Bale Sampan Boutique Bungalows

Hotels
9.1 (1249 reviews)
Gili Trawangan, Lombok , Gili Trawangan , id

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Ironing service
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Excellent location
Cons:
Poor air conditioning
Limited breakfast options
Dated furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.99
Most reviews indicate rooms are clean and well-kept, although some mention older decor.
Service
9.46
Staff is frequently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Multiple reviews commend the convenient location near the beach and other activities.
Room Quality
8.45
Mixed feedback; rooms are comfortable but some are noted as dated.
Amenities
8.98
Offers essentials and a nice pool, but some amenities like beach beds require requests.
Value for Money
8.44
Price noted as high relative to some guests' expectations based on quality.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Generally good food, but some reviews suggest breakfast options could improve.
Overall Experience
9.47
Positive overall sentiment with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:41

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise

Luxurious Bungalows: Enjoy spacious standalone bungalows with modern Balinese interiors and large windows for natural light. Each bungalow features a personal safe and private balcony overlooking the garden.

Exciting Activities: Dive into adventure with diving, snorkeling, and horse riding activities arranged by our staff. Relax by the outdoor swimming pool or dine at the beachfront restaurant offering local and Western delicacies.

Convenient Location: Just a 5-minute walk from dining outlets, our boutique bungalows provide easy access to Gili Trawangan Port and Senggigi Harbour. Book your stay at Bale Sampan Boutique Bungalows for an unforgettable beach getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the property cannot charge credit cards in advance, so deposit payment must be made using other alternatives (such as bank transfer and PayPal) which may incur additional fees. The property will contact guests directly after booking to provide the payment instructions.

Please note that payment with credit cards upon arrival is subject to a 3% bank charge.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: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for Rp 400,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1249 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 9.47
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Mathias Toverud couple no
10
Fantastisk og perfekt opphold
Pros:

Fantastisk lokasjon, utrolig bra personale og fasilitetene var veldig bra. Anbefaler virkelig dette hotellet

Cons:

Ingenting

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn family_with_children au
8
Island bliss for family stay
Pros:

Staff were amazing- friendly and helpful. Good at cafe delicious and owner attentive and knowledgeable

Cons:

Some work being done while we were there but not a bother

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Noel couple au
10
Pros:

Amazing! Value for money! Great location. Everyone in the restaurant is so nice! Always a smile. Special call out to the lady in the restaurant who went above and beyond to make our group happy.

Couldnt recommend this hotel enough.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Yves couple ca
10
Beau séjour dans un endroit magnifique
Pros:

La chambre super belle, les petit déjeuner copieux

Cons:

Les chaise longue en bord de mer elles sont très inconfortables surtout quel non pas de coussins. Ils devraient les remplacer

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Katherine extended_group au
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Meredith couple au
9
Fabs
Pros:

The position was fabulous, staff amazing, nothing was too much trouble. Short walk to both the port & turtle point. Plenty of places to eat.

Cons:

My biggest complaint would be the loungers on the beach, they had no mats & were exceptionally uncomfortable. The prayer that starts at 5am & going for a very long time & loud 5 times a day, but that is what it is :)

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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David couple au
10
Best place to stay on Gili T
Pros:

We were recommended to stay here by friends who come to Bale Sampan every year and we thought you can’t get a better endorsement than that! We originally booked for 4 nights and ended up staying for 4 weeks as we absolutely loved it here. Our room was really lovely, very quiet and peaceful and spotlessly clean. It had been recently renovated and was well thought out with everything we needed. The bed was large and comfy and the linen and towels were also always spotlessly clean. We loved the water outside the door to wash off our sandy feet. The staff kindly acknowledged our tea and coffee preferences and kept up a steady supply of our favourites! As others have said the food here is indeed excellent. Our breakfasts, which were included, were amazing, the best we’ve ever had anywhere, so inventive and delicious and lots of choice which is important when staying for a month! We loved having them in the dining area on the beach watching the boats come and go - very special. Their restaurant ‘Taste’ serves delicious food all day long and is very popular, with good reason, with guests and walk-ins alike. We enjoyed some really lovely dinners too. The location of the bungalows is great, nice and quiet but still really close to everything . We regularly walked or cycled our way around the island. The pool is lovely, nicely shaded at times and large enough to do laps and there is ‘fall in the water’ snorkelling right outside the front. No need to go out in a boat if you don’t want to. We swam every morning before breakfast. The water is so clear and we regularly saw a couple of large resident turtles, masses of fish and large coral bommies. Last but definitely not least a huge shout out to all the staff who were very welcoming, friendly and helpful - we became very fond of them during our stay.

Cons:

Nothing !

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Péter couple hu
10
Mindenki rettentően kedves és segítőkész! Nagyon jó a part közelsége! Borzasztóan finoman főznek!
Pros:

Barátságos személyzet, nagyon jó konyha!

Cons:

A fürdőszoba nyitottsága miatt nagyon meleg a helység.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Qvick couple fi
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Marek couple sk
10
Magnificent!
Pros:

Breakfast (fine dining various breakfast, which you can choose everyday) (try baked oat meal with coconut, mine favorite! we have to try it at home)
Personal (always smiling, kind and helpful!) 11/10,
Room (Stylish and useful, nothing was missing),
Location (close to beach, close to port - 15 min walking),
Services (Bikes rental in hotel, meals ordering to your room)

Cons:

1. Falling coconuts on roof (3-5 daily), it woke us up 2 days in row, after that we have reported to staff and they figured out immediately. So it was only our bad luck.

2. Loud prayers from the mosque, but we were expeckting it based on reviews. During the day its partialy ok, it lasts 5 min. Frequency during the day is maybe 5x. But first prayers are so early, 4:00 - 5:00. You will wake up for 5 min and after that you can go to sleep again.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Megan couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

This place is amazing. The location is perfect, the staff are super friendly and the rooms are beautiful - clean and comfy. The breakfast included was a highlight for us, it was one of the best breakfasts we’ve had on our travels. We would stay here over and over again!

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Ross couple gb
8
Really enjoyed my stay here, stunning island
Pros:

Really nice staff and food

Cons:

Bathroom got very wet

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Kim extended_group au
9
Love Gilli T and 2nd stay at Bale Sampan
Pros:

Close to evything and staff were awesome

Cons:

Very loud from the prayers every 3hrs especially at night and early morning

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Esther family_with_children ch
10
Clean and comfortable, with attention to details.
Pros:

We loved our stay at this hotel. The decoration and furniture in the the rooms are new and clean, the pool is nestled beautifully into the garden, and the employees are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is stylish and serves delicious fresh meals and drinks, don't miss your opportunity for having breakfast here! The beach with private sun beds is right across the street, reachable within a few steps. The communication with the manager was clear and welcoming. Oh and we loved the little black and white cat :)

Cons:

We liked everything about this hotel and our stay. I noticed that the mattresses are quiet hard, maybe something to consider with back problems, but I personally didn't mind.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jana couple de
10
Pros:

Wir können einen Aufenthalt im Bale Sampan nur wärmstens empfehlen. Die Zimmer sowie die Lage waren perfekt. Beim Frühstück gab es eine tolle Auswahl und alles hat sehr gut geschmeckt.
Das Personal war extrem hilfreich und freundlich!
Wir kommen wieder!

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Christos couple gr
10
Pros:

Amazing location,excellent breakfast with vegan options, the staff was exceptional and the kittens at the reception will welcome you in the best way! I’ll visit again next year !Support this woman-owned establishment and stay there !

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller ca
10
First time I stayed for three days, liked it so much. I went back a month later for us another four days.!
Pros:

Zeo and Hadi and their whole team went above and beyond to take really good care of me.
The included breakfast was excellent.
Location could not be better right across from the beach where they have their own lounge, chairs, umbrellas.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing. Every little detail of the accommodation was perfect. The bungalow was so well thought through, you even had a bucket with water to clean your feet before entering the bungalow. There was repellent and some Moskito devices to keep them away - when I came back to the bungalow in the afternoon the mosquito device was lit on my terrace. So well thought through to avoid being attacked by mosquitos. They had a little mini bar so you could have any drinks you’d like for a super super cheap price. Also all of the staff has been incredible friendly and genuinely made sure that every part of my stay was perfect. Also the manager of the resort (sorry I forgot your name) kept checking in to make sure everything is alright. The restaurant belonging to the hotel „taste“ has amazing food and drinks and the included breakfast was perfect. I would recommend 100000%. I also rented a bike with them which was super easy and super cheap. And I got my laundry done - super quick super good service.

Cons:

The only thing about the place (nothing to do with the place) is that you can hear the mosque close by when they call for prayer 5 times a day.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Americo couple pt
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Leslie couple au
10
Exceptional Stay
Pros:

I chose this place because of the great reviews, but even those don’t do justice. The location is unbeatable (very close to the port), the facilities are perfectly clean and well maintained, the room is a dream, the food is delicious, and the staff’s service is exceptional. I can’t recommend them enough.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee