Perfect oasis!”

As annual visitors to Bali for many years, we found this hotel to be one of the best we have stayed in; equal too the Ayana Resort for customer service, restaurants, bar facilities and spa. This is a boutique hotel catering to internationals and locals with a fantastic location when Bali is busy. 5 mins to Seminyak for dining, 5 mins to Kuta for surfing and shopping. $5 AUD round trip in a taxi which drive by every minute or so! The Portobello Restaurant and chef is amazing! Worth a visit even if you drive by on JL Dewi Sri. The only things we felt were lacking was some chairs on the balcony to enjoy the pool and gardens in the afternoon and a drying line in the bathroom for wet bathers. We are returning in May 2014 with a large group of friends and we will be staying again. This is the first hotel in Bali were I have not had to do the "monkey Dance" at reception on arrival because of a problem. My husband was amazed! Thanks Fontana for a beautiful hotel experience in Bali. We loved the location because we had no traffic issues getting anywhere, but those who want a beach location will be missing out on premium customer service and super comfy accommodation if they book elsewhere. Stay classy Fontana! We will see you soon!

Fantastic Fontana”

Fontana has everything you need for a comfortable stay with its large pool, gym and onsite spa. The open laze-about concept of the hotel works well and provides sufficient spaces for privacy and relaxation. Rooms are clean, sound proofed and adequately furnished with some pool facing rooms having a balcony to take in the balinese evening breeze. Portabella restaurant provided good dining options with a selection of western and indonesian dishes in addition to the onsite 24hr Sunny Cafe, which catered for light meals, desserts and snacks and a real hunger saver for those late night arrivals or early morning departures....a big plus. The location also was a good surprise with plenty of dining and shopping options within walking distance or a short taxi ride to the more busier parts of Seminyak/Kuta. Ive stayed at a lot of hotels in Bali and the best asset this hotel has is its friendly knowledgeable english speaking staff. Right from arrival to departure nothing was a bother from everyone working there and all with ear to ear smiles. Overall the Fontana located in upmarket Legian is excellent value for money when compared to other hotels with similar facilities but as I said their well trained attentive staff are priceless.

Wonderful experience”

We stayed for a total of three days. Finding a hotel that satisfies the twin needs of economy with that of quality is often difficult. We found the perfect hotel in Fontana. It was new - barely 15 days old - when we checked in. The hotel is modern with a small pool tucked in the middle. The restaurant in the lobby serves great italian fare. The hotel is a short drive from the happening spots of Bali - Legian / Seminyak / The Beach etc. In any other place you probably could have walked, but not here.... its way too hot to walk. The hotel is clean and well put together. But, the staff are wonderful and it is thay that make the place fabulous. If they can keep up this mix of a wonderful hotel with truly remarkable service quality, this will be the hotel to stay in Bali.

Quiet and relaxing”

We had a very relaxing stay at the Fontana Hotel Bali. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is located a bit further from Kuta beach, which means it's always very quiet and peaceful. Due to the hotel location, you do have to take a taxi or the shuttle bus to other places. It's about a 4min drive to Legian street. However, because of Bali's traffic once it took us 45min to drive from the hotel to Legian street. The hotel is very new, and has a very open European design to it. Just make sure when you stay at Fontana hotel that you always carry the hotel's business card with you. This becomes handy when taking a taxi back, as not many locals know where the hotel is. I would recommend this hotel if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday, but yet still a couple of minutes (of driving) from legian street.

One of the best hotel experiences in Indonesia”

My partner and I had an absolutely lovely stay at Fontana. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and most accommodating. They are always there to help and do so with a smile. No miserable staff waiting for the day to be over in here! The hotel has been designed by a Japanese architect and an Indonesian environmentalist and is absolutely amazing! The rooms are modern, quiet, the furniture looks like quality stuff (not depressing hotel furniture that you see in many other hotels) and the bathroom is wonderful! We loved the attention to detail in the design and the fact that the minibar was completely free of charge! If you are fed up with the beaches in Kuta or Legian (or the constant 'Hello Misterrr'), the hotel pool is a great alternative: clean and big comfortable chairs where you can relax. Wifi connection is good which is not often the case in Indonesia! The hotel also provided a mini chocolate cake for my partner's birthday which was a really nice gesture. The breakfast is superb: the pastries are delicious and the fresh crepes are yummie! The only negative about this hotel is the fact that it is not located in the centre of Kuta or Legian. The hotel offers a shuttle service to town and back but only every 4 hours. You will need to take a taxi but that didn't bother us at all (very cheap: around 10.000 and 20.000 rupiah). We were more than happy to do so as the hotel was absolutely worth this small inconvenience. If anything, it's a nice change to go back to a quite hotel after a day in hectic Kuta/Legian! We would definitely come back to this hotel and would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anybody who appreciates top customer service, modern rooms and great food!

very nice and relaxing. excellent staff.”

This was recommended by my friend who's family owns this hotel. I'm very glad we stayed. you have to catch a cab to get to Kuta or Seminyak but you walk out to the main road and wait no more than 1 minute and you have one. and it's a whole $4(cdn) ride to the beach MAX. you can also just request a cab for an additional couple dollars i think. but we never bothered. staff is SUPER helpful. I had to move my flight back a day and they helped me find the location of a Garuda office in Kuta! Also the staff is excellent with english. This is more important than you would think to tourists. We didn't visit the gym, but the pool area is very nice, and the pool itself is cool and clean. The room itself was basic but very nice, we got the king size bed and it was SO comfy. also the bathroom is very nice, we had a plugged shower drain and it was fixed within a few minutes. the shower is nice with soft water and a huge volume of water. also its nice and hot when you want it. I think my only nitpick is how you have to sign into the wifi every time your phone sleeps. but... you're on vacation, so in reality just leave the phone away. when you do connect it is a decent speed. not blazing fast but good enough to google popular places and mark locations on your map. Breakfast was amazing with custom omlettes, pancakes and crepes. also specialty coffees are included with breakfast (the lattes are VERY good!) We will be coming back to this hotel when we return to Bali. 100% it is the best value for dollar. (we stayed a few nights at Harper Kuta on arrival and Fontana is WAY better). It is surprisingly quiet and there is live entertainment on saturday night.

Perfect location in tranquil setting”

It was a pleasant stay at Fontana Hotel, Bali. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout my stay. The lush tropical surrounding around the pool area is a great place to unwind after a tired day. Buffet breakfast was great, though they could add a few other dishes for Vegetarians. Although it's situated just off Kuta/Legian area, you can always catch a taxi to the nearby towns (Kuta or Seminyak) with fairly cheap fare. Highly recommended if you are looking for a place to stay in Bali without breaking the bank.

Winning Concept”

I stay at Fontana whenever I'm in Bali for business, and I have returned at least 6 times already. As one reviewer says below, Fontana is possibly the newest hotel in Kuta, but that is not all. The rooms are a good size, bathroom feels luxurious, service is impeccable. But these are things that seldom catch my readers' attention. They say the rooms are usually clean, and some won't bother to comment on the service unless it's bad. So what can I say? Well, it's the concept that is outstanding in the case of Fontana. Firstly, the price is friendly, and the hotel has a design and architecture edge that makes it unique. The rooms are ultra-modern, somewhat jazzy, with designs ranging from a light box with a map of Bali to wrought iron displays in cursive writing. The rooms with the pool views are the best, and my favourite category is the one without balcony, but with floor space extending all the way to where the balcony should've been. Hence, the floor-to-ceiling window here offers a crisp, clear view of the pool and all surrounding greenery, and it's like having your own piece of heaven. You can just sit on the lounge chair and watch the pool and it feels so close. And of course, I'd still have to say the service is great. Location is close to Seminyak, so the last time I was here I went to dine at Breeze. Food is OK and pricey, but do go for the view, with the unobstructed horizon and sea just before you. So will I return to Fontana again? I think I will.

Had to make an upgrade but great hotel”

The Fontana was great! Out of the way so was quiet! Yet only a 5-10 minute taxi ride to Kuta square and Legian only costing $2-$3. The breakfast was great each morning with different food available each morning! Had great pastries, egg station and an crepe/pancake station. Each and every time you see a staff member they were always so friendly... Some lacked English at times but could always get what is required to be asked in the end. We booked a superior room but as it was our honeymoon we thought it was a bit basic. So we got an upgrade to the suite room and it was a great choice! Large room, had a couch and batch tub seperate to the shower! Looked over the pool which was great! The pool area was nice, however didn't get a lot of sun during the day. But still got some! The shuttle service they provided the hotel for free with a few drop off points left at 9am and then every four hours after that. Was a great way to get into Legian and Kuta! Thank you to Fontana for making our honeymoon so enjoyable! We really appreciate the effort your staff go to make the hotel clean! Will be back!

An artistic hotel with superb hospitality”

this hotel is newly opened. they had their soft opening back in september 2012, but the grand opening itself was in december 2012. it was designed by one of the ecological architect in bali; popo danes. it might not be located conveniently, but it is still a good location. it still in between of kuta, legian, seminyak and bypass. you can still walk to those area. hailing or booking taxi was not easy either, as the hotel has a deep entrance and because it is still new, a lot of driver will get "lost" a bit. the room itself is clean, smells good, spacious, chic, and contemporary. the bedding is comfortable. no complain in the bathroom department either. the only problem we get is none of our get signal inside the room or in the hallway... the staff is all smile and helpful.

5-Star Service with Affordable Rooms”

We were truly blown away at the hospitality we received at Fontana Hotel Bali. We booked our rooms at a great deal SGD$56/night through the Agoda mobile app. Check-in was fast and concise. The room though small, had a balcony and a big bathroom. However, the running water tasted salty but this is the same in another spa at another location. Wi-fi was weak in the room as the entire hotel shared the same source of wi-fi. The selection of food at breakfast was limited but the variety of eggs was impressive, with Eggs Benedict & Egg Florentine. Clean-up service was excellent and there was a paper note left on our table about the live acoustic performance and BBQ grill happening that night. The in-house restaurant offered a wide spread of food and the 24-hour cafe was good. The night before our check-out, we informed the front desk of our early check-out at 4.30am. The staff pulled out a menu consisting of continental, local and asian breakfast fares and asked us which we'd like for breakfast, also if we'd like it packed or plated. This has never happened to me at other 5-star hotels in Bandung/Jogja. We were as pleasantly surprised when we saw our coffee and breakfast packed and sitting at the front desk when we came down. We'd certainly recommend this hotel to our friends!

Excellent Hotel in poor location”

The Fontana is an excellent Hotel but in a poor location. Although located in Legian it is a fair way from the activities in Legian and the beach. There is a short cut that can be walked in about 15 minutes to Legian St, otherwise a taxi is needed. The metered taxis are cheap and plentiful outside the hotel.Outside the hotel the street is very dreary and the restaurants are few and surprisingly poor quality especially for Bali. The notable exception is the Hideaway, directly opposite the hotel, near the circle K, which is a restaurant and art gallery. For some people the Fontana might be an excellent choice. It is excellent value for money.

Excellent Hotel.”

Our stay at the Fontana Hotel was excellent. The Staff was very well trained and the rooms are very spacious and clean. Even though I had requested for rooms with a good view like a balcony, I was given a room facing a wall, but none the less, we were out of the Hotel by 8am and back by 10pm, so the view wasn't a big issue. The breakfast was of International Standards, not many hotels are able to do Eggs Benedict or Poached Eggs or Egg White Omelette (without burning it..Thumbs up to the Chefs of Fontana Hotel. The Front Desk staff were ever so pleasant and helpful always.The swimming pool was great as it is connected to the kids pool and the adults pool so that the adults could always be in the water next to the kids pool without getting out. The amenities in the bathroom were of very high standards, and very complete. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom spacious and well planned and built, with a rain shower and a handheld together.

Top notch hotel with superb service!!! awesomee”

It was a really nice experience to stay at Fontana Hotel. Room is spacious and clean (8 month old hotel)with a simple but elegant design. They had special offer during our stay which is to give complementary daily minibar. The breakfast was just unbeatable. The salad was fresh, the omelette was cooked perfectly and they even had delicious crepes (you should try this) with nutella or fresh fruits (strawberry/banana)for dessert. The staffs at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is not located in the Legian/Kuta city centre which is busy and crowded, which was so good for us.

New hotel with excellent service”

i had a great time in fontana hotel. firstly i would like to give two thumbs up to all the staff there especially to ms ayu. she helped me alot during our stay there cause i had to express my milk every 4 hours but the fridge's temperature wasn't cold enough to store it in so i went up to her and asked her if she was able to help with this situation and without any hesitation she offered to help keep all of expressed milk in their kitchen freezer. it was in our own cooling box storage so i wasn't worried about it at all.. even the kitchen staffs were helpful and gave their outmost heartfelt service to my husband and i during our 4 days stay. the room was nicely decorated and i love how comfy the king size bed was and how fluffy the two gigantic pillows were.. i had a good night rest during my stay there. the entire hotel lobby's, restaurant and cafe decoration was so beautiful and i felt right at home there. thank u fontana hotel for this great experience. would love to come back again. ;)

Excellent Value”

The Fontana Hotel is not an opulent Bali resort, but it is a very pleasant hotel in a central location. There are many stores and restaurants nearby (I highly recommend the crispy duck at Bebek Goreng H. Slamet, just a few doors down from the hotel), and the airport is about a 15-minute drive. The bedroom and bathroom are both a good size (at least in my "Deluxe" room, which was only a few dollars more than a "Superior" room), and I found the bed and pillow very comfortable. There is an extensive breakfast buffet; not surprisingly, the local dishes are better than the "western" dishes.

Good quality”

if you got a child,don't think about your baby trolley, you can't not use it in Bali, every place to visit doesn't fit. Fontana Hotel is very clean, and have a very good design, the restaurant is excellent. The service is excellent, you got a free shuttle who bring you close to the beach and the downtown at 3 min from the hotel, until 21H. The room is spacious, and the mini fridge contains several drinks all free of charge.

Love this hotel so much!”

I stayed in Fontana for two nights with my husband. We loooove everything about it. We made sure we enjoyed every facility it offers. I personally looooove the spa. Not only it was super affordable, but all the staff were also very attentive and helpful. Satisfied! My husband enjoyed the quiet pool and gym. We don't understand why not many guests use these facilities. But hey, a benefit for us, we won't complain :p The cleanliness was okay, the towels were rather old, but we could understand. Only the housekeeping responded to our request to clean the room quite late. We went back after a 3-hour ride out of the hotel and found out the room hadn't been cleaned. But that one turn-off didn't actually bother our stay. We would definitely come back to this hotel when we visit Bali again.

fabulous stay”

Fontana hotel bali in legian really centrally located, not too far from the restaurant or mall, even the airport. And of course the beach, sun and the wind.. Bali always makes me fall in love over n over again..

Absolutely Fantastic ”

Absolutely excellent, we enjoyed everything about the Fontana. The Hotel menu would have been better with more options and the location was a little further away from where I would normally stay but the Hotel offered a free shuttle into Legian every hour so was good. All in all, loved it and would definitely stay at the Fontana Hotel again.