Gajah Mina is so peaceful, it was the perfect place for me to relax and enjoy the environment. The restaurant, Secret Bay restaurant, is in such a perfect place overlooking Secret Bay ... wow what a fabulous view for breakfast each morning. The pool was wonderful too with both shade and sun areas. The villa itself was quite secluded, which was just what I was looking for.

Gajah Mina is so peaceful, it was the perfect place for me to relax and enjoy the environment. The restaurant, Secret Bay restaurant, is in such a perfect place overlooking Secret Bay ... wow what a fabulous view for breakfast each morning. The pool was wonderful too with both shade and sun areas. The villa itself was quite secluded, which was just what I was looking for.

The resort is amazing. Close to 2 beaches and it has its own secret cove. Nice pool and good breakfast included with lots of fruit. Staff are really nice.

The resort is amazing. Close to 2 beaches and it has its own secret cove. Nice pool and good breakfast included with lots of fruit. Staff are really nice.

Like living in a Hokusai (the famous wave painting artist ). Magic location and artful design. Only 12 separate Balinese cabins , my had private yard with garden gate and six foot high ivy covered walls. I almost don't want to give too good a review, least this Magic location gets over burdoned by tourists like much of Bali.

Like living in a Hokusai (the famous wave painting artist ). Magic location and artful design. Only 12 separate Balinese cabins , my had private yard with garden gate and six foot high ivy covered walls. I almost don't want to give too good a review, least this Magic location gets over burdoned by tourists like much of Bali.

A beautiful hotel. Quiet and private villas in a natural setting.

A beautiful hotel. Quiet and private villas in a natural setting.

Very nice experience. A tiny bit rustic, but very much in step with Bali. Stayed in honeymoon suite, which was worth the little extra to be perched on a cliff with beautiful view of the ocean and very private.

Very nice experience. A tiny bit rustic, but very much in step with Bali. Stayed in honeymoon suite, which was worth the little extra to be perched on a cliff with beautiful view of the ocean and very private.

The Gajah Mina Beach Resort is a peaceful getaway from the overcrowded tourist areas further east. Set behind a beautiful black sand beach nestled between two cliffs, the resort provides the perfect place to relax in the cool breezes coming off the ocean. One of the cliffs hides a small cave that goes through to another little hidden beach. The cave is home to hundreds of bats and at least one large monitor lizard. The restaurant is positioned to catch the sea breezes and give diners a view of the waves rolling into the beach. It provides excellent European and Indonesian food with some special touches -- try the smoked marlin and the roasted Balinese duck. The drinks -- especially those using local arak -- are delicious. Each bungalow has its own walled compound set in a large garden of tropical flowers and tall coconut trees. The outdoor showers are delightful. The pool is pleasantly large, but the real swimming delight is the beach with its frothy white surf. More challenging waves can be found at Mejan Beach a ten-minute walk away. Mejan has miles of fine sand and big waves you share only with a few local fishermen. A ten-minute walk in the other direction takes you to the more touristy Balian Beach with restaurants and massage places. Walking along the rocky beach to the east you come to a beautiful little river for a fresh water soak. Gajah Mina, designed and owned by a Frenchman some 28 years ago, shows its age here and there, but it has aged gracefully.

The Gajah Mina Beach Resort is a peaceful getaway from the overcrowded tourist areas further east. Set behind a beautiful black sand beach nestled between two cliffs, the resort provides the perfect place to relax in the cool breezes coming off the ocean. One of the cliffs hides a small cave that goes through to another little hidden beach. The cave is home to hundreds of bats and at least one large monitor lizard. The restaurant is positioned to catch the sea breezes and give diners a view of the waves rolling into the beach. It provides excellent European and Indonesian food with some special touches -- try the smoked marlin and the roasted Balinese duck. The drinks -- especially those using local arak -- are delicious. Each bungalow has its own walled compound set in a large garden of tropical flowers and tall coconut trees. The outdoor showers are delightful. The pool is pleasantly large, but the real swimming delight is the beach with its frothy white surf. More challenging waves can be found at Mejan Beach a ten-minute walk away. Mejan has miles of fine sand and big waves you share only with a few local fishermen. A ten-minute walk in the other direction takes you to the more touristy Balian Beach with restaurants and massage places. Walking along the rocky beach to the east you come to a beautiful little river for a fresh water soak. Gajah Mina, designed and owned by a Frenchman some 28 years ago, shows its age here and there, but it has aged gracefully.

We have stayed here a few times and found this time the resort was not as well maintained as previously and the male restaurant staff very slow and uncaring, the female staff where great

We have stayed here a few times and found this time the resort was not as well maintained as previously and the male restaurant staff very slow and uncaring, the female staff where great

This property is old. Staff not friendly like rest of Bali. Property very out of the way. Other guests impressed with their room, 3 bedroom Villa. Our 2 bedroom unit, rooms actually separate buildings. Had issues with management. Over all not impressed. Expedia were fantastic and very understanding as room was simply not what Gajah Mina advertise.

This property is old. Staff not friendly like rest of Bali. Property very out of the way. Other guests impressed with their room, 3 bedroom Villa. Our 2 bedroom unit, rooms actually separate buildings. Had issues with management. Over all not impressed. Expedia were fantastic and very understanding as room was simply not what Gajah Mina advertise.

A little paradise on Earth. A bit remote from the busy part of Bali, but if you're looking for a tranquil vacation, this is an excellent place. The individual bungalows are separated by adequate garden space so you have your own privacy. The houses are decorated in traditional Balinese style, the shower is outdoor with a little nice garden beside it and fenced off from the rest of the garden. The black sand beach is beautiful and unpopulated. The sea is wild, so if you're not a good swimmer be careful. The Resort provides nice massage, they tend to be busy, but no worries, not far from the resort there are two other massage places. Also at a walking distance there are a few grocery stores for your everyday needs. Pool is amazing. The restaurant offers fine food for very reasonable prices, so one don't really feel like going away for a dinner. But if you want to, there are a few other resorts and restaurants not far from here on the seaside. The staff is super nice. This place is recommended to visitors who want a peaceful quiet vacation away from the bustling party centre of Bali.

A little paradise on Earth. A bit remote from the busy part of Bali, but if you're looking for a tranquil vacation, this is an excellent place. The individual bungalows are separated by adequate garden space so you have your own privacy. The houses are decorated in traditional Balinese style, the shower is outdoor with a little nice garden beside it and fenced off from the rest of the garden. The black sand beach is beautiful and unpopulated. The sea is wild, so if you're not a good swimmer be careful. The Resort provides nice massage, they tend to be busy, but no worries, not far from the resort there are two other massage places. Also at a walking distance there are a few grocery stores for your everyday needs. Pool is amazing. The restaurant offers fine food for very reasonable prices, so one don't really feel like going away for a dinner. But if you want to, there are a few other resorts and restaurants not far from here on the seaside. The staff is super nice. This place is recommended to visitors who want a peaceful quiet vacation away from the bustling party centre of Bali.

Great spot on the beach / cove, friendly staff, clean rooms grounds, nice gardens, some maintenance needed around pool area, We had the resort to ourselves most of our stay, short ride to the village - very local place, and over to river mouth surf break Only 1 break - very crowded. Excellent spot to relax for a few days. Not much else to do nearby.

Great spot on the beach / cove, friendly staff, clean rooms grounds, nice gardens, some maintenance needed around pool area, We had the resort to ourselves most of our stay, short ride to the village - very local place, and over to river mouth surf break Only 1 break - very crowded. Excellent spot to relax for a few days. Not much else to do nearby.

Super good. Peaceful envirement and clean and nice facility

Super good. Peaceful envirement and clean and nice facility

Totally relaxed, comfortable beautiful location. Excellent staff. Incredible food and service. Noted sustainable and organic approach to food. Good times.

Totally relaxed, comfortable beautiful location. Excellent staff. Incredible food and service. Noted sustainable and organic approach to food. Good times.

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.

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.

Wonderful place! My favorite so far.

Wonderful place! My favorite so far.

We were really disappointed with our stay this time at Gajah Mina. The villas were worn down and dirty and the water pressure was really bad. Previously when we have stayed here, the staff has been really attentive, friendly and service has been good. Now, there seemed to be a different atmosphere among the staff which affected the whole environment. We got a feeling that we were a burden as guests and their response on services was poor. It took 1-2 hours to get served for every meal at their restaurant which was tiring. Several people walked out before the servings due to the delays. The staff needs to up their game and assets upgraded/maintained if they want to stay in business.

We were really disappointed with our stay this time at Gajah Mina. The villas were worn down and dirty and the water pressure was really bad. Previously when we have stayed here, the staff has been really attentive, friendly and service has been good. Now, there seemed to be a different atmosphere among the staff which affected the whole environment. We got a feeling that we were a burden as guests and their response on services was poor. It took 1-2 hours to get served for every meal at their restaurant which was tiring. Several people walked out before the servings due to the delays. The staff needs to up their game and assets upgraded/maintained if they want to stay in business.

the rooms are really dark, better light would be great in the evening. breakfast is great and hotel is surrounded by nature

the rooms are really dark, better light would be great in the evening. breakfast is great and hotel is surrounded by nature