Food & drink prices at The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali
Food and beverage pricing is widely perceived as expensive, though quality occasionally justifies costs; significant disagreement exists between reviewers on value proposition.
All claims are recent (September 2025 through June 2026), with no discernible improvement or decline trend over this period. Negative sentiment predominates consistently across the entire timeframe. Most recent claims (June 2026) remain strongly negative regarding pricing.
What the reviews tell us
Majority of reviewers report high food and beverage costs—characterized as expensive for Bali, more costly than Belgium, and higher than outside restaurants
Specific pricing examples document premium levels: €40 per person lunch, £5.50 for small draft beer, with quality concerns noted for beverages
Quality and ambiance reportedly justify pricing for some guests; German and Australian reviewers acknowledge high cost but affirm excellent food quality
Mixed perception of value exists: luxury travelers accept premium pricing while budget-conscious guests perceive poor value relative to alternatives
No clear information provided regarding breakfast inclusion in room rates or minibar charges
The Laguna's food and beverage pricing generates mixed but predominantly negative feedback across multiple reviewers. Most respondents characterize dining and drinks as notably expensive—with specific examples including €40 per person for lunch and £5.50 for a small draught beer. Several reviewers explicitly compare prices unfavorably to other destinations (Belgium, broader Bali context) and outside competing restaurants. However, a meaningful minority argues that quality and ambiance justify the premium: a German reviewer notes quality fully justifies pricing, an Australian reviewer praises fantastic food despite high cost, and a Chinese reviewer accepts higher dinner costs given excellent environment and service. A UK reviewer found drink prices reasonable for the luxury standard. The disconnect largely reflects differing expectations: budget-conscious or value-oriented travelers perceive poor value, while luxury-focused guests accept or overlook the premium. No information is provided about breakfast inclusion or minibar charges.
Value perception diverges sharply by reviewer expectation
Strong contradiction exists between value assessments. Western budget-conscious travelers (Belgium, UK, Indonesia reviewers) emphasize excessive pricing relative to Bali norms and competitor rates, characterizing outlets as overpriced and failing to attract customers. Conversely, luxury-oriented guests (Germany, Australia, China) accept or endorse premium pricing, citing quality, ambiance, and service as justifying costs. The distinction appears driven by reference point: budget travelers compare to local or regional alternatives; luxury travelers compare to international luxury resort standards. A UK reviewer's approval of drink prices for luxury standard contrasts with another UK reviewer's condemnation of the same bar's beer pricing and quality, suggesting the same offering elicits opposite conclusions depending on expectation framework.
The evidence
Both sides shown — including dissenting reviewsLe prix des restaurants et des bars. Beaucoup trop cher pour Bali et plus cher qu'en Belgique.
the food and drink is over-priced in the first place, or (b) the food outlets are failing to attract customers in a competitive environment
The quality fully justifies the price
The food will not inexpensive was fantastic
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