I recently spent four nights at the Bali Posh Hotel, drawn in by its chic design and convenient proximity to both the beach and a variety of local restaurants. From the moment I arrived, the property’s modern décor and lush landscaping created a serene, Instagram-worthy atmosphere—especially around the pool and bar area, which truly felt like a relaxing oasis.
Unfortunately, that sense of refined style didn’t extend to the guest rooms or the service. My room, while undeniably cute, felt extremely cramped. There was no closet or hanging space for clothes, and the absence of extra bath towels and shower cloths meant I found myself at the front desk almost daily requesting basics that should have been self-served. The room didn’t have a phone to call front desk. It also had a musty smell. I was surprised to discover there was no in-room safe box to secure valuables, and the electronic keypad on the door proved frustratingly unreliable, often refusing to register my code and forcing multiple attempts just to enter or exit.
Check-in presented another headache. Upon arrival, I was informed that my originally assigned room was unavailable due to a leak, prompting a cumbersome back-and-forth before finally settling into a different space. Over the course of my stay, housekeeping only appeared once, and on more than one occasion the staff told me they simply did not have bath towels. It was a letdown to see such inconsistency, especially given the hotel’s otherwise polished appear