“With an exceptional ocean view”
We spent three nights at VillaMezzo and have a few observations that might help improve the guest experience. The manager, Andreas, and his staff—waiters, kitchen, cleaners—looked after us well. We stayed in the top deluxe room facing the Buddha statue, offering a breathtaking view of the bay and the eternal swells of the Indian Ocean. These rooms sit at 140 m above sea level; swallows fly by during the day and bats at night. The rooms are functional and fresh, with a comfortable bed, working AC and Wi‑Fi, but they lack fully covering blackout curtains. Mezzo serves breakfast on your patio according to your preferences; order the day before and tell them you want a discreet knock when it’s served. Two key points for improvement: 1) The front desk staff need to improve their English skills; this is essential if Mezzo wants to be listed and attract global travelers. 2) Mezzo is mainly a beach club that plays very loud music for outside guests every afternoon and evening. This is the core business! We advise Mezzo to decide whether they want to run a beach club or a hotel. In our view, these two concepts clash. It’s impossible to have a conversation while dining in the restaurant—or even while sitting on the private patio—because the powerful speakers drown out the tropical night sounds, cicadas, and distant waves. We’re not party‑poopers! A few nights a week of pumping bass, a pro DJ, and parties are fine, but daily music from 4 PM until late, with only short breaks, is invasive, at least for us. However, if you’re a true explorer of less‑known, non‑touristy parts of this beautiful, friendly country, go ahead with patience, a smile, and Bahasa Indonesia in your translation app—you’ll enjoy the stay and experience. Don’t miss visiting the local fishing communities and the fish market. Fascinating!
Jens3 weeks ago