The Samaya Ubud

Let???s get the negatives out of the way.....there are none. Everything about the Samaya is perfect. The staff are all wonderful, very friendly and nice and always available to help. Nothing is too much trouble and they are genuinely delighted to be able to help you. But they are not in your face at all and get the perfect balance between being attentive yet discrete. I???m not going to name any individuals because everyone is equally great. The food is top quality. Price wise food at the Swept Away restaurant is similar to mid to high end city centre restaurants in England but well worth it. We had one normal meal, the seafood bbq and Cabana Rendevous at the hotel and they are well worth the money. Ubud is easy to reach by car and the hotel offer a free drop off and pick up at any time and the restaurants there are very cheap. We would definitely recommend the Delights spa and picnic. It is a couples massage and 3 course lunch alongside the river and is stunning. Also recommend the cabana dinner where your private cabana is decorated and food is served in it. You start with cocktails by the river while the cabana is set up but after that you stay in your cabana and then move to the already prepared jacuzzi in your villa. One of the most romantic evenings ever. We would also recommend the free cycle trip through the rice fields and local area as a great way to see the real Bali and its people. You can have breakfast in your villa but the stunning views from Scene restaurant shouldn???t be missed. Breakfast is all you can eat and with the complimentary afternoon tea of local delicacies there???s enough to put you on until dinner. The hillside villa was fantastic. Totally private with a more than big enough pool and lovely garden. Sitting out in the cabana until the early hours was a highlight you can???t do at home! The villa was very large with an incredible bathroom. Mosquito spray is provided and we weren???t troubled once with bites. In all a wonderful slice of heavenly perfection and we are already looking to book again! Thank you to the hotel for a perfect 4 days. Next time we will stay longer.

Wow...wow...wow! Absolutely breathtaking. Only arrived this afternoon for a four day stay and the immediate impression is amazing. From the personal greeting with flowers at reception, to a personal introduction from the Manager, Wayan, everything about this place is five star. On the way to our private villa by golf buggy we were given a superb guided tour and even a complimentary foot massage in the spa centre. Upon arrival at our room, our luggage was already delivered and a comprehensive guide of all the villa facilities was provided. Along with honeymoon bubbly and a delicious chocolate cake and fruit. Butler service to the room. Complimentary afternoon tea (yummy) and free cocktails from 5-7pm make this place top class. And to top it off we are at the Swept Away restaurant tonight. Stunning setting. Stunning food. Delightful service. And special mention to Trim who was an absolute credit to this establishment with his welcoming manner and conversation. We will be recommending this place to all our family and friends.

My husband and I visited the Samaya Ubud for 6 nights as part of our 25th Wedding Anniversary holiday to Bali. Our private villa with its own pool and cabana was beautiful. Absolutely huge bathroom with his n hers sinks, large shower and an amazing whirlpool bath, all set in a lovely private garden with plants, shrubs and flowers. Fresh linen, towels, room made up always done without any disturbance to your day. The properties are set on quite a steep hill, but there is always a buggy to hand to transport you to either the restaurant or spa. We had previously booked a 100 Candle light dinner at The Swept Away Restaurant for our Anniversary. The whole evening was amazing, our private table over looking the river, with candles, flowers and the table laid up beautifully. We were also surprised with a Anniversary cake, glasses of champagne, strawberries etc in our room. The food at the restaurant is very high quality and the menu has lots of choices, we ate here every night of our stay and enjoyed every meal. I had some treatments at the Spa which were amazing, the rooms over look the river and provide a very peaceful and relaxing experience. We strolled up for complimentary tea some afternoons which was a lovely selection of sweet and savoury treats. Now onto the most important part - the staff. My husband and I have never encountered such an unique team of people in all the years we have travelled. Nothing was ever too much trouble, they were always friendly, without being over the top. The service here was truly 1st Class. ALL the staff were amazing but we would particularly like to mention Putu Putra the restaurant manager who always was on hand to check we were happy with our meals. Redi, lovely young man who took us around often in the buggy and helped us learn a couple of words in Balinese. Tami in the spa who gave me the most wonderful full body massage. Wida and Istari - 2 of the waitresses who we often chatted to at dinner, who looked after us so well. We have so many happy memories from this holiday and hope one day to be able to return to see you all again. Thank You Wesley & Sue Harfield