Villa Kayu Lama

We had a nice stay here. Staff were fabulous and so was the breakfast. Communication with staff is great and really easy. Location wise it is in the middle of nowhere so be cautious as there are no shops close or anywhere to walk to really apart from one restaurant down the street. Pool is nice but gets very dirty as it’s situated under a tree. Sun beds in the garden are pretty filthy so I couldn’t some da day on them. Rooms were really nice, bed is super comfy. Showers don’t work very well, water pressure is pretty poor. Be careful of the bugs, there are thousands around. Even with doors closed they still find a way in.

The Villa was amazing! Bed was super huge and comfortable, loved the outdoor style bathroom, pool was a great size, lots of places to sunbathe and relax. Massage and restaurant on site. Caters to all needs. Also a shuttle bus runs in and out of Ubud centre. Absolutely loved out stay!

I had a disappointing experience at the villa, primarily due to the incorrect and misleading information provided by the owner. Contrary to what was advertised, there was no terrace or balcony, and amenities such as a microwave, dishwasher, barbecue, dining table, cleaning products, children's high chair, kitchenware, minibar, complimentary daily afternoon tea, hand sanitiser, and a power socket near the bed were all absent. One major issue was that the villa did not resemble the photos displayed on the booking site. The washroom looked disgusting, and I wouldn't have booked this villa without knowing the toilet was exposed. They have shown the wrong images. Additionally, the dining experience was quite poor. The food served was often inedible, and I encountered uncooked dishes during what was supposed to be a romantic candlelight dinner. As for the complimentary shuttle service to Ubud city centre that was promised, it fell short of expectations. Instead of reaching the centre, passengers were dropped off 1.5 kilometres away, and the driver dared to ask for extra money to take them the remaining distance. Before my stay at this villa, I had stayed at another villa booked through MakeMyTrip, which was less expensive and far superior in quality. The prices for food at this villa were exorbitant, yet the portion sizes were disappointingly small. Every order we placed arrived either half-empty or lacking flavour, and the overall experience was exacerbated by the staff's dry and rude demeanour. They completely ignored our feedback, treating us more like a source of income than valued guests. After these experiences, I found the ratings for this villa suspect and misleading. It is disheartening to see such establishments thrive while offering subpar hospitality. Look at the pool condition. It is dirty and hasn't been cleaned in years. It has dead insects on the surface and debris at the bottom. The stagnant water looks uninviting. They are cheating and scamming visitors.

Very quiet, welcoming, clean motel From the moment we arrived we were met with very helpful cheerful staff. Loved the rooms and the pools. The food was fantastic. It was so quiet and peaceful. I felt so welcomed.

My husband and I stayed at Villa Kayu Lama for 4 nights on a visit to Bali and were so glad we did. It’s 25 minutes outside of Ubud and once you have experienced Ubud you’ll appreciate this oasis. There is a free shuttle bus 3 times a day into Ubud Centre and twice a day to collect. Be aware that due to the crazy traffic it can be an hour’s journey. Be mindful of that and you can also grab a taxi for a few pounds. We had a double room that had a shared pool with 3 other rooms in the block. This was spotless and the shared pool was clean and worked well. Breakfast can be eaten in the restaurant over looking the rice fields or if you’d prefer your room or for the more adventurous in the pool. We have nothing negative to say about the Villa, location for us was perfect and the staff were absolutely amazing. A massive thank you to the staff for the wonderful happy birthday on our bed for my husband and the cake and sing song. Also thank you for the floating breakfast as a wonderful gesture to celebrate my husband’s birthday and wedding anniversary. If you want the hustle and bustle then this is not the place for you, but if you want peace and tranquility, this is perfection for you.

The staff were the best! No was not an option or word they used, they were very polite and accommodated everything we asked.