Nothing - I just wish I could have stayed longer - was sad to check out!!

Had an absolutely wonderful stay at Villa Sabandari. The villa is located a little outside the centre of Ubud, so it is possible to walk in (or take the free shuttle) but the surrounding area is very quiet and peaceful. As soon as we came through the gates it felt like a mini oasis with the beautiful garden and we were greeted warmly. Our room was perfect, comfortable; we loved having breakfast on the terrace and afternoon tea by the pool (or wherever you want it), and showering in the fresh air under the sky. The welcome massage was great (we only got round to it on the second last day!) and the little library was a nice touch too though we didn't use it. All the staff were very helpful and attentive. There were other guests there but as there are only 6 rooms, it felt quiet. Just the sounds of birds and the breeze :) I could go on. Even better than the photos!

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

It is a beautiful and peaceful place, just a 5 minute walk from Ubud center. It had just 6 rooms, but a lot of super friendly staff. You can ask everything and they help with everything. You can free pick up and drop off at Ubud center between 10am en 10.30pm, which is amazing service. The room is quite big and (looks) new and it gets cleaned thoroughly everyday by housekeeping. Doors close very good so no insects in te room. You get a electric anti-mosquito thing on your room and they have some kind of candle thing for your balcony to keep the mosquitoes away. It works really well, we didn’t see any! Would add more amazing pictures, if it would be possible. Concluding, amazing place, highly recommended!!

Stayed in April 2024

A lot of ants. But I guess that’s Bali :)

Such a serene and calm place. The staff was outstanding and very attentive. The property is very central, yet so quiet. Great value for money. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed in April 2024

It was a beautiful hotel, such a beautiful setting, with a pool looking out onto rice fields, lots of beautiful trees and flowers. A huge, comfy bed with a mosquito net, outdoor bath and shower in the private back garden. Staff were lovely, we had a free massage as part of our deal, breakfasts were great, we were able to order food there for lunch/dinner as well. It was pretty empty, as it was rainy season, so we hardly knew there were any other guests, but there are only 6 rooms in the first place, so it's lovely and quiet and just removed enough from the centre of Ubud (though it is walkable.) They also offered a free shuttle service into Ubud, which we really apprecaited.

Stayed in March 2024

All good

The staff provided an excellent pick-up /drop-off service to the city area whenever we needed it. This was both very handy and convenient. The rooms had a listing of recommended restaurants in Ubud, we tried several of their recommendations and found out the recommendations were accurate as both the meals and service were outstanding at all we tried. Breakfasts were complimentary and we really enjoyed the fresh variety of fruit and cooked breakfasts we had each day. My wife has already told me several times she wants to stay again at Villa Sambandari when we next go to Ubud.

Stayed in February 2024

Amazing location and the most wonderful Little boutique hotel. We had booked five nights and ended up staying eight! Breakfast is great and served on your own balcony or terrasse, overlookkng the garden, pool and ricefields. Just beautiful, and all the staff were so nice and accomodating. They will drive you to and pick you up from any location in Ubud!

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was perfect 😍

We stayed at Villa Sabandari two weeks and loved absolutely everything. So much care put into every details. Needless to say it clean, beautiful, well maintained. Location is perfect: close to everything, quiet. Stuff is caring and creates a space to feel good.

Stayed in January 2024

Location and peacefulness

Stayed in January 2024

Lovely pool, clean and well filled. The staff where exceptionally attentive to us at all time and flexible to our needs.

Stayed in December 2023

Villa Sabandari is simply superb in every way. The gardens, pool, outlook and rooms are all gorgeous in their design and upkeep. We particularly appreciated how thoughtfully things had been set up - placement of loungers for a perfect mix of shade/sun, the sarongs and umbrellas in each villa, the cleanliness, mosquito nets over the bed (though we didn't need it) healthy snacks from the kitchen, comfortable outdoor furniture on each villa's terrace. Staff lit a mosquito coil (artistically hidden) outside each villa every evening to ensure we were comfortable (we were!). The afternoon teas and breakfasts were amazing. The owner and staff are lovely people. That some staff have been there many years tells you it's a well-run and respectful workplace (which matters to us). Staff and owner were always available to help us with arrangements, directions, drop-offs and pick-ups. I got sick with "Bali belly" (from food eaten elsewhere) and they made it easy for us to stay on an extra few nights, and even delivered bowls of plain rice to help me recover. Finally - and this always matters to me - the bed was incredibly comfortable. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed in October 2023

Couldn't fault anything

We loved everything about our stay. The quiet location was a little slice of paradise with a beautiful pool & rice fields adjoining the property. Only a short distance to walk to a few local restaurants & for anything further away a free shuttle was provided which was great. The rooms are clean and beautiful & spacious. The staff were also very friendly and their level of service was fantastic. We enjoyed breakfast on our balcony every morning, the menu varied each morning. We also enjoyed a spa treatment each which was wonderful. No need to think about where we will stay on our next trip to Ubud.

Stayed in September 2023

There could have been better options for vegan and vegetarians for the breakfast and alternative milks for coffee etc but I was informed once I checked out that if I had asked the evening before the staff would have gone and got this for me which is great to know for another time.

Beautiful location, very central to get into Ubud easily. I walked mainly but there was also a shuffle bus provided which was great. The staff were also very nice.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Fabulous villa. Adults only. Only 6 or 7 villas so very peaceful. Its a 10 minutes or so easy walk to town but the staff will drop you or pick you up on demand if you prefer. Its quicker and nicer to walk. Opposite a temple with rice fields in between. It was fully booked when we stayed but we didn't really see anyone. Awesome breakfast served on villa balcony when you like. The transfer to the villas from the airport is about 90 mins with lots of typical Bali traffic. Ubud itself is so different to the beaches. There are a few rice field walks from town which we highly recommend. The Ridge walk wasn't as great as we'd read to be honest. The downtown rice field walks are better. Eateries are abundant but try going up laneways to eat in family homes in their gardens. We also did ebike to tegalalang rice fields which would recommend. Also hired a car and driver for the day and went up to Munduk via waterfalls and forests which was awesome. Truly the Sabandari Villas are a perfect location away from busy but close to town. Gorgeous villas. Even had an outside shower in the rain!!! The staff are so lovely. Highly recommend. The cost was well above other similar places but we felt it was value for money.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

A lovely place in peaceful surroundings, separated from the hustle and bustle of Ubud. The staff were so helpful and the breakfasts were incredible!

Stayed in July 2023

Our whole experience & stay at the property was faultless. we would stay again. The staff were very friendly and helpful . Our room extremely clean and we loved the out side shower. Breakfast and afternoon tea was included, and delicious.

Stayed in April 2023

NOT ONE THING DID I DISLIKE!!!

The beautiful, friendly staff & the lush surroundings, beautiful breakfasts & also the proximity to Ubud center, which could easily be walked. The complimentary shuttle service provided by the villas for transport to & from restaurants/shops is great.

Stayed in April 2023

A tranquil piece of paradise with delightful staff.

Stayed in March 2023

Loved everything thank you

High quality accommodation, beautifully presented. Attention to detail, wonderful staff, great spa treatments, fabulous breakfasts and afternoon tea, great cocktails, tranquil and calm location with idyllic views across rice fields. Perfect thank you!

Stayed in April 2023

Staying here while in Ubud made our trip so much more memorable and enjoyable. There is no shortage of accommodation choices here, so I'm glad we found this little gem! We had plans to spend about a week on Rote Island and then travel to Ubud for a few days, but our Rote ferry got cancelled and due to the incoming storm, we were concerned we might get stuck on Rote and miss our flight(s). Reached out to Villa Sabandari and asked if our reservation could be pulled up a few days earlier. Dirk was quick to respond and was able to accommodate our date change. We changed our flight out of Kupang and arrived a few days later. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the lovely staff with a glass of fresh watermelon juice. Delicious! I love the fact there's only six rooms here (caters to adults only). It's cozy and intimate and the staff here are courteous and exceptionally attentive (subtle, not overbearing). Everything on this property is well maintained and the location is very close to the main part of Ubud. They do offer a courteous shuttle for drop offs and pick ups in town that runs most of the day, but we never used it as it's probably faster to walk due to the congestion on the roads. The changing breakfasts are fresh and delicious and the afternoon tea is a lovely treat. After a day of wandering the town, the infinity pool is perfect way to cool off and relax, while looking over the rice fields next door. I needed some down time and for me, this place checked all of the boxes. We were planning to head back to Denpasar and stay the last couple of nights there before flying out since we have such an early flight (the commute to the airport from Ubud is over an hour), which means leaving before 5am, but decided to add two more nights here and just sleep in the taxi. For us, the early morning wake up was worth it! Thank you Villa Sabandari for making our Indonesian trip so enjoyable.

Stayed in April 2023

Amazing place, very beautiful and quiet, service is perfect, cleaning is perfect, breakfasts are so delicious!

Stayed in March 2023

You can always improve

All Great

Stayed in April 2023

Amazing place!!! The best location to stay in Ubud. In a quiet area, but very close to the centre. We spent only a few days in Villa Sabandari, but we wish we could stay longer! We will definetly come back and stay for longer period! The place was very clean, the staff super helpful, the breakfast very very tasty. The best value is the place itself

Stayed in December 2022

The location was great, walking distance from the centre of Ubud, but having the use of the driver to pick up and drop off whenever required for free was fantastic. The rooms were very spacious and felt luxurious. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I arrived a couple of hours earlier than check in time because I’d moved from another accommodation and they made up my room within 30 mins and I could check straight in which was very much appreciated. Breakfast was really nice too.

The villa was beautiful, in a secluded setting, felt very private. There were only 6 rooms so I didn’t seen many other guests during my stay, felt like I had the place to myself. Had the pool to myself on both days, which was so nice.

Stayed in December 2022

proximity to the centre of town - free shuttle, although you can also walk (15mins) excellent and varied breakfast Staff are welcoming and attentive Complimentary welcome massage

Stayed in December 2022