The Samaya Ubud

Indonesia , Bali
BALI, Banjar Baung Desa Sayan Ubud
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75 reviews shown

4/10

Poor

18 Feb 2026

Gautam Pratap

Terrible food and service

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Omar

The place is nice. But the service was completely lacking. I didn’t Even know who the butler for the place was. The hotel didn’t propose any activités ( u like the ones is stayed in before). The gym and some facilities Arte honestly disastrous ( 20 years old material with no AC). Big disappointement for the price.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Manju

Beautiful hidden gem, excellent views. The breakfast is especially good. Staff is extremely good.

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Ravneet

Property is beautiful and the kitchen team was amazing. They catered for our dietary requirements and made delicious dishes that were not on the menu. It's a peaceful place which is highly recommended for couples. For young families, there's no kids club and toddler friendly activities. The villa pool is 1.8m deep so not so great for kids.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2025

Hitesh

Amazing property and people were so friendly! Loved everything about it, wish I had more time there. Beautiful and amazing

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

THIERRY

Samara Ubud 9-11 Feb

Great hotel with spacious villas. Friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2022

Sheema

A little bit of heaven

This place was perfect for me and what I wanted - luxury and privacy! Felt like a home away from home and I didn’t want to leave. Perfect for solo travellers like myself or for couples who do not want to be disturbed. The staff are amazing and provide an attentive and tailored service depending on your needs, no ask is too much and they’re not overly in your face. The food at both breakfast and dinner/lunch and room service is exemplary. Very clean and efficient. Only downfall is there is some quite obvious wear and tear around the villa but as I went off season this didn’t bother me and nothing a lick of paint can’t fix. Everything you need to be clean was clean! I would definitely stay here and recommend this place again. Having travelled far and wide, it’s not often I say that!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2022

Anthony

Highly recommend

Was the most amazing stay. The accomodation and grounds are perfection. The staff are beautiful

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Top notch property with very attentive staff. The manager Mr. Putu runs a very tight ship. Attention to detail is noted in every aspect...from quick pool towel changes to beautiful food presentations. There’s just nothing ‘not to like’ about this property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Great location and amazing service. The villas are spacious and includes a private pool and jacuzzi. The resort provides a free shuttle to Ubud.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Great service and beautiful location. The villas are spacious and have a private pool. Also provides free shuttle service to Ubud's areas of interest.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2018

Catherine

Nothing else can compare

Everything about The Samaya is incredible. Service is out of this world.
We had a villa with pool, completely secluded but with views over the rice fields.
Even for a night it will make your trip to Ubud unforgettable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2017

Great hotel!

Amazing villa. Beautiful pool. Staff are genuinely helpful and kind. Shuttle service to and from Ubud town. Great spa massage. The GM, Wayan and the Food and Beverage manager are friendly and spend time talking to guests to ensure guests are enjoying themselves and are well looked after during their stay. Any issues are addressed timely and efficiently. Lovely stay!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2017

Fei

A Wonderful Stay

Thanks all Samaya staff for their sincere welcome, and great view, and dinner at the swept away is nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

a dream to stay here, highly recommend for couples

My husband and I had such a heavenly time at this resort. The staff was so friendly and helpful, they always knew our names and were extremely helpful and polite. They were very attentive and knew anytime we left our room so they could do turn down service early and quickly.

The grounds are tropical and lush. The villas are very private, lots of space, and quite frankly, nicer than the over-water bungalows that we stayed in for our honeymoon. This is one of the nicest villas we've been lucky to stay in. For what you pay, you get so much! The villa is gorgeous and so spacious. Your own personal plunge pool with a patio, a covered pagoda to relax in the shade overlooks a pond with coi. The room itself is also very spacious with an equally impressive bathroom. Fresh fruit is in your room every day and you can let them know what you like/don't like. Free breakfast is included and you can opt to have breakfast served in your villa. Free shuttle service to town anytime. They offer free activities like yoga, hiking, etc. We did the yoga; very relaxing way to start the day. We often didn't see guests and felt so relaxed the entire time.

The restaurant at the resort is one of the most famous in Ubud, which was a great surprise as a guest. It's along the river and is quite the backdrop. The grounds are vast and you can walk around easily or they have golf carts to take you wherever you want to go.

I was very sad to leave. I highly recommend this resort and will come back again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2017

Very Friendly and nice view

Very Friendly and nice view quit spacious terrace

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful grounds

Great hotel with one of the best service I have experienced. However our room needed maintenance. Stains on marble , walls and bathroom need to be repainted.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2017

Alex

Beautiful Ubud resort by the Ayung River

Have stayed at Samaya several times and always go back for the amazing service, beautiful views, great villas and location by the Ayung River.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Best stay in Ubud

Absolutely fantastic property, great views and luxurious.
The restaurants and service was outstanding & the spa was great too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2016

Jerome

Feels like coming home

Amazing experience (again)!
We visited Samaya Ubud for the third consecutive time and words fail to describe how wonderful we have been received, and how amazing our time has been there.
The staff was very friendly and helpful with dinner reservations and shuttle, and they absolutely spoiled our 2 year old son who was ecstatic about the buggy. We loved our privacy in the villa, with our pristine pool and sun beds, and a huge fish pond. Towels were changed 2 times a day (wow!), and we received fruits and cakes every day. To us, Samaya has become a second home and it was this feeling that made us return so many times. After Samaya, we spent a couple of nights at another private villa (same star category!) meeting some friend who stayed there, and we unfortunately came to regret that decision. Many thanks to Wayan, Gede, Mahendra, 'uncle' Eddie and the entire Samaya staff for their professionalism, hospitality and friendliness. We can't wait to see you again next year!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2016

Jennifer

Excellent resort

Amazing place. The only thing I wish was different was heating the pool. It was too cold to swim. Everything was incredible and super cheap!!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2016

Kai Chuen

Memorable stay in Ubud....

Unexpected & Unbelivable!
The hospitality n services was the best ever being experienced. The Spring water available in the hotel was available in d room and the swimming pool, very natural n good!!
The breakfast for the best ever had especially it's no time control as long as it taken in that day, the selection n quality of food was better than any 5 stars resort!!
I will personally recommend my friends n be back with my family again!!
Original, natural n warmth!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2016

Great hotel by the river in ubud

Great hotel not far from ubud centre. Amazing location and rooms with attentive staff, nothing too much trouble. Will return.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Fantastic stay!

Great stay, warm and very hardworking staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2016

Stayed 3 nights in Hillside Villa

It was a ok experience for us, the Hotel itself and their staff are excellent, my major disappointment was that from day one we had Gecko's in the Villa, there were about 3 or four in room and in Bathroom, also lots outside the wooden planks near door and windows. We have a thing with Gecko's and really scared of them and this didn't help. Did not mind if they remain outside the Villa but there was a hole somewhere in Villa that they kept coming in. Excellent breakfast. Service by staff was great as they responded to get the Gecko's out as soon as we called them without success most of the time, that fearful experience was very uncomfortable. It rained the three days so did not get to use the Villa pool....This is not a place to travel with kids as not much to do. On my final day, I had booked a 90 minute Balinese massage and told that will get 90 min massage for same price as 60min and to my disappointment the massage just ended before 60minutes, felt cheated but did not have time to complaint.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2015

Verified traveler

Paradise

Absolutely beautiful grounds that were extremely well looked after. You cannot fault this place - the day Spa is wonderful, the villas are beautiful, the food is delicious. Above all, the staff are amazing. Everyone goes above and beyond to make your holiday special and nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel in Ubud

In one word: exhilirating!
Very friendly and helpful staff. Wayan you are amazing, thanks for the wonderful time (2nd time in 2 years)
We will be back!!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2015

Stephen

Review The Samaya, Ubud

The resort is a quick 5-7 minute drive to Ubud centre. The resort not only drops you off but will pick you up when ready. The Resort staff are very professional, and also sincere with Customer Service, everyone from the Gardiner to Management could not do enough when it was requested. The Restaurant beside the river was an awesome retreat to relax and chill out after a day sightseeing. Our private Villa was our sanctuary within the resort and very quite. Fronting the river, and no roads near us provided us with a very Zen like experience. Yes we had groups travelling down the river white water rafting, however this was not constant and the occasional laugh and squeal provided us with a little laugh as well. The Day Spa was a much needed sanctuary, the massages worked well and released the built up tension that our bodies get over time.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2015

Marci

Paradise in Bali

The Samaya Ubud offered us a fantastic week long stay. Everything was exceptional...service and staff, high quality chef style food available morning to night, butler on call, spa, concierge...simply the best resort hotel we have been lucky enough to find. Always friendly staff went above and beyond. Small details and large were perfect. Our private \"100 candles dinner\" at sunset on the river, catered to our tastes, was unforgettable . They spoilt us the whole week and we wonder if all other resorts will fall short. Breakfast overlooks rice paddies. Dinner restaurant has seating that overlooks a river . Food can be served at your own private pool/garden too. Paradise .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2015

Joseph

Fantastic Honeymoon Hotel!

Great place to stay to get pampered, have a romantic time with your wife and enjoy all the amenities on site. The 100 candle dinner is special and very romantic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2015

Euan

It's not just the hotel - it's the staff!

Naturally you'd expect a hotel in this price category to be right up there. But then it really comes down to the staff to make it perfect. And the entire team here doesn't disappoint. Superb attitude and friendliness coupled with absolute professionalism. We had the hundred candle dinner. But there were more than 100 candles.. and the rose petals... during the dinner and in the spa afterwards... Delightful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2015

Zaid

The Paradise !!!

There are not enough words that can explain how wonderful The Samaya is, it’s a paradise of its own, and from the minute that the driver picked us up to the time we drove out of the gates was better than anything I have ever experienced. All of the team members are friendly and go above and beyond each time.

Back to the review, we asked Samaya to send a drive to pick us up from our villa in Seminyak. He arrived right on time and it was a very comfortable trip up to Ubud with a fixed rate amount, the staff was waiting for us when we arrived and knew who we were before we even walked in the door! , check in was a very simple process and then we were taken for a tour around the amazing resort to be introduced to the hotel, facilities and surrounding areas, we loved the little carts they used to help guests get around the resort! It is very spread out and on quite a steep hill, so it was lovely to be able to
call them when we wanted to head up to the reception, the staff around the grounds always stopped with whatever they were doing and said hello to us. We stayed in one of the riverside villas (#208). The décor was tasteful, room was large, bathroom was stunning and very large, separate toilet, separate shower, and Jacuzzi/hot tub with bath salts and bath oil. On the outside we had our own pool that was about 1.8 meter deep all around. Also, we had a beautiful cabana next to the pool to lounge in.

Breakfast is complimentary daily, you may choose to have it in your villa but we chose to enjoy it at The Scene restaurant, breakfast served starting at 7 and until the last guest has finished eating – great for the sleep in :) and you can order as much as you want, also they provided a personalized mini newspaper daily to read while enjoying it! The view over the valley is stunning and we loved sitting out there every day. The Afternoon Tea is complimentary daily at “Swept Away” which was a perfect treat with gorgeous and different food each day and enjoyable while sitting down by the river. (worth leaving the perfection of the villa for) and we also had dinner twice at Swept Away which was excellent and all of the food was prepared for us was of the highest quality and left us wanting more, it’s really fantastic and the staff was super friendly.

As for the Spa, we had a “couples” treatment plan in a beautiful room near the riverside. To be honest, I don’t have much experience with massages and spas, but I enjoyed the treatment and I know that my wife enjoyed it even more. They used a lot of natural ingredients/original products for the treatments.

The staff was not only professional and methodically excellent, but they were also very friendly. They made sure we were extremely comfortable at all times and very relaxed (I almost fell asleep several times)

Moreover, the resort offers a free shuttle service to Ubud city center which is about 20-30 minutes away, this was very convenient for us as all we had to do was specify drop off/pick up times and locations and the shuttle would always be there waiting for us.

Overall, we had an extremely pleasant stay at the Samaya Ubud and hope to return in the future. The service and attitudes of the staff really made our stay special, I would like to that this resort is the perfect place for people looking for a place to kick back, relax and just have a good time. It is a bit far from the main street with local spas, shopping, bars and cafes. They are all reachable by shuttle but if visiting those is your main goal, it may be better to stay somewhere closer to central Ubud, for us, who came with the goal of having a relaxing, slow paced honeymoon, it ended up being the perfect choice.

Hats off to Wayan Suambara our Hotel Manager, Gede Udiyana our Resort Service Manger and their respective staff members.

Again special thanks to the hotel manager for his personal service and attention. We can’t wait to visit again next year!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2015

Ali

Amazing experience

honeymooners

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2014

Chris

This is a very nice place to be

It's a little like being at the secret hideout of a Bond villain: you are whooshed around the site (which occupies the edge of a steep valley down to the river at the bottom) in golfcarts by 'butlers' and at every point there is an assiduous member of staff seeing to your needs personally. The riverside restaurant has both excellent ambience and impressive food. The villa itself is thoughtfully designed and the pool is (unlike some) both deep and big enough to provide an excellent opportunity for fun as well as exercise. You really ought to spend a few days here if you're looking for a bit of tranquility and wishing the smile would return to your careworn face. it will!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2014

Neelkantha

A slice of Paradise

We had the most amazing time at The Samaya Ubud. The Villa was immaculate. It was very tastefuly done up. Ayung river was gushing past just next to the Villa. We also had the 100 candle dinner. The setting is surreal and the food is other worldly. Also a special mention for the breakfast. The restaurant has a view to die for, the selection is very extensive and the preparations are fantastic. The property is very well maintained and the service is just spot on. A big thumbs up to the Samaya!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2014

Lynn

Secluded hideaway with convenient access to town

We enjoyed the room, the garden view and the big well maintained pool very much. Upon request, they also accommodated our honeymoon occasion and presented with floral decoration on our porch and tub. We had breakfast in the villa as well as in their restaurant with the rice field view. The breakfast was good - the pancakes were nicely plated. In addition to the rice fields, the villa also had wonderful river valley view you can enjoy during your complementary afternoon tea, or if you choose to have dinner or the romantic package. The manager made sure that we were happy. We also enjoyed the easily arranged complementary shuttle to town, which opens up our meal choices and daytime tour choices. Within their grounds, they also had buggy if your walk to the lobby was too far. It was a wonderful stay and we will plan to stay here again for a great holiday.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2014

Erin

Facilities: Top of the line; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Relaxing

Amazing grounds and villas. Restaurants were good quality and the activities on offer are enjoyable. We had a late flight and the staff really looked after us, providing a later check out, showers in the spa after we killed time in Ubud and then a transfer to the airport. Perfect hotel for relaxation.

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Pampering at its best!

Great 4 days of pampering. Great hill side villa, total privacy, great friendly staff. Nothing too much, nothing that couldn't be done.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2014

Susan

Slice of heaven in Ubud

My partner and I only stayed two nights at the Samaya and wished we had of stayed for longer. The moment you arrived you are welcomed with exceptional service and with a very friendly smile. Everything was perfect from the villa, to the service, the food and the amazing staff. Thanks to the team at Samaya Ubud - you made our stay truly memoralble, I only wished I had of stayed for much longer. Susan

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2014

Jerl

Tropical Hideaway

The Samaya excelled. You come off the chaotic dusty roads of Bali into a tropical hideaway, where you are treated like royalty. We ate two dinners in the open air restaurant with a background of rushing river, and breakfasts overlooking rice paddies, a feast for both eyes and stomach. Service was friendly and impeccable. We enjoyed day trips to nearby Ubud and further north to temples and rice terraces, using hotel organised cars & drivers who were so reasonably priced. We were only there for a few days but could easily have used it as a base for exploring further north.It is such an individual haven compared to the bustle and scurry of Bali.If you want to avoid the mass produced Bali this is the place for you.

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2014

Shalprasad

Best stay ever!!!

We had such an awesome stay at The Samaya Bali. The staff is top notch. They attended to everything with so much detail. Ignore the other bad reviews about the buggy ride. It is such a small fun ride back and forth from the room. Views from the restaurants are spectacular. Breakfast is the reason to wake up for. Amazing food. Everything was perfect!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2014

Mel Pillay

A piece of heaven!

A fantastic stay with a excellent service. A special thank you to the the staff at Samaya for making our stay so memorable. We will definitely be back again!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

great stay

Fantastic staff, beautiful villa and very scenic around the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay, but a couple of days was just not long enough! Loved the afternoon tea by the pool at our villa...
Downside was that it is a 10-15 min drive from Ubud town centre.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2014

Lee

Nothing was to much trouble for the staff. They were very friendly.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Excellence on every level

The most beautiful setting and the best service we've ever experienced. From beginning to end, this hotel attentively catered to our every need with unsurpassed professionalism, courtesy, and friendliness on every level. Restaurant offered a varied menu. Food quality and presentation were exceptional. Spa services were also varied and blissful. Our villa (#204) was impeccable and intimate. Both indoor and outdoor spaces exhibited a great attention to design detail, right down to a sedap melam tree in the garden that gave off a wonderful aroma at the end of the day. We thought we'd died and gone to heaven.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2014

megnut78

Beyond fantastic service!

Everything about the Samaya was amazing--the service, the accommodations, the food, the available excursions! I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel. I can not wait to go back! The hotel is nestled in the mountains and about an hour to an hour and a half away from the hotel. The spa was also wonderful. I give this hotel as many stars as I am allowed!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2014

Aaron

Impeccable service & lovely rooms

It's really hard to find fault with this place. The service is impeccable with personalization of names and even on their daily newsletter. The staff even the security guards greet you with a smile! Freshly baked bread for breakfast delivered to the villa. The toilet comes with a jacuzzi with bath salts, luffa and even aloe Vera gel. The spa is awesome too. Great service with superb massage skills.
I will rate it a 5 for all if not for the housekeeper who accidentally left used tissues after cleaning up at the bathtub and sink and also they promised to trim the plants at our entrance but it didn't happen. Samaya should start to have maintenance checks if not major problems will occur from small leakages.

Samaya should have their own little mini mart for guests who want some other snacks and drinks etc as they are quite scheduled and deep in. Despite that, I will go back to samaya again. Thanks!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2014

Alsaad

Anniversary Trip

I spent a part from my last vacation trip in this lovely resort. The staff was very lovely and the river view villa with a pool was very comfortable. However, the breakfast choices was limited compare with other five stars hotels and the cost paid

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2014

Incredible!!!!

Stayed at the Samaya for 5 nights and I have I so that by far the best hotel/resort I have stayed in anywhere around the world.. The staff are incredible, the villa was immaculate, the food was fantastic.. You really felt like you were part of something special..

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2014

Trevor Bonham

Surpassed our every expectation!

From the moment we arrived to the last glimpse as we left, the entire staff and service was exceptional. The location is incredible with a view of a working rice field for breakfast or lunch, and literally touching a beautiful river for a quiet dinner. The villa (room) was beautifully designed with a large personal pool. They thought of just about everything and we didn't want to leave. The quality of the food for each meal was impeccable and for the price, it was worth even more. The overall experience was our best ever and we've traveled the world enough to know. Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2014

Best service ever!

Staff and service was immaculate! Amazing hotel grounds set amidst scenic rice fields. Breakfast was also a highlight - ala carte buffet breakfast whenever and wherever you want! A big thank you to the staff at Samaya Ubud! Hotel's reputation is as good, if not better, than what other reviews claim.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2013

Alshaikh

Fantastic Romantic Villas

wonderful from all aspects except the location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2013

Luis & Liz

A Honeymooners Paradise.

If your'e looking for a quiet secluded holiday, then The Samaya Hotel is where you'll find it. The room and facilities were excellent and the private pool and gardens were pristine. With the picturesque views of the Ubud hills, lush forest and the running river at your door step completes the perfect getaway.
But most of all the friendliness and service of the staff made you feel like you were the only ones staying at the hotel. We cant wait to try The Samaya Hotel in Seminyak over looking the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2013

ann

Excellent facility to relax

Attentive staff, everything was thought of to make the stay perfectly relaxing

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2013

Ally

A Zen experience!

Great hotel, a friendly staff and great food! We will surely return next year!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2013

docrod

Superb experience

This is an excellent hotel in terms of setting, villa design and amenities and the outstanding staff that provide outstanding service with in exceptionally friendly and helpful ways.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2013

JMC

Oasis of peace in Ubud

We stayed five nights at the Samaya Ubud for the celebration of our anniversary. It was a memorable experience, one of these \"I am glad I made it to this place at least once in my life\"! The location of the property overlooking the Agung river valley is a top spot in Ubud. The individual villas are very comfortable and you could stay by your own pool all the time if \"retreat\" is the theme of your holiday. The most important thing was the level of service and attentiveness of all the staff during our stay. We breathed a sigh of contentment when coming back at the end of a day exploring the area. Dinning at the \"Swept away\" restaurant by the river is top notch and we had excellent spa treatments for a reasonable price.
We would definitely go back for our next special occasion.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2013

Richelle

Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Fair price, Reasonable; Service: Flawless, Go the extra mile, Outstanding;
Loved loved loved it here! So relaxing and state of the art service and facilities. I would expect nothing less from this group

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2013

Sonia

Perfection....

This place is heaven on earth! The villa's are beautiful, clean and exquisite. The service is personal and extremely attentive without being obtrusive, the scenery is breathtaking and the food is amazing! You cannot fault this resort. It is so private and romantic - everything about the Samaya Ubud is perfect.
To all the Lovers - do yourselves a favour and stay here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2013

Susan

A wonderful stay

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Samaya Ubud. The staff were attentive and welcoming, the attention to detial from the floral garland on arrival to the platter of fruit in my room was appreciated. The gardens are beautifully cared for. The transport to Ubud was also very comfortable and welcome. The staff in the day Spa were wonderful I visited twice, as were the staff at Swept Away. I had a wonderful time the whole time. I particulary enjoyed the trip to Ubud early mornign produce markets with Wayan and later the walk through the vegetable garden and cooking school that followed It was great fun and to enjoy the meal togehter at the end was a lovely finish. Thankyou to everyone at Samaya Ubud

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2013

Roy Boy

lost for words -simply amazing

Everything was perfect. Beautiful property with stunning views and landscaping, well-appointed villas, excellent food. What really stands out and I believe others would find hard to emulate, is the service. Extremely attentive, thoughtful and sincere. The staff are genuinely happy to work there and you feel it. We went to other 5 star properties nearby for dinner. Service there was great, but samaya was a notch up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2013

Rekeno

Very happy with the stay

What can I say? Perfect location, perfect view and perfect villa. Staff are with very high quality of services and attitude.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2013

Ivan

Paradise found

An excellent hotel. The villa was very well appointed with its own pool. The staff were first class and bent over backwards to assist wherever they could. The restaurant was top quality and there were a number of diners from nearby hotels

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2012

Couple

When to go to Heaven, and when Heaven becomes hell

Overall - Excellent
Room & private pool - Excellent
Grounds - Great
Lobby - Okay
Restaurant (upper) - Breakfast
...Day 1 - Hard to beat, excellent staff.
...Day 2 - What happened? Over an hour to get a my meal, and nothing in return?
...The previous night, staff worked extra hard for Christmas dinner, and were like zombies. I looked in the kitchen, and many were bent over, resting in their positions. They sure were not interested in serving us like the day before. I blame the manager for trying to maximize his profits at the expense of his over-worked staff & expecting customers the next day. DO NOT GO TO THIS HOTEL DURING A HOLIDAY. If not a holiday, GO TO THIS HOTEL! It was amazing. Rent a car or bike to see more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2012

Lesley and Shan

Stunning

We had a great stay at the Samaya Ubud
Our first time in Bali
The welcome the staff the food everything was superb
We stayed in a garden villa,so private and relaxing.
We are definatley comming back for a longer stay next time

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2012

Amanda

Facilities: Outstanding; Service: Remarkable;

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Good hotel, but overpriced

Overpriced hotel. Breakfast was excellent. The pool in the villa was very clean. It is about 30 minutes by shuttle from Ubud town. The shuttle drops off and picks up about 6 people, so it takes about 30-60 minutes before you get back to the hotel. We did not get to enjoy the complimentary afternoon tea, as we were busy touring the town of Ubud. The spa offered services at outrageous prices. We went into Ubud town for massages at more reasonable prices.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2012

Anthony

Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Affordable; Service: Flawless; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2012

Emma

First class experience in Ubud!

Stunning location looking across the rice field valley just outside of Ubud. So peaceful. Food was really good with a great breakfast and afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and two types of cakes included in the room rate. Couldn't fault it and would definitely go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2012

Nicky

Amazing stay in Ubud.

From the moment we arrived to the time we left we were made to feel extremely welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Little touches like a personalised newspaper at breakfast everyday.
All the staff seemed genuinely pleased to be working here and this came from the top. The general manager (Wayan) was accessible and friendly at all times and a credit to this hotel
Food was simply fabulous in both restuarants (this review is a little late we stayed over the Christmas period) and the Christmas night dinner was fantastic and great value.
The Villa itself was pure luxury (i think we had one of the standard ones too!) Got a great deal last minute on Expedia but i liked this place and the people so much i think i would consider the rack rate!!!
Location is slightly out of Ubud, but they do have a shuttle service to take you into the centre , which takes about 8 minutes. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2012

Marion

The Samaya , Ubud - great experience

Great experience. The villas are very well appointed and so relaxing.
The staff and butlers to the villas were great and very attentive. Shuttles into Ubud and to neighbouring restaurants were easy to arrange. The breakfast overlooking the rice paddies or in the villa was lovely and the high tea in our villas was great. The cooking lessons by the Chef in Balinese food was a great idea.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2012

Sue

Eden in Ubud

Everyone at the Samaya made sure that you had the most wonderful time. Nothing was too much trouble. Having the shuttle service to town was fab, the complimentary activities walking through the riice paddies and cycling with the hotel guide were great experiences not to be missed. The spa facilities were amazing, top notch, to be enjoyed for sure. Eden like setting. Cannot say a bad word about this place. They deserve to be the no.1 place to stay in Ubud. Hope Merta and his team succeed. Thanks again for arranging our visit to the sister property at Seminyak too, we had a lovely afternoon there and the staff there were amazing too. foodies will not be disappointed either! Stay, you won't want to leave!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2012

Angus

Wow

A fantastic hotel, which offers everything you would expect and more! Really enjoyed my stay thanks to the setting and the thoroughness of the staff. Cant wait to book my return,

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2012

Steven

Samaya Ubud - Tranquility in Paradise

Samaya Ubud is one of the best resorts I've ever been to and I've stayed at quite a few. The service team were always keen to please and thanks to Pak Wayan the manager, they made the stay absolutely blissfull.

The Ayung Villa was a dream. Having your own private stream in your backyard was breathtaking and I thought I arrived in heaven's gates when I saw it. The villa's interior was immaculately designed and pleasing in every corner. Luxury with simplicity is what I will remember and it was worth every cent.

The food at the Swept Away restaurant was to die for. Kudos to the brilliant team in the kitchen for being so accomodating.

The spa was an amazing experience and the beautiful Tibetan Buddhist music took me away immediately to a better place.

The amazing book of Eat Pray Love could not describe Samaya Ubud better. I would fully recommend the resort to those who are seeking inspiration.