bananaleaf hostel bali

We were very comfortable here, and everything was a great price. Our room was spacious, with a separate bathroom and shower, plus a lovely verandah screened by plants for some privacy. The clean, large pool and beautifully laid out gardens were peaceful, and the restaurant food was delicious. The owner was lovely, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. There are plenty of nearby trips, snorkelling, diving and bikes. We'd happily recommend this resort. Stay here, you won't regret it.

The garden, full of trees and plants, gives this place a vibrant, healing feel. The rooms are beautiful, and the atmosphere is warm, peaceful and inspiring. It's a sanctuary for content creators who want to make conscious, impactful work or share their products in a more soulful, intentional way. The rooftop terrace lets you gaze at the stars in complete tranquility, and the whole space runs entirely on renewable energy, thanks to an owner I found genuinely conscious. It's a special corner of Bali, with grounded, authentic local people, and an ideal setting for focus, creative work or meaningful connection with the community. We felt so welcome here, and our conversations with the kind, wise owner were deeply enriching. I left with unforgettable memories and reflections that stayed with me. If you're visiting this part of Bali, I wholeheartedly recommend a stay.

I really wish we'd had longer here, maybe a week or even a month. We only had one night on our way from west Bali to Jawa, but it's a very good stop before crossing the sea to Java. The hotel has a relaxing, homey feel, even though it seemed quite full. We got to use the swimming pool almost like a private pool. It's deep and set in the garden, so you can practise diving or snorkeling. Our room was very spacious, with a cozy king bed and a romantic mosquito net. There's an outdoor shower where you can have a hot shower under the moonlight, though electric light is there too. The food was good and reasonably priced. My favorite thing was being within walking distance of Banyuwedang Hotspring, about 500 metres away. You can enjoy the hot spring, walk back to the hotel, then cool off in the pool. I'd really like to come back for a much longer stay.

We came back again, and whenever we're nearby, we stay at this lovely place. It's close to the harbour for diving. Family run, pretty and relaxed, with lush gardens and a lovely pool with soft water. Great food, lovely staff, and four-star everything.