Chakra Tavern

Nice host and friendly staff, beds are big and comfy with two pillows, socket next to the bed, lockers available, great food, real Pizza oven, super clean bathroom facilities.

Die to the proximity of the road you will hear the traffic, ear plugs recommended (they were offered by hostel owner)

Very kind, helpful staff. A very interesting, beautiful place, a fusion of hostel and hotel. You have your own very comfortable bed and locker in a large shared room, but have complete privacy due to heavy dividing curtains. Great location for activities in the area, a fantastic base for hiking or going to the lake or driving around. Cool views from the roof and gardens. Close to lots of stuff, beaches and mountains and the central market.

I think I was very unlucky, as I read other reviews that were overwhelmingly positive, and maybe there was a festival the night I stayed. It was a Thursday. The night I stayed, there were loud, constant fireworks until almost 2 AM, making it impossible to sleep until that time. I had planned to get up early so was in bed at 9 but then was continuously awoken by the sudden, very loud fireworks. Worse, at 5 AM the mosque across the street broadcast an extremely long, loud call to prayer. I have lived in Muslim countries before so am used to this, but this mosque's call was both very loud and very long, 10-15 minutes, a stereo projected directly into the area with the bedrooms. Maybe this is usual in Indonesia, but I didn't experience anything like it anywhere else in Bali. It was impossible to get a good night's sleep, and my plans for the next day were significantly impacted. I don't think this is a regular occurrence or other reviews would reflect it, and I feel very bad to leave a negative review, but I had an overall negative experience here. Also, the rooftop needs a warning sign or padding for the unexpectedly low ceiling when descending, as it's easy to bump your head.

Booked for 1 night without expecting anything. Warm welcoming from Elena, who explained to me what's around to visit and when to go to avoid busy times. This place is so unique and so relax, the whole staff is friendly and will do anything to make you feel more comfortable. The beds are super comfy, the bed sheets spotless clean with a fresh flower smell as you wish. There's a woodfire pizza oven, real Russian tea, handmade pancakes for breakfast and much more!! A near 24hrs kitchen, you name it. I finally extended my stay as I couldn't leave, so peaceful I felt. I loved this place, and I will go back!! Thanks Elena!!

Leaving this beautiful retreat.

Mystical place with good music, noce Russian vibe.

Dogs barking and not always friendly, rooms are not rooms but kind of dormitory with curtains, most of the staff can't understand English.

Staff were friendly (if you could find them). Price was cheap I suppose. Although you get what you pay for.

I have no idea why the reviews are so high on this place. The rooms are extremely tiny. Just a little bigger than the bed. There is no sound privacy. You are literally sleeping next to someone with about 5mm of wood separating you. You can hear every little movement from your neighbour. You can even see into your neighbours room through the cracks in the poorly constructed walls if you wanted to be a creep. When your neighbour turns a light on it lights up your room since the walls don't go all the way to the top. The staff was nice but I could never find them. It literally took me an hour or so to check in because nobody was there. I walked through the whole property. Every room was empty. I thought maybe I just caught them at an odd time but I stayed here two days and never ran into anyone. I never bothered trying to eat here because I felt like I would first have to go looking for someone. The building itself is quite run down looking. It could use some TLC. A pressure wash and paint job would go a long way. Lots of grimey loose wires everywhere, scrap metal roofs and rubbish around the place. I understand this is Indonesia but you're running an accommodation business for tourists. You need to step your game up. The water was turned off during part of my stay. The neighbourhood is noisy. It's on a major busy street with traffic noises all day and night. It's also next to a large mosque that plays prayers over a loud speaker and street vendors that play noisy repetitive recordings till late. I'll leave it there because I feel like I'm complaining too much but I really didn't care for this place. It doesn't deserve a 9.2 at all in my opinion.

If you’re looking for backpacker style accommodation, this place is for you. Elena (I hope I’ve spelt that correctly) is such a fabulous and kind host. Her cooking is awesome! I stayed 2 nights and within a few hours I felt like part of her little Bedugul family. Roman and Choma were super friendly and I feel like I’ve made three new friends. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, if a little on the small side. Washing and toilet facilities are spotless. Chakra has a big dining/entertainment area, a chill out room and an open roof top to watch the sun come up over the hills.

It’s intimate backpacker style, so if you want more secluded bedroom accommodation then pop in to check it out first.

Elaina and the staff were all lovely and so helpful. Elaina couldn't have done more to make us feel comfortable, at home and relaxed. The food was also great and included local and international dishes. It was made using filtered water, so the salads are safe to eat. They have their own pizza oven too! There is also filtered water available either hot for tea or coffee or cold for drinking. Each bed is in a separate compartment with either a wooden door or curtain over and each has a good sized locker and key allocated.

There was nothing I didn't like.