Located on the rice terraces of Sidemen Valley, Samanvaya offers a peaceful getaway an hour’s drive from Ubud.
Ahmet
United Kingdom
Stunning location, incredible helpful happy staff, amazing room, great food - one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in, in over 37 years travelling as a couple - cannot wait to return one day
Featuring views of rice paddy fields, with the cool air and calming green landscape of Sidemen, this property is a 45-minute drive from Ubud attractions such as the Ubud Art Market, Ubud Palace and...
Sandra
Spain
+ Location: close to many restaurants, very quiet and peaceful place
+ Staff: very friendly and accommodating
+ Breakfast: very good and consistent
Situated amidst the green landscape of rice paddies, this Sidemen resort offers splendid views of Mount Agung, which is a 10-minute drive away.The resort has a swimming pool, a restaurant offering...
Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Bukit Luah Sidemen is a recently renovated guest house located in Sidemen, 31 km from Goa Gajah.
Tiffany
Indonesia
The view is amazing, right on the rice fields. Only three rooms with a small courtyard between the rooms on the ground floor.
The breakfast was filling and delicious, Comfortable bed and room was clean. No problems at all.
An entrance to rice fields not far from here.
The staff is lovely and welcoming!
Featuring a garden, terrace and views of river, Rumah Sidemen is located in Sidemen, 29 km from Goa Gajah.
Wiebke
Germany
We had lovely days at Rumah Sidemen. The cabin is really nice. You have a big clean bathroom with hot water and sleeping room with great AC. Beside that, the view from your terrace is really pretty, directly into the nature. It is silent and you have your own private place. The family is really lovely and you can rent scooters. The breakfast is delicious. Beside that, from this spot you have good walking tours around sidemen. There are nice Warungs nearby as well. We can fully recommend this place.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Darmada Eco Resort is located in Sidemen. This lovely and homey accommodation also offers an on-site restaurant and free on-site parking for guests who drive.
Helene
France
Big up to Ketut who took care of me during my trip. We went to an unforgettable journey to the temples. I will keep this memory forever with me.
The hotel is gorgeous, amazing pool.
Set amid hills, Giri Carik is located in Karangasem and overlooks Mount Agung and rice fields. It features 2 standalone guestrooms with private patios and spectacular views.
Wendy
Australia
Lovely pool area.
Good location near many restaurants. Nice size rooms. Very helpful friendly staff and owner. Good feel. Great Balinese food and breakfast served at Giri Carik in their Joglo style Cafe with lovely views.
Located in Sidemen, Villa Uma Ayu Sidemen features 1-star accommodation with private balconies.
Kevin
United Kingdom
Villa Uma Ayu - a curate's egg . .
Spectacular location, lush vegetation, view of Gunung Agung, some charming looking cottages, plenty of ponds with fish, some surrounding the cottages. . and a swimming pool. Staff smiling and helpful. The usual included breakfast plus sweet Balinese option. On the plus side, the owner wasn't stuffy about amending our stay dates, and communication was good. Definitely not wheelchair accessible, no AC (not an issue for us).
Embang Homestay in Sidemen provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a bar. Providing free private parking, the 1-star guest house is 31 km from Goa Gajah.
Princess Alexandrina
Australia
Can not express enough how much I loved staying at Embang Homestay. Little Putri and all of the fabulous staff at Embang looked after us so well. Our room was spacious, clean and beautifully styled in a simple traditional manner. It was so lovely each morning to wake up to the lush green jungle outside our front door and balcony area. The sound of the river below was the perfect background 'music' to listen to whilst whiling away many hours relaxing on the balcony. Putri or Ayu would bring our delicious simple breakfast to us each morning to also enjoy on the balcony. It is an easy stroll from Embang Homestay to some really fabulous restaurants nearby and also an interesting and not too strenuous walk to the local market area. Highly recommend and will definitely stay again next time I visit Sideman.
Small rural village that has not been spoilt by tourism.
Small rural village that has not been spoilt by tourism. Beautiful scenery and friendly locals. Lots of small warungs and massage options. Range of accommodation from budget to luxury.
Great coffee at 9am@ Giri Carik.
Michael
Australia
10
Scored 10
It is probably like Ubud was 30 years ago.
It is probably like Ubud was 30 years ago.
Enjoy the views, perfect for walking and cycling.
Lot's of nice places to eat
I don't shop and a part from a few souvenir type places there is no retail - perfect!
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Mark
Australia
10
Scored 10
Sidemen is still not too touristic and does feel off the...
Sidemen is still not too touristic and does feel off the beaten track. There is a lot of development happening, but locals still see people as people. It is walkable in 30-ish minutes. There is plenty of restaurants, tracks and things to do while being there. Would definitely recommend! Easy to get to and 1 hr away from the beach. Very calm and quiet.
Daria
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
my favorite place where Mt Angun,
my favorite place where Mt Angun,
water rafting, and snorgeling in Blue Lagoon, quadbike thu the river and local area. Going to the Sideman silver smith and make or buy you jewelery
eating in and aroud was made easy with many local restaurants.
getting aroud was made very easy by renting a scooter very cheap and much quicker then a car
Verbeek
10
Scored 10
Great authentic area to visit in Bali, the rice terraces are...
Great authentic area to visit in Bali, the rice terraces are spectacular and also there are some nice views around if you go by scooter. Good area for tourist needs, nice warungs and restaurants ( i recommend Samanvaya) in the area, scooter rental and stores. Pretty close to many waterfalls, views and other atttractions like Penglipuran Village.
The main streets get pretty busy sometimes and some b roads are in a really bad shape, but with a scooter you can overcome everything and the spectacular nature makes you forget any inconvenience.
Razvan
Romania
10
Scored 10
Good and clean restaurant at the hotel.
Good and clean restaurant at the hotel. Several other restaurants at walking distance. Laundry and motor rental available. Nice traditional pasar only 5 to 10 minutes drive by motor. Great place to start waterfall excursions and rafting.
The countryside at Sidemen is breath taking!
Staying at Smanvayan was an exceptional experience. The staff's organization was impeccable; every team member was attuned to our needs, ensuring a seamless stay. The hotel's design is a feast for the senses - visually stunning, with high-quality materials that speak of luxury. Each space is thoughtfully crafted to delight all five senses. Additionally, the culinary offerings are a highlight, with each dish being a delicious masterpiece. Highly recommend for an unforgettable stay.
We had a fantastic last stay on Bali here with our two daughters (3 & 6 years-old). We stayed here three nights, but it felt like a week.
The property is very comfortable and we felt at home immediately.
We drove around Sidemen on scooters and Koman‘s kids showed us where to swim in the river. Our highlight ☺️.
The food was amazing (try the chicken betutu) as well, which made our stay with kids so much easier.
Highly recommended!
This place is amazing! Undoubtedly best hotel I've stayed in during my three months trip around Asia. I usually choose the price range between 10-12€ (off season) per night, but I've never come across luxurious hotel like this. The view is marvelous, room is elegant and spacious, there's coffee and tea available in the room, the bathroom is clean with good pressure and hot water. Stuff is very nice and helpful. Perfect place.
Beautiful location in a peaceful setting. The accommodations are pleasant and everything you need. The food was awesome including many vegetarian selections. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. We did a day tour with Made including Besakih Temple, Gembling waterfall, and a few spots in Sidemen. Highly recommend Barong Villas for a very relaxing, pleasantly slower paced experience but not far from many popular areas.
Everything was great, very attentive and communicative. It supports local family business in Sidemen which is important as tourism grows with big investors. It's a small but very comfortable and clean place to stay. Bed is comfortable , bathroom works great. I prefer fan over A/C which was the case. There are a lot of options to eat around the area, especially for a short stay like ours (3 nights).
The location of the hotel...Sidemen is very quiet compared to Ubud. In the center there is not really something to see, only shops for locals...The hotel is situated outside Sidemen (30 min walk) with a nice view on rice fields. As there are also other hotels around, there is a nice choice of restaurants within walking distance... we enjoyed one of the best food in Bali there.
The view was so beautiful. Also liked shower outside. Breakfast was ok if you like american or continental breakfast although it was cold. We were there in the raining season and the room service without extra services was super. You can order even breakfast into your room☺️. you can also rent a scooter from the hotel. That is must have in Sidemen.
Amazing location in the heart of Sidemen, with the pool overlooking the rice fields and Mount Agung. Restaurants walking distance. Watched a beautiful sunrise one morning just outside the room. Triple room was big and well equipped. Staff was friendly and helpful. We rented 2 motorbikes at the hotel for a good price.
Excellent location, staff, facilities, and room. What a peaceful and perfect stay in Sidemen! The room is stunning, and waking up with the view of the fields was so serene. We loved every minute of it. The staff were so helpful, kind, and caring. We loved the yoga class! Highly recommend Pelangi!
Pool was great, nice view to the mountains. Restaurant was very good, nice quality and good options.
Room was very clean, comfortable and with a nice view. The services provided by the hotel were really nice (Spa and tours across the island). Staff was really nice too.
Noka Homestay was an excellent choice in Sidemen, with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and a short walk from local eateries. The family were very friendly and were easily contactable and breakfast each morning sitting on the balcony was fantastic.
I stayed at Sandag Hill in Sidemen and loved every moment. The staff was amazing, picking me up and driving me there hassle-free. The place is simply beautiful, perfect for disconnecting and relaxing. I highly recommend it for a peaceful escape.
Gorgeously designed huge room. Couldn't stop taking pictures of the room and the view. I came to Sidemen to restore my energy after extensive backpacking and it was a perfect place for that.
Very family-friendly, small, and personal hotel.
Location is just great, in the middle of nature.
We enjoyed the food a lot and the staff was extremely friendly. We definitely come again.
Its an amazing Hotel! The view is the best in Sidemen. The staff is unbelievble. They are very friendly and good. The room was outstanding. One of the best Hotels In Bali. Very good value
The location was perfect in the middle of the ricefield. The olace we stay was beautiful, unique and homey. We would love to come back again when we go to sidemen in the future
The location is perfec. The place is amazing. The hotel takes care of every small detail.
It is definitely an experience you will not forget nor regret. Amazing!
All of the resort is amazing, wonderful infinity pool, view, tasty breakfast, opportunities sightseeing Sidemen with the hotel's guide - thank you for it
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