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Gang Plawa No 33F, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Villa Kubu - Seminyak
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
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“Over priced and run down”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Recently stayed at Villa Kubu - Jan 9th - Jan17th. What a disappointment.

From the check-in and being asked to pay 3% credit card fee on a total bill in excess of $3000, to the owner's dog sleeping (every day) in the reception area on an old cushion, room service scrambled eggs cold on one occasion, no butter on a 2nd occasion, the list goes on and on. Not to mention the leaking cistern on the toilet - wet shorts after using the loo - , a totally empty gas bott in the kitchen, bedroom door sliding mechanism broke, etc etc. Basically I think the owners who stay at their new villa complex (and who we didnt once see on site) have decided that they can get away with charging over $250 US per night without spending anything on maintenance.

Thank goodness the staff were very helpful and tried their best to ensure we had a pleasant stay - with obviously no support from their employers.

I appreciate that the owners (Dee and Partner) may be trying to provide a "traditional-style" property - but if you are going to charge over $250 per night ( we actually paid around $290 ) then they should also provide a comenserate level of maintenance and quality of structure

.With so many other well maintained villa properties available (we also spent 2 days at Komaneka in Monkey Forest Rd, Ubud - similar price, but oh, what a difference), I couldnt possibly recommend Villa Kubu to anyone.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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I M - Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager at Villa Kubu - Seminyak, responded to this review
22 February 2012
Suspicious, suspicious, suspicious.

We have no client who stated for the days referenced, we didn't process an amount by a client that is referenced, and have to say putting a personal slight in against the owner while recommending other locations is just not what we consider to be 'playing with a straight bat' and one wonders of the motivations to write such a review.

We have emailed you to ascertain if this is a legitimate person behind the allegations made and had no response - which is not assisting with us to think this is not suspicious in terms of its content and author.

We are not perfect and always strive to improve. We do think we provide a very good value for money product (affordable luxury is one internal mottoes) and fantastic personal service facilitated by one of the best teams on the island.

I hope anyone reading the very suspicious review above, contrasts it with all the glowing and legitimate reviews that surround it - we think those depict the true nature of Kubu and Lataliana.

The Kubu Team
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Bali, Indonesia
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Bali living at its best at Villa Kubu”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
3
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I stayed at Villa Kubu last night and ...

Loved all the pillows (8) and the comfy bed
Loved lying on a sun-lounger looking up at the stars
Loved the silence and the crickets
Loved the garden, the pool and the trees backlit
Loved the open air bathroom and power of the shower
Loved just doing nothing in a wonderful oasis

It took me about 30 mins to fully relax...love it!!

Room Tip: Try some of the local food, the massages are great and try a new fruit juice every morning - they ha...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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I M - Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager at Villa Kubu - Seminyak, responded to this review
19 February 2012
Loved your comments! Look forward to hosting you again.

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Ubud, Indonesia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Villa Kubu - Oasis in Seminyak”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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In the last month I have stayed at two Villa Kubu villas and have had such a relaxing and wonderful time I want othe travellers to Bali to know about them. The 5 bderoom Lataliana is one of their newest and it's divine. Beautiful design and furnishings, bathroom to-die-for..beautiful tub, indoor AND outdoor shower, spotlessly clean, friendly and professional staff who made the stay magical for us and another family. A short walk along a car-free lane takes you directly to the beach (avoid the crazy roads & sidewalks!). Excellent simming pool for kids and adults. When our family returned to Seminyak last weekend we stayed in a two bedroom villa and once again relaxed in to the peace and perfection of the Kubu villas and service. Don't miss the hotstone massage at their Spa Venus too.

Room Tip: If looking for a 2 bedroom, opt for Lataliana. New and sparkling, next to the beach and loft area me...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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I M - Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager at Villa Kubu - Seminyak, responded to this review
16 April 2012
Dear Seekingperfectspots

You make us blush with your kind words! We are very happy to have had you to stay with us and even more happy that you enjoyed your stay as much as you did.

Best Regards,
The Kubu Team
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“Highly recommend Villa Lataliana”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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We stayed in the five bedroom villa, Jan 2012, with another family; there were 4 adults and 6 children ages 16 - 7 yrs. It was just perfect. The location was fantastic for us adults to go out on scooters for a cocktail at some of the beautiful bars close by without the children. It was also convenient to do a couple of trips when everyone did go out together. We always felt the children were safe with the staff around; the villa is tucked away and very private. The staff were fantastic, especially our butler Made, whom everyone loved. Whatever we asked for the staff were there to help. They were even happy to pick us up from our other hotel instead of the airport.
This is the first time we have been to Bali and we were blown away with this place. All the food we had made for us was of exceptional quality, and not overpriced. We were really impressed with the turn down service where the staff came through all the rooms sprayed for mozzies, and prepared the beds for the night.
The villa itself caters for everything. At times it was great to chill out in the theatre room and watch dvds or have a relaxing swim in the pool. The photos on the website don’t give it justice, it is hard to describe how amazing it really is. We also looked through the 2 bed Villa, which looks just as good, and if we went back with just our family would definitely stay there.
We cannot fault anything with our stay, and can highly recommend to anyone. We will definitely stay at Villa Lata Liana when we return to Bali.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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I M - Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager at Villa Kubu - Seminyak, responded to this review
19 February 2012
We are gratified to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The butlers still talk about Baby J! We are pleased that you liked the latest conception of Villa Kubu's quest to deliver the best holiday villa experience we can for our guests in the 5 bedroom and the 2 bedroom at Lataliana that have their own dedicated service kitchen and spa area.

The Kubu Team
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“Fantastic Villa, staff try really hard to make sure you have a great time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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Stayed here over christmas with the family, and when we started to get close to the location we were a bit worried about what we could expect... once you get into the mindset that a large part of Bali is in fact pretty grotty, when you finally get through the entrance you're in for a treat.
We stayed in Villa 999 which was a 2 bedroom villa. Exceptionally clean, really good facilities and a nice little pool, which is big enough to keep 2 children entertained for days.

There were a few small gripes about the stay, but as soon as we mentioned anything to the management they fixed it immediately and really did their best to make sure everything was fine from that point on. For me a good resort is not about ticking the boxes but about looking after the guests wishes.... Kubu scores 10/10 on this part.

There are a few nice touches that I'd like to see in other hotels... for example, they don't give you 2 small bottles of drinking water, but each bedroom and the kitchen has a water dispenser so you can relax and get a drink of water whenever you need it.

Bear in mind the resort is pretty small and has grown organically, so they are separate villas with no central hub/restaurant/pool etc, but if this is what you're after and you know what to expect then you'll be happy.

The location is great, only about 5 mins walk from the main high street in Seminyak and taxis are cheap and easy to come by.

Totally loved this place.... one of the best places I've stayed at in a while.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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I M - Front Office Manager, Front Office Manager at Villa Kubu - Seminyak, responded to this review
12 January 2012
Happy new year.

we thank you for your comments. You help sum up our service philosophy which is "Unfortunately in life from time to time we all make mistakes; its how you deal with those mistakes that defines the kind of hospitality you actually provide".

We started with 3 villas over a decade ago. Now the Villa Kubu site offers 15 high individual units and our latest creation, the Lataliana Villas, offer two more and are only 400m from the beach.

At Kubu we're proud to announce that we just opened the Kubu Cafe, which offers a new focal point within the estate to enjoy food and beverages.

We hope to host you again in the not so distant future.

our best wishes for the new year,

The Kubu Team
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Gang Plawa No 33F, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Price range (per night):* INR12,862

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