The Samata by LifestyleRetreats

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Robert

Ocean was visable but the rice fields were much more interesting, the bats at night and swiftlets in the day were lovely to watch.

The staff were amazing, and the food even better.

The property could do with a bit of a refresh in a few places, but we're in a tropical climate so kind of understandable.

Would highly recommend this hotel, its very professional and looks after you, and confidently clean. Love it

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Nouha

Tres bon service et chambre tres confortable agreable et propre

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jan 2026

Kimberley

We stayed previously in Villa- this time in ocean view- go for Villa! Location is not great to explore anything nearby walking. But if just staying at hotel in a fully self contained villa- go!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Kimberley

Lovely first night in Bali.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Cameron

This was the best place that I ever stayed. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Cecilia

From the moment we arrived at the hotel, it has been luxurious treatment. I've been notified before our arrival of the arrangement and despite booking it wrong on the website to have 2 single beds instead of a king bed, they managed to accommodate it to our preferences last minute. The whole staff has been so friendly and very attentive to our needs throughout the trip, from messaging us the night prior to get our breakfast order to noticing our discomfort following a rough trip to Nusa Penida, they've even went above and beyond into providing us teas to calm our nerves which weren't on the menu or expected.
All in all, I would definitely recommend staying at the Samata, it made our Bali stay unforgettable.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Karen

Outstanding stay, staff, property and amenities. We will most definitely be back. Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Karen

We absolutely loved our stay at Samata. The villas are exceptional with the largest bathrooms we have ever seen in our travels. The food is restaurant quality and beautifully presented. Samata is tucked away down a quiet Jalan with an immediate outlook over tranquil rice fields to the ocean beyond. All the staff were exceptional with their service and genuine kindness. We will absolutely be back to stay, next time for longer. Thank you for such a memorable stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

David

This is a nice small quiet resort, the location is odd and the enterance is very easy to miss. it is set back far enough from the main road, so they rooms are very quite and secluded. The staff are all extremley helpful. Rooms are well kept and very clean. Signiture SPa treatment was fairly good.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Denise

The staff were awesome, I was unfortunately ill for half of my trip and staff were really helpful. I got the spa suite and to have the spa treatments everyday was a nice treat! Really spacious room with a lovely balcony view. I will miss it so much. Thank you Samata team

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Kate Mae

We had a great experience at The Samata, from the moment we checked in until we checked out. Communication was clear and the staff accommodated our schedules. We had tours every day so they had our breakfast (included with our package) packed and ready to go prior to us leaving for the day. The rooms were clean, although there were occasional small bugs/lizards. Didn’t really bother us though. Our private 2br villa was spacious and we appreciated the privacy. Location wise, it was about 30-40 mins away from the airport. A little farther to Ubud, so it depends what your itinerary is. Overall, a pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend. Thank you The Samata for making our first time in Bali a great experience!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Walid

The Samata Lifestyle Retreat was an amazing experience, excellent value, professional friendly attentive staff, great ocean view room, quiet, clean, felt like a private romantic retreat. Great to relax and enjoying a getaway.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

marissa

The guys were nice gentleman’s treated me like a queen

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2025

christine

Good value, beautiful place to stay

we stayed for 5 nights and the place is so quiet, not so many guests; in fact we were the only one in breakfast and using the pool. the service was good, however, some server did not speak English, so we had some trouble getting what we wanted at breakfast. overall, it's a good place to stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2024

Janette

Very clean and comfortable.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2024

Khyati

They did not come to pick me up from the airport even though it said on the Expedia website.
There were mosquitos and I saw a lizard in my room the next day which was scary.
There’s nothing to explore around the hotel. The transport is actually 1.5 hours instead of 30 mins from the airport!!!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

We stayed in the villa. Staff was great, amenities (gym, spa etc.) were in an excellent condition. Highly recommendable!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

The hotel is nice but looks a bit worn out compared to the pictures. Since there's open spaces, be prepared to see frogs and geckos. View is nice and place is quiet which we liked. The staff and service were great. Because our flight in the morning was really early, they packed our breakfast for us.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Anita

Incredible one bedroom villa! Staff went above and beyond. The only downside is the odour that drifts over from a few km away from the recycling plant. Most eco friendly resort we stayed at in Bali. Very quiet and peaceful. Would stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Nicholas

This is absolutely the best family holiday we have ever had and The Samata was far beyond our expectations. Our family stayed in the 2-bedroom villa with the private pool which was modern as well as tastefully decorated. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and always went out of their way to make sure our family was relaxed and enjoying our stay. Highly recommended if you are visiting Bali with a family.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2024

Karen

Friendly kind staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

Gustavo

It’s been a peaceful place to be. Service is 10 of 10. All the staff members are so supportive and understandable.

Thanks Bali and The Samata LifeStyle for receiving me and my friend. You have an awesome country and culture. You are always gonna be from the deep part of my heart. See you in November again.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Agathea Louise

Very accommodating and quick to respond. We had a relaxing time

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2024

julia

Perfect, everything you need, you find it hard to go out- the pools are devine. Wonderful breaky and staff attentive.
Will go back !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Paula

It has been a pleasure to stay in The Samata , staff has been polite , attentive and all the time trying to make our experience unique. The room was clean, big and peaceful as the common areas.
It has many places to relax and to take a bath .
I recommend if you wanna have some days resting.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2023

Aadil

The access to our very own private pool was the icing on a perfect stay at The Samata.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Laleema

The Samata is a brilliant choice for those looking for a little quiet time out with its charming and laid back vibe. It was at full capacity on some days and yet quiet and peaceful! I love that you can be as social or as private as you like here.

The ocean and rice fields make for a charming view- ask for the Ocean View Suite on the top floor to get the most of it. But best, it is located in Sanur so central to all the different tourist sites and places. You will need to drive/ cab it from here rather than be able to walk to these. But apps like Grab keep thungs convenient and well within your budget.

The restaurant serves a decent selection at great prices (I saw restaurants across Bali charging way more than room service here!). Food is delicious and healthy.

Great place and wonderful staff. Gentle and kind, and always with an answer to your next question about Bali. Perfect place to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2023

Stephanie

I stood here for one night and absolutely loved it. The staff were so friendly and polite, and helped me carry my bags upstairs. They also asked me the night before what I would like for breakfast, and if I wanted it taken up to my room, as well as what time. (And the breakfast was delicious). The bathroom amenities were a nice touch, as I got an all natural bar of soup which smelled wonderful, as well as herbs for a bath soak, and other things available upon request (comb, toothbrush..etc). The room was very beautiful and clean, with great air conditioning. The only negatives are that the location is off of a main busy highway street (can’t grab a cab easily) and although I had a good nights rest, the bed is a little hard for my liking. Other than these things, my stay was amazing.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Adgennelle

Enjoyed my stay very much can’t wait to go again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2023

Margo

The staff was professional, friendly, and performed their jobs very well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2023

Nicholas

This is a five star review with one negative which had little to do with the facility. The villas were amazing, quiet and clean. The pools were great with hardly anyone else using them.
Staff are a stand out, friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. The food is superb. The only down side is the distance from Sanur and lack of eating places nearby. Taxi was up to forty minutes due mainly to the new port access. That is our bad not the resort.
Overall I can’t fault the resort, facilities or staff. We had an amazing time.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2023

so young

Friendly staff , well organized!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2023

Belinda

I traveled here alone and the place was very safe. The staff was very helpful. I got the best massage. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2023

Kirsten

First and foremost, adored the staff! They were extremely attentive and personable.
The villa was open air concept and comfortable. Clean to perfection.
The fitness center was out of this world, had everything. The tennis court was private so no onlooker’s could stop and stare, and decent. Not in the greatest shape but got the job done, and, we fixed the net that was gapping at the top. Food from the restaurant was fresh and fabulous, we’ve basically had everything on the menu and was completely satisfied with it.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2022

Abulimiti

This hotel is located far from the noisy part of Denpasar. It’s kind of hidden, very quiet, clean, and very beautiful. The rooms are very spacious. And the staff was very friendly. I almost forgot to mention that the food was great. This hotel is perfect for people who really want a very relaxing and quite getaway place.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2022

Kerry

A little gem. This peaceful retreat would appeal to those looking for a hideaway. The staff are amazing and catered for all our needs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2022

WILLIAM

Staff was wonderful and hotel is beautiful. Very romantic!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The staff is very friendly and the property and rooms are clean. We booked the two bedroom villa and got Villa 5 which wasn’t the best considering we stayed in Villa 6 previously. The privacy could be better with more plantings cause it feels like the living outdoor space the entire hotel staff and guest can see into the villa.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Literally the most loving team of brilliant humans that went out of their way to make our stay fabulous. We had the spa suite with the massage every day, super top quality massage also. Food was really clean and they were awesome at accommodating my vegan/gluten free diet. I would highly recommend staying here.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2019

Danielle

Best stay in Bali! Amazing service, food, comfort!

The Samata was amazing. You immediately feel the warmth and friendliness right when you check in. The pools were lovely, rooms were spacious, and the service is the best in the world. We got daily massages, which were unbelievably great. The restaurant/room service was the best we have had on this trip. I will only stay here when I visit Bali. Bonus: it’s not too far from the airport (unlike some hotels) and was the perfect location to get a head start of you do a day tour of the island. Book The Samata now!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I cannot say enough about how wonderful the SAMATA Villa Resort is! I had a beautiful full private villa. It had a beautiful Spa bathroom, living area, and a huge balcony overlooking the pool, rice paddy and ocean in the background. It was Very Quiet and immaculate. It’s a small private Resort with only about 7 Villas. It is for relaxing and enjoying the Bali Zen. The Staff of 8-9 only want to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. They are the kindest people I’ve met in BALI, and Bali is kind in general. The food was made to order, FRESH, and with great presentation. Every little detail at The SAMATA was well thought. They left me little notes daily, and always greeted me when I returned with honest warmth. They gave me rides to Sanur Beach, and they were waiting for me at the airport when I arrived. It was a wonderful start to my busy vacation. I stayed there so I could take the boats on day trips to the Island of Nusa Penida and Lombardon. The boats leave from SANUR Beach and many people travel 1-2hrs to get there. I missed the SAMATA and the Staff that are Family the day I left. I will continue to go visit them as often as possible. 🙏

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I loved everything about the place. The ratings weren’t lying. This place is amazing. The ambience was so relaxing, the staff are dedicated and were like friends you can just be comfortable around and talk to, the food was easily the best i’ve had in my whole stay in Bali, and we even got an upgrade from our villa to a bigger one, can’t say no to that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2019

Verified traveler

Beautyful place.All staff have a good service.Location not far from the airport.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2019

Madeline

The staff was incredible. Everyone was so personable and met us with everything we could think of. It was so clean, there was a lot to do on the property, and in the short amount of time we were there, the staff addressed us personally by name. It was lovely.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Booked a spa room with ajoining massage room which was awesome! Room over looks one of the pools and garden.
Such a peaceful resort, nice and quiet location.
Amenities were great. full gym with a boxing ring, multiple pools.
Breakfast has a very limited menu and meals we had for in room dining was very disappointing.
We asked to see the one bedroom Villas for our next visit - we can’t wait to come back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful, calming hotel with nice pools, plenty of space, restaurant with good food and I loved my morning yoga class with Bagus.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2019

Susan

Overall experience was good! Although we found it contradictory when they tried to promote health and well being by creating awareness with note indicating high sugar level and danger of soda consumption leading to Diabetes types II, yet they provide free full sugar soda in our fridges

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Best hotel in Bali ...sooooo quiet and their restaurant is excellent

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2019

mostlyharmless

Lovely friendly staff, who do their very best to please.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2019

Helen

Lovely hotel

Great hotel. Only point of improvement would be to ensure they inform guests of all the available facilities- like the gym which we didn’t know about till we checked out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Michele

Have a look! A hidden gem

Great amenities and hidden gem! Have a look and consider this place if staying in Bali. The villas are spectacular with spacious and comfortable rooms. Airport transfers are included! A three course breakfast is included! Healthy menu options comprise much of the menu. You can eat in your villa or at the restaurant! The gym and wellness program offers wellness retreat options, if you choose. The staff and boutique size of this property make you feel very special. Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Everything about my stay was wonderful. In fact, this was one of the more unique resorts I have stayed at as their \"wellness\" theme and interest lived up to it's name.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2018

Caroline

Great stay, really polite, friendly and extremely helpful staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2018

Mei Kuan

Place to relax

We love to stay in the hotel. The food are amazing! Environment is so nice and comfortable to relax.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2018

John

Lovely views

Very calm, lovely views with rice field and sea in the distance, quiet and ideal to get away from it all! Lovely breakfast too. We had to check out early (unplanned) and the hotel was accommodating in this regard, sorry we couldn't stay longer!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2018

Nick

Amazing stay.
The staff were fantastic and the drinks (even those not on the menu that they made for us) were outstanding.
Our only issue is that we didn't stay for longer, it'll have to be at least a week next time!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

Haily

Amazing facilities and friendly staff. All around wonderful stay. We loved the athletic facilities (pool, gym, tennis court, etc) and made the most if it. The food was also much better than most restaurants that we've had in Bali.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Emma

We booked The Samata last minute due to a failed trip to Nusa Lembongan (because of high tide) never mind not being able to go because we had the most wonderful time here.

The grounds at the Samata are so well kept and picturesque with the beautiful rice paddies as a back drop.

We had the ocean view suite so a large balcony and amazing view including a large day bed. The room was spacious, the bathroom had a double vanity, bath and waterfall shower head. There was a turn down service at night which is a lovely touch.

3 course healthy meals for breakfast were fantastic, lunch brought to our suite and dinner was very good also. The gym had everything & we did yoga with Bagus on our last morning which was a great ending to a perfect 2 nights stay.

Thank you for having us.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

We truly enjoyed our stay at this establishment! The staff was friendly and we could tell that they took an extra effort to ensure that our stay was comfortable and memorable. We stayed in a two-bedroom villa which had incredible views of the rice fields, spacious bedrooms and outdoor bathrooms, an outdoor seating area and kitchen, and a private pool…perfect for a family! The property itself was beautiful and well-maintained; it lived up to its health-conscious philosophy; two public pools, a spacious gym with its own lap pool, and a spa with great massage and treatment options. If there is one aspect of this resort that we would say was perfect, it would be the dining, particularly the breakfast. The food was incredible so much so, we looked forward to waking up at 7am for the three-course breakfasts, which kept us full and energized on our day excursions on the island. The dishes were made with locally sourced and fresh ingredients and there were plenty of options for all diet restraints.
If we had to make suggestions for improvement: have the villa bathrooms cleaned more frequently (we visited in a time when it rained on/off throughout the day so the tub always filled with twigs and leaves from the surrounding trees), and have something to cover the space between the doors and the floor (we had to keep the AC unit at a low temperature and on for a long time to cool the room down and to maintain the room temperature).
Overall, we had an amazing time staying at the Samata!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2018

Riny

Fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

Mike

Fantastic place to relax and do nothing. Excellent food and only a 15 min ride from downtown Sanur (free transfer). Staff were wonderful.

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful grounds, amazing room
Breakfast delivered to room each morning was wonderful
Villa was light and airy and very easy to enjoy our time there
Staff could maybe allow guests more quiet and privacy when in the private villa for example ringing the room all the time
Also, shuttle to Sanur was advertised as every 30mins but we were told 3 hour wait for the shuttle

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Family of 5. Comfortable rooms. very clean. Staff where extremely helpful and nice. A bit far from main sights but easy enough with a private car / taxi.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2018

MM

Beautiful hotel, amazing breakfast, friendly staff

We stayed in Samata for two days and wished we could stay longer. We booked the one bedroom villa and the hotel upgraded it to a two bedroom villa. The swimming pool in the our two bedroom villa is really big with beautiful views especially at sunset.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2018

Jasmina

Wonderful property

Hospitality of this hotel is beyond expected. Truly I felt like a royalty. Thank you for your warmness. I will visit again, this time one of your pool villas overlooking rice field.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2018

nial

Amazing staff and stay

The staff made my partner and myself feel very welcome and were amazing at looking after our needs. The samata would be one of the best hotels I have stayed at. And the food here is lovely a+++

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2017

Emma

Don't miss this place, it's excellent.

Fantastic staff and a first rate hotel. It's a 10min drive from Sanur, which is the tourist centre. Sanur has lots of restaurants, shops, spas etc.The hotel will drop you off and take a cab back which costs about £3. We preferred staying in the hotel - the food is top notch, 3 pools, lovely peaceful views of the paddy fields, immaculate gardens, very very clean throughout and really excellent service.
We almost didn't go because of the volcano but we were SO glad that we did, it was the best holiday we've had in years. We had 2 rooms with private pools and covered seating area which was absolutely perfect for travelling with family or friends.
A good in hotel spa, where we had massages and facials. We took their recommendations on local places for manicures and pedicures and to eat including a roadside stall for local food Balanese style. Mainly we preferred eating in the hotel because the food was first rate - a selective and carefully chosen menu catering to a wide range of tastes. It was tailored to our preferences, immaculately prepared and presented. The chef did us a banquet of local food twice during our stay which was fantastic.
We also used the gym a lot and did classes in yoga, pilates, tai chi, aqua which were fun. Bagus and his colleague did a great job encouraging us and tailoring the activities to things we could do! My husband and our 2 adult sons really enjoyed trying new things and the staff's help and guidance made a huge difference to this. Bravo!

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2017

Eric

Relaxing stay

The service and the staff was excellent. The room was not as clean as photos, but overall stay was comfortable and relaxing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2017

Antonio

Incredible

Incredible experience. Peaceful days. Many activities offered, great details from the staff. I would get married again just for coming back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2017

Michael

Tranquility comes to mind!

The staff made me feel like I was the most important person to visit their place. They were humble, and very helpful in organizing what I need. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2017

Bob

Relaxing and comfortable

Wonderful stay in an idyllic setting, very relaxing. Staff went to extremes to ensure a happy and comfortable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2017

hh

Staff was stellar

We ran into airport closure due to volcanic eruption and Samatas staff went out of their way to secure a private car transfer to surabaya for us at very late notice. Cannot thank the kind staff enough.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2017

Christopher

Quiet and private

Absolutely amazing place. You hardly see other guests as you feel like the resort is there just for you.

The staff is friendly and very nice. The pool is deep and great to swim in. Food was excellent. Sanur is close by which they provide a shuttle to and is probably the nicest place in Bali, less tourists.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but in the wrong location

We liked the hotel but were very disappointed with the location- it comes to something when local taxi drivers can’t find it! Sanur, which is the nearest tourist spot is a 15 minute taxi ride away.

The hotel looks out over worked padi fields, a nice view however planting padi is not just about pretty flooded terraced padi fields; during our stay they were burning off the last harvest so we had lots of smoke. The upside being that the mosquitoes were kept at bay!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2017

Ben

Impeccable service

We had the best time at The Samata. The staff are the most friendly people on the planet. We went on a day tour of Bali after we had checked out of the hotel on our last day. When we came back to the front desk to collect our bags at the end of the day, we were surprised that the staff had prepared a new hotel room for us just so we could shower before going to the airport. Talk about world class, exceptional service. Incredible.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2017

Linda

Paradise

My group stayed in the 2 bedroom villa. The space was spacious and clean. Check in was easy and the hotel staff is very friendly. The hotel is tucked in an alley with a secured entrance for staff and guest. The location is in a local area however if you hire a driver there should be no issue getting to tourist destinations.

The breakfast selection was excellent and the service is outstanding. I would recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2017

Jen

A beautiful, peaceful resort

We stayed at The Samata for our first two nights in Bali before heading inland to Ubud. The drive took about half an hour from the airport. I always hold thumbs on arrival, hoping that the reality on the ground will match my expectations based on photos and reviews I've seen when booking, and thankfully The Samata was exactly what I had hoped for. The grounds are beautiful and peaceful; the rooms and facilities are modern and clean; the staff are friendly and efficient; the restaurant served a varied and interesting menu (we recommend the quinoa porridge for breakfast!)
This hotel's point of difference is their emphasis on health, and we really did feel healthier and fitter when we left! In our short stay we managed to fit in a session in the fully-equipped gym (which doesn't seem to get too much use as everything was a bit dusty), a few lengths in the pool, a game of tennis, some healthy meals and two glorious massages. We stayed in the spa suite so our deal included a daily one-hour massage right in our own room!
Because of our short stay we never got to the beach which you can apparently walk to. You can see the sea from the hotel and that was enough for us as we acclimatised and relaxed at the start of our Bali holiday. We highly recommend this resort to anyone needing a smaller, peaceful hotel away from the madding crowd, who likes to stay fit and healthy while on holiday.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2017

Matt and Beth

As close to perfection as you can get!

We booked the Samata Spa Suite for our Honeymoon and we couldn't have wished for a better hotel! The staff were so welcoming and accommodating, they all went above and beyond everyday from the moment we arrived where we were treated to a welcome drink, flowers for our hair and a cold hand towel which was particularly welcome after a long flight, to the moment we checked out. All the staff are local to Indonesia and really are like a family. We saw the reviews and thought it was too good to be true but it exceeded all our expectations!

The food was delicious with a good range of cuisines and very reasonably priced and the complimentary breakfast range was excellent. We loved the little touches like the housekeeping staff leaving a bottle of water by the bedside, the little notes and drawings on our meal receipts, and the turn down services was a delight to return to after a delicious meal. There are three amazing pools and because of the small size of the resort it felt like we had our own private pool as we rarely shared with any other guests.

The hotel is like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more touristy areas of Bali, but all the main attractions are still very accessible, with transportation arranged via the hotel or just booking a taxi. It's a great place for a few relaxing days by the pool or as we used it, as a base for longer stays while still taking in all that Bali has to offer across the island.

We can't wait to come back! :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Boutique hotel with great staff

Great staff helped us during All the time... So nice pools and delicious cuisine.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing stay and would love to return. The staff went out of their way to assist us, were genuinely friendly, helpful and welcoming. This is really a gem - facilities are great, breakfast was definitely worth adding on.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2017

Anne

A very relaxing stay.

The Samata is a beautiful hotel, away from the noise of Samur but close enough to be a short taxi ride/hotel drop off away. The staff were lovely, the food was delicious - some of the best I've eaten. In all, this is one of the nicest hotels I have had the pleasure of staying in and I stay in 5* hotels frequently. Oh, and have the signature massage. Heavenly!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2017

rachael

Perfect experience, beautiful facilities

Our room was gorgeous and the staff was extremely helpful. Our in-room massages were our favorite part of our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2017

rachael

Beautiful facilities, excellent staff

I wouldn't hesitate to return to the Samata, they really went out of their way to make our stay very special and comfortable. The food was delicious, the rooms are beautiful, and we had a very relaxing time. We didn't see a single mosquito the entire 3 days we were there.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2017

MH

AMAZING hotel in Sanur with super friendly staff

Was pleasantly surprised by this hotel - very nice environment around the hotel grounds and in the villa. The rooms are well equipped and also very comfortable. Everything is as advertised in the photos on Expedia.
The breakfast at the hotel's restaurant was very very impressive since it had a wide range of foods to choose from and all very high quality - we have never been more excited about breakfast in the morning!!
The hotel is 10-15 mins drive (longer during rush hours or traffic jam) away from the Sanur city centre, but the hotel does offer free drop-off service at Sanur so all we had to do was hire an uber or cab back to the hotel at the end of the day.
Light sleepers beware - the hotel is located next to a rice field and the farmer starts working at around 5 or 6am. The farmer constantly shouts in order to scare away birds - if you're a light sleeper/don't fancy waking up at dawn, this is something to take into consideration. We were woken up by the shouts but weren't too bothered by it because we usually fall back asleep straight away.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing hotel - should be 5 star without doubt! Could not have asked for better service. Returning again at the end of our trip we enjoyed it so much.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2017

Alan

Great experience. We were looked after really well by staff and the two bedroom villa was perfect.

Family

2/10

Poor

27 May 2017

M & M

Didn't get what we paid for!

Firstly the hotel is located off a busy road in Denpasar, not Sanur. It had an old sign at the entrance with a sheet covering it, really classy! We had booked a 1 bedroom villa with an inside bathroom, photos looked nice and private online but we got a 2 bedroom villa which would cost us extra for the second room, we declined this, and don't appreciate the upselling, seems quite greedy considering what we had paid, they obviously expected us to pay up as our daughters bed had not been set up. The bathroom was outside,old and backed onto the local neighbourhood. You could hear the noise of chickens and families, so relaxing! The room was small and didn't feel clean. The pool area was large, very windy, exposed and didn't feel safe or private. When we told them we were leaving they wanted us to wait for the room we originally booked. Check in is 3pm and our room still wasn't ready 2 hours later. We decided to leave and checked into reliable, honest accommodation elsewhere. The photos aren't a true picture of the hotel, they only post what they want you to see.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2017

simply the best

Simply the best…

Simply the best… absolutely wonderful. The whole experience was fantastic, we loved it… The service and resort was over the top.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2017

Nat

Fabulous Hotel

We loved our stay at Samata. Everything was perfect. Room, view, food, swimming pools and most importantly the staff are amazing, nothing too much trouble, always there to help, my little boy loved all the attention! I wish I was still there, fingers crossed we will go back one day! A little bit of paradise!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

Maria

calm resort, friendly staff and memorable holiday

We spent our honeymoon at the Samata. They got in touch with us directly as soon as we have booked. We had to fill a small profile about us and inform about our preferences and pick-up, which I found very personal and welcoming.
When we arrived, a pick-up waited for us and we received an upgrade for the occasion of our honeymoon. We stayed at the villa which had a magnificent view over the rice terraces and a huge pool. The room was clean, well equipped and comfortable. The outside bath room was spacious, clean and a nice feature.
Since we stayed quite long (17 nights) we got to try pretty much from their menu. The breakfast was big with entre, main and dessert including a juice and coffee of your choice.
The dinner and lunch menu was the same, all meals were good. Some of the dishes were better price for value but overall it was fair priced.
For our anniversary we booked the romantic candle-light dinner. That day it was raining which is why we had to do it in front of the villa but the set up was still great. We had a wonderful dinner together.
The staff was throughout friendly, helpful, welcoming and simply just amazing. We enjoyed our stay a lot thanks to the great service and lovely staff.
When something went wrong with our laundry that we gave them to wash, they reimbursed us the broken items. They were very fair and professional handling this situation. Also the laundry service was done externally, so it wasn't really their fault but they handled it very well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2017

Peixin Shirleen

Incredible resort away from the hustle and bustle

Our stay at The Samata was absolutely amazing. Everyone from the resort manager and service staff to the Chef were so gracious. We can't wait to be back again x

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2017

traveled to 60

A beautiful hotel to spend some time in.

We enjoyed this hotel as a point to relax in and as a launching point for day trips. The staff was both willing and able to help in day trips to make all the arrangements. Definitely a place I would return to.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Exceptionally great hotel!

The hotel staff was exceptionally great at making our stay feel at home. The level of professionalism and courtesy from each and every staff member is remarkable. The on site restaurant food quality is very comparable to a lot of high end restaurants which I've eaten at around the world. The rooms were very clean and if you needed anything the attentive staff was available at assist you right away. I felt almost like royalty thanks to them. But back to my humble reality life now. Lol!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2017

mark

Bali Holiday

My wife and I had a fantastic holiday and celebrated our wedding anniversary in style.

The setting and villa were perfect, staff friendly and always ready to help. The food was superb especially for my wife as she is a vegetarian.

Well away from the main tourist area but easily accessible when required by use of the hotel driver.

We loved it.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2017

C58drop

Quiet and restful hotel away from crowds

we had a spa room with a king size 4 poster bed and large sofa as well as a huge bathroom with 2 massage tables. included in the stay were a massage per person per day and breakfast. the facilities included a well equipped gym, 3 swimming pools, a tennis court and a yoga room.
the staff were extremely accommodating and helpful.
not really appropriate for children but if you need a quiet retreat, this is perfect. massages are great.
70,000rupiah taxi fare to Sanur or the hotel's car is free (if available) to drop off in Sanur. 160,000rupiah to Kuta.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2017

Paul

Great getaway hotel, wonderful staff, good food.

We had a wonderful and peaceful experience, great for laying back. A bit off the tourist traps...7 or 8 miles but they drive you free.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2016

Jessica

Most beautiful location ever!

The staff was wonderful. They made my stay a 5 star one. They even upgraded me from the one bedroom villa to the two bedroom villa, which was fabulous. The food was the best I've had yet in Bali and the massages were heaven. Couldn't recommend higher!!!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2016

Faye

Stunning hotel, great menu and top class service

A beautiful hotel in a fantastic setting. The villa was stunning, as were the rest of the grounds. A small hotel that puts customer comfort first. Hugely impressed and highly recommended. An absolute gem!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2016

Teik Ling

A paradise of its own.

Really very love it!!

Very thoughtful staff and servicing. Prior to your arrival, they asked for your preference, so they can prepare your room in the way you would like it. And all activities have been sourced and booked by them at very good rates, just need to ask. Email responses are quick.

Free shuttle to Sanur town area (no fixed schedule, they work the schedule around yours) and one way free complimentary airport shuttle.

We booked the Spa suite, totally love it. Comes with daily one hour spa, but you can lump them into two hours session. We will definitely come back again :) thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2016

Elyne

Peaceful stay in a beautiful place

Beautiful Hotel with beautiful view. Staff very nice and helpful. We had an amazing time there!

Partner