The design of the rooms was very nice. We loved the open air bathroom and the big sinks. The Ac worked very well. The bed was comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The only negative was we were in an outside room and it was close to the road so there was lots of road noise. We'd stay here again, but not in room #1.

The villa was as described, however basic expectations were not met. My partner and I stayed here for 4 nights and not once were our sheets or bath towels replaced. The bed was like sleeping on a stone slab and the upstairs had poor ventilation. There are some positives to staying here; it's not too far from Seminyak and there are many attractions within scooter distance. Also, the villa staff are friendly. However, I would recommend finding another place to stay for the same price. The villa is not really that big. Also, the bathroom and shower area was not very clean. There are ants everywhere. In short, keep away if you have other options.

Siamo stati ospiti della struttura per alcuni giorni e avremmo voluto rimanerci per mesi. La nostra stanza era spaziosa, curata nei particolari e con un letto estremamente comodo. A disposizione anche un forno a microonde, un frigo e un bollitore, oltre a tv, phon, cassaforte e aria condizionata. Il bagno e la doccia sono esterni (e privati) e aggiungono un tocco di esoticità alla vacanza. Pulizia sempre impeccabile ed estrema tranquillità per l'assenza di traffico essendo una zona residenziale immersa nel verde e nelle risaie. Lo staff è stato eccezionale per cordialità ed efficienza e vogliamo ringraziare Dian e le sue collaboratrici e Gede per la disponibilità e l'umanità dimostrata. Ho lasciato per ultimo Luciano Ricca, proprietario e profondo conoscitore di Bali. In lui abbiamo trovato un amico e un ospite straordinario, ci siamo sentiti in famiglia e coccolati.

Pondok Umalas is a great place to stay. The pictures are a perfect indication of the rooms. Its is super quiet and private as well. The staff are friendly and help out with the smallest of queries. The housekeeping is also a good value add.

This is a perfect location for you who looks for a getaway. My boyfriend and I wished to stay for a longer time at there. We even got lazy to go out to get our dinner, so we looked at the brochures which they provided, then we enjoyed our 'fine' dining inside the villa. The private pool also perfect for a hot day in Bali. We definitely will come back to Pondok Umalas again.

This is a real gem. If you are looking for a romantic, simple but not modest accommodation in the Seminyak area this is the right place. I loved the outdoor (covered and very private) bathroom and shower, the bed on the mezzanine, the round shapes of the structure that envelop you in a womb. It is a quiet, private, romantic place, where you will not have a vista, nor a whole lot of space, but you will feel a sense of peace and calm. It has most of what you will need included a minibar with complimentary soft drinks and water. Great value for the money. Only caveat, very hard to find the first time.

My parents and my brother did appreciate their 3 nights in Pondok Umalas when they visited me in Bali. The location was perfect : from this quiet area, 5min ride through the rice paddies and they could reach Umalas. Seminyak and Kerobokan are also next door. Regarding the cottage, we really liked the both the design and the decoration. The little pool was a must ! The security staff was also very friendly.

I stayed at Pondok Umalas (room no. 2) for 7 weeks, between April 30 and 10 June. All I can say is that I fully agree with the comments of previous reviewers… Rooms at Pondok are spacious, bright, and tastefully decorated. Ok, one slight issue they probably need to address is that rooms (or at least mine) could use some more artificial light.. But this is not a real issue unless you happen to use your room as an office in the hours of dark, which is exactly what I did on occasion. Dian, the manager, is also extremely helpful and efficient at dealing with any minor issues. My gratitude also goes to the night watchman (whose name now escapes me). He is a really friendly guy always quick to wish you good night with a smile. Thank you all for making my stay a really pleasant one!

Our stay at Pondok Umalas was so much more than we expected. Dian, the manager, was wonderful. Before we arrived she scheduled shuttles to pick us up at the airport and arranged for a scooter rental for the week. Once we arrived, she booked massages for us in our own room. The massages were great and very inexpensive, 135,000 for an hour. Another perk of staying at Pondok Umalas, the owner also owns a very delicious italian restaurant. Anything you order can be delivered and added to your hotel bill. The rooms look exactly as the photos. There were no surprises. We stayed in a suite with a private mini pool. And loved the outdoor shower! I would however recommend if you are a woman, bring your own hair drier. The one they provided barely produced any hot air. I felt that Pondok Umalas really went above and beyond at the end of our trip. I had asked for a very late checkout (6pm) and they were happy to allow. My flight was then post pond a few days because of a volcanic eruption. Pondok Umalas allowed me to stay there and even upgraded me to their villa because they needed to do some construction in our suite. The villa was beautiful! Definitely coming back to Pondok Umalas when I return to Bali!

The structure is brand new, very pretty and in original style; the owner is very kindly and frendly; he can give you a lot of useful information and a real help to organize your journey in Bali and in all Indonesia. Don't worry for meals: the CASETTA, an italian cozy trattoria, will provide to satisfy your appetite with seafood, handmadepasta, and good wine. Deeply recommended!!!