Pondok Indah Bedugul Hotel, often referred to as the “Haunted Hotel,” is a grand structure located in the Bedugul area of Bali. Despite its impressive design and strategic location with views of mountains and a lake, the hotel was never officially opened or operational.
The building was abandoned without a clear reason, sparking various speculations and ghost stories among the public.
Located in Bedugul, a popular tourist destination in Bali, this hotel—reportedly built in the 1990s—was designed with majestic architecture and breathtaking natural scenery. However, it was never officially opened to the public.
Some sources claim that the project was initiated by a prominent businessman from Bali but failed to obtain the necessary permits for completion.
Others associate the hotel’s construction with Tommy Soeharto, the son of former Indonesian President Soeharto, although his involvement has never been officially confirmed.
Over time, numerous eerie tales have emerged around this abandoned hotel. Some visitors claim to have experienced strange occurrences while exploring the site.
One of the most popular stories is about a hotel employee who supposedly worked there before the hotel was shut down. This employee is rumored to have died suddenly, and his spirit is believed to still haunt the hotel premises at night.
Additionally, there have been many reports of ghostly apparitions and mysterious sounds in the hotel. Some people claim to have seen the figure of an oriental-faced woman with shoulder-length hair who often teases young men passing by at night.
Another tale speaks of an old man’s apparition, believed to be a worker who met an untimely death during the hotel’s construction.
Aside from apparitions, eerie sounds such as footsteps or distant screams are often heard from within the hotel, especially at night when the atmosphere is quiet and dark.
The haunted reputation of Pondok Indah Bedugul Hotel has gained even more attention thanks to social media. One notable case is a video by a foreign visitor, Jacob Laukaitis, who shared his experience exploring the mysterious hotel on his YouTube channel.
Additionally, a viral TikTok video by @satelitgoogleearth showcased the eerie ambiance of the hotel, sparking curiosity and widespread reactions from netizens intrigued by its spooky stories.
Although these ghost stories remain unverified, Pondok Indah Bedugul Hotel continues to attract those fascinated by paranormal tales and abandoned buildings. Its presence adds to the list of mysterious places in Indonesia, particularly in Bali. (BT)
