Do hotels in Bali require a marriage certificate for unmarried couples sharing a room?
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TL;DR
In Bali, unlike in some other Asian countries, unmarried couples usually have no issues sharing a hotel room — marriage certificates are rarely requested, but it's worth checking the specific hotel's booking policy in advance just in case.
What the community said
Some Bali hotel booking terms mention that staff may request a marriage certificate at check-in — it's worth carefully reading the hotel's policy before paying.
today
One traveler noted that strict requirements to prove marriage are more typical of certain hotels in India than a common practice in Bali.
today
Hotels in India can also be unwelcoming to solo travelers — one case involved a booking being cancelled over concerns about a guest staying alone. This kind of practice is not typical in Bali.
today example: hotel in Murudeshwar, India
Unmarried couples in Bali generally have no trouble sharing a room — the strict marital-status checks seen at some hotels in India are not typical for Bali.
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