The River Island Sidemen

Hotels
9.3 (214 reviews)
Jalan Wangsean - Klungah , Sidemen , ID

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Amazing staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Transportation can be challenging
Minor cleanliness issue with laundry

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Minor issue with laundry mentioned; otherwise, rooms were clean.
Service
9.95
Staff is extremely helpful and attentive, providing a personal touch to the stay.
Location
8.45
Beautiful location but requires transport; a little far from attractions.
Room Quality
9.45
Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and nice outdoor bathrooms.
Amenities
8.95
Good facilities, including breakfast options and scooter rental available.
Value for Money
9.45
Overall a great value for the quality and experience offered.
Food and Beverage
9.95
Delicious breakfast and homemade food received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.75
Exceptional stay with memorable experiences; highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-02 11:43

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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 214 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 9.95
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Marie • extended_group • be
7
HÔTEL confortable pour une nuit de passage.
Pros:

Personnel, très gentil. Joli coin entre rizières et rivière.
Bonne nourriture.

Cons:

La décoration du bungalow n’était pas à l’autre goût. Un peu trop chargé. Un peu trop occidental.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
10
Magical place to stay in the Sidemen area
Pros:

Stepping onto the River Island property feels like stepping into another world. The grounds are huge and it feels like you're in a fairy tale with beautiful plants everywhere, stone bridges, Balinese statues, and a scenic river that runs through the property. The owner is also incredibly friendly and treated us like family. Overall, we had such a wonderful time staying here and will definitely be back the next time we're in the Sidemen area.

Cons:

Not the fault of the hotel, but the road leading to the property is pretty bad. There also aren't many places to eat in the area. They do have food on-site, but it is fairly expensive. You can order food on Grab or Gojek though if necessary, and there are 2-3 places not too far away (which vary a lot in price). My wife also didn't like the outdoor bathroom because there were a lot of ants. Of course, that's to be expected of an outdoor bathroom though.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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jean-rené • couple • fr
9
Endroit magnifique et très calme pour faire une pose
Pros:

Logement beauté de l’endroit très calme

Cons:

Rien mais prévoir scooter pour se déplacer

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Szymczak • extended_group • pl
10
Great place, lovely owners ❤️
Pros:

The best thing about this place is hospitality of owners. They make every of ours requests and even more. River island resort is family place and we can feel there like home.
Breakfast is delicious, object is huge and even if it’s full you can feel privat. Love this place ❤️

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • au
9
Nice and peaceful
Pros:

Great location with lots of gardens. Friendly owner
Comfy beds

Cons:

Na

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Meurs • couple • nl
10
Fantastische locatie met vriendelijk personeel.
Pros:

Echt een prachtige locatie. Onwijs mooi onderhouden. De kamers zijn geweldig. Het is schoon. Het personeel is heel lief. Voor onze Honeymoon zijn we erg verrast met de aankleding op het bed en een heerlijke taart. Echt een aanrader.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • nl
10
Great location with beautiful scenery
Pros:

The location is very beautiful, the Joglo I had was equipped with everything I needed

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nl
9
Prachtige villa in een prachtige omgeving met vriendelijke en vooral gastvrije mensen
Pros:

De locatie langs een riviertje in Sidemen

Cons:

Vriendelijke mensen en vooral de gastvrijheid van de eigenaresse Jero

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Jero is the sweetest host you can have. And the villa was sublime. The sound of the was relaxing. A private paradise. Good place to rest and enjoy nature.

Cons:

The swimmingpool

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kalina • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Lovely hosts, beautiful and quiet location. A lot of space, beautiful rooms. Would come back 🙂

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • extended_group • fr
9
Excellent endroit authentique au calme.
Pros:

Hôtel en pleine nature. Salle de bain en extérieur. Parfait pour ceux qui recherchent l’authenticité de Bali par son emplacement. Personnel très attentionné, très gentil. La gérante est à nos petits soins, et nous a donnés un contact pour faire de l’ATV et du rafting : on recommande !
On recommande également les soins de massage et réflexologie proposés par l’établissement : excellents !

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Javier • couple • es
6
Una experiencia poco recomendable.
Pros:

La cama era cómoda y la habitación tenía decoración bonita.

Cons:

Las fotos no reflejan el estado actual del alojamiento, había sensación de dejadez.
La ubicación era muy remota, el camino poco accesible y la cena fue de lo peor que hemos comido. Trajeron una pizza congelada y un sándwich muy malo.
Por otro lado, nos comentó que nos dejaría una moto y no supimos el coste hasta el check-out. Por último, el desayuno tenía poca variedad.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kathrina • couple • de
9
Schöne Lage direkt am Fluss
Pros:

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt! Die Anlage ist sehr schön und gepflegt, die Häuschen sind gemütlich und bieten alles, was man braucht. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir die unglaublich nette und hilfsbereite Inhaberin, die rund um die Uhr erreichbar ist und sich um alles kümmert und organisiert, was man benötigt.

Auch das Frühstück war sehr lecker – mit einem wunderschönen Blick auf den Fluss konnten wir entspannt in den Tag starten.

Das einzige kleine Manko: Die Beleuchtung draußen ist nachts etwas zu hell. Ansonsten absolut empfehlenswert – wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Alexfsrm • family_with_children • fr
10
An exceptional stay in a magical place
Pros:

My stay at The River Island Sidemen has been absolutely incredible. The location is exceptional, set on a beautiful private island surrounded by lush nature. The garden is incredibly charming, and the rooms are spacious, comfortable, and beautifully maintained.
Most importantly, the owner, Jero, is an exceptional host and a genuinely lovely person. She truly went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I can’t wait to come back soon!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Alfonso • couple • es
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Niki • couple • us
10
Incredible hospitality
Pros:

Jero was incredible! She made sure we were well taken care of and was so sweet.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • us
10
Would stay here again and again
Pros:

This is by far one of the most unique & stunning properties I've stayed at. The cottages have a view of the river that immediately makes you feel like you've entered nature's oasis. The outdoor patio even has a lounge area and tub, and fire pit, where you can enjoy the river views. It's prettier in person than photos. It's a short 10+ min drive from sidemen center. It does have an outdoor bathroom, so keep that in mind. But there was bug spray stocked and i enjoyed it nonetheless. The owner and her family are always nearby, and they have an on premises restaurant where you can order to deliver to room, which is nice because there are no GRABs around.

Cons:

The neighborhood has no grab, but the owner can give you the number of a private taxi.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lea • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Absolutely incredible stay — by far one of our best experiences in Indonesia!
Everything was perfect: the beautiful location, the lovely room, the amazing swimming pool and the peaceful setting right next to the river. It truly felt like a dream, surrounded by nature and tranquility. 🌿The location is also perfect for exploring Sidemen, with all the main activities and beautiful spots nearby, while still feeling like a peaceful hidden paradise.
And the staff were absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so kind, welcoming and attentive. A special mention to our host, whose incredible hospitality made us feel like we were staying with family rather than at a hotel. ❤️
This place is a true haven of peace, and we honestly didn’t want to leave. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful and authentic stay in Sidemen. We would happily come back anytime!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Florian • couple • fr
9
Pros:

tout était top ! Confort, personnel hyper serviable et hyper disponible

Cons:

léger bémol sur la qualité des repas du soir

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Hernández • extended_group • es
10
Un oasis de belleza y comodidad
Pros:

The River Island es un hotel tan bonito que dan ganas de no salir de él. Tanto las habitaciones como los espacios externos son cómodos y bonitos y la atención del personal es excepcional. Lo recomendaré a cualquier persona que vaya a visitar Sidemen. Las vistas al río y a la montaña son impresionantes y la gerente es una de las personas más agradables que hemos conocido en nuestro tiempo en Indonesia.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee