First of all we would like to thank Brenda, David and all of their staff for making our stay in Bali so easy. We stayed at « Villa Sandat » for 2 months and even though there was some small problems when we arrived and being the first occupants in this villa, David was so kind and moved us to... More

I am a guest here at the sanctuary. This is my 3rd trip to Ubud this year and I am American, I have no underlying reason to tell anything but the truth. Location: it is outside of town but it is not a 50,000 rup cab ride heck that will get you to the airport twice and that is a... More

We stayed here October 2011 and I have to say it is probably one of the best places we have stayed in the world (and we have traveled a lot!). The sanctuary is like a mini village hidden within the lovely town of Ubud. There are a few little 'villas' complete with bedrooms, living area and a relaxation area as... More

What a nice little village just outside ubud. The staff is extremely friendly and even remember your first name, when you ask them something. There s a nice pool that doesnt get much sun, so can be quite chilly. The garden is great and the appt we had was one of the few that Had privacy (real frontdoor) with aircon.... More

We recently spent 3 glorious weeks at Desa and did not regret our choice to stay there in any way . It is very hard to describe the ambiance of the place - when you push open the door you step into an oasis of calm . Ubud can get very busy so it is essential to be able to... More

Our biggest complaint was the location... Not close enough to Ubud central to walk each timeand not far enough away to be scenic and worth the taxi in! In fairness, this may have been my fault in terms of research, but I was overwhelmed with Ubud options! However, staff were friendly - and even scooted me to a yoga class... More

My wife and I stayed at Desa Sanctuary, also known as "The Village" when we first move to Bali. Now I have to set the record straight and say that Desa Sanctuary is NOT the same Village from the movie of the same title, starring Joachim Phoenix, in which creatures (who inhabitants do not speak of) lurk behind the tree... More

Desa Sanctuary remarkably ruined my Ubud vacation. - They made a mistake in my booking and instead offered a room across the street. The room is old, dark, and not properly maintained. Definitely not worth the USD 115 I paid in advance. That’s correct. Advance bookings must be paid fully in advance. - The place only has 5 rooms and... More

Stay in somewhere else and feels like home is the best and that is how you feel when you stay in desa sactuary - rumah David. or you might feel that you are staying at your friend's house. The service was excellent, they welcomed me and my friend with warm smile and treat us like we haven't met for a... More