Hidden Paradise Cottages

We stayed at Hidden Paradise Cottages from 27th May 24 - 2nd June. After researching accommodation near Amed, we chose Hidden Paradise due to the quiet location on Lipah Beach, excellent food reviews, tropical gardens, & snorkelling from the shore directly outside the resort. This did not disappoint. The first thing we noticed on checking in were the immaculate tropical gardens, being a keen gardener myself, I noticed how meticulously maintained the grounds were. I since found out they employ 3 full time gardeners. The villa was extremely clean, with its own porch and part outside bathroom. The staff, were so very friendly & attentive. There is a mini mart a few doors up, to buy supplies, you can hire a motorbike via HP,which only cost around $15 per day. Alex hires out the snorkelling equipment, boat trips etc, you'll find him on the beach out the front of HPC. Such a lovely young man, we got to know him well in our 7 days. A highlight was a sunset cruise overlooking Agung. The food at Hidden Paradise Cottages, oh my! Everything was fresh and cooked from scratch. The juices freshly squeezed, they even made their own yoghurt for smoothies. We tried a different meal each night, and it was so delicious. The staff even set up a table with fresh flowers and candles on the grass area near the sand, for our anniversary dinner. Nothing was too much trouble for the lovely staff. Breakfast too was delicious, eggs anyway, cereal, Indonesian, coffee, tea juice, fruit, toast homemade jams and home made peanut butter! Yummy. We were hoping we would get to see a turtle when we snorkelled right out the front near the restaurant, but gee, we snorkelled with turtles everyday! Just incredible. Not only that late one night we were fortunate to see a Mama turtle lays eggs in the sand. And watched the whole process before she covered them up & went back out to sea . Watch out for turtles hatching near the sun lounges in 2-3months!

Karma Loka is south of the Amed beach area and quieter. The property is right on the beach and the lovely, open restaurant overlooks the beach. The villas are private from each other, roomy and comfortable. The bed is *huge! The AC is great and kept the room very comfortable at all times, while there is a little porch with chairs and table out the front. The bathroom works well except that it’s hard to get hot water - but we found this to be the same everywhere we stayed in Indonesia. The staff are very friendly, polite and super-helpful at all times. There is a one-day laundry service that is cheap, handy and leaves your clothes smelling sweet. I *thoroughly recommend the restaurant - the included breakfast was lovely and plentiful, while other meals were delicious and reasonably priced (we ate mainly Balinese/Indonesian style). I recommend this property.

I thoroughly enjoyed my staff at Hidden Paradise Cottages on Lipah beach, Amed. The large rooms are very well equipped with luxurious outdoor bathrooms. Each bungalow feels separate enough to allow privacy even on the front veranda overlooking the beautiful gardens. The restaurant overlooks the beach from which you can swim or snorkel safely. There were other bars and restaurants in the local area, but I didn't feel the need to visit them as the menu at Hidden Paradise was extensive and varied enough for me. This was probably my favourite accommodation on Bali. It provided everything I needed, and I would love to return.

The location is just amazing, there is few steps from your bungalow to the beach. The swimming pool is perfect for families with a little side for toddlers and kids. The restaurant is facing the sea, the menu offers a wide range of occidental and local dishes. Of course, it is good! (try the typical banana pancake with coconut and brown sugar, the grilled fish, the chiken raviolis, chiken sate etc.) You can snorkel directly on the beach, there is a rental point, and as Amed is well known for that, that is amazing. Fist time I swam with a school of cuttlefish! Plus, for a day we hired a nanny at nannyamedbali.com and she was lovely.

Very nice and well kept garden and pool area, good food at restaurant, nice terrace, ok rooms, snorkeling corals right by the beach. NB! Very nice massage SPA right across the road (and slightly to the right) - highly recommended! Also some local restorans in walking distance.