Food & drink prices at Mathis Lodge Amed
Restaurant pricing is moderately high relative to Bali standards and overall hotel class, with mixed reviews on value; a hidden 21% surcharge applies to meals and minibar items, creating potential surprise costs.
Pricing-related feedback spans from January 2025 to July 2026. The most recent claim (July 2026, Spain) reiterates the cost concern relative to local standards; the 21% surcharge disclosure is from mid-2026 (Australia, June). No clear temporal shift in pricing perception is evident, though the surcharge documentation appears consistent across the more recent period."
What the reviews tell us
A 21% surcharge is systematically applied to meals, minibar items, and spa services, which should be anticipated when budgeting.
Restaurant prices are notably higher than other Bali dining options and local cost of living, though some reviewers judge this acceptable for the quality.
One reviewer found food quality disappointing relative to the price range, indicating potential value-for-money concerns.
Swiss and Spanish reviewers acknowledged premium pricing but suggested the experience was worthwhile, indicating some satisfaction despite costs.
Mathis Lodge Amed's food and beverage pricing presents a mixed picture. Multiple reviewers note that restaurant meals are expensive relative to local Bali living standards and comparable dining elsewhere on the island, though some find the quality justifies the premium. A critical point for budget planning: an additional 21% surcharge is systematically applied to most food and beverage purchases—including meals, spa treatments, and minibar items—which can substantially increase perceived costs and should be factored in from booking. One reviewer felt the food quality did not match the price point, while others acknowledged higher pricing but found reasonable value. The data is limited and somewhat vague in places, making confident conclusions difficult; more specific claims about exact pricing or breakfast inclusion would strengthen this assessment.
Value perception splits between acceptable and disappointing.
Two reviewers (Spain, Switzerland) acknowledge high prices but judge them reasonable or worth the expense, while one reviewer (reviewer country unknown, January 2025) states food quality was disappointing and did not meet price-range expectations. This suggests either inconsistent execution, subjective value judgment differing by reviewer, or possible changes over time. The contradiction is not resolved by the available claims."
The evidence
Both sides shown — including dissenting reviewsLa cena muy bien aunque caro para el nivel de vida del país
un petit peu cher par rapport au reste de ce que nous avons payé à Bali mais ca valait largement la peine
an additional 21% is added to most purchases, including meals, spa treatments, and minibar items
Auch das Essen war enttauschend und nicht auf dem Niveau, das man in dieser Preisklasse erwarten würde
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