Not a lot of shops around but there is a convenience store near by and a regular free shuttle to kuta

Excellent huge room with private pool. Very clean and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. Nice pool bar and the food at the restaurant was excellent

Stayed in April 2025

100% satisfaction.

Staff amazing, breakfast omg so so so good, environment very peaceful, service Excellent, swimming pool and spa omg awesome. I strongly recommend people must try this place once. Also, ubud is very beautiful place for sightseeing and adventure. I recommend people should go ubud first then kutta or other places.

Stayed in February 2025

It's a great resort with even better staff. The biggest value of this resort is its stuff. Every employee is motivated to help and assist you. Everybody was very professional, kind, helpful and friendly. The location is very convenient because the resort is located only 10min away from the center. Still, it is also located close to the jungles, so you get those jungle vibes while being very close to the city. The hotel also offers free shuttles to the center and back several times per day.

Stayed in January 2025

Absolutely nothing

The staff and the premises was outstanding. Nothing was to difficult for them To do. Highly recommended

Stayed in November 2024

Staff brilliant , facilities superb and an amazing place for a enchanting stay

Stayed in October 2024

mosquitoes are a pain - you just can't avoid them!

absolutely incredible hotel!!! I cannot recommend this place enough. it looks beautiful and the staff are amazing - they can't do enough for you. great location and the facilities are brilliant. I would not hesitate to return! thank you for a memorable stay!

Stayed in October 2024

The hotel is stunning !! The rooms spacious !! The team so nice !! Will go back !!

Stayed in October 2024

Rooms felt tired, bedside lamp did not work, room smelt damp

Location, swimming pool area, gym

Stayed in September 2024

Only thing we felt the villa needed was a bit more light, as felt a bit dark sometimes.

We had a villa with a pool which was lovely. Staff were helpful at all times, breakfast and dinners we had were all lovely. We used the spa facilities too which were fantastic. Couldn’t fault our stay at all! Note on the shuttle - The hotel is a little bit out of Ubud but the shuttle service was always really good. Some reviews we read before we stayed said it took an hour to get to Ubud but we never experienced this at all and always made it in good time - we did go in at 9am though!

Stayed in September 2024

Pathway was a little bit slippy when wet. Pool towels could be bigger. Shuttle bus could do with be more frequent. However taxis were extremely cheap.

We had a suite and the size was amazing the rooms were clean the toiletries provided were lovely. Nice large mosquito net around the bed.

Stayed in September 2024

The hotel itself is a bit out of the main town and with the traffic being very hectic at all hours it takes a while to get there, 10 - 15 mins in car. The beds were not the most comfortable but still ok. The towels definitely could do with being replaced.

Massages at the hotel's spa were great. Staff in all departments were very nice, good service and very attentive. Rooms were promptly cleaned each day. Pool was clean but could do with a few extra sunbeds. Not enough for all the guests. Breakfast was great, plenty to choose from.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

My villa was beautiful. I had my own pool. Everything was super clean. Fresh fruit daily. I did a cooking class at the restaurant. Chief was so nice. There are several events happing through out the day and night.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing. Everything was incredible good!

Very nice place and perfect staff!

Stayed in August 2024

The meal portion sizes on the Indonesian night were a little small. There was also a very strange domestic violence issue the night stayed. A woman was screaming for her life (and also her young baby) and the entire hotel was awoken due to the horrific episode and the open stairwell. Everyone called reception to alert security but it seemed to take hours for the matter to settle after discussing with other guests. This unfortunate event wasn’t the hotel’s fault but it did make me question my safety overnight. And very sad for the poor woman and baby involved.

What a lovely hotel, the riverside location was just wonderful. The complimentary phot shoot a real novelty and great entertainment on offer.

Stayed in July 2024

Only minor issue was the hair dryer was extremely dated.

Beautiful location and incredibly lovely staff. Would seeing stay here again in the future.

Stayed in July 2024

Room fixtures weren't the newest.

The staff were very caring, friendly and helpful. Food was great and portion sizes were good. Spa experience was nice and calming.

Stayed in July 2024

The villa looks amazingly beautiful. And it's ground fantastic. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the meals were so delicious. They also had a free shuttle to and from downtown Ubud, which made going shopping so easy.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing, it was amazing.

Everything was so wonderful. The room was decorated with flowers and roses, they organised our transport, the breakfast was wonderful and they even served it in our room the one day. The staff was incredible and we had wonderful conversations with Emi who worked in the restaurant. The pool is beautiful and the spa was super relaxing, we used it twice in 2 days. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!

Stayed in July 2024

Having arrived late at night following an 18 hour flight, we were greeted by a complimentary dinner in the room. From the start, the staff were amazing - throughout our stay they would greet us each time we arrived/left, help us out with all of our needs and always speak to us as we walked about the hotel. We have never stayed at such a friendly hotel - the nicest staff you could imagine! The room was gorgeous - being our honeymoon, the honeymoon package left the room feeling romantic. Each day, it was cleaned to a high standard. The bed was comfy and the room (with the balcony overlooking a spectacular forest view) was luxurious. Sankara also provided everything we needed from toiletries and bathroom essentials to lovely fresh fruit and refreshments. Our two highlights, in addition to the room and general aesthetic of the hotel, was the pool side (very relaxing with a great bar!) and the Laddu Restaurant. Breakfast was served each day (3 courses) with a wide variety of set menus from contingental to traditional Indonesian for 150K IDR each - great value for money! Each evening there were multi-course themed dinners - we loved the BBQ night and the Balinese Dancing night. There’s also a great spa - we enjoyed our two hour treatment with the flower petal bath! Only 15 minutes from Ubud Centre, it’s a perfect location. You can get a grab for 50k IDR, or use the free hotel shuttle at various points in the day. We love Sankara and will be sure to return! The perfect stay for the first week of our Bali Honeymoon.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

This resort is the most beautiful and intimate resorts, if you want to avoid big hotels like Hilton & Ritz Carlton, then book resorts that are locally owned such as this one. I personally despised big hotels, this was by far the best resort to fully experience Bali. Located in the heart of Ubud, deep in the jungle, the serene sounds of the jungle at night and during the day being near the locals rice fiends. The hotel also has free shuttle that is literally 8 min away from Ubud Center.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Clean spacious property Welcoming staff Loved every minute and have a free shuttle service to the centre

Stayed in June 2024

None

Best breakfast in Bali. Very nice complimentary massage, friendly staff, clean and comfy room.

Stayed in June 2024

There was one day we had an issue with a late shuttle coming to pick us up from Ubud Center, however this being said traffic there can be quite unpredictable, therefore this is very understandable. The staff was overly apologetic regarding the matter and it never happened again. Also the shuttles are easily identifiable, with the name of the hotel on the side. The staff was very prompt with whatsapp messages in regards to grabbing the shuttle from Ubud Center.

The room and facility was absolutely beautiful. The staff was exceptional as well and so helpful. Food at the restaurant was additionally exquisite! Here for our Honeymoon and they really had gone above and beyond to make sure our trip was exceptional!

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

The beautiful manicured Gardens and every room had a lovely outlook.

Stayed in June 2024