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Reviews of Lotus Bungalows

3 out of 5
Lotus Bungalows
Candidasa Main Road, Manggis, Bali

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly the whole time. Pool was great. Free breakfast was nice and freshly prepared daily. Easy walk to town for dinner or lunch.
Response from Lotus Hotels on 2023/1/11
Dear Margaret,Warmest greeting from Lotus Bungalows Candidasa,Thank you for your stay and excellence review, we are pleased to know that you have enjoyed your holiday recently. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again.Best regardsLotus team

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely an aging property has one of the worst restaurants I’ve ever been to in Bali and any hotel here. The food is horrendous and takes forever. I had moldy Parmesan cheese frozen feta cheese on my salad two of the worst pizzas I’ve ever had in my life. The breakfast is really skimpy and not good. The rooms are filled with bugs and are very dated. I would not recommend this resort out of all the beautiful places to stay in Bali.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Lotus Hotels on 2022/11/5
Dear AaronWarmest greeting from Lotus Bungalows Candidasa,Thank you for your comment, we take seriously to the point you have mentioned, we did our effort to maintain and keep our property up to standard. The Housekeeping is doing daily cleaning however they found a DND sign always on your door knob hanging.We always keep using the food product & groceries from reliable supplier, the Chef always controlling the standard and cocking procedure, and ensure the food served to the guest on the table are fine. Chef taste the parmesan he found nothing problem with it, and also other guest on the same time when you had your meal has no problem the parmesan itself. We are sorry to hear that we were unable to meet your expectations, however we would like to fix it right away to satisfy all customers.Best regards,Lotus Team

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Darwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location , diving in this location is highly recommended, Ganga Divers onsite were very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Henriette on 2020/3/5
Dear Ian Thank you for the review, we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back one day. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a well-kept property and the grounds are nice. The outdoor shower is amazing. I stayed here twice in two weeks just for that. The food is excellent too and cheap! The only issue is that I'd strengthen the Internet a bit. It's not the best. Otherwise, I highly recommend this property. I'll be going back for sure, and soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/6/27
Thank you for the review we really appreciate it and look forward to welcome you again. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great pool & dining room setting. Very friendly & attentive staff, room clean & tidy. Bungalows were a bit on the tired side, could do with a repaint & update. Disappointed there was no TV in the rooms, apart from that very lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/5/29
Thank you for the review we appreciate your comments and may get TV one day. Warmest Regards Henriette

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked that we could see the ocean but breakfast needs to be reviewed poor
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/5/25
Thank you we appreciate you review.

8/10 Good

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value
Great value for money stay for a few nights in transit. Friendly staff and good transfer service. The property does need some maintenance, but still a comfy stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Henriette on 2019/1/11
Dear Anita Thank you for the review, we hope to welcome you back on day. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

8/10 Good

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lotus Bungalows
Our stay at Lotus Bungalow s was Excellent. On our arrival we was met by friendly staff a short book in and a quick brief in regards to our stay. We was then taken to our Bungalow which had a seafront view which was breathtaking and beautiful to see after a long trip. "You feel that you have finally arrived". The maintenance and cleanliness of the grounds and bungalows was excellent. Staff was always busy keeping the site to a good standard and very attentive. Pool & area was kept immaculate. Dining area was very impressive and food was to a good standard although the menu did not change & felt a bit limited by the end of a 8 night stay but plenty of good resturants nearby. Great relaxing atmosphere, more suited to 18's and above looking a more authentic Bali and a slightly slower pace than other areas such as Kuta & Ubud. Candidasa area provides beautiful sunsets, seafront views and a excellent insite in Balinese culture if you look. And the Lotus Bungalows a great place to stay if want to venture to East Bali
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Henriette on 2018/10/17
Dear Wai Thank you for your review, we are happy you had a good holiday here, and hope to welcome you back next time you come to Bai. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place
For the price it’s a really nice place to stay. The staff is very friendly and we had a clean and comfortable room. The pool area is beautiful and the large couches are a nice touch for a mid day snooze. I do love that the property was extremely peaceful and relaxing with the waves crashing right below. The grounds do also need some repair and upkeep. Restaurant is just ok. Besides those two items we liked the place and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Henriette on 2018/10/6
Dear Kristin Thank you for staying with us and giving us your feedback, we hope we can welcome you back a other time.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location and beautiful hotel!
We arrived and were immediately taken by this stunning hotel! The rooms are beautiful and the bathroom blew our mind! The staff were very thorough with the check in and made sure we knew everything we needed to. You are right on the beach, not somewhere you could sunbathe though, but people were swimming there when the tide was lower. We had a great stay just wish it was longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Henriette on 2018/8/22
Thank you for the review we are happy to hear you had a nice time here, and hope to welcome you back one day. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for exploring the local area
Excellent value for money stay. Great for exploring the local area. There is a lot of staff, probably far too many and you sometimes feel a bit watched. We ordered food and there was 4 people gathered around awaiting our order. Sometimes less is more. Accomodation is fantastic, pool is great and the Danish lady on reception is very friendly and offers tips on where to go. Well worth a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from Henriette on 2018/7/1
Dear Hannah I am happy to hear you had a great time here, we hope to welcome you back one day.

8/10 Good

Mala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lotus at Kerangasem
We had a very nice stay at Lotus bungalows. Very well kept property and caring staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Thank you for the review. Happy to hear you had a good time in Lotus Bungalows, we hope we can welcome you back one day. Warmest Regards Henriette

2/10 Terrible

deedee, Bali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Certainly not a gracious Balinese experience!
Well..wanted to forget this horrible experience after having such a wonderful trip and loving the Balinese gracious hospitality in every single hotels/villas we've stayed but got an email feedback from the foreigner manager who needs to either refresh her skills on handling guests and managing a hotel or learn from her host country.. We asked, we informed,,we do not need two rooms as we have 2 young children who sleeps with us in the same room. No..we cannot just have an extra bed..she said we have to have 2 rooms. She said our two children are using the hotel resources therefore we need to pay for the extra room so even though we would sleep in one room and use one air con and probably be outside all day..but it doesn't matter. I looked through tripadvisor on my android phone while on the road and decided last minute to book a hotel. Tripadvisor doesn't have an option to enter accompanying children. My mistake for not checking again on expedia and reading fine details but we NEVER had any problems and paid extra for bed and breakfast when we check in. My husband got angry when the manager just walked off without any explanation.. Accusing us of trying to bring our kids in for free and then being chased out of the hotel by one of the hotel employee is a horrible experience for a family holiday. We don't plan to ask for a refund since making money is all it seems for this establishment, and according to the manager "guest that don't want to pay we don't want to have anyway"

10/10 Excellent

Marissa, Brooklyn, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at the Lotus Bungalows. The staff was so friendly, the food was delicious, and it was a perfect place to completely check out and relax. Highly recommend it.

4/10 Poor

DN, Sydney

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth a return visit.
There are 20 rooms and we had a room facing the sea, which was quite pleasant, with a traditional outdoor Balinese bathroom. The food is very ordinary and it would seem that few of the guests actually eat there, other than the very simple breakfast. The dining room is not very attractive or welcoming. The lighting is appalling - a few bare bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The hotel is managed by a European couple, who seem to be more interested in the attached diving business, than the hotel itself. It shows in the lack of attention to the detail of running a hotel, guest satisfaction and keeping up the maintenance where the infrastructure is showing signs of wear. The actual lobby of the hotel was closed for apparent upgrade, but no work was going on while we were there. The pool is large and well positioned, but it needs to be cleaned of the growing deposits of algae growing in the tepid water. Perhaps the customers who are divers find it more to their liking.

8/10 Good

Greg, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent Pool and views
Expensive for what I would rate as 3 star accommodation. But what price do you put on the amazing endless pool and view? A new dive pool is under construction which should please the divers who attend for courses etc.

10/10 Excellent

Jerome, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great relaxing Hotel
Great stay + Awesome view, good breakfast, not far from nice sandy beach (15min in scooter) - Bad wine, expensive tours, extra charges at the restaurant (taxes + fees)

10/10 Excellent

Julie, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience
We came across discount booking for the Lotus Bungalows and decided to stay here after reading the reviews. Having stayed at several budget hotels, we were really impressed by the beautiful accommodations, service and close-up views of the sea from the pool. We enjoyed a good buffet breakfast with nice range of selections. our bungalow was cleaned twice daily and with fresh flowers. The only problem was slow wifi in our room, which was one of the farthest from the main lobby. The location is pretty far from the main shops and restaurants in candidasa and the sidewalks are pretty terrible as of may 2014 (currently renovating). However we were able to walk as far as we wanted on the side of the street and scooter rental seems to be cheap if you have an international license. Would like to return someday.

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Nous n’avons pas pu nous rendre à Bali. Nous voulions décaler la réservation à mai 2024. C’est le seul hôtel qui a refusé.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Putu on 2023/10/29
Dear Charlotte,We really confused reading your comment.As far as we know, you wrote the message that informed for reservation cancelled, but didn't explain that you will postpone your arrival.We understand if any a postpone, we will definitely provide a credit note facility that can be used for your next booking at our resort.We believed that you received our replied to your message but we haven't received an answer or response from you. But why are you making an issue when we have processed it according to policy.Please note we offers a credit note that can be used for next booking until period May 2024.We are waiting for your clarification soon.Best regards,Lotus team

10/10 Excellent

Jane Schiøler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dejligt og roligt hotel med skøn udsigt over havet
Et rigtig dejligt sted, roligt og hyggeligt. Fantastisk udsigt og sunset. En skøn pool langs med havet, dog ingen nedgang til stranden (så dog ud til de var ved at genopbygge en trappe). Velholdt ejendom (medarbejderne har været ansat under hele Covid for at vedligeholde stedet). Vi var vilde med det udendørs bad, godt lavet. Så søde og venlige medarbejdere. Fin morgenmad. Fine huse. Vi var tilpasse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Putu on 2023/5/18
Dear Jane Schioler,Thank you very much for your compliment.We are very happy to know you enjoyed a nicely stay at Lotus Bungalows Candidasa with your highly review for our place with their view, good staff service, and clean room. Your satisfaction experiences are our top priority.We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

jean marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel à l’écoute
Un merveilleux séjour
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Lotus on 2023/3/4
Dear Jean Marc,Warmest greeting from Lotus Bungalows Candidasa,Thank you for your kind review.Hope to welcome you back again.Best regardsLotus Team

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Brossard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On mange les pieds dans le sable et très bonne bouffe ! Belle piscine. Les villas Joglo sont phénoménales !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lotus on 2022/6/16
Dear Andre, Warmest greeting from Lotus Bungalows Candidasa, Thank you for staying with us, we appreciate your comment, best regards, Lotus Team

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Roligt og fredfyldt sted.Personalet var søde og hjælpsomme. Morgenmaden var lidt skrabet
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Henriette on 2020/2/24
Hej Lena Tak for jeres review, haaber I havde nogle gode dage syd paa, og tak for bogen. MVH Henriette Lotus Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Soleil, Québec, Canada

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La piscine est incroyable. Il y a beaucoup de places pour se stationner. Le déjeuné est très bon et tout est à volonté. J'ai adoré vivre l'expérience d'une salle de bain extérieure, c'est spéciale. Faite attention par contre au insecte quand vous prenez votre douche et qu'une abeille vous sent et tourne autour de vous parce que vous sentez le savon je peux vous dire que ça peut faire peur à certain ;) . Bref, les bungalows sont propres et charmants ainsi que le personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/11/29
Dear Marie-Soleil Thank you for the review, we really appreciate it. Hope to welcome you back a other time. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

8/10 Good

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/7/4
Thank you for the review, we appreciate it. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superfreundliche Mitarbeiter, picobello sauber und tolle Tauchbasis
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/6/13
Thank you for the review, we appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Ceci, Hk

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
環境寧靜清幽 ， 服務一流， 盡量滿足客人要求.. 非常貼心..Henriette Bebe (Resident Manager) 非常之好
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Henriette on 2019/5/29
Dear Ceci Thank you for the review, we enjoyed having you and Jackson here and hope to welcome you back next time you are in Bali. Warmest Regards Henriette

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from . on 2019/2/7
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Service und Ruhig
Einfach traumhafte Lage. Toller Service. Gute Tauchbasis
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Henriette on 2017/11/10
Thank you. We are happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you back one day. Warmest Regards Henriette

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 night-club stay We did appreciate the staff managed room accommodation at 8 pm For two roms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Henriette on 2017/8/27
Thank you for the review, we hope we can welcome you back one day. Warmest Regards Henriette Lotus Bungalows

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dejlig udsigt, gode dyk
Var der i 3 dage og nød det. Gode muligheder for at dykke, da der ligger er rigtig godt dykker center på hotellet.

8/10 Good

Maksim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
3-Sterne-Unterkunft für Taucher
Extrem freundlicher Service (Housekeeping, Bedienung Restaurant und Spa) und super Organisation der Tauchbasis, Gangga Divers (Tauchplätze müssen immer mit Minibus und/oder Boot angefahren werden). Zimmer im Doppelbungalow sind rustikal eingerichtet mit Aussenbad. Etwas ringhörig. Keine Bademöglichkeit im Meer. Insgesamt ein 3*-Haus, welches sich für Taucher ohne hohe Ansprüche an die Unterkunft eignet. Preis/Leistungsverhältnis hat für uns allerdings nicht gestimmt.

10/10 Excellent

Rébécca, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hôtel
Nous avons séjourné 4 nuits au lotus. Les + : Chambre spacieuse, propre, douche en extérieur. Cocktail et fruits a notre arrive. Belle piscine, magnifique jardin. Petit déjeune correct. Peronnels souriants et gentils Super séjour Hôtel très calme mais proche des restaurants et bars

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kleines Resorthotel mit 5*Service
Sehr gepflegte Resortanlage mit ca. 10 Doppelbungalows mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, nicht mehr ganz neu / 2 x Zimmerservice pro Tag / für balinesische Hotelverhältnisse sehr gutes und günstiges Restaurant / PADI Tauchschule auf dem Hotelgelände / ausgeprägtes Umweltbewusstsein (Plastikflaschenauffüllservice) / traumhafter Infinitypool / Fazit: Wer auf einen Traumstrand und TV im Zimmer verzichten kann ist dort sehr sehr gut aufgehoben!!!

10/10 Excellent

THNGUYEN, Ho Chi Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super Endroit
C'est un endroit où je vais y revenir