SLCBeijing
February 20, 2025
While the staff were absolutely lovely and accommodating, my experience with the owners/management left much to be desired. I initially booked my stay without an extra night. Later, I inquired about extending my stay, and management confirmed it was possible. I proceeded with a separate booking for the additional night. However, I later decided that staying at another hotel for my final night would be preferable due to location and comfort reasons. While Karmagali was okay, it felt a bit run down. I asked if I could cancel the extra night, and management assured me multiple times that this would not be a problem. To avoid any miscommunication, I confirmed this on several occasions. Relying on their confirmation, I booked another hotel for my last night in Bali. I only made this decision after their approval—had they declined my request, I would have kept my original booking. Throughout my stay, I reconfirmed verbally that I would be leaving as per my initial reservation, and they acknowledged this. Despite this, the owners later altered my booking to include the extra night, charging me for a stay that was never agreed upon, contracted, or used. This kind of misleading and dishonest booking practice is unacceptable and left a sour taste after what could have been a great stay. I strongly advise future guests to triple-check their reservations and obtain written confirmation of any changes, as my experience suggests verbal agreements may not be honored. It’s a shame because the location and staff were wonderful, but I cannot recommend a place where management operates in this manner.