is the music in the café. It would be great to hear something more traditional or calm and chill, rather than loud pop tracks that don’t quite match the vibe of the place. The only other downside is the price, which feels about 20% higher than expected, especially with cheaper options nearby. Still, I return every time because this place has become a meaningful part of my Bali experience.

I always stay at Pondok Pitaya in Balian - it’s a tradition for me. I love supporting places like this, old Balinese hotels that preserve the traditional style, beautiful gardens, and the true spirit of Bali. This is exactly what brought me here back in 2018, and it’s the reason I keep coming back.

Stayed in February 2025

I particularly went for yoga but no yoga classes and I wasn’t given an alternative option although it was disappointing- I still had a lovely stay at the resort

Stayed in January 2025

No bottled water in the restaurant.

Nice clean rooms and a nice sea view from the restaurant.

Stayed in January 2025

. Had trouble in room with wifi connection, but wifi was good at the restaurant.

Lovely property. Grounds well maintained, rooms very clean, staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Hotel arranged our private transport to next hotel 2 1/2 hrs away and allowed us to pay with our credit card.

Stayed in December 2024

Some mosquitos still can get into rooms even with doors shut.

Location and very authentic balanese decor and buildings

Stayed in December 2024

The mattress was too firm

Peaceful location, very clean and staff are friendly. The breakfasts were fantastic.

Stayed in December 2024

Some facilities could use a revamp.

Location is great. Resort gardens are well kept. Pool in front of the beach. Staff were very friendly and accomodating.

Stayed in October 2024

Mosquitoes in my room and no nets.

location, staff and good atmosphere. Also awesome massages.

Stayed in October 2024

Uncomfortable hard bed, only 2 pillows. Breakfast very average, menu needs upgrade. Need to stock soy or oat milk. No avocado or oats on offer. Coffee not so great. Outside bathroom. Not so clean. View of sea through the bathroom. Pool old and not maintained. The rubbish out the front of resort needs to be cleaned up. No fridge in room. No tv in room. More like 3 star not 4 star. Dogs in the area fighting.

The location is perfect. Staff super friendly. Great surf spot. Quieter area. Great restaurants around. Casa, mojos and Yama with nice food and coffee. Went to Nicki’s yoga up the road. We hired a motorcycle to get around. Wifi ok.

Stayed in October 2024