Marlos H.
Google
I stayed at Aria Villas Ubud for 6 nights. The staff were genuinely kind and attentive, especially Tia, who went out of her way to make us feel welcome and well taken care of. Breakfast was served directly in the villa each morning — a lovely touch that made the start of each day relaxing. The location is convenient, about a 15-minute walk from Ubud Central, and easy to reach by car. The roads are narrow and busy, but locals are very skilled at navigating them.
The villa itself is beautifully designed. The outdoor shower and bathtub are tastefully integrated with the surrounding nature, allowing you to enjoy the tropical sounds of Ubud. However, a few aspects could be improved given the premium price. The pool, while private for use, is visible from a hotel behind the property, which takes away from the sense of seclusion. More importantly, there doesn’t seem to be a working filtration system — during my entire stay, I never saw or heard one running. The pool water looked still and slightly cloudy at times, suggesting it wasn’t being properly circulated. For a luxury villa, consistent pool maintenance should be standard.
There’s also no outdoor shower near the pool to rinse off before swimming, which is common in other villas of this level. The air-conditioning is another weak point — it struggles to cool the room below 24–25°C, making it a bit warm at night. I also noticed a tendency to conserve resources in ways that impact comfort — the limited pool circulation, weak air-conditioning, and only one extra roll of toilet paper provided.
Overall, Aria Villas Ubud offers a peaceful atmosphere, lovely design, and genuinely warm service — with special thanks to Tia for her kindness and hospitality. Still, the lack of pool filtration, weak cooling, and small details of resource limitation make it feel overpriced for what it offers. With some attention to these areas, it could easily become a five-star experience.