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title: "The Penida Project vs Villa Kaliente: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Penida Project or Villa Kaliente in Bali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-penida-project-bali-vs-villa-kaliente-bali/
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retrieved: 2026-10-23
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# The Penida Project vs Villa Kaliente

Both are in Bali, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Bodong
## [The Penida Project](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-penida-project-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2211696/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Pendem
## [Villa Kaliente](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-kaliente-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2286708/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Villa Kaliente

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose The Penida Project if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 5)

### Choose Villa Kaliente if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (610 m / 2.1 km)
-   to walk to the sights (38 km / 39 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 1)

### Why is The Penida Project better than Villa Kaliente?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5) (+0.6)
2.  More guest reviews (64 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×4.9)

### Why is Villa Kaliente better than The Penida Project?

1.  1.5 km closer to the beach (610 m vs 2.1 km) (−1.5 km)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0) (+19)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | The Penida Project | Villa Kaliente |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.6) | 8.5 |
| Location | 1.9 | 5.1  (+3.2) |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 3.0 | 8.2  (+5.2) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.4) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.6) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 64  (+51) | 13 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 77 |
| Rank in Bali | top 22%  (+38%) | bottom 40% |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.9 | 5.1  (+3.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 39 km | 38 km  (−930 m) |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 610 m  (−1.5 km) |
| To the airport | 39 km | 39 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.2 km | 610 m  (−1.6 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:01 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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

1.7 km apart

The Penida Project: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 39 km, beach: 2.1 km.

Villa Kaliente: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 39 km, beach: 610 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bali

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

## The Penida Project or Villa Kaliente: common questions

### Which is better, The Penida Project or Villa Kaliente?

Villa Kaliente leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. The Penida Project is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, The Penida Project or Villa Kaliente?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Villa Kaliente is closer: 38 km from the centre, against 39 km for The Penida Project.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Villa Kaliente is 610 m from the nearest beach; The Penida Project is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are The Penida Project and Villa Kaliente?

The two hotels are 1.7 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/the-penida-project-bali-vs-villa-kaliente-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/