Reviews of Arsa Wayan Guest House

Our stay at Arsa Wayan was a privilige and a joy. Mr Wayan and his extended family (and pets) opened their doors and their hearts to welcome us. Arsa Wayan is situated in the small village of Bakas within the region of Klung Kung. The family compound is surrounded by rice paddies with walkways making exploring the area very easy regardless of age. We were always accompanied by the matriarch dog Chilo who made sure we never got lost. The rooms were very comfortable with king sized beds, lovely cotton bedding, aircon and ensuites. The local cuisine we had at Arsa Wayan was the best we'd eaten on multiple trips to Bali. Highly recommend the cooking class to truly appreciate the work that goes into preparing the local dishes and how to best extract flavours. You don't want to eat anywhere else once you taste the food they offer. Mr Wayan and his family were very attentive whilst being very respectful of our space and family time. Mr Wayan, an important leader in his community was very generous and articulate in sharing information about Balinese culture - the extent of which was more than we had learned through our research and previous trips. He was an excellent tour guide and great company. He offered to drive our granddaughter to the Airport at 5:30 in the morning with a freshly cooked breakfast in a container for her to eat on the trip. His family became our family within 24 hours and grew from there. There is an adventure company/restaurant a close walk away if you want to kayak or a swim in the infinity pool with stunning view over the area. There is also a swing over the gorge - with all safety precautions and flowing costume. It was great fun. If you are looking for a true Balinese experience, Arsa Wayan is unbeatable. And even if you're not - it is a must experience. Our stay at Arsa Wayan was a true privilege and honour.

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Tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful garden. Friendly and hospital family. Clean room, nice crisp sheets. Good breakfast and dinner. The rice fields are just around the corner of the guesthouse. Walking to the nearest restaurant is about ten minutes. The dog of the guesthouse might bring you to the restaurant! It also has big swimming pools were we had a nice swim. There is no refrigerator in the room, but we could put something in the family’s refrigerator.

The smell in the room was a bit stuffy.

The spirit of traditional bali house and houses and trees and flowers. Explanation of everything concerning bali culture and life. Super meals, especiallly dinner. You feel like a member of their family. You are in the remote village in the center of bali farmers life, if you want, you have the opportunity to live in bali without tourists. Paintings of one young family member Mako, who is also barong dancer.

The real Bali with a real family. Unequaled background to Balinese history, culture, and religion.

I loved the genuine feeling of Balinese house that this place keeps. It is a gem the place and also the entire family!

Arriving at this homestay will make your jaw drop it is so beautiful. The Wayan family go out of their way to ensure you enjoy the homestay and village life. The breakfast is sensational and dinners are delicious. The family loaned us sarongs and invited us to partake in a ceremony at the temple. A top homestay. Also recommend a 15 minute walk or 3 min ride to LakLak Penganon for the best, cheapest lunch and coffee you will have in Indonesia.

Hard to fault this homestay.

Arsa and his family are super welcoming and friendly. They will assist you with both scooter and taxi if needed. Great breakfast and facilities. Would go here again if im ever in the area

We loved the beauty of the place, typically Balinese. We couldn't have dreamed of a better immersion experience, thanks to Ary and his charming family. They will organize for you the best stay in the region! I also recommend the cooking class: fantastic!!!!

We're sorry we only stayed one night

The couple who run the place are extremely friendly and helpful. The house is strikingly beautiful.

Our room was very small

I never give a 10, now I do so! Excellent stay. Beautiful (very typical) Bali’s guesthouse. Great hosts and delicious food. Take advantage of the extended host's knowledge of Bali's culture and nature, and hire him also as a driver and personal guide. You will see the most beautiful places in East Bali! And I have learned and seen a lot about the Bali culture We’ll come back for sure.

One of the friendliest families I have lived with in Bali. Delicious breakfast and you can order dinner in addition which is unreal. The rooms are spotless and you can learn a lot about Balinese culture if you are interested and talk to the family members. Thank you so much for an amazing time Arsa Wayan Guesthouse!

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Super nice hosts, clean and nice room. Definitely recommend and hope i will be back soon

Wayan, Ari and their families are the most charming, kind and knowledgeable hosts you could ask for. Their place is very comfortable, and the family atmosphere is wonderful.

People at Arsa Wayan are super nice and helpful, it's a great place to recover energies and walk around. Close by there's an amazing restaurant that they will may recommend as well 😁. The premises are clean and spacious, comfy room with aircon.

Amazing host. Ari acted as our personal guide and driver taking us to local palace, temples and sites and then drive us to our next hotel. Dinner was amazing and the house is beautiful. Very clean and comfortable.

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Really a nice local stay. The House is amazing, finally you will get to see a Balinese House on the inside. Loved the food as well, highly recommended.

The most loving, caring and including family. Thank you for sharing history and giving so much back to your own community. This was for us the real Bali. Food was amazing and so was our stay. It's so beautiful to just walk around; rice fields, nature, jungle. There are also lots of activities to do as rafting, hiking, elephants, waterfalls etc,, . For people that are craving the real Bali in a place that is still is virgin.

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Very nice Balinese atmosphere! Good English and tasty breakfast

Lovely family business. Very helpful and generous. Good breakfast.

Be good to have a kettle in the room and perhaps a small fridge.

people were wonderfull

the location, we were far from everything

The family who is running this guest house is amazing. Their home is beautiful and they are incredibly accommodating. The room was spacious and breakfast was really good. They even accommodated our vegan diet. They will take you on tours of the area depending on your interests from museums to white water rafting, and they are incredibly knowledgeable about the region and what there is to do. It was really a treat to get to tay in such a beautiful balinese home, with a beautiful courtyard.

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Setting was family compound with porches on one side. Local artist's beautiful woodwokingi was incorporated into compound. The food was really home cooked, plentiful and beautifully presented. The host gave us a walking tour of the surrounding area, which was a series of rice fields and community structures and activities. He also gave us a tour of Klungkung, including the Royal Palace where he told us about the history of the city.

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