Alila Ubud. Bali

Overall we had an amazing experience! The hotel is small, but very beautiful and unique. The views were breathtaking and the monkeys made it extra cool. One small complaint is that the shower doors are tiny and water gets everywhere in the bathroom which was a bit annoying. However besides that, the rooms were wonderful and clean and the service was great. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. One thing I really want to commend is their food allergy awareness and ability to accommodate. I was so nervous traveling to Bali with a peanut allergy, but after reading positive reviews on this hotel, decided to take the chance and book the trip. They were very accommodating and made sure to cook food separately with clean oil each time for me. They remembered me and made notes so I didn’t have to repeat myself each time. They even made me a special cake since I was celebrating my birthday, and made sure there were no nuts in it. Every meal I had in Bali was at this hotel (and another I stayed at), and that’s what made it possible for someone like me to go there. I appreciated it so much!

We stayed at the Hyatt Alila in Ubud and were truly impressed by the serene, nature-immersed setting. The location is incredibly peaceful—perhaps a bit too relaxing for my personal taste, but my wife absolutely loved it. The infinity pool is a major highlight with breathtaking views of the lush jungle—easily one of the best spots to unwind. Breakfast was generally good, though service was inconsistent depending on the staff, especially at the egg station. We stayed in a Pool Villa, and the room was fantastic. The private pool was a great size, and the outdoor bathtub surrounded by a fish pond was simply magical—such a unique and calming experience. One downside was the monkeys—they were quite aggressive and made us a bit uneasy at times. Also, during a heavy rain, the roof of our villa started leaking, and we had to mop the floors ourselves to avoid slipping. The hotel offered to move us to a different villa (not a pool villa), but repacking would’ve been a hassle, so we declined. Unfortunately, there was no other compensation or follow-up, which was a bit disappointing for a property of this caliber. Overall, it’s a beautiful property perfect for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility, with a few service inconsistencies and room issues that hopefully are one-offs.

Overall, amazing stay! The infinity pool with the jungle views was one of the most amazing views I’ve ever seen. The staff was incredibly kind as well. I wasn’t feeling well and they offered to bring me ginger tea. They also are very good with remembering faces and names. HUGE SHOUT OUT TO WATAYAN! He was our server for our dinner in the jungle (highly recommend this experience for couples, felt like a bachelor date lol) He was so kind and really went out of his way to make the experience memorable for us. He always said hi and talked to us the other days. The only reason for the 4 stars is because the rooms are very outdated. Our room felt small and dark even though we were upgraded to the king deluxe room. Having the option to only shower outside was a little weird too, especially at night with bugs out. The service and pool are of 5 star resort quality, but I’d say the rooms are more 3-4 star resort when compared to other hotels in the area. Still though, great stay and we really enjoyed it! Just don’t expect it to be too flashy!