“Excellent” From the moment I booked the Villa Jenny was amazing in answering all my questions. We stayed over Christmas and New year, Anan arranged our Christmas day feast !!! Omg was amazing, Anan was great the entire stay, Michael, Tin and Dew are all fabulous people and could not do enough for us, we have traveled to Bali many times but never in a large group, we were a group of 9 and the villa was perfect, so close to everything, if you are looking at staying here I would recommend that you do ...we will be back for sure :-)

“Beautiful Umalas Villias.” This place was beautiful and clean with everything you would want in a well equipped Villa. Chef was amazing. Tried very hard to make sure we were comfortable with our stay. You would definitely need a taxi to head to the beach or to do some shopping. But nothing was too difficult or too far away. I would highly recommend the villas. And hope to come back soon. It was so peaceful. The owner was always ready to answer any questions we had and helped us tremendously. Along with her amazing staff. Which included the driver, security guards, housekeeper and chief.

“Bliss in Paradise” I spent four days here and thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in an opulent yet homey setting. The swimming pool and large lawn were wonderful fringe benefits, and the wall surrounding the compound made me feel cozy and secure. I give it my highest recommendation.

“Ideal for a family!!” We stayed at Umalas Retreat 2 in August, took advantage of cheap flights from Darwin and there opening special. Our family was not disappointed! Main bedroom extremely spacious, kids rooms well set up and all the amenities that one could ask for. Outside area was good, pool was clean and the kids loved it. Thank you so much to the housekeeper / chef she prepared us local food and we all enjoyed the experience, also thank you to Kay in helping us with the booking and providing us with idea of things to do in the area.

“A holiday made easy!” Merta Sari 10 is comprised of three spectacular villas located in the heart of Seminyak. The villas are tucked away in a quiet corner of Jalan Drupadi which perfectly balances complete eradication of traffic noise, whilst maintaining easy walking distance from some of Bali's best restaurants and other attractions. The experience was made so easy by a little black book which is found on the coffee table of the villas. This book (which we referred to as the Bible!) gives great local insight into tourist destinations, the best restaurants (even the best dishes at the best restaurants), directions to places of interest, phone numbers for taxi services, washing, soft drink and alcohol delivery services; right down to little tips and tricks for getting around in bali (such as how to avoid being ripped off at markets or on the street etc.). I believe the book was written by the owner of the villas, who has compacted years and years worth of local knowledge into one place - so literally everything you need to know about Bali can be found in this book!!! I highly recommend these villas to any kind of travelling group - and make sure you read the back book!!!

“Fulfilled our expectations” This is a great villa, clean, spacious and very peaceful! Can't say enough about the staff, they just wanted to make our holiday special. Owner Noel was great to deal with, he even took the time to come and meet us. The rooms are good, all with air con which is a relief from the heat of Bali. Mozzies are an issue, but that is everywhere in Bali. You have to be diligent and close the villa up early and spray every night, this keeps them at bay! The pool is amazing with direct sunlight from 11am until 4pm- great for getting a tan! I would recommend hiring a car, it makes things so much easier as the villa is slightly out from the main drag of Seminyak. Would highly recommend this villa, it has everything you need!

“Beautiful Villa, Amazing staff and owner!” Wonderful experience at beautiful Bali Villa M - from start to finish! Even before arriving in Bali, the owner, Noel, was incredible and such a fabulous help. The staff are so friendly and quite knowledgable of Bali life and can help with almost anything. The beds were very comfy, and the location was quite ideal - in the middle of everything - yet transport is suggested. Gorgeous oasis tucked away. Thank you to all the staff. I would definitely come here again!

“Will NOT stay Anywhere ELSE!” In this amazing place, you are able to feel like your the only person the on the island, but yet so close to it all! The villa is one of the most beautiful around, and although it is a villa, the service is like a 5 star resort. They are friendly, helpful beautiful people and if you stay long enough (which is not long) they become family. I can not express it enough, but this should be your one and only pick for accommodation. Value for money, great location, luxurious place and awesome owner! Try it...you can thank me later!

“beautiful villa” great villa for large families and friends. Pool was amazing as well as the rooms and amenities. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Large entertainment area, Is a bit of a walk to main Seminyak area but transport was always available at around $3-$4 AUS. would recommend

“What a find!” We are just back from Bali and I have to tell everyone about this amazing villa that we feel so lucky to have found. We have stayed in a number of villas in Bali over the years but Umulas Retreat is one of the few villas where the minute you walk in you know have found something special. We travelled with out daughter and the villa is stocked with games/videos/pool toys which meant that we didn't have to think about anything at all (other than working on our tans). The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble, Juwini is not only an amazing chef cooking up a storm at the drop of a hat (we even had a suckling pig one night!) but a fountain of knowledge - is there anything this lady does not know. She made our stay one we will always remember and cherish and we are already planning our next visit. The villa itself is incredible, the decor is stunning (I'm planning on stealing lots of ideas) and is beyond comfortable, the beds are massive king size beds with the best quality bed linen I came across in the three weeks we spent in Bali. We loved walking through the area and discovering an abundance of new cafes's/restaurants that have popped up, but if we wanted to venture into Seminyak it was 5 mins away. We loved our stay and really can't recommend this villa to everyone we speak to.

“An outstanding villa with fantastic service !” Wow ! Wow ! Wow ! An amazing villa that truly accommodated to the needs of the 12 of us ! The bedrooms are independent villas ( similar to the ones in Datai in Langkawi ) our children stayed in the orange room which had 3 bunk beds & 2 single beds and and when we walked in, you can hear the exclamations of excitement and screams from the children. With the adjoined red room , you get a huge king size bed which my daughter had her blissful nights of sleep. Whilst you rent the accommodation similar to most independent ones, with arsana Estate , you get the option to have their staffs provide meals for you on a daily basis like a full fledged hotel. The meals which were prepared nightly ( we did not even bother to venture out to the restaurants ) to both the children and adults were sooo delicious ( we had Indonesian food most of the times ) you must order the grilled ribs which were to die for, suckling pig was such a treat and the beef rending , gado gado and pomelo salad were favorites of my family. They have a great snooker room, a very impressive TV room, where we had numerous nights watching movies and having pop corns. During the day, other than spending a few hours out in Seminyak shopping or gallery viewing in Ubud ( both about 30-40 mins drive away and the villa can organize a driver who can drive y around should you wish to venture out ) you will find that you would rather return to the calm serenity which arsana offers and just relax , watch the sun set in the elevated pavilion, served by their wonderful staffs , a platter of snacks and champagne . What more can you ask for ... This was a perfect getaway holiday!

“Awesone villa with great staff.” Modern, clean and spacious, this villa is the perfect set up for a group of friends or a few families wanting to stay together. We travel to bali all the time and this is the best value for money modern villa with the best location in legian.

“We enjoyed our stay!” We had a very nice and comfortable stay in villa Citta. The introduction ingredients, as well as the fruit and the flowers is a nice welcome. The people are very friendly and always willing to help. It think some steps can be made on the decorations to make it more cosy. Furthermore, there is not lot of place to "lounge" (ea downstairs at the pool).

“how to leave in bali like a star !!!” i arrive in Bali in November , for working, during the raining season ...my 1st step in this villa was just like a "whaouuu" and i am french and ery difficult to satisfied ... its just perfect ..the chef lucky is so nice and so talented that you want to take him home with you ...every corner , every room , every space is full of personnality and style ... you fell like a star and to look like one ...alll the best shop are a step outside ...then you can walk out at night safely for a drink in the most trendy bar and restaurant ... really Elegancia is like nothing else ...

“Stunning” We have just returned from our 4th visit to Villa Bunga Wangi - need I say more? I will anyway. This villa is just bliss - set in a tropical paradise, nestled next to a rice paddy. Wherever you are in the immaculately kept villa grounds there is something beautiful to look at. The bedroom pavillions are all separate and tastefully furnished with luxurious bathrooms and amazing outdoor showers. They each have a terrace with a huge daybed where you can curl up with a book or have an early morning cuppa or afternoon tea. The magnificent dining pavillion is very grand and a wonderful place to relax on the comfy Balinese daybeds or for dinner with friends. We were looked after splendidly by the staff and the cook makes the most scrumptious meals. The pool is in a wonderful setting and there is also a bale where you can have a massage. It's a little way out from all the hustle and bustle but we never want to leave the peace and tranquility of the villa anyway. You can however easily get a taxi into Seminyak or hire a car or mopeds. Can't wait to return.

“Romance and Flowers” A beautiful villa. Away from the busy streets of Sanur but within easy walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants. This home has everything. A sparkling pool, extremely comfortable sitting areas and bedrooms and wonderful staff. The gardens are amazing and so magical at night. It proved a perfect setting for our daughters boyfriend to propose marriage to her and so will stay in our hearts forever. We really cannot recommend this property enough and Shelley the owner is such a star and was able to help us with our booking. A huge Thankyou to the whole staff, not forgetting Bobby the cute dog who used to curl up on the sofa for a cuddle. We would love to return very soon for another slice of paradise.

“Beautiful setting in an authentic Bali villa with everything you” Helen and Kadeo could no have been more welcoming. Helen gave us lots of information before we arrived and provided a few things we asked for including airport pick up and a brand new baby car seat. We were pleasantly surprised by the walk to the villa having imagined a bit of a trek it really was only 5 minutes through the rice paddies which we easily managed with two asleep children (aged 3 & 4) and our bags with kareoke help and a torch! It all added to a sense of adventure. In the day light this walk was wonderful and we saw beautiful views villas and lots of wildlife including ducks frogs dragonfly dogs etc to the delight of the boys. Karens breakfast was gorgeous and she was very good with the kids. The villa was beautifully decorated but so you didn't feel at home and they encouraged us to move anything around to make us happy. The two bedrooms outdoor ensuites and huge open plan living area was lovely with ceiling fans and aC. The outdoor patio, pool and Bali hut were stunning and very private with high walls and a lovely wooden door out to the paddies. We stayed 5 days and spent one at the elephant sanctuary which was well worth the pricy entrance, Kadek arranged a driver for around $30 au for 4-5 hrs. We felt quite close to Ubud centre too but didn't walk there only because it was a bit tricky on the narrow roads with kids but taxis were good and very cheap. We are at dreams cafe on the oath many times and loved the food and ambience my son started to look like banana fritters and my husband and I like nasi goreng! Amazing place and we felt so welcome thanks again to Helen for her lovely impromptu australia Day get together we were so kindly included in! Btw we took every mozzie repellant and had no problems or need for it also no sickness which is quite am achievement when your toddler eats off the floor! Highly recommend pondok iman for families or couples.