Villa Uma Nina
What You Get
Car
Internet (WiFi)
Swimming Pool (Private)
TV (Satellite/Cable)
The Experience
Soaking in the sublime views of Benoa Harbour, the red-roofed buildings of Nusa Dua and the hazy blue ocean beyond, Uma Nina is a heavenly hilltop hideaway. A true sanctuary of elegance and simplicity, this spacious five-bedroom property is gloriously set within a private garden bursting with tropical plants that have been artfully arranged and even more meticulously tended to. From the comfort of your own sun bed beside the swimming pool, views extend far enough even to see tiny planes coming into land, but the only sounds accompanying their descent are the birds in the trees and the gentle trickle of a water feature.
Uma Nina’s interiors are similarly tranquil and perfectly reflect their surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors provide a seamless merger between indoors and out, whilst the neutral colour scheme, complemented by stylish furnishings, is both chic and calming. Bedrooms and living areas, highlighted by contemporary furniture, antiques and interesting Indonesian artefacts, are sufficiently furnished for all practicalities without feeling cluttered. A serene lounge and a big entertainment room, as well as a garden dining pavilion, a tucked away balé and a rooftop terrace, means that there are plenty of options for living and dining, and for all members of a group to find their own private space.
Suitable for many types of guests – from young families, to groups of couples and friends, to multi-generational family groups – Uma Nina is only a ten-minute drive to Jimbaran beach (a car and driver are available for only the cost of the petrol) famed for its soft sands and local warungs serving fish straight from the sea. However, Uma Nina’ staff team also includes a cook whose repertoire of dishes ranges from Balinese and Indonesian specialities through to pasta, seafood and salads. The villa has a dedicated room for spa treatments (therapists are outsourced and charged to guest account) but since it comes with a single bed and ensuite bathroom, it could also be used as a sixth bedroom. The raised garden balé is a perfect location for wedding ceremonies and the set up this contemporary property works well for such functions.
Our review
- Overall Rating:
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7.8
- Reviewed:
- 09-Jun-2011
We loved the views especially at dusk when the lights magically twinkled on.
Uma Nina is a great family villa; the garden is almost flat, despite the property’s hilltop location, so it’s great for children of all ages; there’s also a slide for the swimming pool, not to mention tortoises in the pond, which kids will absolutely adore. A sand petanque pitch at the bottom of the garden and games such as croquet provide further entertainment.
Rooms in the main house are equally sized and come with their own private balconies or verandas making the villa good for friends and couples sharing. The upstairs bedrooms and rooftop terrace, were the absolute best for gazing at the views of harbour and sea. Stone stools and petrified wood seats might not encourage you to stay seated up here for too long, but they look great and, along with many other natural furnishings and fittings, provide the villa with plenty of character.
Service was generally good and the manager was very attentive. We enjoyed the meals prepared for us by the villa cook, though if you wish to self-cater the kitchen is well-equipped for it. Alternatively, take advantage of the villa car and driver and go out to eat in Jimbaran.
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 8 | Location: | 8 | Outside Area: | 8 |
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| Living Area: | 8 | Bedrooms: | 8 | Bathrooms: | 8 |
| Kitchen: | 8 | Facilities: | 7 | Staff: | 7 |
| Value: | 8 |
Highlights
We loved the views from Uma Nina, and the scene truly comes alive at dusk when the lights magically twinkle on all around you. On a clear day you can see Mount Ayung, and if you’re lucky (like we were) you might even catch a distant fireworks show.
Surprises
There isn’t a DVD library at the villa (but plenty of Wii games) so do bring some with you. We noticed that the extractor fans in the bathrooms are quite noisy!
PROs
- Very much a home from home
- Great for group gatherings
- Well-facilitated for kids and adults
- Car and driver included (petrol extra)
CONs
- Very difficult to locate
Guest reviews (2)
- WJ, Australia checked out on 20-Feb-2012
- Overall Rating:
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8.7
- Reviewed:
- 24-Feb-2012
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 9 | Location: | 7 | Outside Area: | 9 |
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| Living Area: | 9 | Bedrooms: | 9 | Bathrooms: | 9 |
| Kitchen: | 8 | Facilities: | 9 | Staff: | 9 |
| Value: | 9 |
- Vivienne Tan, Malaysia checked out on 29-Jul-2011
- Overall Rating:
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7.4
- Reviewed:
- 03-Aug-2011
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 8 | Location: | 8 | Outside Area: | 6 |
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| Living Area: | 8 | Bedrooms: | 8 | Bathrooms: | 7 |
| Kitchen: | 7 | Facilities: | 8 | Staff: | 6 |
| Value: | 8 |
Gallery
Location
Uma Nina is located on a hilltop just a few kilometres from Jimbaran Beach where, neighboured by other private villas, it gazes north east over the red-roofed buildings of Nusa Dua, Benoa Harbour and the ocean that winds its way in-between.
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| Jimbaran Beach | 3.0 |
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| New Kuta Golf (Dreamlands) | 8.0 |
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| Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) | 8.0 |
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| Nusa Dua | 10.0 |
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| Kuta | 10.0 |
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| Seminyak | 14.0 |
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| Uluwatu | 14.0 |
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| Canggu | 22.0 |
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| Tanah Lot Temple | 44.0 |
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| Ubud | 65.0 |
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About Jimbaran
Jimbaran lies on the west coast of Bali’s narrow isthmus, a sweeping bay that curves for five kilometres from the southern side of the airport to the bushy headland that is the start of The Bukit peninsula.
Despite the handful of five-star developments in the area, Jimbaran Beach remains unspoilt and tranquil. The pace is still unhurried, the atmosphere relaxed and the sand soft and golden. Things to do in Jimbaran are defined by an unbroken coral reef which blocks the entrance to the bay, rendering the water safe for swimming.
During the daytime, it attracts guests from nearby resorts, together with the occasional windsurfer. In the late afternoons, Balinese families come down to the beach. Kids paddle in the shallows and build sandcastles that are more reminiscent of miniature Taj Mahals than of Norman fortresses. Ice cream pedlars cruise for custom on pushbikes, dogs gambol through the sand, young men play football with makeshift goalposts, and the delectable smell of grilled sweet corn blended with charcoal smoke emanates from food trolleys parked at the water’s edge.
The magnificent crescent bay is west facing, so at sunset the beach becomes the scene of a daily ritual as hundreds of visitors take ringside seats while enjoying the plethora of seafood available at local warungs, simple beachside cafes running along the length of the bay and serving up the catch of the day.
About Bali
Bali is Indonesia’s most popular tourist location and is considered one of Asia's premier tropical island destinations. Steeped in history and renowned for its artistic way of life, Bali is a peaceful contrast to some of the more frantic destinations Asia has to offer.
The inner peace and creative talents of the Balinese has attracted artists the world over fascinated by local dancers, silversmiths, wood carvers, potters and painters that seem to pervade throughout the island. The abundant verdant fields and surrounding sea have long supplied Bali with an easy surplus of food leaving time for life’s more artistic past times. As a result everything in Bali has a creative and religious element centred around the local Banjar (residents association) – little, adorned temples are everywhere, doors are covered in intricate carvings, huge kites ward off evil spirits and colourful roadside ceremonies bring traffic to a standstill.
Bali is a popular destination principally from Australia and Asia but also from all over Europe. The island welcomes thousands of visitors each year to a relaxing lifestyle, stunning beaches, world class surf, vibrant villages, and spectacular scenery all with an exquisite tropical climate. Located approximately two hours’ flying time from Singapore the island is serviced by an international airport at Denpasar with direct flights to and from many major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia and many more via Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital.
The island offers an impressive range of leisure and lifestyle amenities including world-class golf courses, wonderful seascapes for surfing, diving and snorkelling as well as luxurious spas, chic boutiques, tropical forests, towering volcanoes and international cuisine.
Rooms
Two stone statues standing sentinel either side of a heavy timber door welcome guests into a chic open-plan living space whose muted colours call for calm. Here, plumped up sofas surrounding a coffee table topped with books, and a solid wood dining table for ten, both look out through floor-to-ceiling glass doors to the sizeable, ironwood-decked swimming pool and garden beyond. Balinese antiques and carved wooden objects highlight this serene living space whilst, to the side, is a sleek kitchen equipped with fan oven, hob, American-style fridge and microwave.
Flanking the living room are two bedrooms – one double and one twin – that come with their own private garden-view verandas, dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms with showers. The double (the master bedroom) hosts a king-size four-poster bed, a flat-screen TV with satellite connection, iPod docking station and, in its bathroom, an oversized, natural stone tub .
A chandelier made from tricolour mother of pearl hangs decadently from the upper floor ceiling beside an open staircase that winds its way up from the living room. From the landing, a walkway connects two bedrooms – both with queen-size, four-poster beds, sea-facing private balconies and bathrooms with tubs and showers – whilst to the front, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors lead onto a sun-baked, furnished terrace with sensational views over the garden to the sea and harbour beyond.
To the side of the garden is a guest house. Here, on the ground floor and stretching the entire length of the building is an air conditioned media room with a full-size pool table, a wall-mounted TV with satellite connection and surround sound, DVD player, Nintendo Wii and cushy sofas. On the floor above is a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a bathroom (with shower), and a spa room that’s used for massages; since this room also has its own four-poster (single) daybed and ensuite bathroom with shower it can easily be used to sleep an extra person. All five bedrooms, as well as this spa room, are air conditioned and come with ceiling fans.
Surrounded by luscious foliage and set beside the pool is a fan-cooled dining pavilion where a solid wood dining table surrounded by easy chairs and sofas seats ten people comfortably, whilst a cushioned balé is tucked into greenery to the rear of the house.
Key Amenities
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Car
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Internet (WiFi)
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Swimming Pool (Private)
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TV (Satellite/Cable)
Other Amenities
- Air-con (Bedrooms)
- Baby Cot
- BBQ
- Bed Linen
- Board Games/Toys
- Book Selection
- Car Parking
- CD Player/Stereo System
- Ceiling Fans
- DVD Player
- Electronic Games (Wii)
- Equipped Kitchen
- Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
- Food Menu
- Generator
- Hairdryers
- High Chairs
- iPod Dock/Speakers
- Iron/Board
- Laundry Service
- Main Dining (10 persons)
- Massage Beds
- Microwave
- Oven/Hotplates
- Safe
- Snooker/Pool Table
- Swimming Pool Toys
- Toiletries
- Towels
Villa Staff
- Chef/Cook (All meals)
- Driver (8 hours)
- Housekeeping (Full time)
- Manager
- Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
- Security
- Service Staff
- Shopper
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With stunning hilltop views over Nusa Dua, Benoa Harbour and the sparkling ocean, Villa Uma Nina is in a world of its own. Enveloped by a large tropical garden with 14m swimming pool, this 5-bedroomed villa is fully staffed and comes with a media room, spa room and western-style kitchen.
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