The hype
Travelers love the location for island hopping but are divided on whether the cheap price justifies the noise and grime.
Ba Bar Cottage Penida
$25-40 / យប់
កក់នេះ ប្រសិនបើ You need a cheap, crash-pad base right off the Toyapakeh fast boat pier and plan to spend 90% of your time exploring.
ហេតុផលដែលមនុស្សចូលចិត្ត
- Walking distance (4 mins) from the Toyapakeh port
- Attached restaurant (Ba Bar Kitchen) has a lively social vibe
- Infinity pool access with ocean views (via the restaurant)
ចម្លងលឿន: A budget garden cottage complex hiding behind a busy restaurant where the convenience of the location battles with the noise of the kitchen and the roosters.
ពិនិត្យដោយ @manonmakesugc: I stayed in the King Suite and honestly, the vibe is so peaceful. The wooden cottage felt super cozy, and hanging out by the infinity pool watching the ocean was the highlight of my Nusa Penida trip. Definitely grab dinner at the restaurant for sunset.
ភ្ញៀវដែលស្នាក់នៅទីនេះបាននិយាយ
Reality check
The 'infinity pool' photos are real, but the pool belongs to the restaurant in front, meaning you're sunbathing in a public dining area, not a private hotel oasis.
- You are a backpacker on a strict budget
- You want to roll out of bed and onto a dive boat
- You thrive in social, busy atmospheres and sleep like the dead
ភាពស្អាតនិងការថែទាំ
5.5
- Housekeeping: Basic daily service, but often misses dust in corners and under beds.
- Bathroom hygiene: Functional but aging; watch for mold in grout and saltwater residue on taps.
- Maintenance: Wear and tear is visible; peeling paint and loose fixtures are common.
- Linens & towels: Towels are often gray/worn; sheets may have permanent stains or small holes.
- Odors & scents: Frequent reports of musty/damp smells, masked by cleaning products.
Sleepability™
4.5មធ្យម
0-4សលេង
4-7.5មធ្យម
7.5-10ស្ងាត់
- Restaurant music and crowd noise (until ~10-11pm)
- Roosters (starting at 4am)
- Scooter traffic from the nearby main road
មុនពេលលេងប៉ាក់
ល្អដឹង
- The 'pool' is part of the Ba Bar Kitchen & Lounge, so it's shared with restaurant patrons.
- Water pressure can be weak and is often salty/brackish (common on Nusa Penida).
- Payment is often cash-preferred for extras; bring IDR.
របៀបរៀបចំលើក
- High-quality earplugs (essential)
- Mosquito repellent (rooms are not perfectly sealed)
- Quick-dry towel (provided towels can be worn/stained)
ដំបូះបន្ទប់
ជម្រើសល្អបំផុត
- Garden View Cottages furthest from the restaurant entrance for slightly less noise
បន្ទប់ដែលគួរដេរ
- Rooms directly behind the kitchen/bar area (smells and noise)
- Cottages near the road (traffic noise)
ដំបូះស្នើសុំបន្ទប់ – ចម្លង & បិទ
“I am a light sleeper. Please assign me a cottage as far back from the restaurant and road as possible, preferably in a quiet corner of the garden.”
សំណួរលម្អិត & គន្ធម្លប់ដំណឹង
ព័ត៌មាននិងលម្អិតទាំងអស់ដែលអ្នកចង់ដឹងមុនពេលក្រុង
Is there a pool?
Yes, but it's technically the restaurant's infinity pool. Hotel guests can use it, but expect to share the space with diners.
How far is it from the port?
Extremely close. It's about a 4-5 minute walk from the Banjar Nyuh / Toyapakeh pier.
Is breakfast included?
Usually yes, served a la carte (American or Asian options) at the Ba Bar Kitchen.
Is the WiFi good for working?
No. Reviews consistently cite speeds around 1-2 Mbps. Use a local SIM card (Telkomsel) instead.
Are the rooms clean?
Hit or miss. While some find it acceptable, there are persistent complaints about moldy smells, dust, and stained linens.
Is there hot water?
Yes, but the supply can be inconsistent and the water is often slightly salty.
គន្លឹះលម្អិត
- ✨
The restaurant makes a decent pizza if you're too tired to hunt for food.
- ✨
Rent a scooter directly from the property to avoid port hagglers, but check the brakes first.
- ✨
Walk to the nearby 'Warung Tu Pande' for better, cheaper local food.
៥ របៀងដែលគួរដឹងមុនពេលដែលអ្នកទៅលេង
💡The 'garden view' is mostly just the path between other cottages.
💡You might find small dead flies on the sheets—housekeeping isn't hospital-grade.
💡The bathroom is 'semi-open' style in some units, inviting bugs in.
💡The AC struggles to cool the wooden cottages during midday heat.
💡The vibe is more 'hostel with private rooms' than 'hotel'.
ម៉ាក្រាមក្នុងស្រុក
ផែនទី
មើលថាកន្លែងដែល Ba Bar Cottage Penida ស្ថិតនៅ និងមានអ្វីដែលនៅជិត។