The Layar - Designer Villas and Spa

Indonesia , Bali
Bali, Jalan Pangkungsari 10X
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Andrew

Beautiful private and secluded villa, amazing pool and garden.
The staff were extremely friendly and always ready to help with any request we had. The whole property was an oasis of calm that we couldn’t wait to get back to after our day out and about.
Frangipanis and other plants around the pool in our villa gave enough shade to keep the water temperature cool and refreshing. Great after a hot, humid day.
The onsite restaurant, Settimo Cielo, offered plenty of choice for breakfast and other meals. Having it right there and open from 7am to late gave plenty of flexibility. The a la carte and weekend grazing menus were amazing.
Short walk to the main areas of Seminyak. Yes you do have to watch out for traffic on the way, but the drivers are aware of pedestrians and we had no problems.
Loved the whole experience, very pleased we found it. It will always be our first choice when we visit Bali!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Harutyun

Room service was excellent, responding all questions and needs very quickly and helping to get taxi service all day long.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Adam

The Layar was amazing. The property is beautiful and well appointed. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive.

The only downside is that it’s a bit out of the way with nothing around the villas.

If you don’t mind a short walk or taxi ride, it’s perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Nisse

Absolutely beautiful the pictures don’t even do it justice

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2024

Ali

Bed mattress ….. must be replaced 🙏🙏🙏

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

STEVEN

was so nice w are going back to stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2023

Hashem

The villa is wonderful and has a wonderful design. I did not like the open bathroom and we asked to change the villa to a closed bathroom. Some people may like it. The breakfast is good but limited. The bed is not comfortable in proportion to a five-star rating. In general, the place is wonderful and it is possible for me to visit again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Elaine Marie

Outstanding!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Lerita

Amazing property, friendly staff! Loved everything about it.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2022

Jeremy

Great location, convenient to Seminyak, Kuba and Canggu!

Staff were amazing, always quick to respond and went to extra mile to provide great service.

Area was also safe and peaceful, great to unwind!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

The Layar 3 bedroom villa

Great location, great breakfast, friendly staffs. Great swimming pool. Tiny old TV size with no hdmi port in the room, good internet when it is working (sometimes no internet connection at night), sometimes no water at night. One of the toilets can’t flush properly. Overall, it was a good stay, my kids are happy with the pool and the huge wooden jenga game.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2021

Jeevan

Need renovation

Good but property is dated

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2020

Eugene

Relaxing luxurious stay at The Layar

The villa was excellent. It was clean, modern with many amenities provided. I requested early checkin at 12 noon and the possibility to have us picked up from a nearby villa in Seminyak we were staying the previous day. The butler came promptly on time and helped us checkin early and also took us directly to the villa on the complimentary buggy ride. The checkin was seamless and the butler took care of everything from our villa. The stay of 3 nights was the best one I had in Bali to date of my previous 5 visits. We ordered in room dining during our stay and in-villa massage. Food was delicious and came quickly. The masseurs were both very pleasant and skilful. In-villa breakfast were also delicious and came on time as our requested timing. Housekeeping was also done swiftly and fresh towels replaced as requested. I heard the neighbouring villa being power washed after the guests left, so that told me the villa places great emphasis on cleanliness. As with any open air villa with a garden and bathroom, there were some mosquitoes but not many as the villa does mosquitoe fogging and also spraying of insecticide every night. Killed 2 cockroaches in the bathroom as it’s open concept villa, so no real concern. Felt checkout was a little rushed though. While we understand they need to prepare the villa for next guests, the housekeeping and reception to avoid calling us 30 min prior to checkout simultaneously to do a check on minibar consumption, we would have given the villa a 10.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2020

Noor

Amazing

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2019

Elaine

Enjoyed our stay at The Layar, villa 2A. Our villa was lovely and very well maintained. Staff were very helpful and were available if we needed anything during our stay. The pool and garden were beautiful. Nice touches like a turn down service in the evening. The only slight downside was the noise from neighbouring villas at times. Would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Very impressive upon first impression lasting until the last! Staff was hospitable, attentive and polite. Requested a one bedroom villa but upon arrival was advised upgraded to a two!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful villa!The best in Seminyak so far for me

The villa was absolutely beautiful! It looked exactly as it did in the photos! I loved how each bedroom had their own outdoor showers. Also, they ask you what you want for breakfast the night before so that when you wake up, breakfast is already prepared by the dining area; it was so nice! The water in the pool was nice and warm as well, which made it really fun to just lounge around the villa and swim the whole day.
We stayed in villa 13 and the only downside was the electricity got cut a couple of times during the day and it took awhile for maintenance to come and sort it out. Also, the third bedroom by the lower basement area had a funky smell under the bed. We told housekeeping about it but the smell was still there. Other than those two things, we enjoyed every bit of our vacation! Would definitely come back and stay in The Layar again!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

excellent property maintenance

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Fantastic stay at the Layar. Very helpful and accommodating staff. Ordered from the in-villa dining menu for most meals and had the poolside BBQ and in-villa private’s chef meal. Also had the in-vila massage service which was wonderful and relaxing. There was no need to leave the villa.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

was hoping for more privacy. They called and rang the bell more than I expected

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2019

Liked the privacy but didn't like the layout as there was not much sun. The trees over the pool provided too much shade and kept dropping dead leaves full of aphids into the pool. Should trip back the branches and spray pesticides to kill the pests. Location is also a little out of way from retail shops and restaurants. No gym and beach on the property yet room charges are at a premium...

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Great villa. Very Spacious with multiple living and relaxation spaces. Huge lovely pool surrounded by beautiful greenery. Lovely breakfast and meals in restaurant. Attentive staff over all aspects of property.
Good location close to many of Seminyak’s highlights, shopping,food, bars, restaurants, etc. Or make use of the scheduled shuttle service for a quick drop off at places like Mrs Sippy, Potato Head, Kudeta.
Will love to stay again.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2018

Claudia

Within walking distance to restaurants and shops

A very pleasant stay although it could be better if the rain shower had consistent hot water and better water pressure. Housekeeping staff entered locked bedroom although we did not request for make-up service. A packet of cashew nuts from the bar went missing on the fourth day after housekeeping came when we were out. Two pieces of used kitchen towels were replaced with a piece of glass towel (!?!). Toiletries in the master bathroom were only replaced with a new set in the afternoon a day before we were due to check out.

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2018

Tian

Very relaxing

Very relaxing place with amazing room layout and large villa pool. Great hotel staff, friendly with good service. Only very minor negative was the bed, slightly hard but some might like that. Would recommend this hotel. Also In house food was nice as well.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2018

Darren Lipton

Stay at The Layar A++++

The villa was fantastic and the service by all staff was sensational. Very welcoming and accomodating. Great pool and beatiful restaurant where they serve breakfast. Also have a relationship with a great gym they will take you to.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2017

sal

Had a wonderful time at the Layar villa

From the start to the finish the Layar Villa was amazing. The staff were very friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

best private villa with pool

excellent villa with private pool, amazing facility and very support and attentive staff.

I recommend the Italian restaurant, very tasty food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Accomodation beautiful, service so/so

The accomodation itself was luxe, but there were a few minor things including the service that wasn't quite what you would expect for the price tag. It was a nice stay but I wouldn't give this the 5 star rating I was expecting.

We stayed in the one bedroom villa (2b) and it is gorgeous.

Pros:
- The villa is beautiful. The indoor/outdoor living and dining which overlook the pool are a delight to relax in.
- The bedroom is WELL air conditioned
- The giant bath tub doesn't take too long to fill up, and is a perfect spot to relax for 1 or 2 people!
- Massages are very well priced
- Room service (lunch/dinner) was standard fare and comparable to regular room service prices. the wine list for room service was pretty extensive and similar price to what you'd pay in Australia. Good to note that you can't order cocktails to the villa, so if you like the idea of pool side cocktails - bring your own.

Cons:
- The breakfast (included) is very weak. Dishes are nicely presented but small and tasteless.
- wifi was out for days
- pool chlorinated turns hair green!
- shower pressure weak
- the reception and management were a bit too disinterested and while friendly enough, not what you'd expect from a 5 star place. They also messed us around with a late checkout, that we had been discussing with them 3 months prior to arrival right up until the afternoon of check out
- bathroom was beautiful but in retrospect an indoor toilet would've been ideal

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

we are happy with our stay in Layar Villa. but what we are not happy about is so many mosquitos in the villa, because the bathroom outdoor too.

HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND to stay during raining season!! because it'll very hard to go out, cos everything outdoor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2016

Gigi

Beautiful villa, even more beautiful staff!

Beautiful villa. Beautiful gardens. So relaxing. Don't hear your neighbours! Very comfy beds and rooms. Staff so friendly and helpful. Easy access to all the best places in Seminyak.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2016

angela

Lovely people.

Loved the villas, very contemporary and the pool was gorgeous. We had our 2 year old with us and the staff were wonderful with her.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2016

Youngbin

a great stay

I had a great time here. highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2016

Verified traveler

The Villas are perfect. We booked a 1 bedroom villa and we're kindly given a 2 bedroom on arrival. The BBQ and breakfasts were delicious and the staff catered to every need we had. I couldn't fault a single aspect of our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2016

Verified traveler

Overall a very nice experience, great breakfast very nice staff. Beautiful big pool.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2016

Nadia

Stunning villa

Wonderful holiday getaway for 5 girlfriend for my 50 th birthday.
Luxury villa
Security was brilliant
Drove us wherever we wanted from 9-5 on golf buggies
Lovely staff
And terrific breakfast included and the most lovely one hour massage in the villa.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Just stunning

Absolutely magic place to stay. The three bedroom villa layout was great, the pool was beautiful and the staff super helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2015

susie

Lovely relaxing get away

As a family of four with two young children the Layar provided a great get away. The grounds were immaculate and well serviced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Although the villa did not really suit small children - open pool, stairs and rooms seperated by outdoor walkway it worked really well and we did not have any issues. The boys loved riding in the golf carts to the beach and again the staff were very good. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a bit of luxury.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2014

Michelle

Facilities: Good; Value: Amazing; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Pristine;
You won't be disappointed. The 3 bedroom villa was amazing. The breakfasts were 5 star. The staff including security were some of the best. Well done

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2014

torry

a nice quaint villa admist the busy seminyak

Very nice, clean and modern hotel though some details (like bath robe) needs to go through some maintenance. Staff were friendly and amazing. N location is good too.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Poor breakfast, No Hot water, Good design layout

On the first day we arrive, everything is perfect and the breakfast is up on the standard. However, As we didn't know that we have to give tips to the housekeeping and the butler, the breakfast quality getting less and less. Always late till we call them and remind them. For the final 2 days, we didn't get any hot water and they didn't manage to help us fix it. Internet was not stable and it needs to keep fill in the login password every 5 minutes.The location is okay but not connivence to the store. The overall quality of this villa is okay, but not fully outstanding as what you expected. I won't recommend this villa to friends because of the service and the surrounding area.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2013

Alison

Beautiful villa!!

A stunning villa with lovely bedrooms and plenty of living spaces. There was a problem with the AC in 2nd bedroom (as there was where we stayed previously) and breakfast order occasionally wrong but in every other respect it was beautiful. Visually stunning and friendly staff - we very much appreciated a late checkout on the last day.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2013

Mark

Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Great deal; Service: Flawless;

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2013

Mike

Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2013

Josh

Stunning Honeymoon. Reteat.

I can not say enough positive things about the Layar. We stayed there for 8 nights during our wedding and the staff were fantastic. We had a 2 bed villa which was just as beautiful as the photos on the website. A little hard to find the first time but once you know where it is, you have no problem getting around.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

The Best

by far the best villas we have stayed at in seminyak

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2013

Nadine

Facilities: Brand new; Value: Affordable; Cleanliness: Pristine;

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Nilai

Die Villa war einfach traumhaft schön.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

KOHKI

ドアの鍵が開けにくく閉めにくかった。その点でマイナス１して星４。
スタッフは親切で、朝食は美味しい。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

KIYOSHI

とてもオシャレなデザインのビィラでした。バリらしいイメージ通りの雰囲気で気に入りました。スタッフの方々は日本語を話せませんが、いつも笑顔で接してくれます。あと朝食はセレクトでき飽きないのと、量も多くとても豪華でした。一つ難点なのは周辺の道が狭く、車やバイクがひっきりなしに往来するので歩き難かったです。

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

MIKI

Before I stayed, I was sent details by email and was able to discuss any concerns I had in advance. All the staff were friendly and I felt comfortable during my stay. I could choose to eat breakfast in the restaurant or in the villa, and the menu was so extensive that I didn't get bored even if I stayed for several days. I was bitten on the face and arms by some kind of insect, so insect protection is essential. Overall, I think this villa is a good value for money. I would like to stay again.

Leisure Friends