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Istana Balian

Balian Beach | West Bali, Bali, Indonesia
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Istana Balian
Ranked #140 of 1,247 Specialty lodging in Bali
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here as a group of 8. We stayed in the top room which easily accommodated all of us. The room designs are lovely and everything you need is there. The pool area is just lovely and fresh towels are always supplied. The chef is very good and the food is fantastic value. The hosts are very friendly and... More

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northern rivers
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

These villas are well set out and have fabulous views. The manager here, Lina, is really lovely and very helpful. Extremely comfy beds. Breakfasts and other meals here were hearty and fresh - but in Bali time. Only a few easy minutes walk down to the beach and warungs overlooking the fabulous surf break. There are cheaper rooms here in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Had a wonderful weekend getaway from Ubud. Walking on a quiet beach, watching the surfers enjoying the waves. Cooling off in the room side pool, ahhhh, nice.thanks for a great stay. The gentle breeze blowing through the room kept it cool in the hottest parts of the day.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Stayed 4 nights at istana Balian Nov-2013. This small complex captures a high class accomadation at a affordable price. 3 minuates walk to beach & excellant surf that breaks on all tides, but located away from the noise. Staff excellant, rooms 5 star. Will be back with friends.

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Denpasar, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

Me and my boyfriend found this lodge from tripadvisor, as we had no clue of where to stay in this part of Bali. We had a great time there. The room is very comfortable, and quiet. I love the porch in front of our room where we can have a clear view of fantastic Balian's hills and beach. At night... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2012

What an amazing experience. The staff were great, they looked after our every need. Even though the villa is located just a small walk from the beach it was nice to be away from the main drag. The restaurant was good, the burgers are to die for especially in the country of endless nasi gorengs. The bar was surprisingly well... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2012

This is about the only accomodation in Balian that you can sit by the pool or in the restaurant away from passer-bys and cars/scooters. The rooms are cleaned everyday and the staff will go out of their way to help you. We stayed in a villa and loved the extra space and balconies with great views, it was worth the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

Love balian, it's still a chilled beach. The surf crowds are on the increase, but still a friendly crew... Istanas a beautiful place to hang out... Nice pool, great little bar..great rooms with a nice breeze.. had one meal here and tried all the other restaurants... Istana food 2/10. Yes I will stay at istana again....

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2012

The Istana Balian was beautiful; it has a lovely pool, it was about a 2 minute walk to the beach, and very relaxed and comfortable. The rooms were spacious and clean, and they got cleaned every day. They have a nice restaurant attached to the accommodation (though prepare to wait quite a while for meals and don't expect everything to... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2012

The Istana Balian was even better than expected, the rooms were very spacious, clean, comfortable and the views were excellent. The staff also made us feel very comfortable - they were really helpful, patient and polite, without being "in your face". The food is also delicious, fresh and healthy. We really enjoyed walking around the beaches and the village -... More

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Address: Balian Beach | West Bali, Bali, Indonesia
Region: Indonesia > Bali
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #140 of 1,247 Specialty lodging in Bali
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