The River Island Bali

Hotels
9.3 (132 reviews)
Jalan Wangsean - Klungah , Sidemen , id

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Scenic property
Excellent hospitality
Beautifully designed rooms
Tranquil surroundings
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Mixed reviews on amenities and value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 14:16

Property Description

Picturesque Location in Sidemen
Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Sidemen with breathtaking views at The River Island Bali.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities, including free WiFi and private bathrooms.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor an array of culinary delights with an à la carte, Asian, or vegetarian breakfast served daily at the on-site restaurant.

To experience luxury in the heart of nature, book your stay at The River Island Bali now!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 8.3
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Rosa extended_group us
10
perfect for relaxing and excellent customer service
Pros:

Beautiful property

Cons:

far from restaurants and shopping

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Carmen couple es
10
Our favorite hotel during our honeymoon
Pros:

Loved our stay!!! It was our honeymoon and they made it extra special. Jro is an amazing human and a supermom who really took care of us. I only have good words and good wishes for her.

Please, treat yourself and stay in one of the villas - I spent almost a month in Indonesia and it's the best sleep I had! The bed is so comfy, the space was super clean and I felt super safe knowing there were no bugs in the room with us. The room was very spacious and the outdoor bathroom is also super nice. Although the decor is clean and modern, it still is a typical balinese hotel which I love!

Breakfast was DELICIOUS - best scrambled eggs we had!! we still talk about them! Also you could choose to have the breakfast in your patio or in the restaurant. Luckily for us, from both places your could see and hear the river which was so beautiful and relaxing. 10/10 experience.

Location is super. The hotel is between two rivers and surrounded by nature. The staff was very helpful and they even carried our bags from the reception to the villa, since the path to get there was a bit bumpy. Please, bare in mind that you will need a car for almost everything. I would 100% recommend to hire a private driver for your stay and visit the many waterfalls nearby, Sidemen city, the activity parks (with rafting and other activities!) etc.

Cons:

There was a minor issue with our laundry

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Brandice couple us
9
Amazing stay at River Island Bali
Pros:

The property is stunning and expansive, with multiple acres to explore and a peaceful, remote feel.

Jro (the owner) and her family are incredibly warm and hospitable, t
he food was homemade and delicious.

The experience felt personal and memorable—one rainy night turned into a fun karaoke evening with Jro’s husband and other guests, which we’ll never forget.

Cons:

Not a negative for the hotel more of an FYI-The hotel is about an hour walk or a 15-minute drive to the main part of Sidemen.

Grab and Gojek drivers sometimes refuse the ride, ask for tips in advance, or cancel because they don’t want to make the drive—on our first night it took 45 minutes to find a driver.

Thankfully, Jro informed us about this ahead of time, and using a driver she recommended worked much better

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Chrissy solo_traveller nl
10
Een warm en gastvrij verblijf in een prachtige omgeving.
Pros:

Het verblijf was fantastisch! Het personeel en de eigenaresse zorgen ervoor dat je je direct thuis voelt. Ze staan de hele dag voor je klaar en doen er alles aan om je verblijf onvergetelijk te maken. Het huisje ademt een warme, gezellige sfeer en de ligging in de prachtige omgeving maakt het helemaal compleet.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel couple fr
9
Pros:

Personnel et gérante exceptionnels, sourires permanents, disponibilités, chaleureux. On se sent comme en famille
Salle de bain très agréable
Décoration recherchée

Cons:

Ras

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Super hébergement à Sidemen.
Le personnel est adorable. On sent vraiment qu’ils veulent bien faire et sont vraiment aux petits soins.
Location scooter directement avec eux. Très bien entretenu.
Le cadre est magnifique.
Petit déjeuner très bon.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Reuben couple gb
10
Classic Balinese retreat. Wonderful.
Pros:

This is place has the best rooms we have stayed in in Indonesia and maybe anywhere. They are such beautiful bungalows, with all modern conveniences, but so tastefully decorated with the charm of Balinese culture. The riverside setting is wonderful, and there are rice terrace hill views and the volcano to admire. Classic Bali. We were there for four days and two of those were heavy rain, we couldn't have been in a better place for rainy days. Between the room, the porch and the restaurant we didn't want to be anywhere else. The food is excellent and very reasonable! Order by whatsapp and have it delivered to your room or the restaurant area. Help yourself to beer and wine and just tell the owners what you had on the whatsapp. The owners welcome you like family and you feel you are treated like visiting friends. The breakfast is also outstanding, i can't remember having a better omelette. If you are looking for a place to relax in a lovely setting in great comfort, this is a very good option.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Sana couple nl
10
Sehr empfehlenswert besonders für Menschen, die die Natur lieben!
Pros:

Wir haben wundervolle Tage im River Island Bali verbracht. Das Zimmer war sauber, geräumig und liebevoll eingerichtet. Jero, ihr Mann und ihre lieben Kinder sowie das gesamte Personal waren extrem freundlich und wir konnten uns jederzeit melden, falls wir etwas benötigten. Die Anlage ist einfach traumhaft schön mitten in der Natur und am Fluss gelegen. Grab funktioniert auch problemlos. Wir wären gerne noch länger geblieben. Vielen Dank für die wunderschöne Zeit bei euch!❤️

Cons:

Für uns war es perfekt!

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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javier family_with_children es
10
2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Inès couple fr
10
Unforgettable stay, thank you.
Pros:

When we travel, we search for more than just a place to sleep, we look for experiences that leave a mark on our hearts. Our stay here was one of those rare moments that turn a trip into a memory you’ll treasure. From the very first moment, we felt more than welcomed; we felt embraced, as if we were visiting friends rather than booking a stay. The staff would do anything to make your stay better.

At the heart of this experience is Jero. Her kindness, her generosity, and her immense heart remind you why people make a journey unforgettable. She is one of those rare souls who cross your path when you travel far from home, and who make the distance feel closer, warmer.

And then, there is the setting itself, a small slice of natural paradise. The flutter of butterflies, the soft presence of lizards, the music of the river flowing nearby. For some, these are details; for us, they were the very essence of why we came to Bali: to connect with nature in its purest, most authentic form.

If what you seek is not just comfort, but authenticity, not just accommodation, but an experience that lingers, then this is where you will find it.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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picaud couple fr
10
Pros:

Logement atypique avec personnel très sympathique et efficace, endroit très jolie ! Bon rapport qualité / prix

Cons:

Route un peu compliqué pour accéder au logement

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple fr
9
2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Olympia family_with_children gr
5
Very poor value for money - needs significant improvement on all fronts
Pros:

The location is beautiful, the breakfast was good, the staff is very polite.

Cons:

The distance from the village (Sidemen) is a big problem, if you cannot ride a scooter. We had to rely on the staff for our daily transportation to the village, but the hotel owner did not check (as she had promised) her WhatsApp messages on time in order to arrange pickup from the village. Therefore, the first night we had to walk a long distance in complete darkness; it was dangerous.

Although the breakfast is good, the quality of the other meals is very, very poor. The rooms are beautiful, but full of insects and geckos (we found gecko poop in the room every day). The owner is very unreliable: She forgot to arrange our transport to the airport (at the time of our stay, "free airport shuttle" was listed under "Facilities"), and we ended up missing our two-leg flight. She also spoke badly to us about other guests all the time, which made us feel quite uncomfortable.

In a nutshell, this is an acceptable (under no circumstances "good") option for real nature lovers, who do not mind insects etc., ONLY if they can ride a scooter. Yet, the cost is too high for the quality offered. I regretted my stay at the River Island and would avoid it by all means. Similar (better, even) landscape can be found everywhere in/around Sidemen.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Pascal couple fr
10
Nous avons tout aimé 🥰
Pros:

Tout
La gentillesse, la bienveillance, l’accueil, la chambre, l’ambiance zen dans la jungle
Super petit déjeuner 🥞
Merci à toute l’équipe près à répondre à toutes demandes. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter

Cons:

Scooter indispensable

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Stephane family_with_children fr
6
Au calme près de Sidemen
Pros:

Le calme et le cadre. Bungalows cosy et propres, assez éloignés les uns des autres. Néanmoins les commentaires élogieux lus avant d’y séjourner sont dans l’ensemble un peu trompeurs. Une randonnée autour de Sidemen au départ de l’hôtel est possible.

Cons:

Gestion de l’établissement assez approximative, ce qui peut rendre le séjour pas très agréable parfois. Dommage parce que le lieu a plein d’atouts. Véhicule nécessaire pour tout faire car assez éloigné des lieux d’intérêt.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Meye couple nl
9
Hele fijne plek om tot rust te komen met uitstekende service
Pros:

Heel aardig personeel, goede service, de mogelijkheid om een scooter te huren op locatie is heel handig, het ontbijt was heerlijk

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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olivier couple it
10
Pros:

Le camere sono delle perle, il tocco di classe è il bagno all'aperto.
Posto,adatto a chi vuole vivere a contatto con la natura. Letto comodo, colazione abbondante sul patio perfetta.

Cons:

Per gli spostamenti consiglio l'utilizzo di un driver privato fornito dalla struttura in quanto grab funziona meno bene che da altre parti.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Oriane couple fr
10
Un havre de paix
Pros:

Le personnel était très accueillant et le cadre incroyablement beau ! Un petit havre de paix.
Je recommande vivement.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Leigh couple gb
10
A perfect getaway
Pros:

The property is in a beautiful location surrounded by nature. It felt very private and luxury. The restaurant was delicious, the room was clean and comfortable, the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. There was everything we needed for a perfect few days away from the crowds to relax.

Cons:

It is quite difficult to get a grab in the area but the owner kindly shared a personal drivers number with us so we could get around.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Jordy couple be
10
Pros:

It was a wonderful stay next to a beautiful river. The cottages were spotless, and the staff was very friendly and helpful as quickly as possible. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee