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title: "Kemari Studio vs Pondok DD Canggu: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kemari Studio or Pondok DD Canggu in Bali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kemari-studio-bali-vs-pondok-dd-canggu-bali/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# Kemari Studio vs Pondok DD Canggu

Both are in Bali, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Canggu
## [Kemari Studio](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kemari-studio-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1722991/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Canggu
## [Pondok DD Canggu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pondok-dd-canggu-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1967707/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.

### Choose Kemari Studio if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018)

### Choose Pondok DD Canggu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.7)

### Why is Kemari Studio better than Pondok DD Canggu?

1.  More guest reviews (79 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable (×2.5)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018) (+5y)

### Why is Pondok DD Canggu better than Kemari Studio?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.7) (+0.4)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Kemari Studio | Pondok DD Canggu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Location | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 1.9  (+0.6) | 1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 79  (+47) | 32 |
| Rank in Bali | top 50% | top 30%  (+20%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Distance to Canggu centre | 120 m | 70 m |
| To the beach | 2.4 km  (−180 m) | 2.6 km |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56  (+5) | 51 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m  (−180 m) | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 7 | 12 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+5y) | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 17  (+8) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Pondok DD Canggu prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pondok-dd-canggu-bali/prices/)

## Location

180 m apart

Kemari Studio: city centre: 3.3 km, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 12 km, beach: 2.4 km, 56 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Pondok DD Canggu: city centre: 3.3 km, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 12 km, beach: 2.6 km, 51 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 364 hotels in Canggu](https://stayversus.com/en/indonesia/bali/area/canggu/)

## Weather in Bali

[Bali weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/indonesia/bali/denpasar/weather)

## Kemari Studio or Pondok DD Canggu: common questions

### Which is better, Kemari Studio or Pondok DD Canggu?

They are evenly matched. Kemari Studio is stronger in beach access; Pondok DD Canggu is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Kemari Studio or Pondok DD Canggu?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kemari Studio is 2.4 km from the nearest beach; Pondok DD Canggu is 2.6 km.

### How far apart are Kemari Studio and Pondok DD Canggu?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kemari-studio-bali-vs-pondok-dd-canggu-bali/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/