A young traveler dies in her bed. Dozens more end up in hospitals. And the hostel where it all happened carries on as if nothing occurred.
What unfolded in Canggu, Bali, in early September 2025 is causing outrage in China – but in Bali itself, the story remains eerily silent. Travelicia.com compiles the facts, reactions, and unanswered questions.
🗓 Timeline of Events
- August 31, 2025 – Several guests, including Chinese travelers, join the communal dinner at Clandestino Hostel Canggu. Within hours, many develop acute symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and in severe cases, bloody vomit.
- September 1–2 – Conditions worsen. A young woman from Chengdu (Miss Y) becomes increasingly weak, pleads for help – yet remains untreated for over 12 hours. On the morning of September 2, she is found dead in her bed.
- Another traveler falls into septic shock and requires ICU care.
- Multiple others are rushed to hospitals including BIMC Hospital, Nusa Medica, The Medical Canggu, and RSUP Ngurah Denpasar.
- September 6–8 – The deceased woman’s family tries to contact the hostel. For days there is no response. Eventually, the hostel acknowledges her death – but without details.
- September 15 – An official death certificate is issued. Cause: Acute Gastroenteritis and Hypovolemic Shock.
⚕️ Medical Findings
Doctors diagnosed victims with:
- Acute Gastroenteritis (bacterial, viral, or parasitic)
- Hypovolemic Shock (massive fluid loss)
- Septic Shock (life-threatening, requiring intensive care)
At least one survivor only pulled through after several days in ICU.
🏚 Hostel Response
Instead of transparency, witnesses and relatives point to cover-up and catastrophic crisis management:
- Guests were not informed of the incident.
- Dinners continued while others were hospitalized.
- Social media comments disabled.
- Critical reviews on Google, Booking & others removed.
- Hostel continues to promote itself with free dinners and events.
- Direct press inquiries have been ignored.
🌍 Reactions
- China – The story trends on social media; national outlets report on it. Outrage grows, with calls for accountability.
- Bali – Local coverage remains muted. Observers suspect negative press for tourism is being avoided.
Travelicia contacted multiple stakeholders:
- Hostel: No reply.
- Bali Provincial Health Office: Request sent – no response.
- Badung Health Office: Confirmed receipt of inquiry; promised further response.
- Bali Tourism Office: Request sent – no reply yet.
- Polres Badung: Official email domain inactive.
❓ Unanswered Questions
- Why has the hostel not been closed or investigated?
- Are there more unreported victims?
- Who takes responsibility for the death and hospitalizations?
- What role do police, health, and tourism authorities in Bali play in this case?
✊ Victims’ & Families’ Demands
- Immediate closure and investigation of the hostel
- Accountability from police, health & tourism authorities
- Transparency and justice for victims and families
- Call for more victims to come forward
- Urgent warning: Avoid this hostel – it may endanger your life
🚨 Conclusion: A Hidden Health Crisis in Canggu
The case of Clandestino Hostel Canggu is not just about a bad review. It is a serious public health emergency with fatal consequences. That the hostel continues to operate while reviews and comments vanish is nothing short of scandalous.
👉 Travelers in Bali should stay alert, spread the word – and seek medical help immediately if symptoms appear.
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