Basundari Retreat Ubud

The place is very well equipped. It has two pools, a sauna and a cold bath. The staff in the kitchen is exceptionally friendly and helpful.

The sauna was not cleaned and the pool was also a bit dirty. Other than that, we’re quite pleased.

The location, surrounded by trees and rice fields, less than 10 minutes away from Ubud, is amazingly calm. The sounds and the view of the wild nature are soothing. I strongly recommend the Mantra room.

Staff were lovely, welcoming, helpful, responded promptly to messages prior to our arrival and checked us in when we arrived in the middle of the night. We pre-booked a taxi on arrival from the airport through booking.com which worked really well & highly recommended- good communication. All the drivers seem to use WhatsApp and there was free wifi at the airport to make contact on arrival. Really good breakfast included that was made to order from daily menu and served at the large dining table shared with other guests. This was nice and didn't feel intrusive at all. Comfortable rooms with mineral water provided that is safe to drink and mosquito net over each bed -didn't experience any mozzies but brought Deet repellant in case. We had 2 rooms side by side for our young adult `kids' and my husband and me. Beautiful rain forest setting and lovely yoga shala for guest use.

Located a bit out of Ubud centre and tucked away off the road so it was a bit concerning when arriving late at night wondering where were going. We didn't feel safe walking along the narrow, windy, road to the nearby little restaurants at dusk/night due to the traffic and no footpath, but the staff assisted by helping us to order takeaway for dinner that was delivered. In the light of day it was fine and very nice but we still got a driver to take us into town. The reception couch could do with a good clean but otherwise the place was kept very well. No guided yoga classes provided unless you are attending as part of an organised retreat.

My stay was absolutely fantastic. The staff were very helpful and kind, and the setting of the retreat was perfect. The room (private balcony one) overlooked the rice patties and forest... an amazing setting for just chilling out with a book or having breakfast in the morning. From the check-in to departure the stay was also very well organised, and the included breakfast alone, was enough to make the trip special (not to mention the cold bath and sauna!) Will definitely be coming back in the future!

Location is about 10mins from town by bike, but of you hire a bike/grab its a very easy route.