We have just gotten back from 9 nights staying at the 'Jayakarta'. I booked this hotel with a view, to exspect the worst and hopefully we will be pleasantly surprised, after reading the reviews. I have stayed at this hotel 10 years ago..but 10 years to 'Bali' buildings is like 100..... We travelled with 2 children, aged 6 and 7... more

When we first arrived we had booked a one bedroom apartment, because our travel agent thought it might be a good idea because she had heard the rooms were a bit dingy and small. I cannot express how bad the room was we were first shown to, stained carpet, ugly 70's design curatins, a 0.5 sqm "balcony" that overlooked a... more

Just got back from a 3 week trip to Bali and stayed at The Jayakarta for 5 nights for which we hadn't booked anything, and this hotel was recommended by another traveller we met. It was a great hotel if you're travelling with kids. We travelled with my 3 yr old, and a friend with her two children aged 4... more

Right on the beach, beautiful gardens, security, room service and a good rate - what more can you ask for more

all the good restaurants and shops were a hike away. The highlight was the sunset. The place is packed with aussies. I was in a one bed room apartment. It was nice size for one person. I was stuck on the first floor by the street. Not sure if it was luck of the draw or discrimination against the booking... more

Good for relaxing, with a good pool area and near both Seminyak and Kuta beach. more

I stayed at the Jayakarta for 10 days with family and friends.. We had a great time.. A few hiccups with the rooms when we first arrived, we requested down stairs but were allocated upstairs but staff were very accomadating and friendly and gave us alternative rooms. The gardens were stunning and I thought the service was the best... If... more

I have never felt compeled to to write a review on a hotel but after staying at the Jayakarta Legian I felt it necessary to warn furture travellers to Bali to steer clear of this dump. Working for an airline I have stayed in many hotels and this has to be up there with one of the worst. Rooms were... more

We are a family of 4 and stayed in a private appartment at this hotel for our first 3 nights in Bali. I was very impressed with the manager of this appartment. We had a one bedroom appt and when we arrived there was no extra beds for the kids one phone call to the manger and it was done.... more