The Manja Retreat Lovina

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JL. Angling Dharma no 78 M, Tukadmungga, Buleleng, Bali , Tukadmungga , id

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Beautiful garden and swimming pool(s)
Spacious, comfortable rooms and good bedding
Good breakfast and quality toiletries provided
Quiet, natural setting; massages available
Private villa option and direct pool access from some rooms
Cons:
Some guests report unfriendly personnel (isolated but strong complaint)
Remote location — needs taxi/scooter; limited walkable restaurants/shops
On-site restaurant limited and somewhat expensive
Not easily accessible for those with mobility issues (many stairs)
Wifi hiccup and brief water outage reported

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests explicitly mention clean rooms and well-kept grounds (e.g., 'Grote sfeervolle schone kamers', 'clean'), indicating generally positive cleanliness.
Service
1
Service is repeatedly praised ('Personnel incroyablement gentil', 'extremely kind staff', 'helpful and super friendly'), though one review reports unfriendly personnel — overall strongly positive.
Location
1
Location is quiet and scenic but remote: several notes about needing transport/taxi, 15 min scooter to Lovina, limited nearby restaurants and many stairs — accessibility and convenience are negatives.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as spacious, comfortable, with balcony access to the pool and good bedding; one guest found their room small or 'not my vibe', but overall positive.
Amenities
1
Good amenities noted: beautiful garden, swimming pool(s), toiletries provided, massage treatments and a private villa option; minor issues reported (wifi hiccup, brief water outage).
Value for Money
1
Mixed signals: one review highlights very good price–quality ratio, but complaints about pricey/limited restaurant choices reduce perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast praised as good/varied, but evening food is described as limited and average and the on-site restaurant is noted as somewhat expensive — overall negative for F&B.
Overall Experience
1
Overall impressions are mixed: several guests describe an excellent, peaceful stay with friendly staff and lovely grounds, but there are a few strong negative reports (e.g., 'Tout était mauvais ... A fuir') and guests who left early, yielding a mixed-to-negative overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 12:37

Property Description

Nestled in the stunning area of Buleleng, The Manja Retreat Lovina is your perfect getaway for relaxation and adventure.

Comfortable Accommodations: Experience ultimate comfort in our air-conditioned rooms with pool views, featuring flat-screen TVs, seating areas, and private bathrooms equipped with modern amenities.

Delicious Dining Options: Start your day right with a range of breakfast choices, including à la carte, continental, and Full English/Irish options served in our delightful restaurant.

Wellness & Exploration: Unwind at our spa and wellness center, or take advantage of our tour desk to organize unforgettable excursions in the beautiful surroundings.

Don't miss out on the experience of a lifetime—book your stay at The Manja Retreat Lovina today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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dominique Di MARTINO • family_with_children • fr
1
Pros:

Tout était mauvais ...
A fuir

Cons:

Personnel pas sympathique, les pires personnes de Bali ....
Pourtant nous sommes restés 5 semaine sur l'île !!!!

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jacob Jaka • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • nl
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Cornelis • extended_group • nl
10
Rust, Groen om werkelijk tot jezelf te komen.
Pros:

Prachtige zeer kleinschalig resort met slechts 3 ruime naast elkaar gelegen van steen gebouwde verblijven met terras. En een wondermooie tuin en zwembad. Daarnaast nog 1 prive bungalow. Van alle gemakken voorzien. Om tot rust te komen zeker aan te raden.
De locatie is een zeer goede uitvalsbasis om dit deel van Bali te bewonderen met de watervallen, Strand van Lovina enz. enz.
Let op: Grab is hier niet actief. OV ook niet. Wel veel lokale taxi chauffeurs die je overal naar toe brengen voor een zeer schappelijke prijs.

Cons:

Door de rust en natuur daar zijn restaurants en winkels zonder eigen vervoer en/of taxi niet te bereiken. Wij waren goed ter been maar door de terrassen bouw van dit resort veel trappen dus geen aanrader voor bezoekers die slecht ter been zijn.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Giel • couple • nl
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • fr
7
Clean nice hotel near Besakih
Pros:

Extremely kind staff and beautiful garden

Cons:

Actually I left after one day even though I had 2 days booked. Nothing wrong with the hotel itself: clean and nice staff. Just it wasn’t my vibe. It felt “international hotel” like (as opposed to other accommodations I had in Bali), the room was kinda small and the food average. It’s a personal taste, I wanted something less impersonal for my Bali stay.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Andre • family_with_children • pt
10
Pros:

This hotel is really amazing. The room was big and very confortable. Within reach the balcony you can access the pool and enjoy the view to the wild forest and mountain.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • couple • fr
10
Merci
Pros:

Personnel incroyablement gentil et accueillant
Eau à disposition
Chambre magnifique
Accessoires (brosse à dent, rasoir…) de très bonne qualité
Piscine merveilleuse
Au calme
Nature luxuriante

Cons:

Restaurant un peu cher avec peu de choix (pas de restaurant accessible à pied autour) mais tout le reste était incroyable

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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renske • solo_traveller • nl
8
Best hotel in Lovina!
Pros:

The service of the staff is really lovely, they help you with all you need and are super friendly. The rooms are spacious, the swimmingpool is paradise. Would definitely book here again. Thank you so much for a pleasant stay🙏🏻

Cons:

There was a wifi hickup and the water was off for a moment but the staff immediatly fixed that. Everything was good:)

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • nl
9
Fantastische accommodatie met zeer goede prijs kwaliteitverhouding
Pros:

Grote sfeervolle schone kamers in prachtige tuin met zwembad.
Erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Goed ontbijt (dag ervoor je keuze maken). Beperkte keuze eten s'avonds maar wel oké. In het plaatsje is ook een goed Italiaans restaurant voor de afwisseling met fijne pizza's.
Kwartier rijden naar het strand en dorp, dat kon steeds voor 7.50 retour. Voor het vervolg van onze reis werd goede chauffeur geregeld. Er zijn 3 kamers en een villa dus heel rustig. Momenteel wordt er nog een villa bijgebouwd.
In de tuin hebben we massage/scrubbehandeling gehad, prettige ervaring.

Cons:

Airco boven het bed erg fris dus we hebben kussens omgedraaid zodat we er met onze voeten onder lagen en niet met ons hoofd.
Geen bruisend mineraalwater of wijn verkrijgbaar bij avondeten.

2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • re
10
Séjour relaxant dans les hauteurs de singaraja
Pros:

Le calme du lieu
Petit déjeuner copieux et varié
Le personnel aux petits soins et très réactif
La qualité de la literie, hyper confortable
L’hôtel possède 3 chambres + 1 villa de deux chambres avec piscine privée. Il est situé dans les hauteurs de Singaraja, compter 15 min en scooter pour aller à Lovina.

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • au
10
Pros:

Everything!!! 😍 The staff were exceptional. Nothing was too much too much for them. Our first day my Sim wouldn't work and the staff tried, so in the end they phoned the manager who came and took us to a shop where it fixed. This was at 7 at night. Their dedication to ensuring the guests were comfortable etc., was simply exceptional. The room was perfect with the swimming literally outside the door. The view from the restaurant over looking the valley was fantastic. We arrived as guest and left as family. My wife and I were both sad to leave. From being met at the airport to bring dropped off at our new hotel everything were exceptional. We will return next year.

Cons:

Having to leave and saying goodbye to the staff.

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Babtist • couple • nl
9
Luxe romantisch hotel met uitzicht op de bergen
Pros:

Een prima luxe hotel waar u zich geweldig kunt vermaken! Hartelijk ontvangst. Wij hadden een van de 3 prachtige grote kamers met een grote, mooie badkamer met bad en douche. Het zwembad is geweldig! Lekker diep en heeft goede ligstoelen met parasol. Ook de tuin is fantastisch! Mooie bloemen en planten! 's Avonds is het zwembad en de tuin betoverend verlicht, zeer romantisch, net een sprookje! Het hotel bevindt zich op een prachtige plek met uitzicht op de bergen. Het personeel is zeer vriendelijk, behulpzaam en doet erg zijn best! Wij hebben hier genoten en het zeer goed naar onze zin gehad!

Cons:

Voor wat het ontbijt betreft zou er veel meer keuze moeten zijn! Men vraagt via WhatsApp de dag ervoor al naar de ontbijtkeuze, dus er is genoeg tijd! Je moet nu kiezen tussen koffie en thee of een fruit juice of een fruitschaaltje. Koffie en thee zou er altijd moeten zijn! En de rest eigenlijk ook! Een extra eitje bij de mie- of nasi goreng moet ook mogelijk zijn! Het personeel denkt heel erg mee en staat open voor verbeteringen, dus ik heb er alle vertrouwen in dat dit goedkomt, zodat het hotel dan een compleet luxe uitstraling krijgt!

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Antonie • couple • cz
8
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • au
8
Pros:

We booked this accommodation last minute due to needing to change from where we were staying. It was a welcome relief, quiet with an excellent pool and offered a comfortable alternative. The staff were friendly and attentive but a bit too reliant on communicating by WhatsApp for meal requests etc instead of old-fashioned face-to-face service which is in danger of vanishing as mobile phones take over! It was the only accommodation during our stay in Bali where we have experienced this, also rooms not cleaned daily despite being given the opportunity to indicate this with a door sign. Apart from this niggles, I recommend the accommodation for a comfortable, relaxing stay.

Cons:

Too much WhatsApp communication in place of face--to-face communication. Rooms not cleaned daily.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mehdi • family_with_children • hk
9
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • couple • de
6
Not worth the money
Pros:

- room was large
- the hotel was very privet and calm with nice garden

Cons:

- overall not really clean
- lounge chairs really dirty
- ants everywhere
- air conditioning didn’t work properly and was super loud
- food was not good
- food and quoted activities were significantly overpriced

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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BHAVIN • couple • gb
9
Relaxing “us time”
Pros:

Tranquility, Beauty & Quality of The Manja Retreat… step inside this oasis & you will feel the calm & wonderful aura of the place.

Don’t miss out on the massages offered outdoor.

Cons:

Walk-in shower, would have been ideal.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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TOMASZ • couple • fr
10
2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel. Het zwembad is fijn. Locatie is dichtbij Lovina.

Cons:

De menukaart was heel uitgebreid maar veel was 'sold-out'. Tip: met wat minder keuze is het ook prima en wellicht beter in te kopen.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee