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The Ugly Duckling Hotel

Jalan Danau Tamblingan 72, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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The Ugly Duckling Hotel
Ranked #27 of 68 Sanur B&B and Inns
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Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Ok - here's the deal. Yes, the rooms are run down. Hence Gael's name choice - The Ugly Duckling. But they are clean, the linens are fresh, and the beds are very comfy. Besides - the best part of this place is the Ducks Nutz - the pub/restaurant at the hotel. You won't spend much time in your room once... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Im not sure how other people can read ,, but have a closer look ! This place is amazing , stayed here 3 times after staying in other hotels that were close for 20 years , Im home .Over paying high prices for indiferent sevice ive found my new sanur home . Thankyou to all staff and other friends who... More

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Perth, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Reading "Hein P" review had me in fits of Laughter, as another tourist wants to pay Bottom Dollar, but expect 5 star Hotel and facilities from a 1 star Hotel. (Wake up Princess) Yes the paint is flaking, the showers are Clean, but need a spruce up, The Bed linen and furnishings are out dated and its got that old... More

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Grabouw, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

The only possitive comment I have about this dump is the friendliness of the staff. The rooms are old fashioned with flaking paint and everything has a "used" feeling to it. Although clean linen is provided daily, the matresses are old, stained and uncomfortable. The bathroom was in a shockingly poor condition. So much so, that for the full duration... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013 via mobile

Gael and her staff continue to provide excellent service, value for money and most important of all a warm friendly atmosphere. As i have said in a previous review you wont find 4 star luxury, but at less than $35 au a night no one could expect it !!!! Rooms are clean gardens are lovely staff cannot do enough for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

I was not planning to write a review but I had to respond to the previous review. We stayed here in June 2012 with 2 young children. We were very happy with our stay. Great room, beautiful gardens, cold beer, nice food, friendly staff, clean pool, dvd and tv for kids when they needed quiet time, great service, close to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

Stayed here for a night as a last minute decision as my prebooked room in another top rated guesthouse had no water running that day. Easy walk to the beach through a private fare. Lot of laundry, tour operators, transport options outside the door. The restaurant is teeming with aussies in the night. There was even a birthday party going... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful. Location of hotel was within minutes to the beach. Restaurant food was nice. Gael who is the host was quite helpful. Would stay again.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012 via mobile

We stayed here for 5 nights. Rooms need to be renovated, tv in the room is from the 80's so is the dvd player. Bathroom is old and basic on the other side staff is friendly, the whole setting of the garden is nice and clean towels every day. I think there are too many aussies staying here, which makes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

Dont go looking for fancy 4 star facilities but what you can expect is the friendliest place with unbeatable service from the wonderful staff, pluto, anik,wayan etc make you feel welcome comfortable and at home as does the fun loving owner Gael who is a real treat. The traditional balinese building with its beautiful gardens and inviting pool are lovely,... More

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Also Known As:
The Ugly Duckling Hotel Sanur, Bali
Address: Jalan Danau Tamblingan 72, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Region: Indonesia > Bali > Denpasar > Sanur
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Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #27 of 68 B&Bs / Inns in Sanur
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