A very nice, relaxing stay! We coincided with the low season and had the pool and jacuzzi to ourselves! Service was excellent! We would like to particularly commend our host Ari from the restaurant— superb service, good (self taught!) English, going the extra mile to ensure we had enough to eat for our takeout breakfast (we had to checkout early cos of early flight). Proximity to the black beach was also a plus! Many local eateries in the beach area.

Just a suggestion: would be nice to update some dated facilities such as providing usb ports instead of only power plugs, and combining separate hot and cold water taps. The table where water bottles were placed also had many ants. While the resort was linked to the black beach, we realised there was no security — which meant anyone could just walk into the resort premises.

Nice room, very big and clean. Beautiful property and very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast and dinner selection in the restaurant.

Only 5 daybeds and some small bean bags by the pool, which is not enough for the size of the hotel and many people did not have room to lounge by the pool. Beach adjacent to the property had a lot of trash.

I’ve wanted to stay at this hotel for so long, and the opportunity finally came up over Nyepi—it was everything I had hoped for and more. The property is absolutely beautiful, regal, and immaculately clean. My upper-level room was light, bright, and free from any mold, making for such a fresh and comfortable stay. A very quiet location away from the bustle of Bali. The grounds are simply spectacular, and the pool… well, it felt like 500 meters long! Swimming there was an absolute dream. The energy of this place is incredible—peaceful, luxurious, and right on a little beach, making it feel even more special. The staff were incredibly kind, and their English was great, making everything smooth and welcoming. For a five-star experience in such a quiet, magical location, the pricing was beyond fair. Considering the value—including the amazing food—I could have stayed somewhere in Ubud for the same price and had a much less enjoyable experience. Instead, I was standing on the beach, looking back at the hotel, thinking, "Oh my, my dream has come true." So very thankful for this stay—it exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend!

The facilities are very nice. The mansion is very big and very well decorated. Swimming pool is very nice. Rooms are very well equiped, confy and quite luxury. We slept very well. It is quite and calm. The view is nice. Breakfast is very good as well. The location is practical to visit around the rice terrace, the old capital or other temples.

Despite a very nice staff in the evening the kitchen struggled to provide a good service - we waited more than an hour to get our food so this is a bit disappointed v/ the standing of the hotel.

Absolutely stunning resort. Former villa transformed with colonial influence into a grand hotel. Staff were attentive and helpful. If you want a less crowded and more relaxed Bali experience, this is definitely the place. Only 30 mins from Ubud and 45 from Denpasar on the black sands of Keremas Beach. There isn’t much else to do but relax by the beautiful infinity pool with a cocktail! When we visit Bali again, we’ll come straight here and avoid the overpriced, over crowded areas like Uluwatu.

The beach had a fair bit of litter which was a shame because everything else was perfect. There isn’t much to do in the local area but there is a great surf break and it only cost $12 in a Go-Jek car to get to Ubud.

It is a luxurious hotel with large, clean bedrooms. The restaurant has reasonably priced food given the quality of the hotel. The swimming pool is great. It is right next to Bali Safari. The gardens are amazing.

During the time of our stay the waves at the beach looked big and not suitable for swimming. I didn't see anyone swimming there. Probably good for surfing, but didn't see anyone either. Also the beach has a lot of rubbish, making it not very enjoyable. Overall, the hotel itself is great and very well maintained.

The hotel itself is an architectural marvel in colonial style, one of a kind for Bali, the swimming pool is very long, probably about 50m. Great ocean view. Excellent and supportive staff. .

The central air conditioning is probably old and thus problematic. This however is not related to many halls and conference rooms that are open and accessible any time. It was noisy and inefficient at least in the bigger guest rooms we tried, obviously required repair or replacement. In the gym: virtually none of the equipment was in working order. In spite of the access to a beautiful black sand beach, we were warned not to swim, as it may be dangerous. Only for surfers. The surrounding area is not really touristically developed, so overally this hotel looks more suited for those singles or couples who want to be left alone for some time to relax, or concentrate on some creative activity, such as writing, painting, sex, programming etc.

the staff were amazing and the property is quiet, the gardens and ornamental lake are beautiful. The rooms are very well laid out and the ambience of a bygone era in an old colonial house is quite special. The infinity pool is lovely and the terrace for breakfast is perfect.

the menu for lunch and dinner is the same -there should be more choice for dinner.

The grand architecture of this magnificent and expansive colonial inspired 5 Star hotel is rare to see in Bali. The infinity pool overlooks the island of Nusa Penida and there is a natural spring lake below the pool. Enjoy dining outside or inside at the restaurant that views the beachfront. Dinner was very reasonably priced and many options. Alcohol as always in Bali is similar priced to Australia and wine is always at a higher premium. The staff offer excellent service and there is a genuine love of the hotel they work at.

Be prepared that although it is only a 7 year old building that salt water has rusted anything with metal fixtures and that some paintwork is already peeling. It looks like a thirty year old build.

Staff were wonderful Pool and hotel grounds were tranquil and pristine Lovely hotel to relax, unwind and rest

Location not so good Drinks and food are au prices Not really for children, it is an adult hotel with no activities or things for kids to keep them occupied No schedule or activities for guests