Bali check-in checklist: what to inspect in the first 30 minutes

Thirty minutes of attention at check-in saves money and nerves at check-out. Run this list before you unpack.

Documentation (for the deposit)

• Video every room: scratches, stains, chipped tiles, furniture condition — with the date visible
• Photograph the electricity meter — long stays in Bali usually pay power separately
• Send findings to the manager immediately: "documenting — this was here before us". This is your insurance: how to get the deposit back in full

Technical check (first 30 minutes)

• Air conditioning in every room: switch on, wait for cold, check for drips
• Hot water in the shower — the heater may simply be switched off
• Wi-Fi: connect and run a speed test — critical if you work remotely: what speed is normal
• Hob, fridge, washing machine — run them
• Pool pump and water clarity — ask for the cleaning schedule

Bali-specific items

• Mosquito screens on bedroom windows — intact? Mosquitoes here are not a joke
• Water pressure and smell: villas usually run on well water with a tank
• Keys for every door, remotes for gates and ACs, where the breaker is, what to do in a power cut
• Can you hear construction? If yes, record it and message the manager on day one: why it matters immediately

Found a problem?

Report it in the first 24 hours — then it's the owner's problem, not yours. With catalogue listings the manager is on Telegram and fixes or swaps are same-day. More rental answers — in the FAQ.