Gajah Mina Beach Resort

My son and I were traveling through Bali post Covid and I believe that all reviews including this one need to take into account that many of the accommodations in Bali are newly opened after being closed for two years. Gajah Mina is at the end of a very small road. As you approach keep this in mind and trust Google maps. They are actively renovating the lobby area but there is clear signage to check in at their Secret Bay restaurant. Leave your car or bike parked by the lobby lot and follow signs to the restaurant. Staff will help with bags. It’s a little worrying as you arrive but the staff was super friendly and welcoming. Our room was spotless and the ac had even been turned on before we arrived. The included breakfast was simple toast butter jam and coffee but the bread and jam were homemade and really good. The owner is French and the property reflects a European design sense. The bungalows were well kept and pleasingly designed with garden views. The pool was large and clean. This is a large property that includes two spectacular points with surf and sunset views and a beautiful private bay in between. We only used our stay as a stopover between travel days around Bali. This would make a good place to stay if you were looking to surf or were traveling with a family. There are no easy options for eating within walking distance but everything we had at the restaurant was good. Gajah Mina was doing a great job.

We enjoyed our five day trip we would recommend this resort we stayed in the honeymoon suite our children teenagers stayed in a regular Gardenview room rooms were comfortable a little dated and definitely need more cleaning. My feet were black when I got in the bathtub walking barefoot around the room. Restaurant has delicious food breakfast some of the best I’ve eaten hotels very good service welcoming service motorcycles were rented for 100,000 in one day or 80,000 for two or more days but I am in Ubud in renting a motorcycle for 60,000 per day. Also the airport transport back was 600,000 it only cost me 280,000 to come from the airport in Grab. I tipped 50,000. There’s nothing to do in the neighborhood the other restaurants are really not very good you can swim at the beach or serve or enjoy the view of the ocean and relax And swim in the swimming pool it’s a very nice chill out resort other than that you’re going to drive a long way to find a decent temple to visit or other activity.