“Secluded luxury villas offering private pools, jungle views, and revitalising peace and quiet, a short drive from Ubud. Minimalist in style, villas feel clean and contemporary. A romantic restaurant offers up superlative (homegrown) dishes and the spa is utterly spoiling. An indulgent stay.”

Hotel review

Owned by the Balinese royal family, the Senetan Villas & Spa Resort is a 20-minute drive out of the touristic bustle of Ubud in an almost implausibly tranquil forest setting where privacy is king. Accommodation comes in the form of spacious, contemporary villas, each shielded by high screening walls and rows of enormous banana plants. Rooms’ floor-to-ceiling windows overlook private pools, outdoor dining areas, and sun decks, in turn offering views of thick, cascading jungle – the noises of which provide your night-time soundtrack. The bathrooms are a particular highlight: the semi-outdoor spaces incorporate jungle showers on a pebbled deck, enormous bathtubs sunken into stone, and foliage poking over the walls. Staff are charming and attentive, and it’s easy to while away the day with swimming and sunbathing – if that gets old, however, the Senetan offers frequent, complimentary shuttle buses into Ubud, as well as bicycles for exploring the surrounding area.

John Ovans
John Ovans Review published: 2016-07-20

Recommended for

  • Other Activities

    • Tour the rice paddy fields or the nearby orange farm to understand traditional, organic methods of cultivation in Bali
  • Yoga

    • Deepen your practice with a class at the outdoor yoga shala, or a restorative, specially tailored yoga package
  • Honeymoons

    • Special honeymoon packages at one-bedroom villas with private pools are perfect for treating yourself!
  • Total relaxation

    • Unwind with Balinese massages, pool dips, leisurely cycle rides or candlelit dinners
  • Child friendly

    • There are a selection of two bedroom villas and bungalows, ideal for families.
  • Sights nearby

    • Take the shuttle into Ubud and visit the impressive Ubud Royal Palace.
  • Cycling

    • Hire a bike and explore the picturesque surroundings
  • Gourmet

  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Trekking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Local markets

  • Surfing

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Secluded setting

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    11 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    There are a selection of two bedroom villas and bungalows, ideal for families.
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor pools.
  • In room DVD

  • Massage

  • Meeting Room

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Safe

  • Airport transfer

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Bicycle hire

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Disabled access

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Tour the rice paddy fields or the nearby orange farm to understand traditional, organic methods of cultivation in Bali
  • Yoga

    • Deepen your practice with a class at the outdoor yoga shala, or a restorative, specially tailored yoga package
  • Sights nearby

    • Take the shuttle into Ubud and visit the impressive Ubud Royal Palace.
  • Cycling

    • Hire a bike and explore the picturesque surroundings
  • Trekking

  • Local markets

  • Surfing

  • Great walks

  • Golf

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