My wife and I spent 5 nights at Villa Sabandari this month and couldn't have been happier with our choice. We wanted an intimate feel that still offered the amenities we desired, as well as a peaceful place to come back to each night that was still close to the center of Ubud. This location offered all of those things
The proximity to town was a big benefit (a 5-10 min scooter ride for almost everything we wanted to do in Ubud) but set back just enough to be very peaceful and quiet The grounds themselves are exceptionally clean and well kept. There's a lot of attention to detail and it really presents a professional and homey vibe. Your room looks out on palm trees surrounding a very nice infinity pool, with rice fields in the background. Very serene and beautiful.
You're served breakfast at your choice of location (dining room, terrace or poolside) at a time of your choosing. We consider these to be some of the best meals we had while in Indonesia. Fresh fruit, different juices each day, excellent coffee and a changing main course and pastries each day really got us ready to go in the morning. If you're around midday, there is also an afternoon tea that comes with delicious treats.
On equal footing with the beauty, the calming environment, the spacious/well equipped rooms and the delicious food, were the staff. Without fail, every person was friendly, helpful and did whatever they could to make our stay better. One of the finest stays we've ever had.