Puri Lovina Hotel

It's a small guesthouse, with only about a dozen rooms, but it's quite close to the pier and there's a large supermarket nearby, which is very convenient. The room was also spacious and relatively clean, with rice paddies and distant mountains visible from the window.

Honestly, it's a 10/10. What more can you expect from a hotel at this price point? The location, though, is fantastic! Across the street, there's a big supermarket and a huge beach (great for swimming, sunsets, and dolphins). Within 5 seconds of arriving at the beach, we arranged to see dolphins and bioluminescent plankton at night for a super reasonable price on a private boat. When you get to the beach, turn right – there's a booth where boatmen hang out. Ask for Rahman; he's the one with the boat named after his sister's son. 😂 About the hotel itself: it has AC, a bed, a fridge, towels, and water. I wouldn't recommend the breakfast, but I did enjoy the noodles. 👍 There are plenty of staff members, and they're all friendly and reasonable. They're honest and won't try to rip you off. Nearby, there's also an inexpensive pharmacy and a currency exchange at the supermarket with good rates and no scams. You're probably coming here to swim with dolphins, and this hotel perfectly serves its purpose as a place to crash. Food in Lovina seems to be a common area for improvement. For dinner, I'd recommend ordering delivery from Vkusno i Tochka or putting together a tasty sandwich from the supermarket. I also highly recommend visiting the Gitgit waterfall nearby, the Buddhist temple (my favorite on the island), the strawberry farm by the lake, and the rice terraces on the way from Ubud.

The front desk staff were excellent and very helpful. I highly recommend this place! The room was spacious. It's just a few minutes' walk to the beach, where you can find guides to see dolphins. There's also a Vietnamese restaurant and a supermarket near the hotel.