You need a bike or a driver for Balian.

Location. Layout. Quiet luxe. Great food! And coffee. And paddle boarding.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Definitely one of or maybe even the most wonderful stay for me in Bali. The staff is so friendly, responsive and helpful. The food in the own restaurant is very delicious and it is such a calming and relaxing atmosphere. If you enjoy the quiet and do not need too much action (beach is close good for surfing) it is perfect.

Stayed in November 2024

Amazing stay! Can’t wait to go back 🙏

Stayed in November 2024

Absolutely nothing, I’d go back in a heart beat

Beautiful and serene

Stayed in October 2024

Amazing food, beautiful room

Stayed in October 2024

People, my room, the vibe and surroundings, pool, restaurant and the beach nearby!

Stayed in October 2024

We fell in love with this place, so we came back

Stayed in June 2024

Just look at the photos, the reality is even better. Quiet Place at the river, tasty food, perfect place to unwind. 5min walk to the beach

Stayed in May 2024

Not sure about the pool

We had breakfast there overlooking the gardens and the river. Food was very nice and the staff were lovely too.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing, it is faultless

We are so glad we stayed here! Yama is beautifully designed and no small detail is left unthought of. Balian Beach is a 5 minute walk away and the perfect place to watch the sunset, the area has a lovely community feel and is unspoilt. We were excited to wake up here everyday. We will miss our daily morning yoga classes with wonderful yoga instructor Cristina, which was always followed by delicious coffee and breakfast. The food at Yama has been some of the best we’ve had in Bali, we ate here 5 nights out of the 7 that we stayed and when we ate elsewhere it was never quite as good! We also enjoyed using the paddle boards and having massages in the spa space that overlooks the river. All the staff at Yama were so happy and helpful, the WhatsApp messenger they have set-up was really useful to communicate - it made it easy to extend our stay by an extra night as we did not want to leave this little paradise. We hope to come back soon!

Stayed in March 2024

Just be aware that this hotel is quite far from the airport. I spent about three hours in a taxi. It's more of a retreat for relaxation, yoga, and meditation, offering peace and tranquility away from the distractions of everyday life ✨

This was hands down the most beautiful hotel I've ever seen. It took my breath away. The garden was very clean; I had no idea a lawn could look so perfect haha :-)) staff was very friendly, this was definitely a 10 out of 10!! 🌱

Stayed in March 2024

not all that much to do around the area and choices of F&B, shopping etc limited.

great attention to detail. nice design of the rooms. food great and spa treatments even better. generally a good vibe with people of quite similar backgrounds and interest. nice to hang out for longer

Stayed in March 2024

Little paradise! Beautiful design houses, surrounded by nature and very friendly people. Love <3

Stayed in January 2024

Slippy!;

Layout. Vibe. Chilled.

Stayed in January 2024

Location takes a longer time to get to, but all is good once you realise it’s because you’re really retreating from the noisy/ touristy bits of the rest of Bali.

- Location is 2.5 hours from the airport so though it’s far and harder to get to, Balian has so few foreign tourists and feels like old school Bali from 20 years ago. It’s remote, full of virgin jungles and Yama is like an oasis heaven in the midst of it. - Beds are super comfy. - Staff are attentive and lovely. - Restaurant overlooks the river where you can SUP and do daily yoga overlooking this serene scene. - Aesthetically as beautiful as presented in the photos: it’s lush and peaceful.

Stayed in December 2023

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Stunning find in a small area. Felt very homely and relaxed at Yama. Boutique little villas. Quiet spot away from the hustle of busy areas in Bali but still a great surf location and great black beach.

Stayed in September 2023

It’s a little too far from the main attractions of Bali.

The facilities were wonderful and the situation, next to a river, was very peaceful. Breakfast and food of the restaurant in general delicious.

Stayed in June 2023

the pool is unexpected small.

the atmosphere is quite and peaceful.

Stayed in May 2023

It’s hard to fault, if you want quiet relaxation this a great hideaway.

Cosy intimate setting. Tucked just back off the beach with a short walking trail to the beach. All food was healthy and tasty, perfectly presented, the staff were great. We enjoyed the extra options like daily yoga classes and river side massages. Devine getaway.

Stayed in March 2023

Absolutely nothing!

Most special and lovely place we have been to.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing

A truly relaxing place in a beautiful setting . The bungalows were calming spaces : cream and serene with rattan and linen furnishings: the outdoor shower and the palms gorgeous. The staff were incredibly friendly, polite and helpful. The restaurant was a great place to spend time relaxing , and the food excellent: freshly prepared and tasty .

Stayed in January 2023

Not a deal-breaker, but we wished there was a kettle provided so that we can have access to hot water throughout the day, especially on colder days during the raining season.

The place is amazing. Serene and very well put together. It was really comfortable to lay back and relax. The staff are also nice and responsive to our needs throughout the stay.

Stayed in December 2022

only thing is the noise of traffic from the big Java road! ( specially in the massage Pavillon! nothing you can change!

fabulous architectural rooms! very creative

Stayed in December 2022

Everything about this hotel is perfection: setting, rooms, staff, restaurant and spa. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect time at Yama Balian. The hotel is so close to the beach, a 2 minute walk through a palm forest and along a small road. The beach itself has gorgeous black, volcanic sand and plenty of driftwood. A great spot to surf and chill out from some of the crowded beaches a bit further along the coast. The rooms are spacious and so thoughtfully designed. The bed was comfortable and had plenty of space. I loved the thoughtful extra touches like bug spray and incense sticks. The bathroom was gorgeous and we loved the outside shower. A lovely touch with the plant and plentiful towels. The pool overlooks the river and the restaurant serves a range of healthy, delicious meals. I'd recommend the tacos! Thank you to the amazing staff who made our trip so perfect.

Stayed in December 2022