Desa Seni Baturiti — Hotel in Pulau Bali

I planned to visit Bali islands for a holiday in Decemer 2023 with my 80 year old mother.From U.S, I booked this resort, Desa Seni after going through the reviews on the website of the resort. Most of them are praising the serenity of that place.I booked the resort for 3 days.The resort has lots greenery surrounding the cottages. The people taking care of it and working there are very polite and helpful. Yes, it is supposed give the guests the experience of an old rustic style of life with its own charm , different from the mechanical, chaotic urban way of life. Unfortunately, this resort has gone to the extreme to make the guests experience a primitive kind of life. The interior of the cottage is very shabby and depressing. The furniture look like ones that have been picked from the street discarded by some people, as useless and ugly.|The main door is rotten, weak, the windows are not latching properly , an open invitation to the tropical insects to enter into the room. The maintenance of the wooden partition, the doors , windows all are absolutely neglected; there seemed to have no effort made to paint once, on the very faded painting, without distorting the charm of the old original paint and the pictures. The floor is covered by a very old|torn and dirty mat, under that, the boards of the floor keep shaking while walking on it. My old mother had to balance herself carefully when she was walking inside room.|The rustic design of the bathroom is really pathetic. There is no washbasin in the bathroom , there is only a flat wooden slab under the tap, the guests are supposed to brush the teeth and spit on the slab or wash the face, water falling and scattering on the slab which spill over on the clothes of the guests. In fact, it is disgusting to spit and wash on the wooden slab which is flat, does not even have a small curve|like a sink, so that the water wont splash on the person once she or he opens the tap Another disturbing aspect is the tin they have kept near the toilet , to dispose of the tissues. It is small , rusted and looks like one which is discarded by a beggar as no longer useful for him as a begging tin.The inside of the room ,with the old faded and broken door and the dirty, furniture an eyesore, presents a very depressing ambiance , while resting in the room. to escape from the starching heat outside.|It is really atrocious that in the name of giving the experience of a rural, rustic life , this resort is kept in a pathetic and terrible condition, charge the tourist unfair amount to go through this very very primitive rustic experience, which can be experienced just by living in a tent in an open space, for...

I planned to visit Bali islands for a holiday in Decemer 2023 with my 80 year old mother.From U.S, I booked this resort, Desa Seni after going through the reviews on the website of the resort. Most of them are praising the serenity of that place.I booked the resort for 3 days.The resort has lots greenery surrounding the cottages. The people taking care of it and working there are very polite and helpful. Yes, it is supposed give the guests the experience of an old rustic style of life with its own charm , different from the mechanical, chaotic urban way of life. Unfortunately, this resort has gone to the extreme to make the guests experience a primitive kind of life. The interior of the cottage is very shabby and depressing. The furniture look like ones that have been picked from the street discarded by some people, as useless and ugly.|The main door is rotten, weak, the windows are not latching properly , an open invitation to the tropical insects to enter into the room. The maintenance of the wooden partition, the doors , windows all are absolutely neglected; there seemed to have no effort made to paint once, on the very faded painting, without distorting the charm of the old original paint and the pictures. The floor is covered by a very old|torn and dirty mat, under that, the boards of the floor keep shaking while walking on it. My old mother had to balance herself carefully when she was walking inside room.|The rustic design of the bathroom is really pathetic. There is no washbasin in the bathroom , there is only a flat wooden slab under the tap, the guests are supposed to brush the teeth and spit on the slab or wash the face, water falling and scattering on the slab which spill over on the clothes of the guests. In fact, it is disgusting to spit and wash on the wooden slab which is flat, does not even have a small curve|like a sink, so that the water wont splash on the person once she or he opens the tap Another disturbing aspect is the tin they have kept near the toilet , to dispose of the tissues. It is small , rusted and looks like one which is discarded by a beggar as no longer useful for him as a begging tin.The inside of the room ,with the old faded and broken door and the dirty, furniture an eyesore, presents a very depressing ambiance , while resting in the room. to escape from the starching heat outside.|It is really atrocious that in the name of giving the experience of a rural, rustic life , this resort is kept in a pathetic and terrible condition, charge the tourist unfair amount to go through this very very primitive rustic experience, which can be experienced just by living in a tent in an open space, for...

I rarely leave reviews, but having just departed, I felt compelled to share our lovely experience here.

My husband and I used to stay at Desa Seni Canggu and we returned to Bali after 11 years absence but now with two children in tow. We were excited to see what the new Desa Seni Baturiti experience was like and we couldn’t wait to share it with our kids.

Our family had a truly memorable experience with the Nyepi package. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the kind owner, Tom, and the super sweet staff, who made us feel right at home. The property itself so beautiful with incredible gardens and art sculptures around every corner, it honestly felt like we were walking through a living gallery. This made us feel so present and we enjoyed being in every moment.

My two boys were absolutely captivated by the dedicated art space, which sparked their creativity and kept them engaged throughout our stay. It has inspired us to create a similar space at home when we return.

We stayed in the spacious Villa Bendi, which was incredibly spacious, homely and comfortable, providing a perfect retreat for us. We really slept so well, especially as the fresh and cool night air meant we never needed aircon.

A delightful part of our experience was our walk into the surrounding village. Everyone we met was so friendly—neighbors waved hello and welcomed us warmly, which added an extra layer of charm and authenticity to our stay.

The food was another highlight of our stay here. Each meal was like an artwork—beautifully presented, bursting with flavor, and not to mention wonderfully healthy. It was clear that a lot of care and passion went into every dish served, making eating at the restaurant here a delightful experience for all of us.

Overall, the blend of amazing art, lush gardens, delicious food, and genuine hospitality made our stay an unforgettable family holiday. We left with happy bellies and memories we’ll cherish for a long time, especially the Ogoh Ogoh parade in the village with the owner. Highly recommend it for families looking to experience something unique. We can’t wait to come back...