The Hidden Valley

Ask around the local hospitality scene and The Hidden Valley keeps surfacing. A homestay in Bali that has been gathering momentum lately. The setting is part of the appeal, a short ride from the main sights, and the location score sits in fair territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out…

Ask around the local hospitality scene and The Hidden Valley keeps surfacing. A homestay in Bali that has been gathering momentum lately. The setting is part of the appeal, a short ride from the main sights, and the location score sits in fair territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant, on-site parking and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With around 210 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €21 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. All told, The Hidden Valley reads as one of those Bali addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.