Holiday Inn Express BARUNA BALI by IHG

My partner and I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Baruna, and our experience was absolutely fantastic! The room was spotless and well-maintained, with thoughtful touches evident everywhere. The view from the window was incredibly calming. The staff were all so welcoming and attentive, making the check-in and check-out process a breeze. The facilities were also comprehensive and exceeded our expectations. It was a wonderful vacation, and we'll definitely choose to stay here again next time!

We stayed at Holiday Inn Express on our last day in Bali, mainly for its convenient location for an early morning flight. The room was small, but that's typical for an express hotel, and it was impeccably clean. We took the free hotel shuttle to the airport at 5:30 AM. Although we didn't use it, the hotel offers packed breakfasts for guests checking out early, which is a really nice touch. The Envy restaurant, located right next to the hotel by the beach, offers significant discounts for Holiday Inn guests. The beach here is public and a bit messy, but it's still lovely to watch the sunset after dinner.

1. Free airport pick-up! The driver was super proactive, greeting me and confirming my name, and even helped with my luggage into the car. (I'd read on Xiaohongshu about Bali's tipping culture, but the driver didn't hint at a tip at all, and I didn't offer one since I had no small change right after landing. I didn't pay any extra fees throughout my stay, full marks!) 2. The room was clean and tidy, and the facilities weren't outdated. (The outlets directly fit Chinese plugs, no adapter needed, though two-prong Chinese plugs were a bit loose and would fall out. Luckily, I brought a three-prong power strip, which worked perfectly – excellent!) 3. Dinner was delicious (it was à la carte from a menu). The stir-fried rice noodles were incredibly fragrant, even better than in China 😋. Breakfast was a buffet and also very tasty, full marks. 4. The hotel service was absolutely incredible, and this is the most important reason I'm giving this hotel full marks. The genuine warmth and hospitality, with absolutely no discrimination against Chinese guests, made for a fantastic experience. So comfortable! In summary, budget travelers can stay here with confidence – it's great value for money. If you only stay in luxury hotels, then don't come here to nitpick; you can't expect a premium experience for a few hundred bucks.

This hotel is a 10-minute drive from the airport and offers shuttle service. It's incredibly good value for money; we stayed here on our first and last nights in Bali. The breakfast exceeded our expectations, even better than Holiday Inn Express hotels I've stayed at. There was no extra charge for our 6-year-old child. A small path outside the hotel leads straight to the beach in about two minutes (though Kuta Beach itself is quite average). Walking along the beach for about 20 minutes will take you to Discovery Mall, which has plenty of dining options. On our first night, it poured rain all night, and the area in front of the hotel was flooded the next day. Taxis couldn't get through, so we had to wait for the hotel's shuttle to take us out. It was a rather unique experience!

The location is fantastic, super close to the airport, just a 10-minute drive. It's perfect whether you need a place to stay before an early flight or after a late arrival. Plus, the food is really good!

The hotel is very close to the airport and offers a shuttle service, which is super convenient. The room wasn't small, and there's a rooftop pool with a sea view. Breakfast was extensive, the juice was delicious, and there was plenty of food. Overall, I was very satisfied.

The room had a slight musty smell, and the AC didn't feel fresh. I was too tired to change rooms since I arrived so late, which I really regret. It's very close to the airport and the beach though.

We arrived quite late that day, so we decided to stay somewhere close to the airport. The room was spacious; we booked a family room, which was actually two interconnected rooms, perfect for a family of four. It's a hotel with great value for money.