Is this the best Airport Lounge in Bali?

The Garuda Indonesia Business Class Lounge at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) offers a comfortable but modest experience, with Indonesian food options, a live cooking station, and basic amenities. It’s functional for short stays, but we think it feels dated compared to other premium lounges. 📍 Location & Access • International Terminal (DPS): Garuda operates a Business Class and First Class Lounge here for international departures. We used the Business Lounge. • Access: Available to Garuda Business Class passengers, SkyTeam premium cabin travelers, Garuda Frequent Flyer Platinum members. Pay To Enter guests are welcome. 🍴 Food & Beverage • Buffet selection includes: • Nasi Jinggo (Balinese rice dish) • Gado-gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce) • Ayam Kecap (soy-braised chicken) • Chinese fried rice, sautéed vegetables, sandwiches, pastries, fruit • Live cooking station: Pasta made to order. • Drinks: Coffee, tea, soft drinks, alcohol. 🛋️ Facilities & Atmosphere • Seating: Comfortable but basic, with reasonable privacy. • Design: The lounge feels unchanged since before the pandemic, with a somewhat dated interior. Overall it is satisfactory. • Wi-Fi: Available, but speeds vary depending on crowd levels. Unfortunately on a very quiet day we found the WiFi almost unusable. • Showers: Not consistently available; facilities are more limited compared to flagship lounges. • Crowding: Can get busy during peak international departures. ⚠️ Things to Keep in Mind • Not a luxury lounge: While comfortable, it doesn’t match the premium feel of Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific lounges. However this lounge is the cheapest for "Pay To Enter" passengers. • Food is the highlight: Indonesian dishes and live cooking add local flavor. • Crowding issues: Arrive early if you want a quieter seat. • Better alternatives: Some travelers prefer third-party lounges at DPS (e.g., Premier Lounge) for more modern facilities but they are more expensive.