Escape to Paradise: Bay Shore Hut, Lembongan, Bali - Your Dream Vacation Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the tropical dream that is Escape to Paradise: Bay Shore Hut, Lembongan, Bali! Forget the perfectly curated Instagram feeds, I'm here to give you the REAL scoop, messy hair and all. And lemme tell you, this place… it's got potential, a LOT of it, but like any relationship, it ain’t always sunshine and rainbows.
First Impressions: Accessibility (or, Where's the Ramp?)
Alright, let's rip off the band-aid. Accessibility… It's a mixed bag. The website claims "Facilities for disabled guests", which is great! But I didn't see a specific breakdown. I didn't personally need ramps or anything, but I did notice a whole lotta stairs. My advice? Call ahead if you have any mobility concerns. Don't take a chance on just hoping things work out. That being said, the staff I did interact with were incredibly helpful and seemed genuinely wanting to please, which is a HUGE plus.
Rooms: Paradise Found (Mostly)
Okay, the rooms… sigh. They're pretty much what the pictures promise– breezy, with that Bali vibe, and thankfully, sporting some serious Air Conditioning. Thank GOD. Bali heat is no joke, friends. And the Blackout Curtains were a LIFE SAVER. Seriously, sleep is a luxury when you're on vacation, and they delivered.
A few things I loved:
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! 🙌 Essential. Seriously, I probably checked my emails way too much while there. But hey, work never stops, right? And it worked flawlessly.
- Complimentary Bottled Water. Always appreciated. Hydration is KEY.
- In-Room Safe Box Always peace of mind is provided.
- Seating area: Great to put the feet up after a long day.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Nice touch that makes the stay more comfortable.
A few MINOR gripes (because, let's be real, perfection is boring):
- My Bathroom phone didn't work. Not a huge deal, but a working phone would be useful. Guess I had to yell to the other folks.
- Wish they had a Coffee/tea maker so I didn't have to wait for room service every morning for my fix.
- When I was in my room and was waiting for a snack, I wish there was a Snack bar that can deliver to my room.
Food! Oh, the Food!
Here's where things get interesting. Bay Shore Hut has a real commitment to keeping you fed. And the food! Ah, the food.
- Restaurants: This is where the magic happens! I took the Asian cuisine in restaurant. The food was phenomenal here, and I could eat there every day!
- Breakfast [Buffet]: It was your standard buffet. Lots of options, but nothing to really scream about. You could get a Western breakfast as well.
- Restaurants, Poolside bar, Coffee shop, and Snack bar: The restaurant has Desserts in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, and Salad in restaurant. This is one of the best thing about the place.
- Vegetarian restaurant is available here.
- Room service [24-hour]: This is a godsend when you're jet-lagged and starving at 3 AM (speaking from experience!). You can get Coffee/tea in restaurant.
- Happy hour: Time to make new friends drinking and enjoying the view!
- Bottle of water: Nice touch!
- A la carte in restaurant: This is a great option if you don't like the food in the buffet.
- Breakfast in room is avaliable!
- Breakfast takeaway service is avaliable as well!
- Alternative meal arrangement is offered.
Things to Do: Relax, Rejuvenate, Repeat (Or Maybe Just Nap)
Bay Shore Hut understands the art of relaxation. Here's what's on offer:
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: Perfect for cooling off! And the Pool with view is a total Instagram moment waiting to happen.
- Spa/sauna: You can get a Body scrub and Body wrap with this.
- Massage: Sigh. A Bali massage is a must-do. Get one. Seriously.
- Steamroom: Great for relaxing the body after a long day.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: Now if you are into fitness, this is a great place.
- Foot bath: Another great opportunity to get relaxed.
Cleanliness and Safety: Trying Their Best
Okay, let's talk pandemic precautions (because, well, it's the reality of travel these days). They've got some stuff happening:
- Hand Sanitizer all over the place. Good.
- Daily disinfection in common areas. A solid effort.
- Rooms sanitized between stays. Reassuring.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Heard it.
- Safe dining setup: Noticed.
- First aid kit: Thank goodness.
- Additional measures: Room sanitization opt-out available, Anti-viral cleaning products, Doctor/nurse on call, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, and Sterilizing equipment.
Services and Conveniences: The Perks!
This place gets it. The basics are covered, and then some:
- 24-hour Front Desk: ALWAYS appreciated.
- Concierge: Super helpful for booking tours, giving you the lay of the land.
- Daily Housekeeping: My room was spotless every day, and the staff were incredibly friendly.
- Laundry service/Dry cleaning/Ironing service: Because nobody wants to do laundry on vacation.
- Luggage Storage: Very helpful.
- Cash withdrawal: Useful!
- Car park [free of charge]/Car park [on-site]: Amazing!
Getting Around:
- Airport transfer: A lifesaver after a long flight.
- Taxi service: Simple and easy, even though it is a small island.
- Car park [on-site]: Useful if you rented a car.
- Bicycle parking: Good for the eco-conscious.
Dining, drinking, and snacking!
- Asian cuisine in restaurant, you are in for a treat.
- Poolside bar, where I spent a lot of my time there!
- Coffee shop, for your morning needs (me)
- Happy hour, great, the staff were very friendly!
- Snack bar, food was good.
For the Kids:
- Babysitting service is available.
- Family/child friendly is a great plus!
- Kids meal is available, so the kids can enjoy the food!
- Kids facilities are available.
Services and convenient:
- Air conditioning in public area is helpful for those who like cool air.
- Doorman is very helpful.
- Elevator is a big help.
- Facilities for disabled guests is available.
- Food delivery is a great plus!
- Gift/souvenir shop is a good choice for your souvenirs.
- Indoor venue for special events is available.
- Invoice provided is a nice touch.
- Meeting/banquet facilities are available.
- Meetings, Meeting stationery are available.
- On-site event hosting is good.
- Outdoor venue for special events is great!
Internet Access:
- Internet access – wireless is available.
- Internet access – LAN is available.
- Wi-Fi for special events is a great bonus.
- Internet services are available.
- Internet access is available.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! 🙌 Essential. Seriously, I probably checked my emails way too much while there. But hey, work never stops, right? And it worked flawlessly.
Safety and security
- CCTV in common areas is helpful!
- CCTV outside property is helpful!
- Fire extinguisher is available.
- Front desk [24-hour] is available.
- Non-smoking rooms is available.
- Safety/security feature is available.
- Security [24-hour] is available.
- Smoke alarms is available.
Things to do and ways to relax
- Body scrub is wonderful!
- Body wrap is a great way to relax.
- Fitness center is great!
- **Gym/
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is my brain's chaotic scribble-fest for Lembongan with Bay Shore Hut as the glorious, sandy starting point. Prepare for the mess. Prepare for the real. Prepare for…well, hopefully, a good time.
Lembongan Lunacy: A Week of Sun, Seasickness, and Questionable Life Choices (Probably Involving Bintang)
Day 1: Arrival & Immediate Panic (But in a Good Way, Mostly)
- Morning (ish): Touchdown in Bali. The airport?! Ugh. Honestly, always a whirlwind of sweaty faces and the incessant "taxi, taxi, mister?" chants that make me want to hide under a baggage carousel. But hey, Bali magic is REAL. Smells already amazing, that mix of incense and something… tropical.
- Mid-Morning: Speedboat to Lembongan. Now this is adventure! Except… I might be a little prone to seasickness. Let's just say Dramamine is my new best friend. Praying to the gods of calm waters, because the thought of vomiting into the turquoise ocean? Not ideal.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Bay Shore Hut! HOLY. COW. Seriously. Instagram doesn't do it justice. That view? THE VIEW. It's like a postcard exploded, but with real life colours and the gentle slap of waves against the shore. Check into my little bungalow, already feeling a million miles away from, well, everything that sucks in regular life.
- Late Afternoon: First swim. The ocean is warm, clear, and salty. Spent about an hour swimming, and laughing the whole time, then collapsed on a sun lounger, contemplating the meaning of life (between naps).
- Evening: Sunset drinks at a beach bar further down the road (can't remember the name, but it had swings and the sun set was to die for). Ordered a Bintang, felt the worries of the world melt away. Then promptly ate so much grilled corn that I almost passed out. Food coma victory!
Day 2: The Dive That Almost Didn't Happen (Thank Goodness It Did)
- Morning: SUNRISE YOGA! Okay, maybe more like a very wobbly attempt at sun salutations. (I'm flexible like a rusty tin can). But the view? Again, killer. And the air… so fresh.
- Late Morning: Snorkelling around Mangrove Point. The water is so clear. The fish are so colourful. The coral is… you get the idea. Absolutely breathtaking. (Almost choked on my snorkel from pure awe).
- Afternoon: THE DIVE. Okay, this needs its own special section. I booked a scuba dive and, honestly, I almost cancelled. Panic demons whispering things like "Jaws, but with more coral," and "What if a shark eats your air tank?" But I sucked it up, did the dive, and… it was the most amazing thing I've ever done. Floating weightlessly among the fish, feeling the gentle current, seeing the vibrant colours of the reef… it was pure, unadulterated magic. Actually cried a little bit. (Don't judge! Everything is bigger and more intense in Bali).
- Evening: Dinner at a warung. Local Indonesian cuisine at its best. Ate way too much nasi goreng and dreamed of sharks while I slept.
Day 3: Sandy Feet, So Much Sun, and The Lost Phone
- Morning: Beach day! Walked along Dream Beach (it actually is a dream), got my hair all salty, and let my brain completely switch off. Did some people watching (the best), and almost got taken out by a rogue wave.
- Afternoon: Tried stand-up paddleboarding. Let's just say my balance is questionable. Spent more time in the water than on the board.
- Late Afternoon: Disaster strikes! Somewhere between the ocean and a coconut I lost my phone. Panic level: ELEVEN. Spent 2 hours retracing my steps only to not find anything. Feeling a little distraught, because, yes, I am addicted to my phone and all the pretty pictures in it.
- Evening: Sulked in my bungalow for a while, then dragged myself to a beach bar. Ordered a Bintang, made new friends who were equally as silly as I am, and decided that the lost phone gave me a much needed break from social media.
Day 4: Scooter Shenanigans + That Moment of Clarity (and a Really Bad Tan Line)
- Morning: Okay, so I rented a scooter. I shouldn't have rented a scooter. But everyone does it! Cruising around Lembongan, feeling the wind, finally finding my way. A little less scared now.
- Afternoon: Visited the Yellow Bridge, and a local village. Got lost (again). Found a hidden beach. Met a local family, who shared their delicious food. That taste of authentic cultural immersion makes me see the travel in a new light.
- Late Afternoon: Stumbled upon a yoga class during golden hour. Watched the sun set and felt a huge wave of gratitude for everything. Not ashamed to say a tear or two might have slipped out.
- Evening: Ate the best fresh seafood of my life, then collapsed into a blissful sleep.
Day 5: The Day I Became a Pro at Being Lazy.
- Morning: Ate breakfast on the beach, basically. Staring at the ocean, doing absolutely nothing productive. Did a little bit of reading. Not even a whole chapter though.
- Afternoon: Got a Balinese massage that was so good I nearly drooled. Seriously, the best massage of my life. Felt so relaxed but also like I had been run over by a bus.
- Late Afternoon: Explored the tide pools, and laughed at the hermit crabs. Almost had a full wardrobe malfunction (thank goodness for well-placed towels).
- Evening: Pizza night and then the rest of the night spent talking, laughing, and making silly faces with other travellers.
Day 6: The Day I Became a Pro at Being Dramatic.
- Morning: Another sunrise yoga class. Another attempt at those bendy poses. And more laughing.
- Afternoon: Stumbled upon a hidden little beach, where I proceeded to have a full-blown existential crisis. Sat there looking at the ocean and suddenly felt overwhelmed. All the feeling, the pain, and the joy of life crashed in at once.
- Late Afternoon: After recovering from existentialism, returned to Bay Shore Hut and ate lunch. Spent the rest of the day laying on the sun lounger, reading, and feeling like a new (and slightly charred) human.
- Evening: Ate dinner looking at the stars.
Day 7: Goodbye Lembongan, Hello Reality? (Maybe Not Yet)
- Morning: Final swim! One last dip in that turquoise water, one last sniff of that salty air. Sigh.
- Late Morning: Speedboat back to Bali. The seasickness is back. But I don't care! I had the most amazing time!!
- Afternoon: Airport chaos.
- Evening: On the plane. Already planning my return.
This "itinerary" is probably not going to win any awards for structure or precision. But it's real. And that's what matters. Because Lembongan? It's real, too. And it's absolutely, breathtakingly, wonderfully perfect. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to start planning my next trip. Dramamine? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Willingness to make a fool of myself? Double Check!!
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So, what *is* this whole "thing" about? (Because honestly, I'm still a little confused.)
Alright, let’s be real. I can barely keep track of my own socks, so I’m not expecting anyone to understand the grand scheme of things right away. Basically, this is about… well, let’s call it “life experiences.” The good, the bad, the ugly, the “wait, did that *really* happen?” stuff.
Think of it as a digital campfire where we all gather and swap stories. Except instead of s'mores, we get insights, maybe a few laughs, and hopefully avoid setting anything on fire (metaphorically, of course!). You know, the usual.
What's the biggest "whoa" moment you've ever had? The one that made you question everything?
Oh man, where do I *begin*? Okay, deep breath. I was maybe 22, freshly out of college, trying to be a 'serious' adult (shudders). I was stuck in a dead-end job, hating every second. I mean, I was *miserable*.
The thing is, I had a secret, a yearning for something… more. I'd always loved photography, you know that silly little thing you do with your phone, but I was too scared to chase it.
One day, I was at a stuffy corporate event, forced to listen to some exec drone on about "synergy" (still gives me the heebie-jeebies). I slipped outside for a breath of fresh air, saw this incredible sunset exploding across the sky, and just... snapped. I wanted to capture it. Now! I quit that day. Just walked out.
It was terrifying and exhilarating all at once. The "whoa" wasn't just about the sunset, it was about realizing I could actually *choose* a different path, even if it scared the bejeezus out of me. The aftermath was a mess—struggling to pay bills, eating ramen for weeks, but I have no regrets.
What's your biggest regret? (Come on, spill the tea!)
Regrets, huh? Well, I'm not exactly brimming with them. Okay, maybe a *few*... look everyone has one or two things they wish they could do over.
I regret not telling my grandma how much I loved her, more often. She was the wisest woman I knew. And I should have said it more.
Also, I regret that haircut I got in 8th grade. It was a disaster. A complete, utter disaster. But hey, you live and you learn. And I now laugh every time I think about it, also, I am thankful that there were no cameras in those days.
What keeps you up at night? (Besides the caffeine, obviously.)
Oh, the insomnia monster is a frequent visitor, all right. Caffeine is definitely a suspect, right up there with the "what if" gremlins. Those little guys love to party in my brain.
Lately, it's been the state of the world, the constant stream of bad news... you know. It's hard not to feel utterly defeated some days. But then I remember the sunset I mentioned, and I think "Hey, even if everything is messy, the beauty is still there."
Also, the existential dread of whether my online grocery order will actually arrive with the chicken I ordered. That's pretty high up there.
What's your favorite thing to waste time on? (Be honest!)
Oh god. My phone. I'm not proud of it, but let's face it. I'm a sucker for scrolling, especially on a slow news day. Cat videos? Yes please. Random historical facts? Feed it to me!
I'm also a big fan of getting lost in a good book, or binge-watching a quirky TV show. Basically anything that allows me to escape reality for a while. It's called self-care! (Or is it?)
What’s something you're strangely obsessed with?
Okay, here it comes... I'm inexplicably obsessed with the history of the lightbulb. I know, I know, it sounds boring. But think about it! It changed the world! The innovation, the back-and-forth, the *glow*!
I've read countless articles, watched documentaries, and, yes, I even went to a museum dedicated to the history of technology, just to stare at lightbulbs! I'm not sure what it is about it, but I could talk about the evolution of the incandescent bulb for hours. Please, someone, stop me.
What’s the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you? (Don't hold back!)
Okay, brace yourselves. This one is so mortifying it still makes my cheeks burn. I was in my early twenties, on a date. My first date with this guy I'd been crushing on for *weeks*. Everything was going swimmingly... we were laughing, having a good time, you know, the works.
We were walking back to my car, and, you guessed it, that's right, I tripped. And I didn't just trip. No, no, no. I basically did a faceplant directly into a giant puddle. It was a monsoon-level downpour, mind you. So, I was soaked, covered in mud, and he just stood there, staring. I will never forget his face - he looked like he'd seen a ghost. Not a *laughing* ghost, either.
I picked myself up, utterly defeated, and tried to play it cool, like it was all part of the plan. We never went out again. To this day, I still shudder when I think about it. The puddle incident has become legendary in my family.
What's your "happy place"? And, if you could live anywhere else, where would it be?
My happy place is easy: a quiet corner with a good book, a mug full of tea, and the sounds of rain on the roof. Bliss. Or a walk through the woods withBook Hotels Now
