What is BaliLocalStays

BaliLocalStays is a booking platform created for Balinese accommodation owners and international travelers seeking authentic experiences in Bali. Designed by locals, for locals and visitors, the website makes it simple for hosts to list their family-run villas, homestays, and guesthouses, while offering guests genuine Balinese hospitality and transparency at every step.

How BaliLocalStays Works

  • Commission-Free Booking: Hosts keep 100% of their earnings, with no platform fees or hidden commissions.
  • Direct Connections: Guests book accommodations directly from local Balinese hosts, ensuring personal service and straightforward communication.
  • Simple Listing Process: Hosts can sign up and add their properties quickly, with a focus on small, family-run businesses.
  • Instant Payments: Payments from guests are processed directly to hosts’ accounts using secure local payment gateways—BaliLocalStays never holds your funds.

What Makes Us Different?

  • Platform built in Bali for the needs and values of Balinese property owners and travelers.
  • No middlemen: By removing third-party commissions, more income stays within the community.
  • Transparent pricing: What you see is what you pay—no surprises for guests or hosts.
  • Supports Balinese families and traditional hospitality by promoting locally owned accommodations.

Who Is BaliLocalStays For?

  • Hosts: Balinese families and locals who want to offer authentic accommodation, keep all their earnings, and connect directly with guests.
  • Guests: Travelers looking for fair prices, no hidden fees, and the opportunity to experience Bali in a welcoming, family-run environment.

Our Mission

BaliLocalStays helps local hosts succeed and ensures more tourism revenue remains in Balinese communities. Every booking on the platform not only means a memorable stay for the guest—it also helps support Balinese families, preserve traditions, and create a better future for the island.