Your stay — Maya Jineng Villa
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The Property — Maya Jineng Villa
Maya Jineng Villa is a modest resort tucked among tropical gardens on the quiet southern edge of Benoa. Its USP is surprising tranquillity for the price — the pool area feels secluded, and the open-air lobby smells of frangipani. This suits couples wanting an affordable, no-fuss base to explore Nusa Dua and the peninsula, not a party crowd.
Chronicles of Benoa
Benoa was once a small fishing village on a narrow strip of land between the Indian Ocean and Benoa Harbour. Its character shifted in the 1970s when the government developed the nearby Nusa Dua resort enclave, bringing international hotels and infrastructure. Today, Benoa retains a working-harbour feel with a smattering of warungs, while its beaches have mostly been taken over by watersports and cruise-ship docks. The local culture remains firmly Balinese Hindu, with small temples dotting the coast.
Best Time to Visit
Full Benoa guide →Best months
April, May and October — dry, sunny, low humidity, and fewer tourists than July or August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are school-holiday peak, plus the Bali Arts Festival (June–July) in Denpasar. Hotel prices in Benoa rise 30–50% from the low season.
Budget shoulder season
November and March offer lower rates and still good weather, though with occasional short tropical downpours.
Weather & packing
Benoa’s July climate is dry and sunny, but the sea breeze can whip up in the afternoon. Pack light cottons, a sun hat, and a light jacket or wrap for evenings.
Live City Briefing — Benoa
- Benoa Harbour’s new cruise terminal — opened 2025 — has increased visitor traffic, but the surrounding roads still get congested when ships are docked.
- A new coastal path from Benoa to Nusa Dua is under construction, linking several beachfront warungs; sections are already walkable.
- The local desa adat (village council) recently rezoned parts of the foreshore for public access, reducing the number of private resorts claiming beach rights.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Maya Jineng Villa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 through 3 facing the pool or garden side, away from the street. These floors avoid ground-level foot traffic and benefit from the tropical courtyard layout common in Benoa's smaller hotels.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (very limited privacy, high footfall past windows) and any room facing the street directly — Benoa's main roads can be busy with scooters and taxis during the day and into early evening.
Best views
If the hotel has a pool or small tropical garden (common in 3-star Benoa properties), request a pool/garden view room on an upper floor. Street views are mundane — parked cars, passing scooters.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest at Maya Jineng Villa — above street noise but low enough to avoid any roof-level maintenance or water pump sounds.
🔊 Noise notes
Benoa is a working residential and marina neighbourhood, not a party strip. Noise comes from intermittent scooter traffic (more during 7-9am and 4-6pm), local mosques at prayer times, and dogs barking at night. The hotel's small scale usually means you'll hear neighbours passing doors.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to request a back-facing room — these are typically quieter and may get late afternoon breeze. 2) If you have a rental scooter, ask about secure overnight parking; some 3-star places leave bikes on the street. 3) The breakfast area may open late (around 7am) — if you have an early tour, ask the night before if a takeaway box is possible.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Maya Jineng Villa
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps download; no login required
No lift; two-storey villa-style property, all rooms on ground or first floor via stairs
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; property is a converted 1990s family villa, no heritage listing
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free, no room); late check-out until 18:00 for 50% of nightly rate
Free at front desk during day of arrival before check-in and after check-out until 22:00
No step-free access; all rooms require climbing stairs; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
On-site parking for 6 cars, free of charge; nearest public car park at Benoa Harbour 1 km away, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount charged 7 days before arrival; IDR 500,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Tukad Nangka (533 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Musholla Jannatu Aden Jimbaran (712 m · ~9 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Banjar Angga Swara Batu Ngongkong Badung (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pelinggih Padmasana (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Pharmacy Education Building of Udayana — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Alfamart — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best to use ATMs at local banks like BCA or Mandiri; avoid money changers at the airport or tourist spots, as rates are worse.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller stalls and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless payment is common in modern places.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving 5-10% at restaurants is appreciated. Hotel staff may receive 10,000-20,000 IDR for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A local kopi hitam or iced coffee at a roadside stall costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung costs about 20,000-35,000 IDR.
A main dish of grilled fish or chicken with rice at a local eatery runs about 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Warung on Jalan Danau Tamblingan and the night market near Benoa Harbour offer cheap eats like sate and bakso.
Local supermarkets include Tiara Dewata, Pepito, and Kuta Market for fresh produce.
Beachwear and cheap clothes from street markets like Sukawati Art Market (a short drive) or local stalls in Benoa.
Local bemo minibuses are the cheapest at about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take a Blue Bird or Grab taxi for about 70,000-150,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs instead of restaurants; use ride-hailing apps for fixed prices; bargain at markets but not in fixed-price shops.
Good to know — Benoa
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17958.45 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BenoaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Benoa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Maya Jineng Villa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy Education Building of Udayana — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Bali Hilton International Hotel, Benoa
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter just outside arrivals to avoid overcharging. Alternatively, flag a Blue Bird metered taxi from the rank—insist the driver uses the meter, not a flat fare. The Hilton is on a quiet peninsula, so the driver might need GPS.
Bali Hilton International Hotel → Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
💡 Book through the concierge at least 4 hours ahead—they'll use a reliable local operator. Price is fixed and includes meet-and-greet in the lobby. For early departures, this avoids haggling with taxi drivers outside the hotel gates.
Benoa area → Bali Hilton International Hotel or local spots
💡 Grab and Gojek are cheaper than taxis for short hops. The Hilton has a designated pick-up/drop-off zone near the lobby. For longer trips, select the 'GrabCar' option over 'GrabBike' if you have luggage or want A/C.
Benoa bus stop (near Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai) → Denpasar or Kuta
💡 The nearest stop to the Hilton is about a 15-minute walk through the hotel's security gate. Buses are basic but safe. Have exact change—drivers rarely carry small bills. This won't get you directly to the airport, but you can transfer at Kuta terminal.
About Benoa
Wikipedia ↗
Nusa Dua is a resort area built in the 1970s in the southern part of Bali, Indonesia. Known as an enclave of large five-star resorts, it covers 350 hectares of land and encloses more than 20 resorts. It is located 22 kilometers from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and is administered as pa...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Maya Jineng Villa?
Request a room on floors 2 through 3 facing the pool or garden side, away from the street. These floors avoid ground-level foot traffic and benefit from the tropical courtyard layout common in Benoa's smaller hotels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Maya Jineng Villa?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (very limited privacy, high footfall past windows) and any room facing the street directly — Benoa's main roads can be busy with scooters and taxis during the day and into early evening.
Is Maya Jineng Villa noisy?
Benoa is a working residential and marina neighbourhood, not a party strip. Noise comes from intermittent scooter traffic (more during 7-9am and 4-6pm), local mosques at prayer times, and dogs barking at night. The hotel's small scale usually means you'll hear neighbours passing doors.
Which rooms have the best views at Maya Jineng Villa?
If the hotel has a pool or small tropical garden (common in 3-star Benoa properties), request a pool/garden view room on an upper floor. Street views are mundane — parked cars, passing scooters.
What are insider tips for staying at Maya Jineng Villa?
1) Check in early to request a back-facing room — these are typically quieter and may get late afternoon breeze. 2) If you have a rental scooter, ask about secure overnight parking; some 3-star places leave bikes on the street. 3) The breakfast area may open late (around 7am) — if you have an early tour, ask the night before if a takeaway box is possible.
What time is check-in at Maya Jineng Villa?
Check-in at Maya Jineng Villa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Maya Jineng Villa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15 Mbps download; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Maya Jineng Villa?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Maya Jineng Villa?
A plate of nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung costs about 20,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Maya Jineng Villa?
Local bemo minibuses are the cheapest at about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take a Blue Bird or Grab taxi for about 70,000-150,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Benoa?
April, May and October — dry, sunny, low humidity, and fewer tourists than July or August.
Top Attractions in Benoa
💡 Go before 8am for the best pick of seafood. Try a small bunch of salak (snake fruit) for pocket change.
💡 Go around 4pm when boats return with the day's catch. Don't get in the way—workers are friendly but busy.
💡 Walk south past the water sports stalls for a quieter stretch. Bring sandals—broken shells can be sharp near the shoreline.
💡 Early morning is best for birds and fewer mosquitoes. No shade after 10am, so bring water and a hat.
💡 Check the Balinese calendar for the temple's anniversary—crowds swell but you'll see real ritual. Wear a sarong; rental is cheap at the gate.