The Island Bali

Kuta · Indonesia

The Island Bali

HostelPunk Score
55% SHIT
Medium confidence 113 reviews
4th best in Kuta
No bed bug reports in 113 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 113 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (20)
Free WiFi Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Housekeeping Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Pool Table Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Linen Included Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Hot Showers Common Room

Prices

Dorms $7 / night
Privates $16 - $19 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Greece MALE 31-40 Dec 5, 2023 2.0/10

Room number 2 to is a nest of cockroach runs leaks water all the walls in extremely humanity of close could not breath damaged toilet cistern were I stay

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jul 20, 2023 2.0/10

I literally have no idea why this place has so many good reviews, it is one of the worst hostels I have ever stayed in. Where do I start… the property itself is very dirty (floors, bathroom, outdoor spaces). There is no vibe and nowhere good really to like hang out. ZERO amenities, no plugs by the beds at all?? no towel, ac barely worked, bathrooms smelled terrible and were usually out of toilet paper. The bathroom itself was atrocious, communal for men and women and NO LOCKS ON THE SHOWER DOO...

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France FEMALE 18-24 Oct 7, 2025 4.0/10

Hostel pas vraiment idem que sur les photos. Sur les photos on a l’impression que les chambres sont très épurées et moderne. En vérité notre chambre était très humide, avec plusieurs traces de moisissures et ne parlons pas de la salle de bain. Peut être car nous étions dans la seule chambre sans fenêtre. mais malheureusement nous ne choisissons pas. Les draps étaient également sales. De plus, il n’y a pas de cerrure pour fermer la chambre à clef. La piscine et le personnel y so...

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Hostel not vraiment idem as on the photos. On the photos there is an impression that the rooms are very clean and modern. In truth our room was very humid, with several traces of mould and not to mention the bathroom. Maybe because we were in the only room without a window. but unfortunately we do not choose. The sheets were also dirty. Besides, there is no lock to lock the room. The pool and the staff are very friendly.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 2, 2025 4.0/10

Staff were lovely honestly, but overall this hostel is not very nice. Really smelly damp bed covers and lumpy pillows, just generally not cleaned very well everywhere, spoke to some other people in the hostel who didn’t have a problem with it, but personally I’d rather pay slightly more and be comfortable!

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Wales ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Jul 19, 2023 4.0/10

really friendly staff and welcome, the hostel common area looked really nice. we stayed 1 night in the deluxe private twin room, unfortunately the toom was quite bad, the bedsheets had stains, the pillows were very uncomfortable and the shower was cold. maybe the dorms are better value for money

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Oct 19, 2024 6.0/10

Gute Unterkunft zum schlafen, aber nicht zum zeit verbringen oder Leute kennen lernen. Sehr spärlich eingerichtete Zimmer, die Location ist etwas schwer zu finden.

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Very sparsely furnished rooms, the location is a bit hard to find.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Apr 8, 2024 6.0/10

Hard bed en om het ontbijt hoef je het niet te doen, is niet veel. Voor de rest prima!

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Hard bed and for breakfast you don't have to do it, it's not much.

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Spain MALE 25-30 Dec 16, 2023 6.0/10

Un poco sucio, no muy seguro ya que las puertas siempre estaban abiertas y cualquiera podia entrar a las habitaciones. No hay mucho ambiente, si quieres chill quizas esta bien

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A little dirty, not very safe as the doors were always open and anyone could enter the rooms.

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India FEMALE 25-30 Aug 2, 2023 6.0/10

The owner and her daughter were extremely hospitable!

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Scotland FEMALE 18-24 Jul 21, 2023 6.0/10

I am not sure how there are so many 10 star reviews for this hostel. The 12 dorm bedroom was dirty- cobwebs all over the walls, no ceiling light, plaster hanging off the wall, stained duvets and broken air con unit. The bathrooms are dirty- clumps of hair everywhere, cold showers and everywhere is soaking wet. There are also no plugs near any of the beds so you can never charge items without leaving them unattended. Pictures on website are very outdated. Not social.

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Recent reviews

Canada MALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Great 9ft pool table, delicious food from a menu better priced than anything else nearby, great selection of foods as well. Clean deep pool, good a/c in the rooms and thick light blankets that feel like one from home. Wonderful staff whom are attentive and welcoming. Great atmosphere in the common area, mornings have jazz in the background and evenings more upbeat 2000’s songs

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Mexico FEMALE 18-24 Jan 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy buena opción para hospedarse en Bali, buen precio, incluye un desayuno ligero y está muy bien ubicado.

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Very good option to stay in Bali, good price, includes a light breakfast and is very well located.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 6, 2026 Atm 100%

The staff were super lovely. I checked in late and they were super friendly. Free breakfast and good location. Not a social hostel but I was there after a late flight in.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Oct 17, 2025 Atm 100%

This was a great little hostel. Staff were extremely kind and welcoming, they even offered me a free dinner for booking a long stay. Great location near the beach and local shops/convenience stores. Pool was very clean and a pleasure to swim in. Would definitely stay again.

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Morocco MALE 25-30 Oct 8, 2025 Atm 60%

Nice place to escape from the crowded kuta Staff are really kind

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France FEMALE 18-24 Oct 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Hostel pas vraiment idem que sur les photos. Sur les photos on a l’impression que les chambres sont très épurées et moderne. En vérité notre chambre était très humide, avec plusieurs traces de moisissures et ne parlons pas de la salle de bain. Peut être car nous étions dans la seule chambre sans fenêtre. mais malheureusement nous ne choisissons pas. Les draps étaient également sales. De plus, il n’y a pas de cerrure pour fermer la chambre à clef. La piscine et le personnel y so...

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Hostel not vraiment idem as on the photos. On the photos there is an impression that the rooms are very clean and modern. In truth our room was very humid, with several traces of mould and not to mention the bathroom. Maybe because we were in the only room without a window. but unfortunately we do not choose. The sheets were also dirty. Besides, there is no lock to lock the room. The pool and the staff are very friendly.

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Sep 7, 2025 Atm 60%

Basic hostel, down a small alleyway so a bit difficult to find the hostel if arriving at night.

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USA MALE Sep 4, 2025 Atm 60%

This hostel is just OK. Seems like the staff has stopped caring. Bed was fine. Common areas were not great. Broken furniture and tables not cleaned. Wouldn’t do it again.

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India MALE 25-30 Aug 21, 2025 Atm 40%

Great place to stay for a night, great location and amazing staff - made me an early breakfast as I had to leave early 👌👌 Vibe a bit dull though

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England MALE 18-24 Jul 29, 2025 Atm 80%

Great hostel, very affordable, free breakfast included. I have stayed once in 2023 and again in 2025. Very reliable and great location for the beach and shops!

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Chile MALE 31-40 Jul 28, 2025 Atm 100%

Todo perfecto

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Everything is perfect.

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New Zealand MALE 31-40 Jul 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Awesome little place in a great spot, only stayed one night on arrival and one night before departure but both nights were great, clean, tidy, food is unreal too! Friendly staff and close to both cheap shopping and the beach, would highly recommend!

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Italy MALE 25-30 Jul 11, 2025 Atm 100%

The bathroom could be cleaner, but the place its beautiful

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Spain MALE 25-30 Jun 14, 2025 Atm 100%

impresionante sitio cómodo y agradable, camas comodísimas con unas vistas impresionantes y una piscina preciosa 100% recomendable, más aún con el precio que tiene

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Stunning comfortable and pleasant location, very comfortable beds with breathtaking views and a beautiful swimming pool 100% recommended, even more so for the price it has

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Spain MALE 18-24 Jun 4, 2025 Atm 60%

Very nice hostel, but Kuta is very dead in terms of partying/social life

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Philippines FEMALE 25-30 May 16, 2025 Atm 100%

I love Lily, she’s very accommodating and helpful! Kudos to her

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USA FEMALE 25-30 May 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Loved the pool good vibes all over

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 10, 2025 Atm 60%

The first room o got smelled weird (probably mold) and had no Wi-Fi after complaining i went to the room across and no weird smell but there was still a good amount of black mold in the bathroom and barely any people so not social

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Australia MALE 31-40 Apr 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect place. Next to the beach. Welcoming staff.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 27, 2025 Atm 80%

Gesamt Eindruck war gut, jedoch gab es hier einige Ratten im Außenbereich, das Bad war nicht besonders sauber und die Betten zwar bequem aber mit quietschender Plastikscheibe von einander getrennt.

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Overall impression was good, however there were some rats in the outdoor area, the bathroom was not particularly clean and the beds were very comfortable but with quietschender plastic sheet separated from each other.