Reviews of Samanvaya - Adults Only 4 stars
Banjar Tabola, 80846 Sidemen, Indonesia
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPure luxury. The view from the room. The staff! The spa. Chakra balancing. Passion fruit and lychee fizz... what a delicious drink!!! Sidemen itself was lovely.
I couldn't get the safe to work. I'm sure if I called someone, they'd have come out and fixed it.
Hi Dan, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad to hear your experienced pure luxury during your stay and you enjoyed the view from your room, our teams, and the spa! We are glad you loved the Chakra Balancing and our passion fruit and lychee fizz made such a delicious impression! We also appreciate your feedback about the safety box and apologize for that inconvenience. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your time with us. We would love to welcome you again soon!
Hi Dan, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad to hear your experienced pure luxury during your stay and you enjoyed the view from your room, our teams, and the spa! We are glad you loved the Chakra Balancing and our passion frui… Show more
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMy and my partner ate hear here on our last night after spending 3 weeks in Bali. Unfortunately she got campylobacteriosis from the pork ramen. When we got home she was ill for 2 weeks with non stop diahorrea and stomach cramps.
Hi Jake Thank you for choosing to spend part of your Bali trip with us—I hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful Sidemen Valley. I’m very sorry to hear that your partner was unwell, and I hope she’s now recovering. You dined with us two weeks ago and stayed at our hotel for one night only. In your review you mention being in Bali for 3 weeks prior to arriving at our hotel and restaurant. At the time of your stay there was no reports from you that your partner was feeling unwell and these reviews are the first we have heard of any issues. I have tried a number of times to contact you via information you left however the contact information you left us was invalid or has been blocked. I wanted to give you some information in relation to your review and share the findings from our investigation into your concern that the pork ramen at our restaurant caused food poisoning - something we take extremely seriously. We were fully booked during your stay and most guests dined with us. On the night in question, 10 pork ramen bowls were served. No other guests reported illness. We contacted a local guest who ate the same dish that night; he reported no symptoms. Our daily restaurant and hotel reports for that period contain no illness reports. Our kitchen follows strict food-safety protocols and hygiene audits, which we consistently pass. Your review states that the illness was Campylobacteriosis. According to public health sources, Campylobacter has an incubation period of 2–5 days (up to 10 days), meaning symptoms do not appear within 24 hours of eating contaminated food or consuming contaminated water. If symptoms began the next day, it is therefore very unlikely they were caused by the meal at Samanvaya. These reviews you have left across a number of platforms are extremely damaging to our small, locally run business. We work very hard to maintain our reputation. We would greatly appreciate it if you could look into this claim, and—given the evidence above (readily available on the internet) hopefully see that it is unlikely the illness came from our restaurant. We sincerely wish your partner a smooth recovery and hope you will enjoy the Sidemen Valley again on a future visit. Kind regards,
Hi Jake Thank you for choosing to spend part of your Bali trip with us—I hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful Sidemen Valley. I’m very sorry to hear that your partner was unwell, and I hope she’s now recovering. You dined with us two … Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe people, the food, the view! All 10/10 visit here next time you’re in Bali!
Wifi was a little spotty, but that’s if i’m being picky.
Hi thanks so much for the 10/10 review and we are so happy you got to experience this little piece of paradise in Bali. We are continually working at improving our wifi and it is currently around 50mbps. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bali in the future and wish you happy and safe onward travels.
Hi thanks so much for the 10/10 review and we are so happy you got to experience this little piece of paradise in Bali. We are continually working at improving our wifi and it is currently around 50mbps. We look forward to welcoming you… Show more
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe facilities, staff, location, views, everything - really lovely experience!
Hi Michelle, Thank you for your kinds word! We are deligted to hear that you had such a lovely experience and enjoyed everything from the facilities and our teams service to the location and views. Would love to welcome you back again soon!
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely setting and service
Not much not to like - the bathrooms in our room had a strange smell and needed an update
Hi Lee thanks for the feedback and super happy you enjoyed our stunning setting and 5 star service from our incredible team. I will get our maintenance team to take a look at the bathrooms which were retiled and updated 2 years ago. We wish you happy and safe onward travels and hope to see you back with us in the future.
Hi Lee thanks for the feedback and super happy you enjoyed our stunning setting and 5 star service from our incredible team. I will get our maintenance team to take a look at the bathrooms which were retiled and updated 2 years ago. We wish… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWow - amazing property in a beautiful location! "Dreamy" is the best way I can describe Samanvaya. It was a fabulous stay during our honeymoon. The property is super characterful and tasteful, down to the smallest of details. Our Alila Villa was perfection - gorgeous workmanship and one of the coolest places I've ever stayed (I'm a sucker for a beautiful bathroom, and this certainly fit the bill!). The views, staff, food, pools, facilities and location all earn a 10/10 from us!
It would be nice if the gym could be opened earlier in the morning. WiFi was in and out at times
Hi Tara, thanks so much for the lovely review — So happy to hear you enjoyed your honeymoon with us! Great to know you loved the villa, the views, and all the little details around the property. We appreciate your feedback about the gym hours and WiFi too — Regarding the WiFi, we appreciate your patience — the weather during that time caused some issues from the provider side.We are working on ways to make it more stable during such conditions. Hope we get to welcome you back again one day!
Hi Tara, thanks so much for the lovely review — So happy to hear you enjoyed your honeymoon with us! Great to know you loved the villa, the views, and all the little details around the property. We appreciate your feedback about the gym ho… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe most stunning, peaceful and comfortable hotel in rural Sidemen. The facilities, villas, views and gardens are second to none. A must stay! We will be returning.
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Hi Lindy, thank you so much for the lovely review! We are really glad you enjoyed your time here and appreciated the villas, views, and gardens. It means a lot to hear you will be coming back — we look forward to welcoming you again!
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOut of all the places we stayed in Bali, this was our absolute favorite. Nestled right in the middle of stunning rice fields, the hotel offers a peaceful and authentic atmosphere that immediately made us feel at home. The pool is beautiful and perfect for a refreshing dip while enjoying the serene landscape. We especially appreciated the large mosquito net around the bed, which the staff prepared for us every evening – such a thoughtful detail! The restaurant was also excellent, serving delicious food with warm and attentive service. Every meal was a pleasure. A special thanks goes to Purna, who truly made our stay unforgettable. He was so kind, friendly, and attentive – we really enjoyed getting to know him and appreciated his genuine hospitality. Travel Tip: We brought some Swiss chocolate with us, and it was a big hit! The staff were genuinely happy and excited to receive it. If you’re visiting from Switzerland, don’t forget to pack a few Schoggi – they’re very much appreciated! :-) This hotel is a hidden gem, and we can’t recommend it highly enough. We would come back in a heartbeat!
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Hi Melanie, Thanks so much for the kind review. So glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the food, and your time by the pool. It’s also great to hear the mosquito net and other small touches made a difference. Big thanks for mentioning Purna — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. And the Swiss chocolate was such a nice surprise — it definitely brought smiles! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again sometime.
Hi Melanie, Thanks so much for the kind review. So glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting, the food, and your time by the pool. It’s also great to hear the mosquito net and other small touches made a difference. Big thanks for mentioning P… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel with a great restaurant. Staff are well trained and super friendly.
The new rooms are still part of a building site with building noise and builders walking up and down restricting wellness and privacy. Pool is a bit too chilly.
Dear Sabien, Thank you so much for your kind words about our team and restaurant — we’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We sincerely apologise for the disruption caused by nearby construction during your stay. Due to unprecedented rainfall over the past few months, our expansion project faced unexpected delays. We’re happy to share that the project has now been completed, and the area is once again quiet and peaceful. Thank you for your patience and understanding — we hope to welcome you back for an even more relaxing experience. Warm regards,
Dear Sabien, Thank you so much for your kind words about our team and restaurant — we’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We sincerely apologise for the disruption caused by nearby construction during your stay. Due to unprecedented… Show more
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat design, friendly staff.
Thanks for the great feedback! We are happy you liked the design and the views, and it's great to hear the team made you feel welcome. Hope to have you back again soon
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuch an amazing property! So relaxing, calming and beautiful views. The staff are extremely welcoming and make you feel at home. The perfect place to relax and unwind.
Hi Emma, thanks for your kind words!So glad you enjoyed the views and had a relaxing stay. Great to hear the team made you feel welcome too. Hope to see you again sometime!
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWonderful stay, luxury experience in a hotel that gives back to the local community. Everything is organized to profit local business and support Sidemen as a whole (the gift shop gives back part of the money, there are activities that promote the area, you can donate..). The hotel itself is stunning, comfortable to say the least with a real high end experience The staff is incredibly kind and helpful To top it all off the restaurant was unbelievable, from breakfast to dinner Can’t wait to come again
Hi Alice, thank you so much! We're really happy you enjoyed your stay and noticed the effort we put into supporting the local community. It means a lot. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSamanvaya is in Sideman, which is a slice of ‘old Bali’ perfect for experiencing what Bali was probably like at its best…..away from the ridiculous traffic and crowds now prevalent in the more popular overtouristed destinations. Staff were discreet and extremely helpful, with nothing too much trouble. Food and beverages were all top quality, and the location was stunning. Amazing infinity pools, with incredible views.
Pools would benefit from a bit more shade. Many of the sun beds were without shade for much of the time.
Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed the peaceful charm of Sidemen, the views, the food, and the service – it's exactly the experience we hope to create for our guests. We really appreciate your feedback about the pool shade. We do have shaded areas, but during the hottest times of day, it can be a challenge to keep everything fully covered due to the strong sun. We’re always looking at ways to improve comfort, so your comment is very helpful. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed the peaceful charm of Sidemen, the views, the food, and the service – it's exactly the experience we hope to create for our guests. We really appreciate your feedback about the… Show more
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had the most amazing time at Samanvaya Resort. The people are incredibly kind, and you truly feel like royalty. The rooms and the views are stunning, and the food is absolutely delicious. You don’t even need to leave the hotel to have a fantastic time, although Sidemen itself is definitely worth exploring too. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Thank you so much! We’re really happy you felt well cared for and enjoyed the rooms, views, and food. Sidemen is truly special, but we’re glad you loved staying with us too. Looking forward to welcoming you back!