Pondok Bambu Resort - 5 Stars Padi Dive Centre
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8.1Excellent
(109 Ratings)
"Pretty much everything I love this place. We have rebooked for 2026"
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Pondok Bambu Resort - 5 Stars Padi Dive Centre in Candidasa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Airport transportation available
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Laundry services
Beach front
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Safe
Housekeeping available
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.1Excellent
(109 Ratings)
"Pretty much everything I love this place. We have rebooked for 2026"
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Pretty much everything I love this place. We have rebooked for 2026
Not a dislike but a recommendation, the linens, pillows and towels are getting old and need replacing.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
Nothing better. Afraid it may change when sold!
8.0 / 10.0
This small hotel had a relax feel and although situated on the main street, noise level wasn't too bad. The room was large and well equipped with a TV, mini fridge and a kettle. The onsite restaurant provide very good food and great service from their young waitering staff.
The onsite dive centre, Bambu Divers, provided good service and diving. All dives were away from the hotel, transported to local boats moored. I did 3 days diving, each was varied. I saw 3 giant mantas, 3 sharks, turtles and great macro dives.
I would recommend this small and friendly hotel.
Nothing
5.0 / 10.0
Lovely staff and great view beach side. Wacky Jacky cafe across the road has wonderful food and charming staff.
For me the bed was very hard, I folded up the duvet and placed under the sheet to make it possible to sleep. The bathroom was adequate but very smelly.
7.0 / 10.0
It is very nice sitting with view at the ocean
I did Book via booking 2 rooms
When we did arrive 16.00 o Clock, they could not find our reservation.
But finely they did find
8.0 / 10.0
outages caused trouble. not the fault of the hotel
all good as usual
4.0 / 10.0
Beachfront, central in town
Food was terrible, rooms dated
10.0 / 10.0
A trusted old accomodation offer in the main street. Been staying here at various times over 30 yrs. Still the best value for money in C.D.
Staff are like family, always a smile, very caring customer comfort attitude from all. Would recommend to any wanting home like stay. Very convenient to Restos, convenience stores and bars.
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nothing .. nil.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location great pool and staff are lovely
9.0 / 10.0
Staff were fantastic, service great, food wow, seating area right on the ocean, gardens were spotless
Bathroom tiles needed a good scrub around shower, but it was clean
6.0 / 10.0
Rooms were clean, bed was comfy, breakfast was great, & the kitchen / dining staff excellent.
Our friends, my wife & I had two rooms side by side & we both had a substantial amount of money stolen from our safe which is where our money was always kept. We have no doubt the money was stolen & the amount of Australian dollars stolen was the same from both rooms. Pondok Bambu staff were the only people with access to the rooms and the safe, coincidentally cleaning our rooms at the start of our breakfast with one 'cleaning' and the other waiting on the balcony???
5.0 / 10.0
Amazing location, great view of the water.
Friendly staff.
Clean grounds.
Best part of staying here is the dive center is within at the accomodation. They are a very well run scuba center. Felt very safe and accommodated by all staff and instructors.
Thin mattress on beds.
Rooms were worn and outdated. They were clean however overdue for work/revamp, especially the bathroom. Very little natural lighting.
Not a room you want to spend time in, only good for sleeping once you’re very tired.
10.0 / 10.0
A gorgeous little hotel that is so quiet and relaxing inside but outside is everything you need - shops, bars, restaurants etc. Beautiful views from the pool and restaurant area. Lovely staff - nothing is too much trouble.
Nothing
6.0 / 10.0
Staff is kind and always available.
Convenient location
Nearby road is noisy.
Place is a bit overpriced, compared to the services and facilities
5.0 / 10.0
No complaints about the breakfast, it was adequate & well presented, enough to start your day & more than what we would eat at home for breafast.
The wardrobe was smelly e.g musty smell, then we noticed two mouldy & stained pillows on the shelf.
Holes in the ceiling, we were assured that nothing would come through, the roof would not leak if it rained.
The room really lets the property down, it needs updating/walls need painting, a better quality mattress on the bed, better linen, bathroom towels & pool towels.
9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was nice, fresh tasty eggs with bacon, bubur ayam or fried noodles or fried rice. Location excellent, overlooking the sea and next to the pool. Nice breeze.
Sheets had been washed in a laundry with too much perfumed fabric softener.
10.0 / 10.0
Pondok Bambu is a lovely hotel set right on the beach in Candidasa. Whilst very casual it is extremely good value for money. It is located only a 5 minute walk from the Lotus Lagoon and directly opposite the popular Crazy Kangaroo bar and restaurant (owned by the same owner).
The rooms are very nice and pillows amazing. The bathroom is huge with plenty of hot water. Very well air conditioned and a fridge in the room, it has all you need. Set amongst butterfly filled gardens it is a lovely setting.
A set menu Breakfast is served overlooking the water and the neighbouring islands in a beachside / pool side locale.
The quality of the food, breakfast and lunch is excellent as it is a similar menu to Crazy Kangaroo.
The beach is coral filled and can maybe be swam in but looks good for snorkelling, with turtles swimming up to the shore at night.
Anyhow great value and I would thoroughly recommend.
Beds were a little hard and the beaches of Candidasa are very much coral filled, good for snorkelling but not great for swimming
7.0 / 10.0
Sandy beach is just a step to go
It's all dark, too many plants, daylight can't come through
9.6 / 10.0
Great location and overlooking the ocean.
9.0 / 10.0
Beliggenheden lige ud til havet. Fantastisk udsigt til Nusa Penida og til de små øer lige ud for. Rene og pæne værelser og velholdt have og poolområde. Søde og hjælpsomme personaler.
Vi havde de sidste værelse op mod hovedgaden, derfor var der en del motorlarm og os.
6.0 / 10.0
Posizione strategica per il porto di Padang Bai. Molto buona la colazione. Vivamente consigliato il ristorante nei dintorni Dasa by the sea.
La struttura necessita di un po’ di manutenzione
8.0 / 10.0
Boote vor Ort für einen Schnorchelausflug
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9.0 / 10.0
La piscine est top, magnifique et spacieuse
Les petits déjeuners sont excellents
Le personnel est au petit soin
Un prêt de masque et tuba pourrait être apprécié... mais c'est vraiment pour dire ! Car tout était parfait !!
6.0 / 10.0
De locatie was goed en centraal gelegen. Er zijn verschillende faciliteiten, zoals restaurants, supermarkten en lokale taxichauffeurs in de straat te vinden. Het zwembad was lekker warm en de stoelen eromheen lagen fijn. De binnentuin maakte het geheel gezellig ook omdat je voor de bungalow kon gaan zitten. De was werd goed gedaan en gestreken dezelfde avond teruggeleverd.
De badkamer was echt te gedateerd en daarom niet meer schoon te noemen. De vochtplekken waren zeer zichtbaar en het vochtprobleem werd eigenlijk alleen verbloemd door een luchtverfrisser. De kakkerlak die we levend aantroffen in de badkamer was hier een duidelijk voorbeeld van. Het personeel in het restaurant van het resort vonden wij ongeïnteresseerd en gemaakt beleefd. Het ontbijt is erg karig te noemen. De foto's op Booking.com komen niet overeen met de werkelijkheid. Er zijn volgens het menu verschillende bijgerechten, maar die zijn 'vandaag niet voorradig' en blijven dit ook. Wij vinden het persoonlijk ook niet prettig dat alles op rekening gaat, zodat je voor verrassingen kan komen te staan.
9.0 / 10.0
We hebben met twee families een fantastische tijd gehad bij Resort Pondok Bambu in het prachtige plaatsje Candidasa. Vanaf het eerste moment voelden we ons ontzettend welkom. Het personeel was warm, vriendelijk en had alles tot in de puntjes geregeld.
Het uitzicht over zee is werkelijk adembenemend en het zwembad is een droom, perfect om even helemaal tot rust te komen. Onze bungalows waren comfortabel, schoon en sfeervol ingericht, precies wat je hoopt op een plek als deze.
Het restaurantpersoneel verdient een extra compliment: zo lief, enthousiast en altijd met een glimlach. De maaltijden waren heerlijk en met zorg bereid. Een bijzonder leuke toevoeging was dat we zelf de SUP-planken mochten gebruiken op zee, een geweldige ervaring! Ook bij het regelen van activiteiten buiten het resort kregen we alle hulp die we nodig hadden.
Dank jullie wel, lieve mensen van Pondok Bambu, voor deze prachtige herinnering. We hopen jullie snel weer te zien!
Familie Verhoeven
7.0 / 10.0
Отличное расположение прям у моря. Персонал добрый и отзывчивый.
Номера старые, мало света и изрядно послужившие.
На фото отель смотрится новее и красочнее, чем в жизни.
Полотенца стоит уже поменять, чистые, но потрепанные.
Завтрак был вкусным. Персонал отличный!
9.0 / 10.0
De ligging direct aan zee. Er is slechts een klein strandje maar het terras heeft zonnebedden. Ook mooi zwembad.
Kamers prima met smarttv. Veel restaurants op loopafstand. Duikschool erg servicegericht. Freelancer Tedak was echt een topper!! En wij zijn beiden instructeur en dus ervaren.
Boiler voor douche was niet voldoende voor 2 personen achter elkaar warm douchen. En dan ca. 7 minuten per persoon. Onze bungalow lag dicht tegen de Duikschool aan waardoor we het verkeer van de weg best hoorden.
10.0 / 10.0
Prachtig & rustig resort, prachtige ligging aan zee, direct aan zee kunnen ontbijten met dat lekkere aangename windje en bruisende zeegeluiden en tevens klein (prive)strandje onder, daar vandaan kan je ook met 'n bootje weg, regelmatig komt er iemand dat daar vragen of voor massages.. Personeel ook supervriendelijk. We komen er elk jaar graag.
niks
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pondok Bambu Resort - 5 Stars Padi Dive Centre. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Pondok Bambu Resort - 5 Stars Padi Dive Centre. Enjoy the water!
Is Pondok Bambu Resort - 5 Stars Padi Dive Centre pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pondok Bambu Resort - 5 Stars Padi Dive Centre?
We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes airport transportation available, concierge services, free wifi/internet, free parking, and air conditioning.
