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Aroma Villa is more than just beautiful, clean, and comfortable accommodation with delicious and varied meals prepared from local ingredients according to your wishes… It is the pampering care of the owners, not who, with their genuine sincerity, do everything they can to make sure you are satisfied and enjoy your stay. We spent five days here, and this time will be among our most favorite stays. The owner, Wayan, took us around the area every day, introducing us not only to local tourist attractions but also to Balinese culture and philosophy. One morning, we spent trekking through waterfalls; the next day, we walked through the jungle around the lakes. On the third day, he showed us the local landscape, rice fields, the Lovina area, and also took us to a temple and hot spring baths. Finally, he even drove us to the other side of the island, where we had booked our next accommodation. All of this was done in a very comfortable manner—there was never any rush, unlike commercial paid tours—and for an incredibly low price. We arrived as guests and left as friends. We felt at home, and if we ever get the chance to return to Bali, it will definitely be to Aroma Villa in Munduk.

Stayed in March 2025

This was such a wonderful stay. Wayan and his wife Komang were so kind and attentive to us. We had such healthy and delicious food sourced locally and cooked by Komang. She even catered very graciously to our tricky dietary requirements (gluten free and vegetarian). They have a beautiful (tended to) garden with fruits and herbs which we enjoyed eating at breakfast. And we ate the most delicious 3 month old rice (without pesticides) from their family’s surrounding rice paddies most nights for dinner with our delicious food. Wayan was so helpful in helping us see and understand Munduk and tended to our every need. Our room was so clean and comfortable. And the sparkling and clean pool was an extra treat. Munduk itself has beautiful waterfalls and surroundings and a lot to see. We were in rest mode so were very happy to spend most of our time relaxing at the accommodation.

Stayed in February 2025

I loved everything.

Everything! Such a beautiful property with a stunning view. The hosts are some of the best I have met. Can't do enough for you. Such a fantastic stay on my trip around Bali.

Stayed in December 2024

We had a wonderful time at the villa. The hosts are such a wonderful people, very friendly. They welcomed us with a cold young coconut and here we had for dinner the best fried noodles in bali, you must try it! The breakfast is also delicious. The host arranged a local driver to take us to the next location and we stopped on the way to see few beautiful waterfalls. You also have the option to rent a motorbike. Amazing view from the room, very clean and tidy. Highly recommend to stay here.

Stayed in October 2024

You can really find your privacy here! The owner welcome us with fresh fruit and coconut from the place, the breakfast was the most delicious we had so far and the room really spacious, new and incredibly clean. We highly recommend this place! I would love to come back!

Stayed in October 2024

Great view, great place, great people!

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

Everything about Aroma is perfect, Wayan & his family are very helpful, friendly & accomodate our every need. This little piece of paradise is set behind a building that you would never thought was there. We hired scooters & drove around the beautiful cooling mountain & stopped at many beautiful places. The people are always smiling & love that we attempt to chat to them & love that we say Suksuma & Mawali & this we said many times.

Stayed in October 2024

Very friendly and helpful host. We had a super nice breakfast and diner included in the price. High recommendation to eat at the Aroma Villa and not go to a restaurant. The host has many fruits and herbs in his garden and is enthusiastic to explain how they grow if you ask. The venue has a new scooter you can use so no need to book elsewhere. Munduk is probably the most underestimated region in Bali. Extreme beautiful nature, many large waterfalls and the walk from one waterfall to the next can count for a nice jungletrekking. A MUST SEE area on Bali. Not very touristic yet. High recommendation to stay at the Aroma Villa.

Stayed in October 2024

It is Bali..... so the traffic can be a little noisy but it settles well at night and the villas are at the back of the property.

From the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty by Wayan and Numan. They both went out of their way to make sure our stay was incredibly relaxing. Wayan organised a driver for us to take us around to a local waterfall, hot springs and a buddhist temple. Our driver even found us a lovely local warung on the water for lunch at Lovina. The food prepared by Wayan and Numas was exceptional, and always included local specialities made from fruits and vegetables in their garden. The view from the villa and the pool was lovely, looking over the rice paddies to the mountain.

Stayed in October 2024

Aroma Villa Munduk has clean, spacious rooms, a large pool, and great views over paddy fields to the mountains, but what sets this place apart are the incredible family that own and run the accommodation. It is clear from the moment you arrive that Wayan and his family are determined to ensure that your stay here is as good as it can possibly be. The care that goes into the preparation of every meal is extraordinary, and nothing is too much trouble. You will not find better hosts anywhere.

Stayed in September 2024

Very kind and friendly owners, ready to help with anything the guests need. The area where the proprety is located is very peaceful but still close to many things to visit such as less-crowded waterfalls, temples and even a hot spring. Rental of a scooter can be done on location. Recommend this accomodation if travelling in the vicinity of Munduk.

Stayed in August 2024

The owners Wayan and Komang were the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Komang was an amazing cook, and the generous sized meals were flavoured with local cuisine and pride. Wayan was incredibly generous and took great pride in showing us around his much loved and beautiful Munduk. The accommodation was spacious and clean, which overlooked the mountains and neighbouring rice fields. Watching the neighbours work their fields was a real treat. It was special having the frogs in the rice fields serenading us to sleep. Cannot speak more highly of Wayan and Komang and the little homestay experience.

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was perfect, but dinner menu could be more diverse. Currently it’s either fried rice or noodles (which was very good though)

Location and amazing view, very nice and friendly host. We absolutely enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in July 2024

Everything was great!

The Aroma Villa Munduk is a hidden gem in the north of Bali. If you are looking for a more authentic experience of Bali with the most attentive and caring host then the Aroma Villa Munduk is the place for you. Wayan is running this place with a lot of passion and an exceptional focus on the happiness of his guests. I felt like there was nothing I could not ask for or nothing he wouldn’t have a good solution for. I was taken on several tours and they were all great, individual and most importantly serene - not packed with hundreds of other tourists as is often the case in the south of Bali. Wayan and his team prepared delicious breakfasts and dinners with local produce and would always take some extra time to explain what they were serving. The view from the room right into the lush green rice fields and the rolling hills in the background was absolutely beautiful and calming. Yes, there is a nearby road, as some other reviews have mentioned, but it didn’t bother me much and I could respect it as the lifeline of the village. I walked on that road to one of the little supermarkets in the village and was greeted by friendly faces and accompanied by a group of curious, sweet kids. Truly - when I will think back to my time in Bali and will tell my family and friends about it, my time in Munduk will be one of the first things to mention. I am so happy I ventured north for this unique experience as it contributed to a much deeper understanding of what Bali is really about, aside from places like Canggu and Ubud.

Stayed in May 2024

We felt incredibly welcomed! Delicious balinese traditional food was cooked for us. Our needs were fulfilled surpassing our expectations! The host gave us a local insight to the beautiful village and nature of Munduk and even gave us a car ride to the local sights!

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great!

Excellent service, Wayang is the best! He was so attentive to any detail. He even took us on day trips both days serving as our de facto guide.

Stayed in May 2024

The Aroma Villa just has the best view, the nicest owner and really good food. We were here for only one night, we strongly recommend more. The fruits you are served when you arrived and at breakfast are fresh from the garden and incredibly tasty. The room is big, very clean and tidy. The owner is really helpful and will make everything for you to have the best stay! His brother in law became our guide to the waterfalls and our driver for our next two long drive in Ubud/Bali. He was so sweet and very helpful with us, talking about traditions, religions and culture. We also deeply recommend him if you need a drive from/to Ubud to reach Aroma Villa.

Stayed in April 2024

Agree with all the other excellent reviews. This is a special place that has been thoughtfully and thoroughly 'built' to the needs of guests. Breakfast and dinner were fantastic. Garden and surroundings beautiful. Swimming pool is a good size. Nothing was too much and all of our needs were met with a smile. We were picked up from our hotel in Kuta and dropped back off to our hotel in Sanur. We stayed 3 days and enjoyed every minute.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Great place to discover another part of Bali. Munduk still feels undiscovered. Like The Aroma villa. A fantastic host who really understands what hospitality means. Many thanks pak Wayan. Villa in the middle of rice fields with impressive views on the mountains. Airco, bed, shower all great. No mosquitoes at all. We definitely come back

Stayed in April 2024

We closed our eyes and picked a spot on the map, and found a hidden gold mine! On arrival at Aroma Villa we were made to feel extremely welcome with fresh fruit and a freshly picked coconut to drink from. Wayan has created a wonderful and peaceful spot nestled in the middle of rice paddies with an incredible view to the mountains. Having selected a breakfast & dinner inclusion, we have tried local dishes that added to our experience with food from his garden and family farms. While the local chickens add to the ambiance, they don't ruin the tranquility. While this is a typical Aussie reference, do yourself a favour and book a stay here. You won't regret it as you will experience real Bali in comfort!

Stayed in April 2024

There was no comfortable seating on the terrace of the room, but this is only a minor blemish on an otherwise impeccable stay.

The owner is a great person, very helpful. The apartment is located next to a rice field, the wider area is good for walking. There are pretty waterfalls, street markets and natural life in general within easy reach on a scooter.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was amazing.

Everyone speaks about Wayan and what a beautiful host he is, but you have to experience it to actually understand how amazing and kind he is. This is not just staying at a beautiful villa, it’s an entire experience. Also if you’re wondering if you should stay in Munduk, this villa is so damn close (waterfalls are an easy 15 min scooter too), so look no further and stay here. So glad we did.

Stayed in March 2024

American citizen here who can enthusiastically endorse this not just as a great place to stay, but one of the most unique experiences to be had in Bali. The two things that most stand out are the incredible kindness/giving nature of the owner, as well as the location near Munduk. I also felt like I got a more deep cultural immersion into Balinese way of life by staying here. Wayan really goes out of his way for villa guests. As there are only two rooms, he essentially gives you undivided attention during your stay. As others mention, usually he will offer you transportation around town in his van since it is a bit more rural. He wanted to take us to a few waterfalls, but when we told him we also wanted to see Ulu Danu Beratan temple, he was extremely kind to drive us there and wait for us in the parking lot while we saw the temple before taking us to the waterfalls for a great hike (the waterfalls he took us to are undoubtely some of the best in Bali, as they still have decent enough infrastructure without being as crowded as some of the other waterfalls). He took us to a hot springs after the waterfall. This was a 6-7 hour day almost, and he doesn't ask for any sort of payment for this; we still tipped him a monetary amount that a full-day driver would usually charge. I can't officially promise on his behalf what he will offer, but based on other guests' reviews and my experience, it seems he would offer you help with transportation, whether for a short part of the day or even the full day! I genuinely think the location on the villa is one of its highlights. If you want to go to partying in clubs/bars, you can still do so, it's just a 20-25 in drive to Munduk city. If you don't care about being in the heart of a city, it is so refreshing being in this villa b/c it is perched next to a rice terrace, and from the comfort of the swimming pool, you can enjoy the incredible beauty of the Munduk countryside with rice terraces.

Stayed in December 2023

There is nothing negative to report.

We are a couple and stayed for two nights. An absolutely great experience with the nicest host you can imagine. We got served a variety of exotic fruit from his own garden to eat. View over the sparkling pool into saturated green ricefields right next to the place and great view into the mountains. The place is also very well suited for a family. If required, the host will guide yoe to different sights. We higly recommend this place for a well rounded experience.

Stayed in January 2024