My Sister and I stayed at Surya in September and just loved it. It was my 6th time to Bali but my sisters first. Villa Surya was perfect and we both enjoyed ourselves immensely. We were waited on and spoiled by the wonderful staff who simply cannot do enough for you The Villa was lovely, one of the most comfortable beds I have ever sleep on in Asia, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The pool and gardens are just lovely and we spent every day swimming. I can also recommend their drivers, we did sight seeing every 2nd or 3rd day and they were very accommodating to our needs and knew some new places to visit which was wonderful for me. Mark & Petra were so helpful organising massages and even a shaman for my sister who was sick one day. She swore he made he feel 10 years younger and more agile than she had felt in years!
The Villa is only a short drive to Candidassa where there a lots of bars & restaurants although we ate mostly at the Villa. If you were after pubs and wild night life this would not be for you, but if you were seeking the true Bali experience then I recommend you stop awhile here. I would definitely stay at Villa Surya again

We spent a wonderful 10 days at Villa Surya. We are a family with 2 teenagers looking for a break and it suited us well. I spent a lot of time looking at Trip Advisor reviews when I chose this place so I'll try to put info here that we would like to have known about.
Location - Villa Surya is located away from large towns. This means you aren't one of a hoard of tourists to be preyed on. The local villagers are happy to see you and you can see their activities, such as rice harvesting, happening around you. The downside to this is that you have to deal with the noise of dogs, lizards (more intrusive than you would think!) and roosters through the night,. Still, you have to deal with traffic noise elsewhere.
We found it a nuisance trying to get into town to go out for dinner etc. There is a driver but his prices were high compared to others so a trip into town just for a meal was out of the question. It was fine though if you wanted to go out all day.
Service - there are 4 staff just for you! The two cooks are amazing - they can cook up whatever you would like. You place your order early in the day and it's all ready at the requested time. You won't have to lift a finger the whole time you are there. The owners live next door and they drop in regularly. We found the presence of all these people around "our" villa took a bit of getting used to but we did get used to it. Mark and Petra were really helpful and lovely people to boot.
The Villa - the place was beautiful - every bit as gorgeous as it looks online. I wouldn't recommend it if you have small kids though. The main bedroom is downstairs and the other two bedrooms are upstairs, accessed by an outdoor staircase. If your kids need you during the night you won't hear them. Plus the upstairs balcony has no rail around it. The setup is perfect for teens though or two couples or a couple with a baby (you could all sleep upstairs). We all loved the indoor/outdoor bathrooms, the 4 poster beds and romantic mosquito nets (although there was barely a mosquito while we were there). The pool was fantastic.
If you're looking for a beach holiday, don't come to this part of east Bali at all. The closest beach is an hour's walk or a short drive away from the villa, although it's a fabulous beach! All the nearby 'beaches' are just rocks that meet the shore and the waves are pretty rough.
Other - the internet is very sporadic. Don't rely on it to be available when you want it.
To summarise, if you're looking for a quiet escape, where you can sit by the pool and read books and spend some days out exploring then this is perfect.

We stayed for six days at the end of May 2014 having inspected the property in November 2013. What a wonderful experience far from the madding crowds of Seminyak. We were warmly greeted by the friendly staff and owners Mark and Petra who over the next six days did everything to make our stay a memorable one.
We were collected (and returned) from Seminyak by the villa driver making getting to this fairly remote location very easy. Well worth the trip to experience the wonderful idyll that is Villa Surya.
Surrounded by rice fields and a short walk to the beach we were happy to explore the local area by foot and experience the real Bali and the rhythm of village life. Swims in the pool, reading a book in the beautiful gardens under the trees was accompanied buy the sounds of the waves the birds and the roosters nearby. Just perfect!
This tranquility was enhanced buy the wide range of wonderful meals served to us ( just choose from the menu) both western and great authentic Balinese. Fresh fish bbq'd for us was delightful. You just fix up the bill on departure. Great arrangement for a really carefree break.
We were able to explore the local town of Amlapura with its market and Hardy's supermarket to stock up on essentials where required. Got some great utensils for my kitchen there! Candi Dasa is a 20 minute drive away and a must see were the water gardens Puri Agung well worth visiting.
There is plenty to do from Villa Surya but having been in this part of the world on other occasions we spent most of our time just relaxing by the pool and going for walks exploring the surrounds. Just beautiful.
The rooms are simply decorated, clean and comfortable with AC most welcome at night to escape the humidity. It is BYO entertainment at night after dinner - we took a jigsaw but the stars provided a spectacular light show from the upper terrace to the sound of the waves.
Ah Villa Surya- I spent so long looking forward to my holiday there and now it is beautiful memories. I hope I will return one day.
I thank Mark and especially the lovely Petra for sharing this beautiful place with us. A special mention to the gentle and beautiful staff and their kind and smiling faces that greeted us every day. A beautiful holiday destination and great to have this contrast to the busy streets of Seminyak.... Highly Recommend


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I would recommend Villa Surya to anyone, particularly those with a bit more time on their hands (i.e., more than a weekend) and a desire for more than the resort beaches of Kuta and Sanur have to offer.

The villa itself is gorgeous - two inviting pools set in a garden environment conceived and maintained with great care. The two suites, the poolside (ground floor) and mezzanine (upstairs) are both large, with comfortable beds, beautifully appointed bathrooms and plenty of living area. There is also a large living and dining area and kitchen under the mezzanine suite. The property is clean, and the website did not fully do justice to the setting and the view of rice paddies extending to the sea, to the beauty of sitting by the pool and watching the sun rise.

More importantly, the web cannot truly convey the friendly welcome and homey atmosphere of Villa Surya. Mark and Petra - the owners - live nearby and are very helpful in suggesting activities to make the most of what eastern Bali has to offer. Our two kids - age 4 and 2 - fell in love with Mark and Petra and with the villa staff (who are extremely friendly and welcoming), and had so much fun exploring the grounds and learning about local plants, animals and customs.

Villa Surya is located in a quiet, village setting, a couple of hours by car away from the congested resort communities of the southern part of the island. However, it is still just a 10-minute drive to a modern supermarket, 15 minutes to the restaurants of Candi Dasa. And eastern Bali has a wide variety of great activities on offer - from trekking and white water rafting to swimming, surfing and diving. Staying at Villa Surya, we could pack out days with fun, and then retreat to a relaxed and welcoming home environment. Perfect!

As a frequent visitor to Bali, Villa Surya and its surroundings delivers a taste of Bali far away from the maddening crowds. Meet real Balinese, be spoilt by the friendly staff and explore east Bali.The Villa was comfortable, clean and the service was faultless. The owner provided plenty of local knowledge and was happy to assist with arranging visits to ceromonies, shopping etc. Great place to relax and chill out.