The location is excellent. Balangan beach is a quiet area with just a few hotels nearby and some warungs on a beautiful and somewhat secluded beach. La Joya has its own beach access from an adjacent paddock where the lovely Balinese cows graze in the mornings and there are yoga classes in the evenings. There are 2 pools in the resort, both of which are nicely sized and well designed, set within beautifully maintained grounds that feel like a big tropical garden. Most rooms are private, detached villas with a deck and a garden screened from view by banana palms and other tropical plants. The villas themselves are very attractive and generously sized with comfortable king size beds and a great day-bed for lazing around and reading. There was good water pressure in the showers, air conditioning, a great mosquito net - everything needed to make the villa a comfortable place to relax. The best part of the resort is the staff - they were helpful and very friendly but not intrusive, providing whatever you ask and treating you kindly. Puspa, Martini, and Loly on the front desk and Komang in the restaurant were very helpful during our stay and lent the resort a very warm atmosphere - the best of Balinese hospitality. Also, the masseuses at the on-site spa were especially good. We came back for massages every other day and were fabulously pampered by Prama and Putri.

The hotel provides just one bottle of free drinking water per day, which really was not enough. Another villa we stayed at provided a tank of drinking water for each villa and something like this would be much appreciated. Most restaurants in Bali provide either bamboo, paper, or metal drinking straws with drinks. La Joya is unfortunately still using plastic straws which can contribute to the unfortunate plastic pollution problem on the island or, if burned, produce air pollution. It would be a small change to provide paper straws, and the right thing to do. There are no other negatives to report.

Beautiful Hotel , Rooms are fantastic traditional style , clean and well equipped Pools were stunning and clean . Food was delicious and a great variety fantastic breakfast and my highlight dish was the Mahi Mahi Location is great Balangan beach strait out the front of the hotel

Noisy dogs at night and rooster in the morning lol

Location is outstanding - right on the ocean, amazing view for sunsets, clean and cozy beach. Hotel is very clean, good restaurant, nice pool area. Very good place for beach and pool lovers. Perfect for lazy vacation =)

Quite rural area, not much alternatives for dinner, closest grocery is around 1km away. It was complicated to sleep at night because of many wild dogs and sound of motorbikes (my bungalow was next to the fence). There was a wedding at the hotel one night, the pool was closed for all day, loud music until midnight - did not like it. Overall the stay was good, liked it.

Proximity to the beach and surf breaks.

I requested to have some clothing washed and it took two days to get back. I had to go to the front desk and ask for my clothing, otherwise it might have taken longer. The Yoga lessons are also charged to your account, which is fine but I wasn't aware of that until I checked by bill at checkout.

the food was excellent, since we stayed more than a week and we mostly ate in, we tried almost everything on the menu. it was all delicious! the staff was very friendly, my son was spoiled with attention, smiles and general kindness. 2 pools to choose from, easy access via stairs to one of the more hippie beaches of Bali

the manager's (?) dog who roamed freely in the restaurant and scared my son twice - a puppy that didn't know how to play with young kids. a pity that even after sharing concerns about it they didn't take it seriously as the dog was again free on the property. I believe the staff didn't 'dare' to confront the said manager that this was making guests uncomfortable.

We stayed in a lovely little bali hut which is why I booked the place to make us feel like we were in Bali. I really enjoyed the view from where we had breakfast and where we went to swim. The breakfast was nice - they provided us with fruit before our meal which was lovely. It was a great shortcut to the beach down the stairs by the cliff, it was an easy access.

I didn't like that it was quite secluded to the main area, I didn't realise when I was booking. It is filled with creatures eg. squirels, geckos, lizards, frogs, milipedes, cats, lots of ants - due to being close to the beach and in the middle of no where. Room service was done in the morning but when needed service they were able to attend to our needs.

I had the most wonderful experience during my 2-night stay at La Joya Resort Bali with my family. The private villa was an absolute paradise, offering us both luxury and tranquility. The attention to detail in the villa's design and amenities was impressive, making us feel pampered and relaxed throughout our stay. The breathtaking views of the surroundings, combined with the impeccable service from the staff, truly made this a memorable getaway. We enjoyed every moment, from the comfortable accommodations to the delicious dining options. La Joya Resort Bali exceeded our expectations, providing us with a perfect retreat for quality family time. We can't wait to return and create more cherished memories at this remarkable resort.

The staff were awesome, very friendly and helpful. The rooms are large and clean, same with the pools. The restaurant has great food, especially the lava cake!

The dogs barking all night and the roosters crowing... but i guess it is a rural area.

Big and comfortable resort, clean garden, scenic pool with ocean view, plenty of choices in the restaurant menu. Was not too busy when we visited so we had many days with the pool just for ourselves. Spa services are a bit more pricey than other areas but the massage and scrub were really nice and relaxing.

- Dog barks the entire night from neighbouring houses. We are good sleepers and could push through but can be a real issue for someone with lighter sleep - Despite of being a very comfortable resort it lacks a bit the authenticity we saw in other parts of the island. Has more of the business feeling. - we chose it as a beach location but in reality the nearby beach cannot realy be used (dirt, big waves) so you need to drive 20-30 mins for a decent beach area. The pool time compensated for us - A/C in the room directed to the bed

The location is amazing! I consider it a hidden gem. It's in Balangan, which is a quieter area of Bali. Very strategically located close to Pecatu / Uluwatu / Bingin / Ungasan / Padang2. Really good areas for surfing. Lots of cute cafes and little shops within 20 minutes’ drive. The staff were all nice, friendly and helpful. The bungalows were nice and comfy. You cross a small grassy field with lots of cows as you walk towards the beach. Still so serene! Parking is convenient. You do need a car or a motorcycle as you can't order taxi or grab to pick you up. Family and pet friendly. Highly recommend.