The Penida Project vs Villa Kaliente
Both are in Bali, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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The Penida Project
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★Pendem
Villa Kaliente
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5)+0.6
- 2More guest reviews (64 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
Why is Villa Kaliente better than The Penida Project?
- 11.5 km closer to the beach (610 m vs 2.1 km)−1.5 km
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
- 3Earlier 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 vs Villa Kaliente: which hotel is better? | 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% | top 60% |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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