Giri Khrisna Guest House — Hotel in Pulau Bali

💸 Unbeatable price, but at this price... don't be picky 🔔 Final Score: 63/100

A simple and quiet accommodation, with good communication before arrival. The comfort is basic, the maintenance adequate, but the amenities are very limited. The presence of numerous insects in the apartment somewhat spoils the experience. Ideal only for travelers on a tight budget and with little concern for the environment.

🛎️ 1. Reception & Check-in: 7/10 ✔️ Fast check-in. ✔️ Efficient responses on WhatsApp, even before booking. ❌ Some requests made in advance (floor, fan) were not addressed.

🧹 2. Overall Cleanliness: 5/10 ✔️ Room generally clean at first glance. ✔️ Decent bathroom. ❌ Sheets and walls with some stains. ❌ Old-fashioned cups, very worn kettle. ❌ Lots of insects in the room: ants, mosquitoes, etc.

🛏️ 3. Room comfort: 6/10 ✔️ Comfortable mattress. ✔️ Fan provided on request. ❌ Only two pillows. ❌ Limited privacy, room on the ground floor.

📡 4. Wi-Fi and connectivity: 7/10 ✔️ Decent connection for basic browsing. ✔️ Stable network in the room.

🧰 5. Amenities: 5/10 ✔️ Two large towels provided. ✔️ Basic soaps. ❌ No hairdryer or fridge. ❌ No shower gel or shampoo. ❌ Very small TV, very minimal amenities.

🛁 6. Bathroom: 6/10 ✔️ Functional. ✔️ Sufficient for a short stay. ❌ Nothing more than the bare minimum.

📍 7. Location: 6/10 ✔️ Quiet place, ideal for relaxing. ✔️ Presence of nature (roosters crowing). ❌ Quite isolated, not practical without a vehicle.

💰 8. Value for money: 8/10 ✔️ Really low price. ✔️ Adequate for the price if you're not demanding. ❌ Very limited amenities.

🖼️ 9. Ambiance / Overall Style: 6/10 ✔️ Simple, local atmosphere. ❌ Very basic, little charm.

🔄 Update to the "🎁 10. Extras / Surprises" section:

🎁 10. Extras / Surprises: 6/10 ✔️ Pleasant little balcony with a superb jungle view. ✔️ Relatively quiet (except for the crowing roosters). ❌ Significant presence of insects in the room (mosquitoes, ants, and other small pests). ❌ Nothing provided for protection (no mosquito net or insect repellent plug).

🔚 ✅ Final verdict 💬 A truly basic but functional place, suitable for very tight budgets. The peace and quiet and the view of nature from the balcony are very welcome, but the numerous insects and lack of amenities can really bother some travelers. Only consider this place if you're looking for the bare minimum and are tolerant of...

What I like: very clean room, the toilet especially which is hard to find this clean in Bali. Maybe because it was still new. very friendly and helpful owners.😊 Netflix, already logged in. 🙂 there is kettle, cups in the room and water dispenser in the kitchen. very quiet place to rest and sleep.😴🌚

What I don't like: there isn't any walkable-distance convenience stores or eateries. If you have a bike, no a problem. Not ideal for people who doesn't. not sure was it just my room, I couldn't go online and sometimes no connection to netflix. Brought this up to owner and they restarted the WiFi connection twice but still... As a digital nomad, very big trouble and inconvenient.😅This was the biggest issue I had...

This sweet guest house is something special! It is not a typical hotel, because it is lead by a local family. If you want to spend some time in a private, local atmosphere, a bit away from the center, that is the place to be. All family members are very nice and welcoming. There is an old dog barking at you at first when you enter the property, but don't be scared off - the dog is only barking at strangers at first. After that he stays very cool and relaxed. There are chickens and roosters, geckos and so on. Nature is alive here and pretty loud during the night - bring your...