Adi Assri Beach Resort & Spa

Between Mountains, Bay and Black-Sand Beach
Set at the quieter end of Pemuteran Bay, Adi Assri Beach Resort & Spa stretches from the Jl. Seririt-Gilimanuk roadside down to its own strip of beach. Guests describe a huge, green property with mountain views on one side and the sea on the other, plus three swimming pools, including a very long one close to the sand.

Some travellers love the feeling of space and calm here, saying it’s ideal for “healing”, wintering a few weeks, or escaping the bustle of southern Bali. Others arrive expecting polished 4‑star standards and are surprised by how tired parts of the resort now feel.

Bungalows, Open-Air Bathrooms and a Private Villa
Accommodation runs from 1‑ and 2‑bedroom bungalows with wood or marble floors to a 2‑bedroom villa with its own pool and living room. All units come with safes, minibars, mosquito nets, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus terraces and open‑air bathrooms; children 12 and under stay free.

Several reviewers praise the spacious, very clean rooms and comfortable beds, noting newly renovated units and pleasant garden or pool views. Others report damp, dark and dated rooms with cracked bathtubs, stained sheets and old furniture, and in a few cases “nearly uninhabitable” conditions.

Pools, Beach and Snorkelling Access
Three pools—including one very long one by the beach and another by the breakfast area—are a key draw. When things are running well, guests describe clean water, quiet decks and even having the pool to themselves in early November.

But multiple reviews mention algae around the edges, a murky green pool near the restaurant, and a long‑closed large pool with swim‑up bar. On the plus side, the beach is swimmable, with a sandy bottom and sun beds under trees, and it’s an easy walk—about 10 minutes along the shore—to the Bio Rock coral and snorkelling area.

Food, Breakfast Gaps and a Beachfront Bar
On paper, there’s a beachfront restaurant, a bar with terrace and a spa area with massage treatments and hot tub. In practice, food reviews swing sharply. Some guests “needed not go off site”, found dinner very tasty and reasonably priced, and even came back just for beachside dishes like cucumber/coconut chicken salad and lumpia.

Others speak of “meh” buffet quality, cold rice with heaters off, greasy containers, ants in the buffet, a pitiful selection when the hotel is busy, and prices higher than nearby beach cafés. Several note that when occupancy is low and breakfast is à la carte from a card, quality improves markedly.

Service, Mosquitos and Noise Trade-Offs
Staff impress many guests as extremely friendly, courteous and very helpful, with some arranging snorkelling and diving trips, mangrove sunset tours, and quick room changes when issues are raised. A few guests mention slow or uncertain communication, especially in English, and one notes that trainees run the restaurant at times, leading to inconsistent service.

Mosquitos are a recurring theme: coils, nightly spraying and mosquito nets are standard, yet some guests still report “thousands” of mosquitos, particularly in outdoor bathrooms, and one detailed case of persistent bed bugs in the mattress. Wi‑Fi is described as slow or dropping in and out, and several mention being woken by a nearby mosque around 05:00, while others say they barely noticed thanks to earplugs supplied by the hotel.

Who This Suits Now
For travellers who care most about space, direct beach access, on‑site snorkelling trips and a very quiet setting, Adi Assri can still feel like good value—especially in a clean, renovated room and with à la carte breakfast. Those expecting consistently high 4‑star hardware, strong Wi‑Fi and flawless maintenance may find the aging infrastructure, insects and hit‑and‑miss food frustrating at the current price point.