Samkhya Villas

Breakfast had good and not so good points. Example, sweetened fruit juice is not to my liking. The quantity is good. I suggest you don't order from each section of the menu unless you have a big appetite. Staff, as I have come to expect in Bali, are polite and helpful. The gardens are beautiful and well tended, rooms clean. Had my breakfast on a floating tray in the pool on my birthday which was a nice touch. Buggy shuttle to the taxi pick-up point was available as and when needed, but as the location is out-of-town, don’t rely on a taxi standing there waiting for you at all hours. Most staff have a good grasp of English which is a credit to them. My Indonesian doesn’t go past Terima Kasih which is poor of me.

Not a criticism of the accomodation, but if you choose to stay at this fine establishment, remember; it's in the bush. Frogs call, toads croak, insects screech and gechos chirp. And in the morning, cockerels Cock-a-doodle. I love that, but if you don't, stay in town. Had a three hour spa package (800K) where the lady could have been more accomodation during the booking proccess. Treatment itself was fine. Creaky bed. Pebbles in the shower are aesthetically pleasing, but aren’t great to stand on bare footed. Other nearby accommodation does face into the private pool area from across the river valley, so keep that in mind if you are expecting a truly secluded location.