Sunrise Hill Camp Kintamani Review: Bali Glamping

Bali Sunrise Hill Camp

Kintamani Glamping Getaway

To be honest, this accommodation was the biggest gamble

of my entire Bali trip.

It wasn't in a super convenient location,

and the reviews were so incredibly mixed

that I kept questioning, "Is it really worth going?"

If I wanted to play it safe,

skipping it would have been the logical choice...

But I had already completely fallen for the view.

I must have debated it a hundred times,

but deep down, my mind was already made up from the start... haha.

So, with a mix of high expectations and nervous jitters, I arrived at

Sunrise Hill Camp.

To cut straight to the chase,

this place had one of the most jaw-dropping, unforgettable views

of any place I’ve ever stayed.

I was literally speechless 😭!!

Of course, once I got there, I immediately understood

why the reviews are so polarized.

Today, I’m going to share the amazing highlights

along with the disappointing drawbacks—completely unfiltered—

so read on if you’re thinking about booking!

If you're someone like me whose accommodation satisfaction

is heavily driven by a killer view,

it is absolutely worth the adventure :)

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Words & Photos by GyoniPick

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My Honest Review of Bali Kintamani Sunrise Hill Camp

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Getting from my accommodation in Ubud to Kintamani

took about 1 hour and 40 minutes by car.

I’d read many reviews warning that the road is quite rough,

so we pre-booked a local private taxi for the journey.

There were several stories of drivers visiting for the first time

getting completely lost trying to find the entrance.

There was an entrance fee to Kintamani village of 100,000 IDR.

Ubud → Kintamani / Kintamani → Canggu

We paid 1,200,000 IDR in total.

Sunrise Hill Camp offers

three types of rooms: Glamping Tents, VIP Tents, and the Tiny House.

Without hesitation,

I chose the Tiny House.

While I'd never compromise on the view,

I also care about comfort and cleanliness,

so the Tiny House, which seemed much cozier than a tent,

felt like the perfect fit.

Plus, there is only one Tiny House on the property.

The prospect of having a more private space

was a huge selling point for me.

To be honest, my biggest worry before arriving was the flies.

Every single review I read

mentioned flies, so I came fully prepared

for a battle.

But when we actually arrived,

my first impression was surprisingly different.

At the reception area,

there were barely any flies in sight.

I guess it depends on the season

(I stayed here in mid-June).

As the staff guided us

to our room,

we started heading deeper into the forest.

With hardly any other rooms in sight

and absolute silence all around,

it felt like stepping into an entirely different world.

Even the shared pool and the tent areas

had an amazing, unobstructed view of Mount Agung,

but our room was on a whole other level.

The moment we opened the door, my sister and I gasped in unison 😭

Kudos to myself for taking the leap!!!!

With a private hot spring pool

and a kitchenette for basic cooking,

it was a space where you could easily spend

the whole day doing absolutely nothing and not regret a single second.

Overall, I was really happy with the condition of the room.

The bed and linens were clean and cozy,

and the private hot spring was incredibly well-maintained.

The bathroom, however,

was more on the average side rather than being sparkling clean.

The kitchen also showed a bit of wear and tear.

It wasn't dirty,

but it felt like there was a bit of leftover grease,

so it's probably best to give it a quick wipe before using it.

Most cooking utensils were provided,

making it easy enough to whip up simple meals.

I'd highly recommend bringing plenty of bottled water beforehand.

I was a bit worried about the pre-filled water jars... haha.

Once the sun started to set, the atmosphere completely transformed from daytime.

Soaking in the warm hot spring while gazing out at the scenery...

I completely lost track of time.

At night, the sky was absolutely packed with stars,

and even the clouds looked like a beautiful painting.

Taking photos, filming videos...

this was hands down the place where

I took the most photos during my entire Bali trip.

There was no TV, and the surroundings were so incredibly quiet,

allowing me to enjoy some true, uninterrupted rest

for the first time in a while.

I selected my breakfast during check-in,

and ordered the beef yakiniku for dinner via WhatsApp.

The beef yakiniku was absolutely delicious,

but since it was a bit on the greasy side,

I'd recommend bringing along some instant cup ramen or kimchi to balance it out.

Now, for the topic most of you are probably curious about...

The flies.

To give you the bottom line first, in our room,

there were barely any—much fewer than I expected!

Even while soaking in the hot spring, I only saw about two or three,

so it didn't really bother me.

By around 5:00 PM, they had completely disappeared.

It was so much better than I had feared!

However, as we were checking out the next day,

I instantly understood why those reviews said what they did.

Starting from the path to the parking lot, there were so many flies.

I don't think I've ever seen that many flies

in one place in my entire life...

They even followed us right into the car,

so we ended up road-tripping with them for a while ^^

I think our room had fewer because it was tucked deeper into the forest,

whereas there were definitely way more around the glamping area.

While checking out, I took a quick peak at the glamping tents.

Looking at the reviews,

people's opinions on the tents seemed pretty split,

and seeing them in person made me realize why.

From inside the tents,

you don't get this stunning view at a single glance.

To fully appreciate the scenery,

you really have to hang out outside.

But daytime is exactly when the flies are at their worst.

If you step outside to enjoy the view

but constantly have to swat away flies,

I can totally see how that would lead to some negative reviews.

Of course, since I didn't actually stay in the tents,

I can't say for sure... ^^

Bali Sunrise Hill Camp

Honestly, the travel time was long,

and getting there was quite a trek (plus, yes, the flies are a thing).

Even so, if I had to choose

the most memorable place from this entire Bali trip,

I would choose this spot without a second thought.

Even my sibling said that out of all the places we've stayed,

they've never seen a place with a view quite like this :)

That being said, it's not a place I'd recommend to everyone.

If room pristine-ness or easy accessibility are top priorities for you,

you might not find it as satisfying.

But

if you're as captivated by the views as I was,

or if you want to experience a side of Bali

that's a little off the beaten path, it's absolutely worth the adventure! :)