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title: "Kubu Elsa Bali vs Nirwana Seaside Cottage: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kubu Elsa Bali or Nirwana Seaside Cottage in Bali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kubu-elsa-bali-bali-vs-nirwana-seaside-cottage-bali/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Kubu Elsa Bali vs Nirwana Seaside Cottage

Both are in Bali, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Kalibukbuk
## [Kubu Elsa Bali](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kubu-elsa-bali-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1736167/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Kalibukbuk
## [Nirwana Seaside Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nirwana-seaside-cottage-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1900981/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 220 m apart.

### Choose Kubu Elsa Bali if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 22)

### Choose Nirwana Seaside Cottage if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 22 / 1)

### Why is Kubu Elsa Bali better than Nirwana Seaside Cottage?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.5) (+1.8)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is Nirwana Seaside Cottage better than Kubu Elsa Bali?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kubu Elsa Bali | Nirwana Seaside Cottage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.8) | 7.5 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.0 |
| Beach access | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+1.0) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.8) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 36  (+4) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 63 | – |
| Rank in Bali | top 20%  (+67%) | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Kalibukbuk centre | 420 m | 490 m |
| To the beach | 170 m | 20 m  (−150 m) |
| To the airport | 67 km | 67 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 39  (+3) | 36 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m  (−210 m) | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 22 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 19  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| 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.

## Location

220 m apart

Kubu Elsa Bali: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 67 km, beach: 170 m, 39 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Nirwana Seaside Cottage: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 67 km, beach: 20 m, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bali

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

## Kubu Elsa Bali or Nirwana Seaside Cottage: common questions

### Which is better, Kubu Elsa Bali or Nirwana Seaside Cottage?

They are evenly matched. Kubu Elsa Bali is stronger in guest rating; Nirwana Seaside Cottage is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Kubu Elsa Bali or Nirwana Seaside Cottage?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Nirwana Seaside Cottage is 20 m from the nearest beach; Kubu Elsa Bali is 170 m.

### How far apart are Kubu Elsa Bali and Nirwana Seaside Cottage?

The two hotels are 220 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/kubu-elsa-bali-bali-vs-nirwana-seaside-cottage-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/