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real people, real stories
Save time, skip the overwhelm.
Log in and Bali gets easier.
Choosing where to go shouldn’t feel stressful. One viral post isn’t enough to decide.
SmartBali.Guide helps you see recommendations from many perspectives in one place, so you can decide with clarity, not pressure.
With time, our AI understands your preference and recommends places that fit you, not just what’s trending.
Today, places in Bali often live or die by star ratings.
One bad review can unfairly define a place’s story.
But Bali is more nuanced than numbers.
We’re building a community that supports Bali through stories,
real experiences, and real presence — not just ratings.
Our mini blogs are not about saying one place is better than another.
They’re about showing who a place is actually for.
Because the right place isn’t the “best” one.
It’s the one that fits you.
Just like restaurants proudly display photos of the people who’ve visited, every place you bookmark becomes a quiet recommendation.
A signal that this place is worth going to and more importantly, worth going to for people like you.
When you join, you’re not just a user.
You become a Bali guide.
Each bookmark helps others understand
what kind of audience a place attracts -
families, food lovers, adventurers, creatives, or locals.
This matters to businesses as much as ratings do.
Because the right audience creates better experiences for everyone.
Your profile becomes a living map of your Bali journey.
The platform becomes a “LinkedIn for Bali lovers,” where your profile naturally gains attention and trust.
Your profile isn’t just for you.
It’s something you can share — your link in bio —
inviting others to explore Bali through your journey.
This platform is built to help people explore Bali through recommendations
But we know one thing:
not everyone wants to plan.
Not everyone feels confident navigating Bali alone.
So when the platform feels overwhelming,
we offer an option from locals in Bali.
Think ChatGPT—but only for Bali.
Ask anything, and our team will dig up the answers.
A monthly subscription for unlimited questions.
Save your time, Skip the guesswork
Hear straight from the locals who’ve explored it all.
And if we don’t know? We’ll dig deep until we find the answer.
Like Nike’s “Just Do It”… but in Bali, you just show up!
We can save your time by handling your bookings, payments, and vendor communication. It's designed for a long distance event planning like weddings, reunions, or holiday together.
We are experienced enough to make them stays personal with no stress.
No long commitments, hourly base virtual assistant
Dear Ilona, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible patience and professionalism throughout the past year of wedding preparations for my precious daughter.
Your guidance and advice of preparing a destination wedding in Bali have been invaluable and your support has made the journey so much smoother and more enjoyable.
Your dedication and expertise truly remarkable and we could not have done it without you. Thank you for everything you have done to make this special occasion perfect.
ANITA, MOTHER OF THE BRIDE (SYDNEY)
I had to plan my wedding on an extemely tight time frame, with no experience and no knowledge of what goes into a wedding and very little time.I needed someone to help me liaise with vendors (venue, make up, flower decorations and cake, entertainment). The checklist was so long. Fortunately with years of experience and of course passion for all things wedding, Ilona knew very well the running and planning of wedding day.
So whether you need a consultant to make your planned wedding even more beautiful, Ilona definitely has that passion and knowledge to make it happen
KEVIN & ALICE (SYDNEY)
They really understood what we needed, especially since we were traveling with kids and elderly parents. We loved our time at Sanur Beach, a peaceful spot with a family-friendly atmosphere. Our stay at a hotel in Ubud was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Ilona curated the itinerary for us, which was a relief as planning through Google can be overwhelming.
Exploring Kintamani and visiting the Bali Zoo were highlights.
Uncover Bali's deep understanding of Bali’s hidden gems as well as their recommendation of local eateries , made our family vacation enjoyable
Highly recommend!
DANIEL & SYENNY (HOUSTON)
SmartBali.Guide is a bootstrapped project.
We chose to grow slowly, without big investors,
so the platform can stay fair, transparent, and community-first.
Keeping a platform like this alive takes time, effort, and real costs.
Support from people who believe in the vision
is what allows it to keep going.
We’re an Indonesian family who used to travel frequently for work.
Today, we live in Bali as locals.
Experiencing Bali through the Pandemic
inspires us to do what we can to help this beautiful island.
We’re not a big team.
We’re a small family who decided to start when no one else did.
We’re building SmartBali.Guide because we believe
Bali deserves a fairer way to be seen and recommended.
By supporting us,
you’re helping keep Bali open, diverse, and discoverable,
and helping one family continue doing meaningful work.
This isn’t charity. It’s shared belief.
SmartBali.Guide runs light, occasional ads
to keep the platform sustainable.
These ads never affect recommendations or rankings.
Places cannot pay to be featured or boosted.
Every place is treated equally.
For those who prefer a distraction-free experience,
you can choose to support SmartBali.Guide
and enjoy an ad-free version through a yearly subscription.
This isn’t about removing ads.
It’s about keeping the platform fair and transparent.
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