I had previously booked another hotel for my stay in the same area. However, upon carful scrutiny of the reviews, I decided to cancel it and book with Poppies. I was really happy to have made this choice. Not only did Poppies live up to the expectation, also the other property which I had booked had a very rundown appearance from outside.

Facts

1. Poppies is located at the east end of Jalan Poppies - I almost touching Jalan Legian. For those who are new, Jalan Poppies is an extremely narrow lane with just enough space for only one vehicle in any direction. This means that if you have to hail a ride, you'll have to walk down to the main road
2. It's a good 10 min walk from Jalan Pantai Kuta - the main road along the Kuta beach. This would mean that every time one wants to go to the beach, it's a good walk
3. The hotel has stand alone cottages (around 15) comprising of one room with a big semi open toilet and a bath area. There is a small nice verandah along each cottage. The entire property has a serene resort feel
4. The hotel has a mineral water dispenser for the guests to refill their flasks provided in the room. Guests who are very picky, would have to arrange their own bottled water either from the hotel room service or from a nearby mart
5. There are a couple of laundries available in the vicinity. I tried the one who had their own washing machines and dryers inside the shophouse over the ones closer to the hotel which would take your clothes to their home (didn't want to take a chance)
6. There are a couple of mini marts nearby which can provide your stocks of beers
7. Poppies restaurant is just a minute stroll from the Hotel - again an open environment

What went well
1. Airport Transfers - My booking was inclusive of airport transfers which was very helpful. Though a print transfer costs approx 10-15 USD each way only, I didn't have to worry at all
2. All cottages are in the ground level. However, privacy of the guests are ensured
3. Rooms were very clean
4. Beds were extremely comfortable. We had an extra bed for my teenage daughter which was also great
5. We had the choice of our breakfast being served in the room. It was a great feel to have your breakfast amidst the natural surroundings
6. They have some of their socket outlets to UK which came in handy
7. With a lot of greeneries, there are mosquitoes too. However, the mosquito coils and mats are provided by the hotel which took care of the same and there was no issue.

Opportunities
1. Breakfast options are limited. The hotel should consider to increase the options
2. Room service is available only till 11PM. Too bad if you are suddenly hungry late at night
3. The tour rates are on the higher side. One can get private taxis at a lower rate inside the lane only
4. We had our dinner on day-1 - found nothing to boast off for the price we paid
5. Toiletries (soap, shampoo etc.) are provided on a refillable basis. The hotel can consider to provide single use bottles instead as it has more classy feel. There was no issue though with the quality of the toiletries

Thank you for a wonderful stay! We stayed at the beginning of our Bali holiday and missed it so much that we had to return! From the immaculate grounds to the charming, beautifully maintained cottages, this place is a delight. I’d recommend Poppies to anyone who is looking for a quiet, peaceful, intimate place to stay. Our daughter loved the cats, frogs, fishponds, dragonflies and beautiful gardens. The breakfasts were wonderful too, and we loved that we could have them at our cottage or in the restaurant. Staff seemed happy and were polite, helpful and friendly. I’d recommend a little flexibility regarding late checkouts where possible. The surrounding area is struggling a little, now that the action seems to have moved to Seminyak/ Canggu, but this also makes for a quiet stay. Love the next door rooster!!! Thank you 🙏🏻.

I have been staying at Poppies for more than a decade and love waking up each morning and being able to sit on the porch in my own private garden. Being a small property you are able to get to know the welcoming and friendly staff and feel part of the Poppies family. The pool is in a quiet, tropical setting and lacks the coldness of the pools in large resorts. Pool beds offer privacy and are thoughtfully arranged in groups of two/ three in the beautiful garden area. Cottages are spacious, perfect for one, two or a third can be accommodated. I love leaving the hustle and bustle of the Kuta streets, markets and street stalls and escaping into this serene piece of paradise. The well known Poppies restaurant is 20 metres down the lane, set in tropical gardens. I have eaten here for almost four decades. Prices are reasonable and the menu offers a range of cuisines, although I prefer to choose traditional Indonesian dishes. Poppies is a 10 minute walk down the lane to the beach, to enjoy walking, swimming or admiring the beautiful Bali sunsets. I love my holidays in Poppies, coming home relaxed after a peaceful getaway.