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:
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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 132 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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Lena solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wunderschöne Anlage und Zimmer. Liebevolle Einrichtung und Gastfreundschaft. Wir konnten uns jederzeit mit einer Bestellung oder einem Anliegen per WhatsApp melden. Roller und Massage wurden für uns organisiert. Die Lage direkt am Fluss ist einzigartig.

Cons:

Der Weg zur Unterkunft ist noch nicht richtig erschlossen.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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laetitia family_with_children fr
10
Séjour de rêve
Pros:

Séjour incroyable au milieu des rizières proche de la rivière.
Le lieu est magnifique
Le personnel extrêmement gentil

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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jdhehl solo_traveller de
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Annalena couple de
9
Ein ruhiger Aufenthalt in tollen Bungalows mitten in der Natur unweit von den Reisterrassen und dem Kuli Kuli entfernt.
Pros:

Die riesige Anlage, mitten in der Natur, direkt neben dem Fluss ermöglicht einen sehr ruhigen und privaten Aufenthalt. Das Frühstück ist mühevoll gestaltet und gut. Die Bungalows sind besonders geschmackvoll eingerichtet, sauber und top ausgestattet.

Cons:

Leider war der Pool zu unserer Zeit nicht nutzbar und das letzte Stück der Straße, um zum Hotel zu kommen ist sehr „local“ (nicht Roller Anfängerfreundlich)

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jean-Sébastien couple fr
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Robert Devetak solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Great spot relaxing beautiful scenery with flowing river over rocks. Amazing staff friendly 👏🏽

Cons:

Long walk to Bungalow but if your struggling the staff will take you in a bike 🏍

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Natalia solo_traveller au
10
A Magical Stay Surrounded by Nature
Pros:

This place was truly 10/10. It felt like a peaceful spiritual retreat surrounded by nature and the river. Jo was incredibly kind and caring, more like a friend or family then a host. She helped us with everything, organized a great brand new scooter for a very fair price, arranged massages whenever I asked, and always made us feel at home.

The massage on the veranda with the sound of the birds was unforgettable. The staff were all lovely and even washed our clothes before we left, everything came back clean and smelling amazing.

Jo also makes delicious food with so much love. The breakfasts were wonderful, and we also loved the fried rice, chicken satay and pizza. The sauna with the nature view was amazing too.

Everything was very clean, peaceful and comfortable. Just keep in mind this is a place deeply connected with nature, perfect if that’s what you are looking for.

Cons:

We loved everything and honestly have nothing to complain about.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Monica solo_traveller mr
10
Pros:

I appreciated immensly the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff. As regards the location, I particulary enjoyed the fabulous river floating just below the room's terrace. A couple of beautiful small bridges are connecting the island to the mainland. Easy access to the location by car and lovely small walks to do to discover this exquisite mini island.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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angeliena couple nl
10
Pros:

Het is werkelijk een prachtig verblijf midden in het groen langs de rivier, je komt hier heerlijk tot rust. De kamers zijn heel netjes, ruim en ook nog eens mooi ingericht.

Ook het eten is heerlijk, je kan zelf kiezen waar je wilt eten in het restaurant of bij je verblijf. Ook het ontbijt wordt keurig verzorgd op het door jou gewenste tijdstip.

Het personeel is heel vriendelijk/behulpzaam, en de eigenaresse is een fantastische gastvrouw! Zij is altijd bereikbaar voor al je vragen van scooter verhuur tot het wassen van je kleding alles wordt snel voor een hele nette prijs geregeld, echt klasse!

Kortom; dit is echt een aanrader! En wij komen hier zeker nog eens terug.

Tip: maak gebruik van de taxi service via dit hotel, want de chauffeurs via Grab vragen extra toeslagen

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Floriane solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Endroit paradisiaque...
C etait juste incroyable!
On a été très bien accueillis pas notre hôte qui s est montrée extrêmement sympathique, attentionnée, et disponible.
Le cadre est magnifique, le service impeccable, les logements incroyables...
Bref, gros coup de cœur!!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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merav couple il
10
A hidden gem in Sideman
Pros:

This was the most amazing place I have been at in Bali, and it’s simply too good to true. We stayed at a new gorgeous villa by the river, with a huge outside bath and super comfortable beds. The staff was the nicest people we met, helping with absolutely everything we needed and more. The resort is surrounded by rice fields and had so much space to walk around and enjoy the beauty of the valley. I must go back!!

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Toine couple nl
10
Like in a dream
Pros:

Amazing place with extraordinary personel, Nice quitte place, beautiful

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Christophe solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Un véritable havre de paix au cœur de Sidemen
"Nous avons passé un séjour magique au River Island. L'emplacement est exceptionnel au milieu d’une nature luxuriante. Le personnel est d'une gentillesse incroyable et toujours aux petits soins. Mention spéciale pour le petit-déjeuner, les massages au son de la rivière et de la nature et l'ambiance zen qui règne ici. C’est l’endroit parfait pour se ressourcer loin de l’agitation d'Ubud. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter !"

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Pasquali solo_traveller au
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Bourgeois solo_traveller ch
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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deborah solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

The staff were great.
The setting was magic.
So much space.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Marilena couple es
10
Simplemente maravillosa 😍
Pros:

Nuestra experiencia ha sido simplemente maravillosa. La anfitriona es genial: desde el primer momento nos hizo sentir como en casa y estuvo siempre atenta a todo. Nos ayudó a organizar absolutamente todo, desde el alquiler de moto hasta masajes y transfers, lo que hizo nuestra estancia muchísimo más cómoda.

El desayuno es delicioso y muy abundante, perfecto para empezar el día con energía.

El lugar es espectacular, situado junto al río, rodeado de naturaleza. Se respira una paz y tranquilidad increíbles, es realmente un paraíso.

Nos habría encantado quedarnos más días, pero no fue posible por disponibilidad. Sin duda, cuando volvamos repetiremos sin pensarlo.

Cons:

Nada

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Lena solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

My stay in River Island definitely counts to one of the best stays I had. It is really hidden and a bit far from everything, perfect for the ones that look for a genuine Sidemen experience. The Owner Lady treats jer guest like family memebers and I have to highlight that the Breakfast was great. The terrain is a bit mysterious, like a magical garden. Originally I planned to stay 3 Night,but finally extended to 5 Nights. Maybe important to mention that Grab is difficult to book in the whole area, but the Lady can help with local drivers.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Monique solo_traveller id
9
Very restful!
Pros:

The sceneries around and the extremely kind owners.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Monique solo_traveller nl
10
Kon niet beter, kom zeker terug!
Pros:

De gastvrijheid, de comfortabele kamers, de rivier…de vrijgevigheid van Jero. Wat een op en top gastvrouw!

Cons:

Dat de receptie onbemand was bij aankomst (omdat het wat verder weg ligt richting rivier)

2026-03-17 via Nuitee