Bale Sampan Bungalows

The bungalows are really nice, comfortable beds, nice outdoor shower, safety deposit box in the room. The rooms are large, nice porch out front. The pool is great, long enough to do laps and very clean. The on site cafe serves a terrific breakfast included in the room rate. It has many options for a very generous breakfast and great coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, espresso. The rest of the menu is quite varied. We were 3 people and stayed six days and ate there every afternoon, so we tried a lot of it. Everything was delicious. Chicken curry, spring rolls, burgers, burritos, Indonesian food. They also have a wide variety of great juices, and smoothies. The staff were very welcoming and there was great service in the restaurant. Water bottles are glass and refills are always available. The toiletries are great and in refillable bottles as well. There is a beach cleanup every Friday with the free drinks for volunteers. Good information on the island is available. Loungers on the beach where you can be served food and drinks. Lots of shade. Massage nearby and snorkelling gear for $5.

The wifi could be better a more secure network would be helpful. A nice idea would be to do go even further to promote less environmental impact: encourage guests to consider not changing sheets and towels often and to conserve water. Maybe a few signs about that? There is a mosque nearby with very loud speakers. It’s nice to hear the prayers but they start very early in the morning so insomniacs should be aware.