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title: "MADEWITH hostel vs UMADEWI Surf & Suites: which hotel is better?"
description: "MADEWITH hostel or UMADEWI Surf & Suites in Bali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/madewith-hostel-bali-vs-umadewi-surf-suites-bali/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-25
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# MADEWITH hostel vs UMADEWI Surf & Suites

Both are in Bali, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Pesinggahan
## [MADEWITH hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/madewith-hostel-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.8

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1809704/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Tinggi
## [UMADEWI Surf & Suites](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/umadewi-surf-suites-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2256368/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose MADEWITH hostel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (260 m / 480 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 20)

### Choose UMADEWI Surf & Suites if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 9.8)
-   to walk to the sights (48 km / 50 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 20 / 1)

### Why is MADEWITH hostel better than UMADEWI Surf & Suites?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.6) (+0.2)
2.  220 m closer to the beach (260 m vs 480 m) (−220 m)

### Why is UMADEWI Surf & Suites better than MADEWITH hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (162 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×16)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 15) (+16)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | MADEWITH hostel | UMADEWI Surf & Suites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Location | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.4  (+0.7) | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.4  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.2) | 9.6 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 162  (+152) |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 285 |
| Rank in Bali | top 25% | top 1%  (+24%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 50 km | 48 km  (−1.7 km) |
| To the beach | 260 m  (−220 m) | 480 m |
| To the airport | 56 km | 54 km  (−1.8 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 8  (+6) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 20 |
| Listed amenities | – | 18 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.8 km apart

MADEWITH hostel: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 56 km, beach: 260 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

UMADEWI Surf & Suites: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 54 km, beach: 480 m, 8 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bali

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

## MADEWITH hostel or UMADEWI Surf & Suites: common questions

### Which is better, MADEWITH hostel or UMADEWI Surf & Suites?

MADEWITH hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, MADEWITH hostel or UMADEWI Surf & Suites?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

UMADEWI Surf & Suites is closer: 48 km from the centre, against 50 km for MADEWITH hostel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

MADEWITH hostel is 260 m from the nearest beach; UMADEWI Surf & Suites is 480 m.

### How far apart are MADEWITH hostel and UMADEWI Surf & Suites?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/madewith-hostel-bali-vs-umadewi-surf-suites-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/