Jl. Raya Sayan, Banjar Sindu, Ubud, Indonesia | 62 361 898 7387
Quiet countryside location a 20-minute drive outside of Ubud
Spacious villas with a blend of contemporary style and Balinese details
All villas have full kitchens and private plunge pools
Free breakfast delivered to guest villas and free afternoon tea
Spa with relaxation areas and spa pool
Free shuttle to Ubud three times a day
Free bicycles for guests to use and free daily activities
Free Wi-Fi
Food service is limited and underwhelming
Some guests may be bothered by insects, frogs, and small lizards
Nothing much within walking distance
Wi-Fi can be spotty
The Ubud Raya Resort is a three-pearl property offering 10 villas in a small village that's a 20-minute drive from Ubud. Stand-alone villas come with one or two bedrooms, and all have kitchens and private pools. Each villa is massive, and the decor is sharp and modern, with details like stone-tile floors and Balinese art. The list of freebies is long and includes breakfast, afternoon tea, a shuttle to town, bicycles, Wi-Fi, and daily activities. Unfortunately, food doesn't get great reviews here and there's not much in the immediate area. Travelers looking to be closer to Ubud and more amenities could check out the Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa, which has two outdoor pools and a children's area just a five-minute drive from Ubud.
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Scene
Quiet, laid-back setting suitable for couples, families, and groups
This hotel is located in a small Balinese village and is run by a local owner and his family. The atmosphere here is more akin to a collection of vacation homes, as each of the stand-alone villas is equipped like its own house and there's a lack of many communal spaces. Buildings throughout the property are constructed from local materials, such as Balinese stone and wood, and there are traditional carvings and statues all around. The setting is quiet and laid-back, and the property is best geared for independent travelers looking for peace. Because it offers both one- and two-bedroom villas, it attracts both couples and families, as well as groups of friends, with many guests coming from Australia and Europe.
Location
Located in quiet countryside, about a 20-minute drive from Ubud
The hotel is located in the Sayan area on the outskirts of Ubud. The drive to the hotel cuts through rural Balinese villages, but the road is good. The hotel is a 15- to 20-minute drive from the center of Ubud. There's not much within walking distance of the hotel, but a free shuttle takes guests to Ubud three times a day, or more often for a fee. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is about 20 minutes away by car as well. Ngurah Rai International Airport is a little over an hour's drive southwest of the hotel.
Rooms
Massive villas with modern style, lots of outdoor space, private pools, and kitchens
This small hotel has five one-bedroom villas and five with two bedrooms. All are spacious and pleasantly modern, and seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living spaces. Interior decor features stone or light tile floors, wicker and wood furniture, and traditional Balinese artwork hanging on white walls. Lovely local touches include pagoda ceiling with exposed wood inlays and intricate carvings. The highlight of all villas is, of course, the generous amount of outdoor space that includes private pools. Each also includes a full open-air kitchen that's ideal for cooking meals (a plus considering the food at the hotel is underwhelming).
Other standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, safes, air-conditioning, and minibars. Wi-Fi is free but can be spotty at times. Sliding glass doors open to large exterior spaces featuring the pool, garden, rock walls, and bathroom with a shower and tub (there are whirlpools in the two-bedroom units). Two-bedroom units have an alfresco dining table that can seat six people, and a wicker sectional that allows for outdoor lounging in the private pool villa. Lounge chairs by the pools also encourage poolside relaxing.
Features
Free breakfast and afternoon tea, small spa, free bicycles and activities such as tours
The hotel's name is a bit misleading as facilities here are limited and not at all on par with those at a proper resort. It has a small spa that offers massage treatments and pedicures beside the spa pool -- it's a relaxing space with rustic, natural touches. There's also a cafeteria and small lounge area, but food service is limited. Breakfast is delivered to guest villas, and the hotel makes its breads and cakes, but overall the quality of food on offer doesn't get the most enthusiastic reviews. Afternoon tea also is free. Among the free daily activities are temple tours, Balinese music lessons, and bicycle tours. The hotel does run a free shuttle into Ubud three times a day, and additional trips can be made for an extra fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but it can be spotty.
