We could not fault the service at the Samaya. We went there for a bit of relaxation after a hectic 7 days in Seminyak with a heap of other people and it was a fantastic way to end our trip to Bali - and have some time to our selves. The food was so good we didn't bother going anywhere else to eat. We have never stayed anywhere else where we felt so welcome and pampered!

We have recommended the Samaya to heaps of other couples since we got back.

Many thanks.

We were just amazed about this place. You can not call it a hotel. It is more... The design of the whole place, the dimension, intimacy and luxury of the room and own garden. And above all, the staff. I work myself in a hotel and know how hard that job can be, but I could see that these people love what they do. Especially our butler who's name I sadly forgot. This was our honeymoon
Thank you!!!

I miss The Samaya Ubud! Imagine sleeping at night to the sounds of cicadas and waking up to the soft distant crowings of roosters.

My hubby and I recently stayed there from the 9 Nov to 12 Nov, for our 5th Wedding Anniversary and we are so glad that we chose The Samaya to spend our anniversary. This is not our first time staying in Ubud, Bali. The Samaya represents what good Balinese hospitality is about. On our arrival, we were picked up by the hotel airport transfer (complimentary) and whisked off to the hotel in comfort. Chilled bottles of mineral water, strawberries and some snacks were provided during our ride. At the hotel reception, we were warmly greeted and Wayan, the hotel manager, was so kind to give us a complimentary upgrade to their largest villa with a huge pool and a gazebo (where we often had our complimentary afternoon tea). YES! They provide daily afternoon tea and you can opt to have it in your villa or at the Swept Away restaurant with the gushing river.

The staff obviously took pride in their jobs with their enthusiasm in introducing the facilities, restaurants and activities to do. We were driven around in a buggy to view the hotel compound and get ourselves familiarized.

We made a reservation for our anniversary dinner at their highly rated Swept Away restaurant right away, opting for the Romantic Candlelight dinner. Please also see our other review on the Swept Away.

If you think that there is nothing to do while staying here, then you are mistaken! The Samaya has so many activities to choose from that we think that we should have stayed longer! They have cooking lessons where you go shopping with the Chef early in the morning at their local market. Cooking starts at around 10am and ends slightly after noon where you then dine on what you have just prepared for lunch. There is so much food that it is important not to overeat for breakfast (which is really hard as their breakfast is really good!). For the outdoorsy guests, they have trekking and cycling. In addition, for guests who would like to make trips to Ubud central for shopping and dining, the hotel provides flexible and complimentary transport. Please note that not all hotels in Ubud provide that. In fact, most of them charge a fee and have stipulated timings and they do not do pick up after certain time.

All in all, we really got pampered silly by the staff at The Samaya. They really spare no expense in making you feel at home. What I really love about the hotel apart from their excellent service, are their green efforts and the fact that they are a very inclusive hotel. As the hotel is nestled right in the middle of small villages, villagers often walk into the hotel compound to fetch spring water. We like that the fact that they continue to allow these people to have access and the children to go swim in the river. You do not have to worry about them being intrusive cos during our entire stay, the villagers would just quietly come by, fill up their water vessel and leave. Children are often accompanied by their parents and do not go to places where they may disturb the guests.

Thank you Samaya for the wonderful hospitality and great services! We will definitely be returning! :)

Huge Love,
Your satisfied guests from Singapore

We stayed at The Samaya Ubud for 3 nights early November 2012 to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Reading several travel guides about things to do in Bali, visiting Ubud was a must in all of them hence we decided to book a hotel & explore the area. Having stayed in Nusa Dua for 6 nights earlier on this trip, we believed it couldn't get any better & were tempted to change our travel plans - how wrong were we.
We arrived at the Samaya Ubud late afternoon and received the warmest welcome by the reception team & the amazing views across to the valley to the paddy fields - breath taking! Our battler took us to our villa in a golf buggy to show us around and start the most hassle free check in process.
Well...the villa was AMAZING. We are really picky - our travel policy is no matter what room you get, always call to ask for a better one - in this instance there was no need nor desire to do so, words are not enough to describe the place - it was a luxurious sanctuary, a haven of peace. Well designed, spacious & clean, you couldn't ask for anything more.
The hotel staff cannot do enough to please you and are always pleasant & smiley.
We tried the restaurant for afternoon tea (complimentary) & also for dinner on 2 nights (read our restaurant reviews for more details), my suggestion is DO NOT EAT ANYWHERE ELSE! The food is orgasmic & the location is simply unique.
The option of a full complimentary breakfast in the room is fantastic, it really adds to the relaxation, all you need to do, is roll out of bed in your luxurious dressing gown to let your battler in, by the time you wash your face, a breakfast feast is expertly laid out in the gazebo. Priceless!
The Spa was probably one of our best SPA experiences in general, our only regret was that we only tried it on the very last day. Next time we'll ensure we book a couple of treatments daily.
Neither the hotel nor the facilities are the cheapest in the area but it well worth every penny & it's value for money on every aspect. Location, service & quality.
To conclude, book yourself a room for a few nights, min 3, go & see Ubud town on he first afternoon & spend every available second in this haven on earth, you won't regret it.
A massive thank you the entire team for their attention to detail & lovely approach.
Thank you for helping us find inner peace :-)
Graeme & Leo