Great Mountain Views Villa Resort

Third Class with Without AC Staff is Okay But Comfort 0

I stay for 1 night with my family, I booked for a room with triple bed configuration. When I arrived, they told us the room had a problem, so they should move us to different room but with only with 1 bed configuration. I refuse to accepted, since I paid for higher and more expensive room type. Finally they give the triple configuration bed room with a notes that 1 light switch are leaked with water from rain, so can not operate (can be dangerous). Actually they have another 2 bedrooms available, the lady on the reception is wiling to give (she is very helpful and very polite, she is the only positive feedback I can give to this hotel), but she have to re confirmed with the manager, and the manager said no. When I checked in, I also send the confirmation letter to the manager via WhatsApp, He only read my message and not reply (I've been stayed more than 50 hotels around the world, this is my only experience there is a person called hotel managed didn't reply guest message). Anyway, back to the property, first of all, it is dirty from the bathroom to the common/public area, you will easily find dust, dead insects, trash, etc. The bathroom is weird because its open air and there is no roof. The time I stayed there, it was raining whole day and night, so when I take a bath, there is a natural water from rain, no shower needed to keep you wet yet dirty. (Maybe it is a natural concept, which I don't understand). The bed is using bed sheet and blanked with dark chocolate color (which for me, again not common), as far as I know, one of the reason hotel using all white bed sheet and blanked is to make sure there is no stain, dirty spot, insects, etc. To make sure all sheet is clean (but if the hotel purposes to hide the dirty spot, the hotel doing a good job!) I can list down all the negative feedback for this properties and make a book for it, but I guess those comments are enough to give the whole picture of the hotel. Again, the only good thing about this hotel is the lady on the reception (sorry forget her name), she is the only valuable asset of this property. One last thing to say, If you want to have a good experience, find so many hotel/villa with this price (even cheaper) around the area with much much better product and services, If you want to waste your money and have bad experience, this is the best place to stay!

The hotel is set in a quiet location with gorgeous views of Mount Agung and you are surrounded by lush rice fields.You can order dinner from the onsite restaurant and that is a big help since the hotel is located far away from the town center.The staff is friendly but they need to be trained a little more to better explain things to guests when you check in.For example the room key works one way when you lock the door from the outside and works the other way when you lock the door from the inside. However, no one told me this and I spent MANY frustrated moments tinkering with the door lock.To be fair,the staff was super helpful and attentive once I expressed all my concerns.It was also sometimes a bit hard to actually locate a staff member.You had to amble around until you spotted someone helping another guest, or saw them in the kitchen etc.The main problem I had during my stay was that there was a gecko inside my room that kept making weird noises and pooping regularly.The staff tried to get rid of it but it promptly came back into the room through gaps in the rafters.I could not leave anything open inside the room and had to make sure everything was closed at all times so that nothing got into my luggage.That was a hassle not to mention the fact that I was petrified of cohabiting with a gecko.Staying in Selat was a convenient jumping-off point for East Bali and this place was a good choice.However the place needs some improvements that can elevate it to the next level.

Elegant and clean cottage rooms, breathtaking views of Mt. Agung and rice terraces from the restaurant and lovely staff make the resort an absolute choice to stay when in Sideman. Just sit back in the restaurant in the evening, order a pot of Honey Ginger tea and dupe your self in the beauty the surroundings have to offer. It’s an experience you cannot afford to miss. Breakfast spread at the restaurant is decent. All I can recommend is addition of new variety of food options in the restaurant menu for the guests.

My time at Great Mountain Views and Sidemen was absolutely magical and incredible. Being a solo traveller, I will admit that, at first, travelling out to the resort was quite intimidating and overwhelming with the closeness of Mt Agung and the remote area. However, within half an hour of being there, the ambience hit, and I knew I was in for the once-in-a-lifetime experience I had hoped for. The resort is genuinely beautiful. You can tell a lot of detail, thought, care, and respect has gone into making it. The staff are so friendly and kind, and I felt so cared for, especially by Nyoman and Wayan, who made me feel like I was being welcomed into a luxurious home. I booked in for two experiences at the resort through Clare in reservations, who was incredibly accommodating, attentive and kind through the whole organising and booking experience, which added to such a wonderful experience. One was Wayan's Canang Sari class, which was truly special. Wayan was so patient and had a brilliant way of teaching. Learning the process and being taken to the temple was one of my favourite parts. I also did a Ricefield walk, which incorporated much more than I expected. My guide, Made was terrific, and his knowledge of culture, traditions, history, and customs was outstanding. I had a wonderful time talking, walking and learning from him. Clare also helped organise a visit and activities at Samsara Living Museum, which I highly recommend. The tranquillity of GMV, makes it a must-visit for those wanting to connect and learn about the natural and authentic Bali. Thank you to Clare, Nyoman, Wayan, Made and all the staff who made it an exceptional stay. I can't wait to return soon and bring my family back.

First of all the location is magical with Mount Agung as a backdrop. In amongst working rice fields further add to this. I realize that out in the villages they would have been hit harder during the pandemic, but there were a few things that I was not too happy about. The resort is rustic by nature and I accept, the sounds and the creepy crawlies and everything that comes with such a place. We have stayed in many over the years. The bedsheets were a little musty and the green towels were definitely past their use by date, one having a big hole in it. The main globe in the room didn't work so we only had the light from a bedside lamp. I brought it up with the team the next morning but nothing changed for our second night Also, the room only locked from the inside with a key but that same key wouldn't lock it from the outside. So we couldn't lock it when we went out for the day. The footpath and stepping stones need a pressure wash as they are mossy and slippery. My friend saw a lady face plant when she slipped on one. So a couple of things here, that were non-negotiable in my opinion. We did have one evening meal here which was very nice - Soto Ayam and Nasi goreng and the pandan pancakes for dessert. Breakfast also was not too bad - once again positioned nicely for that amazing volcano view.

If this place were a dish, I would describe it as a “delicious” one. Really, absolutely everything here has made tastefully, starting from the choice of location ending with dishes in the restaurant (we’ve had a soft spot for local Soto Ayam, in particular), and an incredible hospitality from the staff and owners’s side had become the cherry on the cake. And despite we had hardly seen a majestic Mt.Agung in all its glory during our two-days stay, we were really enjoying the time we spent here, at this fantastic place.

This was a truly wonderful overnight stay. The view was incredible. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The food was great and reasonably priced for Bali. We could onky hear sounds of nature. The pool was in good condition and considering that Bali has been virtually closed off, the rooms were in good condition. The hot water was a bit old and limited but it worked. We will stay here for longer on our next visit as it a wonderful discovery.

Room is big and spacious, have a spacious outdoor bathroom. The view from the resort is super!! With the paddy field and mount Agung view. Staff was welcoming and very helpful. There is no air con in the room but it’s ok due to cold weather in that area. Overall, good experience staying here!