Temple Cafe & Seaside Cottages

Hotels
8.4 (73 reviews)
Jalan Raya Candidasa , Candidasa , ID

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Great value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathrooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Some rooms mentioned cleanliness concerns, particularly in bathrooms.
Service
9.01
Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Great location near the sea with lovely views.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are basic but well-maintained and clean.
Amenities
7.53
Lack of a pool and basic amenities mentioned in some reviews.
Value for Money
8.99
Several reviews praised the affordability and value.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Restaurant serves fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall a lovely stay, with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-03 10:24

Property Description

Charming Beachfront Retreat

Tranquil Garden Oasis: Nestled steps away from Candidasa Beach, Temple Cafe & Cottages offers a serene garden setting, perfect for relaxation.

Scenic Views and Balconies: Many rooms at this 2-star hotel boast stunning sea views and private balconies, allowing guests to soak in the beauty of the surroundings.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a variety of breakfast choices including à la carte, continental, or Full English/Irish breakfast at the on-site restaurant.

Experience a peaceful stay at Temple Cafe & Cottages, where comfort meets convenience. Book now to secure your tranquil getaway by the beach.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 8.99
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Craig Check • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Sea side rooms good air conditioning, hot water, clean.

Cons:

No fridge in rooms. Restaurant is more like a fast food venue as you have to line up at a window to order food and drinks a come back to window to get another drink, no table service so strange when they have so many staff.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Craig Check • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • au
10
Temple Cafe is a great stay for sure
Pros:

Wonderful staff, room, and food 🍱 the sound of ocean at night is soothing. The meals are very good and well priced

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Hugues • couple • fr
7
a vous de choisir, le tres fort bruit de la mer la nuit ou la vue le jour de votre chambre.
Pros:

la vue de la chambre sur la mer, le coin resto en bord de mer, taille de la salle de bian

Cons:

le bruit continue des vague est impressionant, l'isolation absente n'aide pas

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great location with seaside seating and dining. Close to everything. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Meals are really good and reasonably priced. Really good hot and cold shower.

Cons:

The bathroom is a bit tired.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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KatsumiH • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

The wind from the offshore is so nice, the place is calm and comfortable.

Cons:

Pay 3% charge when I paid by credit cards.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • au
8
Budget friendly, basic but comfortable.
Pros:

Front room which is half a bungalow with side sea view was basic but nice with a firm but comfortable bed with a nice view. The ocean is literally 15 metres away, so as long as you like the sound of waves crashing at night, it's a nice location and peaceful... provided there's nobody in the adjoining room as you apparently share a ceiling! Beautiful, well kept gardens and the seemingly all female staff are very helpful. We booked 2 nights and ended up staying 4. Adjoining cafe has super cold beer, food is comparatively cheap, but the food certainly isn't the greatest around Candi Dasa in general. Quite a few restaurants nearby, none are particularly of note, but some are ok. The Dining Room was our pick. Massage and spa services available, apparently at reasonable prices. 1 hr massage for 125k or about $10 AUD. Budget friendly, nothing fancy, room has kettle, tea & coffee but no TV, or fridge. Small aircon is effective but it was only August.

Cons:

To be picky (it was pretty cheap at 350k per night) the noise from adjoining room was a minor irritation, we could plainly hear their conversation (and more.) Construction of the beach board walk makes beach access tricky, (which is beyond the hotel's control) and is taking forever but the noise is minimal and very sporadic. A small fridge would be nice as would a more secure door. The ice cold extra hard fried egg on the Nasi Goreng in this area is very peculiar!

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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GLP • solo_traveller • id
8
Pros:

Nice central location and can walk to the beach in 1 minute

Cons:

Unfortunately the building next door is having some construction work done so bit noise with breaker hammer. But not temple cafe fault

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • es
9
Alojamiento fantástico y cerca del aeropuerto. Un trato excepcional por parte de los dueños
Pros:

La amabilidad de la família, un encanto. Y la ubicación cerca del aeropuerto. Habitación muy limpia y comoda, aunque un poco pequeña par ami gusto

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
10
Be back again 100 percent
Pros:

Top location great value and family love 😝

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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José • couple • fr
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Graham • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

Staff were incredibly helpful, full of energy and information.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • fr
10
Dépaysant vue époustouflante
Pros:

Tout est extraordinaire

Cons:

Literie à changer et calcaire salle de bain et wc avec tâches
Pas de sèche cheveux

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • id
8
A good space for a quick escape
Pros:

Tucked between the sea and the busy road of Candidasa, once you are inside the property, you barely hear the traffic.

Watching the crabs climbing the wall escaping from the wave was my entertainment, along with the view of passing fast boats, and children playing kites.

Cons:

Breakfast is quite basic. And not about the property, but when the Candidasa board walk project will eventually arrived in front of the cottage, it will be quite a noise. Although of course, that will not be a permanent thing, the project. At this stage, the activity seems to be on and off.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • it
10
2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • au
9
Great location, value for money, beautiful gardens, fabulous view, the onsite restaurant serves delicious Indonesian foo
Pros:

Temple cottages offer a peaceful garden setting and great ocean views. The restaurant serves very reasonably priced, fresh and delicious food. I loved being able to dine by the ocean. The staff are friendly and the simple rooms are clean and great value for money.

Cons:

N/A

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Karen Smithson • solo_traveller • au
9
Peace & quiet at a lovely friendly hotel
Pros:

I have just had a 2 night stay at this lovely hotel.
I booked a standard room, basic but had everything I needed. A fridge would have been nice, but I did opt for the standard room. Excellent value for money, lovely staff & great location. If I could add one thing, it would be a pool, but really didn't miss it. The outside area is beautiful overlooking the beach with a choice of seating, staff waiting on you to bring food & drink if you do not want to eat in the main restaurant. Would definitely recommend Temple Cafe & Cottages

Cons:

Nothing to dislike, a lovely older authentic hotel .... maybe as I mentioned a pool would be nice, but if you want to swim, there's a great big ocean right there 👍

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Cheap and cheerful

Cons:

Cheap and cheerful

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sergio • couple • es
9
2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great little cottages by the sea!
Pros:

Lovely cottages, right on the water, the views are terrific, come just for this! So nice to wake up next to the sea. The staff are lovely, the rooms are clean. Yes it’s basic but you get what you pay for! Even provide a kettle and tea, coffee, water in the rooms.

Cons:

N/A

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee