Reviews of Umah Watu Villas 4 stars

Good location, although approach road is challenging. Property good and clean - Near to all attractions in Seminyak

All were good- could have small cafe to serve B/f

Very well designed villas with beautiful furniture and layout. Care was obviously taken at every turn. Extremely clean and immaculately maintained. The staff and owner couldn’t have been more helpful and hospitable.

Nothing, no complaints

The warm greeting on arrival and explanation of all the facilities. Umah Watu has the charm of the Bali of old. The villa was full of local craftsmanship that reminds you that you are in Bali. The villa was so private but also close to an abundance of restaurants. The cleanliness of the villa and the great aircon in the bedroom was very welcome. Being able to have the use of a kitchen for drinks and nibbles before dinner was an added bonus. This is not a new and modern villa with little soul this is a little haven of the old Bali and is truly charming. We will be returning.

Not much

Im not sure how this property has a 4* rating as it presented no more than a very local homestay at the very end of a shabby laneway. The standard room was very small and on arrival very musty. The decor was old and cluttered with table mats and doilies on all the surfaces. The bathroom which was outside made me feel quite exposed and I was told to keep the door locked in case someone was to jump over, this was followed by a jokey comment by the owner that it had never happened, which I assumed was an attemp to re-assure me!! On this occasion I was disappointed that I had booked for a weeks stay as it was not for me. I did not find it charming or particularly comfortable despite being given an upgraded room.

Great location with excellent cafe called ‘Local’ nearby to start the day with. Very conveniently located close to shopping strip, restaurants and bars, markets and a delicious warung, though the villa itself is on such a quiet street. The pool was sensational; we loved that the villa became our little sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Seminyak when we needed some down time! Peter and the team looked after us so well. Communication was great and everyone was so willing to help whenever we needed anything at all. Nothing was too much trouble, including the option to provide a pool fence if we felt we needed it for our very young kids.

There was very little to fault, honestly. Perhaps if travelling with really young kids, as we did, just be mindful of how slippery all the tiles can get in the living/dining area when you’re spending a lot of time around the pool.

This place was okay but not rated as over 9.0.

Shower and toilet were outside. No hot shower was available and smells old. The address was very confused that my taxi driver took 1 hour driving around.

Authentic Balinese style villa in a good location. Peter was a very welcoming and informative host and his service team couldn’t have been more helpful. I highly recommend the airport pickup service, and the driver, Putu, also took us on a fantastic day trip to the Tanah Lot temple and the Jatiluwih rice terraces … highly recommend.

Nothing

The staff, decor and pool.

Friendly and helpful host/staff! You are treated like family! Set up good communication with Whatsapp before arrival.They arranged airport meet/greet/pickup. Gave good advice in preparation of arrival in avoiding long lines at customs. Good location, close to the beach, places for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Just have to be careful walking the dark street which the Villa is on as there are several open/uncovered holes in the middle. Use you cell flashlight walking at night.

Peter and his team The villa felt like home

Unfortunately there is a new construction going on in the rice field next door.

We felt very welcome on our arrival to Umah Watu Villas. If you are looking for a low key stay then this is for you. The location is good with the market and shops around the corner and the beach just down the road.

The pictures make the property look much larger than it is. The pool looks out onto building works which is not very nice scenery, so we didn’t use the pool. The road that the property is located on is full of pot holes and there is a rubbish dump on one side, this smells very unpleasant. Of course this is not the villa’s fault but is something to note.

We stayed at Umah Watu villa for 4 nights and had a fantastic time. The villa is large with a lovely pool and lush garden. It's a quiet sanctuary from the crazy traffic and noisy bikes. Anna and Made looked after us well and kept the villa spotless. Local Coffee, a cafe around the corner, has fab coffee, delicious juices and really good food. We'd happily stay at Umah Watu again!

Some people had said the villa is a little out of the way. We liked that the villa was at the end of a gang and only 15 minutes walk to the beach.

On arrival at the villa we were welcomed by the lovely owner, Peter, and really felt like we were being welcomed home. For the last 4 nights of our Bali stay we had a fabulous stay in the 3 bedroom villa. We have had quite a busy few weeks touring around Bali, Lombok and the Gilis and we were ready for a change of pace. The Umah Watu Villas are located on a quiet street and are a surprising oasis of calm so close to Seminyak. There was plenty of space for us all to chill out around the lovely pool area, downstairs was well equipped with a kitchen, dining area and plenty of seating. The fridge was kept well stocked for drinks. All of our bedrooms were spacious and decorated in a beautiful Balinese style. We loved the outdoor bathrooms which were very private. The AC was effective and kept us cool in the very hot weather. A highlight of this stay though are the amazing staff. Peter is a genuine and very caring man who was always there if we needed him. Anna and Tono were very friendly and whenever we saw them would stop for a chat and were keen to make sure that everything was ok. Putu the driver was also great and ensured safe and efficient transfers We would have no hesitation in booking Umah Watu again if we return to Seminyak and will have very happy memories of our short stay here

Loved everything

Warm staff, always with a smile..it was lovely chatting to Peter, Anna and Tonno. The guesthouse is beautifully decorated, with a smart TV to boot. The villa is 8mins walk to the beach, with beautiful sunsets.

It is probably a Seminyak thing, but there was noise all around. What was once a villa surrounded by paddy fields is now instead facing a massive construction site. We could hear loud hammering from 8am to 6pm, everyday, including weekends. Tourists (generally drunk on motorbikes) are constantly riding around late into the night. There is nothing the property can do about the surroundings, but something for noise sensitive guests to be mindful of

A very spacious villa which was clean and comfortable. We felt right at home. A huge pool to cool off. Bed was super comfortable and we loved the outdoor bathroom! Staff were very friendly and always kind and helpful.

A perfectly comfortable villa with so much space for relaxing and socialising. The pool and garden are such a relief after exploring the sweaty Seminyak streets. The bedrooms are huge and cool, the bed and pillows are very comfortable. What makes this villa a 10/10 are the staff who quietly and respectfully go about keeping the home and property beautifully kept for our comfort. Friendly, helpful, responsive and efficient, everything they do is with a smile. Thank you to Peter, Tonno, Putu, Anna, Made and the rest of the team!

I loved everything.

Good location, friendly stuff…

There is no rice fields view, it is just a big construction view. There is no privacy. I thought we can use other parts of the villa but we can’t. It was just a small room.

We had a great stay at the 3 bedroom villa. We enjoyed the huge space, comfy beds and lovely pool and outdoor area. Peter and his staff went above and beyond to make sure we were ok, we arrived very, very late at night but Tono was there to welcome us, Peter organised medications when our son was unwell, Anna bought fruit for us from local markets which were cheaper than those close by and Putu the driver was a laugh and happily accommodated our v large family of 6 (plus luggage) in his car via a complicated live-action tetris game - honestly, a lovely bunch of people.

There were a couple of little mishaps, like the power going off, but these were sorted out quickly and efficiently and we were kept well informed. Looking at the general infrastructure of Bali it seems this is a regular thing and couldn't be helped.