Villas in Indonesia

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Rating 8.4 Guest Rating 8.1

Sleeps 8

Villa Bugis Green Gardens - Villa Sayang

For simple three- and four-bedroom properties, Villa Bugis at Green Gardens are a true delight. In fact they are probably some of the nicest and most private villas we have stayed in within this price range. The best bit is that you get all this space and privacy, including a private swimming pool at each villa, for less than what you’d pay for the equivalent three or four bedrooms at your average hotel.

There’s plenty of room for families to spread themselves out and for the kids to let off steam. Although we didn’t have any toddlers with us, we did note that pool safety fences (not easy to find in Bali) were available for those that need them. We also thought that big groups holidaying together would find renting two or more of the neighbouring villas very convenient and convivial.

These are essentially self-catering villas, with staff on hand to take care of housekeeping and pool duties as well as preparing and serving daily breakfast. For the rest of the time we were left to languish in complete privacy (yet the team were always on call if we needed anything). We checked in for a lazy weekend and were delighted with our choice. Enjoying the pool and the lovely garden, and with music and movies for entertainment (there’s also complimentary WiFi at the villa), we didn’t feel much of a need to go out; although we did amble slowly down the lane for a few sunset drinks on the beanbags spread out along Seminyak Beach – highly recommended! If we had chosen to self-cater, the staff would have willingly taken care of our grocery shopping at no extra cost.

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Bedrooms 3

Sleeps 6

Our
Rating 7.4

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Alam

Our stay at Villa Bugis Drupadi was delightfully private, highlighting that there are advantages to be had in not always being looked after by a big team of staff – no matter how discreet they are. As it was, we were left to bask in the privacy of our own splendid pool oasis.

Remarkably good use has been made of the generous space at Villa Bugis Drupadi. We particularly liked the fact that the pool doesn’t take up the entire garden, which is often the case with villas in central Seminyak, and there’s plenty of room for families to spread themselves out and for the kids to let off steam. Although we didn’t have any toddlers with us, we did note that pool safety fences (not easy to find in Bali) were available for those that need them.

We also concluded that the Drupadi Villas are in a great location if you’re looking for a place to stay that’s within easy reach of the beach and the many shops, restaurants and bars that Seminyak is famous for. It took us around ten minutes on foot to reach the main dining and shopping areas.

The villas are basically self-catering although a simple breakfast is included in the rate; just tell the staff when you want it. Alternatively, if you fancy breakfasting out, or making your own, no problem (the staff will even do your grocery shopping for you at no extra charge).

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Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa An Tan

We really enjoyed staying in this fabulous location. Villa An Tan is conveniently tucked away and quiet yet you can easily walk to the shops, bars and restaurants of trendy Seminyak. The staff are very discreet (perhaps too discreet for some people’s taste) but it does mean you can bask in the privacy of this splendid pool oasis. The funky seventies-style sun loungers and love seats around the pool are great – as is the giant day bed in the shade of the gazebo.

The lounge area is comfortable. We particularly enjoyed watching a movie on the large flat-screen TV with surround-sound speakers, and it was great to be able to connect our iPod to the DVD/stereo system in the bedroom as well as the lounge/dining room. The kitchens are well equipped for self-catering; I can imagine it would be fun to throw a dinner party around the square dining table or light up the barbecue in the outdoor kitchen.

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Our
Rating 7.3 Guest Rating 9.6

Sleeps 8

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Cinta

Our
Rating 7.2 Guest Rating 9.2

We felt Villa Cinta had a great location if you’re looking for something central and within walking distance of the beach and the many shops, restaurants and bars that Seminyak is famous for. It took us around ten minutes to reach the main eating and shopping areas, as well as the beach near Gado Gado. The villa is basically self-catering although a simple breakfast is included in the rate; you say when you want it and there’s no problem if you want to make your own or indeed go out elsewhere to enjoy it. You can pay extra for a cook to come and make dinner for you at the villa (24 hours notice is required); at Rp 200,000 per person, however, the Indonesian food or BBQ that they prepare might cost more than eating out. The villa also has a good information file with a list of restaurants doing takeouts. Cinta means love and this emotion was reflected in the villa’s intimate size, its privacy and the tropical garden bathrooms, however its living areas felt a little formal and therefore lacked said romance; aside from the balé beside the pool there weren’t that many cushy places to properly lounge. Seating in the TV Room was also a little limited for a full house since the rattan sofa here only seats two comfortably. The villa’s size and centrality in Seminyak makes it a good choice for couples or small groups of friends; the rates differ if you’re booking two bedrooms or three which makes it more economical too. The two twin bedrooms make it equally suitable for families; older children might enjoy the villa more as there’s not a lot of garden for young kids to let off steam. There’s free WiFi (although it doesn’t stretch to the master bedroom), iPod docks and wired sound at the villa but you’ll need to bring your own DVDs, CDs and games. There’s a good information file in the villa plus a handy map which makes up for there being no live-in staff, however security patrol the estate 24 hours a day and the helpful staff are on call around the clock.

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Bedrooms 3

Sleeps 6

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Darma

Our stay at Villa Bugis Drupadi was delightfully private, highlighting that there are advantages to be had in not always being looked after by a big team of staff – no matter how discreet they are. As it was, we were left to bask in the privacy of our own splendid pool oasis.

Remarkably good use has been made of the generous space at Villa Bugis Drupadi. We particularly liked the fact that the pool doesn’t take up the entire garden, which is often the case with villas in central Seminyak, and there’s plenty of room for families to spread themselves out and for the kids to let off steam. Although we didn’t have any toddlers with us, we did note that pool safety fences (not easy to find in Bali) were available for those that need them.

We also concluded that the Drupadi Villas are in a great location if you’re looking for a place to stay that’s within easy reach of the beach and the many shops, restaurants and bars that Seminyak is famous for. It took us around ten minutes on foot to reach the main dining and shopping areas.

The villas are basically self-catering although a simple breakfast is included in the rate; just tell the staff when you want it. Alternatively, if you fancy breakfasting out, or making your own, no problem (the staff will even do your grocery shopping for you at no extra charge).

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Bedrooms 5

Sleeps 10

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Indah

Despite being in a popular and busy residential area, Villa Indah was delightfully private, highlighting the advantages of not being looked after by a full-time team of staff – no matter how discreet they try to be – and allowing us to cast a few inhibitions aside and enjoy skinny-dipping in the pool whenever we wanted. It may not be the ultimate in luxury, but this villa is perfect for a family or a small group of friends who want to cook and look after themselves, (apart from the cleaning of course – it is a holiday after all!). The manager is on call should guests need a helping hand and this proved useful when the power went down in the late afternoon, but apart from that we were pretty much on our own. DVDs are available on request, and can also be purchased cheaply and easily in Bali. On our recent re-visit (Nov 2012) it was very nice to see that the villa was still the lovely little hideaway that it was back in 2009. Some things don’t need to change.

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Bedrooms 3

Sleeps 6

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Intan

Our stay at Villa Bugis Drupadi was delightfully private, highlighting that there are advantages to be had in not always being looked after by a big team of staff – no matter how discreet they are. As it was, we were left to bask in the privacy of our own splendid pool oasis.

Remarkably good use has been made of the generous space at Villa Bugis Drupadi. We particularly liked the fact that the pool doesn’t take up the entire garden, which is often the case with villas in central Seminyak, and there’s plenty of room for families to spread themselves out and for the kids to let off steam. Although we didn’t have any toddlers with us, we did note that pool safety fences (not easy to find in Bali) were available for those that need them.

We also concluded that the Drupadi Villas are in a great location if you’re looking for a place to stay that’s within easy reach of the beach and the many shops, restaurants and bars that Seminyak is famous for. It took us around ten minutes on foot to reach the main dining and shopping areas.

The villas are basically self-catering although a simple breakfast is included in the rate; just tell the staff when you want it. Alternatively, if you fancy breakfasting out, or making your own, no problem (the staff will even do your grocery shopping for you at no extra charge).

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Sleeps 8

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Ke-Bali

Our stay at Villa Bugis Drupadi was delightfully private, highlighting that there are advantages to be had in not always being looked after by a big team of staff – no matter how discreet they are. As it was, we were left to bask in the privacy of our own splendid pool oasis.

Remarkably good use has been made of the generous space at Villa Bugis Drupadi. We particularly liked the fact that the pool doesn’t take up the entire garden, which is often the case with villas in central Seminyak, and there’s plenty of room for families to spread themselves out and for the kids to let off steam. Although we didn’t have any toddlers with us, we did note that pool safety fences (not easy to find in Bali) were available for those that need them.

We also concluded that the Drupadi Villas are in a great location if you’re looking for a place to stay that’s within easy reach of the beach and the many shops, restaurants and bars that Seminyak is famous for. It took us around ten minutes on foot to reach the main dining and shopping areas.

The villas are basically self-catering although a simple breakfast is included in the rate; just tell the staff when you want it. Alternatively, if you fancy breakfasting out, or making your own, no problem (the staff will even do your grocery shopping for you at no extra charge).

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Sleeps 8

Villa Bugis Drupadi - Villa Santai

Our stay at Villa Bugis Drupadi was delightfully private, highlighting that there are advantages to be had in not always being looked after by a big team of staff – no matter how discreet they are. As it was, we were left to bask in the privacy of our own splendid pool oasis.

Remarkably good use has been made of the generous space at Villa Bugis Drupadi. We particularly liked the fact that the pool doesn’t take up the entire garden, which is often the case with villas in central Seminyak, and there’s plenty of room for families to spread themselves out and for the kids to let off steam. Although we didn’t have any toddlers with us, we did note that pool safety fences (not easy to find in Bali) were available for those that need them.

We also concluded that the Drupadi Villas are in a great location if you’re looking for a place to stay that’s within easy reach of the beach and the many shops, restaurants and bars that Seminyak is famous for. It took us around ten minutes on foot to reach the main dining and shopping areas.

The villas are basically self-catering although a simple breakfast is included in the rate; just tell the staff when you want it. Alternatively, if you fancy breakfasting out, or making your own, no problem (the staff will even do your grocery shopping for you at no extra charge).

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Sleeps 8