One-Bedroom Villa
- 1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Guest house · Ubud (Bali) · Bali
The Samara Villas & Restaurant
A four-star villa property in Ubud City-Centre, a 0.7 km walk from Ubud Palace, with an infinity pool, garden, and terrace.
- Infinity pool with rice paddy views
- Open-air showers in select rooms
- 15-minute walk to downtown Ubud
8.7
Great
398 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 398 reviews
About
The Samara Villas & Restaurant
The Samara Villas & Restaurant is a 4-star property set in the Ubud City-Centre district, on Jalan Kajeng. It sits 0.7 km from Ubud Palace and offers a terrace and garden, with an infinity pool overlooking the surrounding rice fields. Guests consistently praise the serene setting and the chance to watch ducks wander the paddies.
Rooms are styled with Indonesian touches, and several include open-air showers — a detail that recurringly appears in guest reviews as a highlight. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a restaurant serving fresh breakfast, spa treatments, and an airport shuttle for a fee. Parking is available nearby, and the staff are regularly cited as warm and attentive.
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
5 reasons to book- Standout staff — Guests repeatedly describe the team as beautiful, friendly, helpful, and accommodating — several reviews mention the service as a reason they'd recommend the property.
- Rice-field infinity pool — The infinity pool overlooking the rice paddies at sunset is a recurring highlight, with comments on the view and the relaxed vibe around it.
- Fresh breakfast with a view — Breakfast is made fresh each morning and served with a beautiful view — a detail mentioned across multiple guest reviews.
- Open-air showers — Guests single out the unique open-air shower experience as a memorable feature of their stay.
- Walkable to Ubud centre — The property is a roughly 15-minute stroll from downtown Ubud, and 0.7 km from Ubud Palace, making it easy to explore on foot.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Sound of village life — The rural setting brings rice paddies and ducks right to the doorstep — charming for some, but the animal noise and outdoor-living feel won't suit everyone.
- Parking is nearby, not on-site — While parking is available, it's described as 'nearby' rather than directly at the property, which may mean a short walk with luggage.
- Room choices vary — One guest noted that not all villas offer the same storage and hot tub — so room type matters for the full experience. The Deluxe King and Superior Deluxe options are more standard than the villas.
- Mixed ratings on value — Guest ratings for value are slightly lower than for rooms and staff, and a few reviews at 6–7/10 suggest expectations around amenities or location weren't fully met for everyone.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe King Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Superior Deluxe Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Pool & Wellness
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Sun loungers
- Spa centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Dining
- Restaurant
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Dining table
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Parquet floor
Services
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Safe deposit box
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Babysitting/Child services
Activities
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Garden area
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 398 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 398 reviews
8.7Verified guest“Choose a villa with good storage and a hot tub, plus an authentic Indonesian style. The hotel serves freshly made breakfast in the morning with a beautiful view.”
8.7Verified guest“Peaceful and relaxing, with a freshly prepared breakfast. Marvelous service overall and parking nearby. No charge for wake-up calls and ironing. Easy to get to, perfect location on the outskirts of Ubud, surrounded by secluded nature, yet in a very popular area.”
8.7Verified guest“Serene hotel, attentive staff, a fantastic infinity pool with amazing views of the rice paddies at sunset, and delicious breakfast options including fresh fruits and local delicacies.”
8.7Verified guest“The staff are just beautiful, so accommodating, so helpful.”
8.7Verified guest“The location is serene and surrounded by fine rice fields. I loved the unique open-air shower experience in my room.”
8.7Verified guest“I really loved the peaceful vibe. The outdoor shower was such a cool experience, and having ducks around was a funny touch. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the pool was right outside my room. Breakfast was made fresh every morning — amazing. Walking to downtown Ubud was easy too, about a 15-minute stroll.”
04 — Location
Getting around Ubud
The property sits in Ubud.
In the neighbourhood: The hotel sits on Jalan Kajeng, a street known for its path through rice fields leading into Ubud's centre. Ubud Palace is 0.7 km away.
Getting around: Downtown Ubud is about a 15-minute stroll. Car hire is available on-site, and a paid airport shuttle can be arranged.
Jalan Kajeng, Ubud, Bali, 80571, Indonesia
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 9 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available, though guest reviews describe it as 'nearby' rather than directly at the property.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at the property.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an infinity pool with views over the rice paddies, plus a shallow end and pool with view amenities.
Is breakfast included in the stay?
The hotel offers in-room breakfast and a restaurant, and guest reviews confirm a freshly prepared breakfast each morning — but whether it's included in the rate depends on the booking.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available at the property.
The bottom line
A peaceful, rice-field-side villa stay where the staff, pool, and fresh breakfast earn consistent praise. Best for travellers who want a quiet, nature-focused base a short walk from Ubud's centre — and who don't mind a bit of village charm.
8.7Best for: slow mornings by the pool, rice-paddy views, and a 15-minute walk into Ubud.
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