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  • 3/5 Doug R. 5 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    I booked this hotel because I had wandered past it in October 2022 right after Covid restrictions had eased. It was right on the beach & also fronted the main street. Other reviews had stated that this was an 'old style' Bali Hotel & I thought that it was worth a shot. Apparently this was one of the first hotels in the area. Most reviewers will remark on the gardens,(beautiful as you might expect,) others will talk about the location, (also good,) & others might tell you about the friendly staff,( also typical of all Bali hotels.) I tend to agree with all of these positive aspects but there is a downside. Whilst many remark on the 'charming decor' they tend to gloss over the failings of this probably once great establishment. I have been a frequent visitor to Bali over many years & I can tell you that this hotel is 'tired!' The rooms are badly in need of maintenance & the air conditioners cannot seem to cope with the climate. The 2 swimming pools need some scrubbing to remove the green algae around the edge & because they have the sun beating down on them, they are as warm as bathwater. The staff are doing their best to help keep this sinking ship afloat. The hotel is sandwitched between the Tanjung Sari & the Respati Hotel which is fortunate because guests of this hotel can avail themselves of their food offerings as the Warung Gazebo Beach (where breakfast is served,) has a very limited selection. I did notice one site saying that there was an 'on site restaurant' called Coco's but I walked by it today & it is closed permanently. It may sound like I am denigrating this hotel (which I am not,) but I am trying to give an honest, well balanced opinion based on my own quite considerable experience of holidaying in Bali. This may have been a top shelf hotel once upon a time, but it is long past its prime & it shows. Regulars to this hotel,( it seems very popular with aged Australians) may disagree with me & that is their right but, in my opinion I think prospective customers need relevant information, not some glossy sales pitch from enthusiastic first time tourists. My initial 'Saver' room was very basic without even a kettle to make a cup of tea or coffee. The shower was over a wading pool type of affair which was impossible for people with ambulatory issues to step into. I requested an upgrade advising the staff that I would happily pay for the difference. I was shown 2 other rooms before settling for the room I am in, as I write this tome. My partner requested that the air conditioner be checked today & the maintenance men came immediately & regassed the unit. At this stage there appears to be no appreciable improvement. It may also be helpful to know that the water pressure in the 4 rooms that I have been offered is abominable. Still, it is Bali after all, bless them. There is another dilapidated property next door which, I am told, is owned by the owner of this one. The scuttlebut is that he has no plans for refurbishing that property . I post a photo of it because it does lower the tone of the neighbourhood.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gavin Ferrari (. 4 years ago on Google
    Staying a the Gazebo Beach Hotel as today 2/1/2020 and loving it. Great old style hotel. This hotel is quirky and a little eccentric with its 70s decor. Don't get me wrong it has kept up with the modern cons.The gardens are traditional and reflect a time gone by, just beautiful. The sheets and towels are white and the beds are comfortable. The restaurant is well priced and serves delicious food. Location on the beach is the best in Sanur. We first came to Bali in 1979 and the Gazebo Beach Hotel take us to that time. Loving our stay and highly recommend if you appreciate the Bali that was.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Geoff P. 3 years ago on Google
    Times are tough for this place. I've been there many times in recent weeks. Excellent location on the beach walk. Covid, very low cost menu 10k/small serve. Can't get better than that in a million dollar location, so we're happy to support their efforts to stay open and support their staff through tough times and no tourism. Give it a try.... Floridina Orange Drink 10k Rp and Mie Goreng 10k Rp
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sirpa A. 1 year ago on Google
    Although a little old, I loved the rustic, old school villas at this accommodation. Villas have their own little patios and it was real quiet and relaxing atmosphere with two pools and best of all it’s right on Sanur beach with restaurant on the beach with tables on the actual beach as well. Great location. Affordable restaurant. Bike/walkway follows the beach and you can hire bikes to explore the beach areas. Sanur beach seemed real quiet and pleasant for swimming as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Remco K. 6 months ago on Google
    Terrible experience, a completely run-down hotel without any soul nor caring staff. The room was moldy and damp, airconditioner not functioning properly, bathroom in shambles. Breakfast ‘buffet’ consists of virtually nothing. Serves ham without telling people it is beef (I am Hindu so don’t eat beef). In the evening there is barely a light on and the restaurant, despite being open, dimly lit, empty and dead…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Bec M. 5 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    We needed a room to use between check out of our hotel to 9pm before our long flight home. We chose this place based on reviews and price. It was the worst decision. DO NOT book the lead room. We couldn’t stay in the room at all as it smelt, the bed was old and bed cover stained, little pressure from the shower, paint peeling off walls scratching in the roof, and a super antique tv. It hasn’t been touched since the hotel was built by the looks of things. This is the first time reviews have let us down. While the price was low I have stayed at hotels with the same pricing but actually liveable (where are clean and well maintained). The reception staff were ok when they finally come to look after us and location was good (walkable to all the beachside restaurants and bars given the hotel restaurant is run down and is not really operational) just beware of what room you book and your expectations vs other newer hotels in the region.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark R. 6 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Built in 1973 the Beach Hotel has not one but two swimming pools along with private beach access. While the buffet breakfast is somewhat lackadaisical, the staff are generally friendly and helpful. Plenty of amazing culinary options and shopping opportunities along Jalan Danau Tamblingan. This is not your run-of-the-mill hipster boutique resort hotel. It has its own authentic, uniquely Indo-Balinese vintage vibe. I especially love the verdant, lush and serene traditional gardens, temple and hotel grounds. Thank you Agus and Sri, I hope to see you again!

  • 5/5 Keith H. 3 years ago on Google
    We miss the Gazebo Beach Hotel. Have been there 5 times - we were also married there and experienced the staff as part of the bridal party. Great family hotel - Miss you Gazebo. Hope the virus restrictions are raised soon. We will meet again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janet C. 6 months ago on Google
    Loved it, basic but clean, good airconditioning, breakfast could be better but ok, beautiful gardens, lovely pool, happy friendly staff, if you want a great relaxing holiday without all the frills I highly recommend Gazebo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie C. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I had a great few days here. It’s well located, in the beach. Reading between the lines it seems like the budget rooms aren’t great, but I had a more expensive “Joglo room” which had an extra balcony on top of the unit, a real treat. The resort is in beautiful gardens, lots of frangipani trees, and has two pools. Some things are looking a little tired but I’d rather this place than a new hotel where all the rooms and balconies are stacked up like battery farmed chickens. The bed was comfy, everything clean, although the pillows needed replacing. Aircon and hot water worked fine. I got cheap SIM card at the airport with lots of data so didn’t have to rely on wifi. It was quiet, couldn’t hear loud music or traffic. I’d go back again

  • 5/5 Petite F. 9 months ago on Google
    Super Nice Resort with the real balinease style. In each room you have many pieces of art, all is in beautiful Wood. It was one of the First Resort build in Sanur! The garden is beautiful and you are right on the beach. Very friendly manager who we thank a lot for all ;) Mimi and Cris

  • 1/5 Trevor N. 1 year ago on Google
    Traditional Balinese style accommodation but no maintenance has been carried out in a long time. No tv or internet

  • 5/5 Ferdinandus B. 11 months ago on Google
    just for people love vintage hotel

  • 3/5 Damayanti L. 1 year ago on Google
    An old hotel. Half death. We had an issue during cek in, i got different room than my booking. Until the 2nd day still no solution for us. The staff stil haven't received a confirmation from their boss, agoda cant help me solve the problem. Like a ping pong. Both parties claim that they never received any mssg. But staff friendly,

  • 3/5 Nick O. 1 year ago on Google
    Very quiet, a casualty of Covid unfortunately.

  • 5/5 Achmad B. 1 year ago on Google
    We just used the pool here, our little one really liked the swimming pool, the beach was just near by. Friendly staff who remembered us for the second time coming to this place.

  • 3/5 Lily R. 1 year ago on Google
    We didn't stay after inspecting the room which was the one bedroom villa. The staff we interacted with were nice, friendly and informative. The reception area looks old and tired. The room is spacious but a bit dark and looks old. The interesting about this room is that it has 3 showers - indoor walk in shower, a shower above the sunken bathtub and an outdoor shower! 😅 The location is great, it's on the beach.

  • 2/5 Kay P. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Old everything. No welcome upon arrival. Very hard mattresses, unsuitable for disabled persons. Airconditioners barely cool the rooms. Expensive for what you get. Reasonable beach front location. Walk through to main road. Mosquitos in room. Very poor restaurant. Very poor all round in my opinion after visiting Bali nineteen times before. Will not come back or recommend this hotel to my friends and family. No shade over the pool. This is old and tired.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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