The Purist Villas & Spa Ubud

The strongest part of the stay was the privacy of the villa. It felt peaceful, secluded, and very relaxing, with its own pool and sunbed and plenty of greenery around. Being so close to the jungle gives the property a very natural atmosphere, and the villa is a pleasant place to spend time even if you are not planning to go out. The staff were another major highlight. Everyone was consistently warm, friendly, and attentive, always greeting you with a smile and making an effort to help with any request. The service felt personal without being intrusive, and overall there was a genuine sense of being well looked after throughout the stay. Housekeeping was also very good, with the villa usually cleaned twice a day, and the bed was particularly comfortable. Breakfast at the restaurant was very enjoyable. There is a good selection of freshly prepared à la carte dishes, together with fresh fruit and juices, and the quality was consistently good. The property is around a 30-minute walk from central Ubud, but in practice it is much more convenient to take a taxi, which only takes a few minutes. The hotel also provides a shuttle to the city a couple of times per day. The walk itself is not particularly scenic, so there is little reason not to take a short ride. At the same time, the hotel is far enough from the busiest streets to remain quiet, while still being easy to find and easily accessible by taxi or motorbike.

The main drawback is that the villa interiors feel dated and could benefit from refurbishment. This was particularly noticeable in the bathroom, which was clean but the toilet looked really old and had an unpleasant smell. Some of the soft furnishings could also use more attention: the curtains would benefit from a thorough cleaning or replacement, while the mosquito net around the bed had small holes and stains and felt due for renewal. Another point to keep in mind is the villa’s location very close to the jungle. This naturally means there are quite a lot of insects around the outdoor areas, particularly various kinds of ants, so anyone who is uncomfortable with insects should be prepared for this. At the same time, this may actually be part of the appeal for people who enjoy being surrounded by nature, as you can also see geckos, lizards, and even frogs, especially in the evenings. That said, the sleeping area itself was free of insects and wildlife, apart from occasional mosquitos.

Purist Villas is located in a beautiful place near a forest. My husband and I loved it. All the staffs were very friendly and made us feel special and relaxed.

We absolutely loved everything.

We loved our stay at the Joglo villa. It was absolutely beautiful and so spacious. We really enjoyed the pool, the lounge area and the bathrooms were fantastic. The staff were so friendly and helped us with any questions we had about the local area and what to do. Food was great, afternoon tea was a lovely addition and we enjoyed the happy hour cocktails. There's lots to see in Ubud and we enjoyed being back in the quietness of the villa after our day trips!

Nothing to dislike about this property!

staff at restaurant were pleasant and helpful

Food was expensive, limited shuttle service to downtown, very expensive taxi service. Booked jungle villa but there was no jungle view, and swimming pool was not clean filled with bugs and flies and my main door was broken as a result I can't lock it well so was worried for safety. And there was no afternoon tea kind of things. I would have got better villa with great views in same price.