The Zen Villa Bali

06/12/2019

06/12/2019

Zen Villa Bali

15/10/2019

Here’s what Ruth wrote re her stay 24th to 28th June 2019

“This property is absolutely sensational!! We loved everything about it and felt like we were living in luxury during our stay in Sanur. Such a great town and a well located property although google maps has it listed incorrectly so we had some takeaway take some time in getting to us. I highly recommend it - it's one of the best places we've every stayed in.”

15/10/2019

Mike from France stayed 7th to 10th August 2019.
The villa is ideal for 4 people, the king size beds are comfortable, the decor is nice in the Balinese style, small but sufficient pool to have a good time, although we would have liked to have a sunbed per person. Near the city center on foot or by bike, the location is ideal and quiet. The housekeeping and the reception are perfect. We recommend this place for a family of 4 or 2 couples. '

Mike's private feedback for you:

'We had a great time. We thank you for organizing our arrival and the accommodation is very pleasant. Sincerely

15/10/2019

Here’s what Chris wrote re his stay 4th to 10th August 2019.

'We loved our stay at Allan's Villa in Sanur. It's a perfect oasis whilst visiting the hustle and bustle of busy Bali. The villa has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay. Check in was seamless and our host even arranged a driver to pick us up. The pool is fantastic and provides the perfect spot to lounge around during the days. Beds are super comfortable and made for a great nights sleep. The perfect home away form home. Can't wait to come back.'

15/10/2019

Here’s what Viviana wrote

'I’d hate to write a great review because I want this villa to stay our own. To say everything was perfect is an understatement. All of the small details like the filtered water dispenser and kitchen utensils made it that much easier. Not to mention Yoga, being super friendly and helpful. Was prompt daily to clean and provide assistance if needed. The pool, oh the pool. This was our favorite feature, sitting morning side to soak the sun took you elsewhere with its tranquility. The location is also something to note, within walking distance to everything (5-10 minute) but far enough in to not hear the hustle and bustle of the Main Street. I can go on and on, but why take my word go and experience it for yourself, you’ll see.'

Viviana’s private feedback for you:

'Allan we had a blast at your villa. We don’t really ever vacation twice in the same place. You gave us something to consider again in the near future. Keep up the great work, and many props to Yoga. You couldn’t of hired a better person to maintain the villa.'

15/10/2019

Here’s what Jan wrote re her stay 4th to 8th September 2019.

'We really enjoyed our stay, staff were lovely and helpful and we are thinking it would be great to come again. Decor and setting were great, near the beach and shops and lovely and quiet.'

Jan’s private feedback for you:

'Hi Alan We really enjoyed our stay, staff were lovely and helpful and we are thinking it would be great to come again Jan and Trevor'

15/10/2019

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15/10/2019

Here’s what Susha wrote

Explore Sanur from a Villa with a Garden-wrapped Pool

10 nights ∙ Denpasar Selatan ∙ Sep 12, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019

“The villa is at the back of the 'zen villas' - it's gorgeous and nothing is too much for the villa staff. They helped to arrange a chef to cook us breakfast in the villa, helped with transport and provided a cot and high chair. We had a great stay, thankyou!”

22/06/2019

Here’s what Kay Yun wrote from her stay in June 2019

“We had a wonderful stay in Allan’s villa :) He was quick at communication and helpful in arranging a airport transfer for us. The housekeeper, Yoga, was there to greet us and send us off. His warmth and cheerful hospitality made us feel at home immediately. Yoga keeps the place sparkling clean and gives wonderful touches to the place. The villa is beautiful and quiet, allowing us a restful stay. It is about 10-15 minutes walk to most things you will need - restaurants, shops, supermarket and the beach.”

28/05/2019

Here’s what Alejandro wrote

“Great place to spend our vacation in Bali. The housekeeper ensured our villa was always spotless. The individual villa was secluded enough for a romantic getaway and still close enough to walk to all the hotspots of Sanur. I highly recommend staying here if you plan to visit Bali.”

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15/04/2019

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15/04/2019

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11/04/2019

What a great review. Could not ask for more.

Dejahne'

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Hi Alan! Excuse the delay. Here is my review.
There are many questions one asks themselves when preparing to travel. Where should I go? What type of experience am I looking for? How do I want this destination to make me feel? When answering these questions for my recent trip to Bali Indonesia, I came to the conclusion that Vila Livo of Sanur was the place for me. Villa Livo was truly gratifying. The spacious floor plan of the villa made daily entry and exit non problematic. If myself or my guest were concerned with minor things like where to eat and what time to leave we simply asked the fantastic grounds keeper Yoga. Yoga made us feel extremely welcomed and at ease, he also kept the villa SPOTLESSLY CLEANED! Alan, the host of the villa made our trip worthwhile in such an immense way! Alan was extremely prompt with answering all of my questions prior to booking the villa. He arranged airport transportation for myself and my guest and even recommended some sights worth seeing. Not to mention he arranged bikes for all of us to have the entire time we were there! I would absolutely give Villa Livo 5 stars on a scale of 1-5!!! In other words....book NOW, you will not be disappointed!

12/07/2016

Zen Villa - Oasis In Paradise Just Got Better
Left on Jul 3, 2016 for a stay in Jun 2016
We have just returned from a 3 week stay in Zen Villa as we loved it that much last year we decided to return this year and stay longer. Allan and Liene the owners have painted all of the villa inside and outside, also re stained all of the woodwork, put in new air-conditioners and ceiling fans and given the Bale Bengong a facelift. We thought it was great last year, before all of this was done this year. Our view of all the rooms are the same as our previous review from last year below. All the rooms are great and are a huge size. Beds and pillows are comfy with a great night's sleep. Main ensuite bathroom shower glass has been given a face-lift and all the granite in the villa has been polished and looks really good. The cleanliness of the villa is faultless, there had been some issues with cleaning last year but apparently the owners have given the new House Keepers training and they are both excellent. They both polish everything and the villa is spotless. It was good to go out for the day and come back to an exceptionally clean villa. The housekeepers and gardeners are so friendly and helpful. Because we stayed for 3 weeks I used the washing machine that is there this time and washing powder is supplied as well which is very handy as it saves buying a packet for which you only use a little bit. We choose to stay at Zen Villa again because of the beautiful tropical gardens, walking along the pathway from the front office through to the villa is just the most beautiful lush tropical garden setting , spacious and comfortable rooms, even though it is in a villa compound of 9 other villas you have complete privacy, all of the staff are so friendly and go out of their way to help if needed. We just love the splash pool and spent so many hours in it lazing in the pool and lying on the pool lounges. We also noticed that even though it is a splash pool the water is a far more comfortable temperature compared to the longer pools where the water was really very cold when you got in. Airport pick up and drop off is included and is such a bonus. There is also now a laptop in the villa that you can use with free wifi which is handy. The owners are very helpful and answer quickly if you have any queries on anything. We find the position of the villa to be central to everything in Sanur. There is Hardy's supermarket a 10 minute walk, if you get a taxi back from Hardy's it will only cost 70 or 80 cents (Australian). The beach is a 15 minute walk and the beachfront at Sanur is the best on Bali as it has a 5 or 6 km beachfront walkway. South Sanur with Massimos, Fire Station and other Restuarant's is only a short 10 minute walk south of the villa. The local people in the Sanur area are very friendly and always say hello. We would highly recommend Zen Villa to anyone as there is nothing negative at all about the villa it is such a dream place to stay with everything you expect in a villa and yes we will be back again to stay. The only place to stay in Bali.

16/11/2014

Guest Feedback

“Felt absolutely safe” 5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2014 Flip Key - Trip Advisor Review

Fantastic. Can't fault this place at all. Driver picked us up from airport and breakfast was included. Very happy with the staff. So friendly. Security 24/7 made us feel safe with our young children. Shops not far at all, short walk to main street. The villa was beautiful with our very own private pool. What I liked the best was the peace and quiet in our own villa. We also had our very own water unit for hot and cold water, saved us buying bottled water. Allan the owner attended to all our needs. Nothing was a problem. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Back for sure :)

16/11/2014

Stay October 2014 Thanks so much for an amazing week. The place was fantastic. Will definitely be recommending to friends. Thanks Hayley

16/11/2014

September 2014 KIMBERLEY FUNG VIA AIR BNB Allan was available via Air B n B messaging (prior to booking) and email (after booking) for all our questions and concerns. Once the booking was made, we were also given plenty of information about the Sanur area as well as activities that we might be interested in. For us, the villa was perfect. We traveled as a couple and stayed for 6 nights. We wanted somewhere with a decent bathroom and kitchen, with access to a swimming beach. Zen Villa met our needs. Security and Reception staff were available to answer questions while we were there and the villa came equipped with menus for take out on our lazier evenings. The beach is a 10 minute walk away and absolutely stunning (I went running at sunrise one morning - gorgeous!), and the villa's location is private as it is down some side streets. The pool was perfect for lazy afternoons. Bikes were provided also. I would recommend this for friends or couples traveling, or perhaps a small family, as long as you're up for walking the short walk to the beach and main street of restaurants and shops. This area of Sanur was much more calm and quiet than most which was great, as we didn't want to be anywhere too busy. Transport was provided to and from the airport which was a bonus. We travel to Bali often, and would come back again -- maybe next year ;)

16/11/2014

18th June 2012

Hi Allan & Liene

We have just arrived home to winter! Not nice after such lovely warm weather in Bali. Gary & I thoroughly enjoyed Bali and we just want to let you know that our stay at Zen Villa B was fabulous. We had such a relaxing and enjoyable holiday there. Agusto met us at the airport with cold flannels for our face and chilled water. The villa was spacious, with lovely furnishings and a very private pool. Everything we required was available - right down to a blender for making yummy smoothies with the local fresh fruit.

We loved being able to use the bikes to explore Sanur and then come home to have a swim in our own pool.

Thank you for a wonderful holiday. You have obviously put a lot of thought into creating a first class property.

We are happy for you to use the above as a 'testimonial' on your website if you wish.

16/11/2014

26th September 2012

Hi Allan and Liene,

Just writing to say that we had the most wonderful stay at Zen Villa B. From the moment we arrived and Agusto showed us around I knew I had made a fantastic decision and my husband was very impressed. The villa and grounds were spotless, Ani and the gardeners do a great job.

We loved the pool, especially Charlotte, and spent many hours swimming. The steps are especially great to sit on in the pool. The wifi worked really well and having the fridge/freezer as well as the stocked kitchen made our stay so much easier especially with a toddler. The washing machine worked well and the large water cooler saved us from buying water all the time. The portacot and high chair provided were in excellent condition and well worth the extra money.

I especially liked that this was the end villa so we had no one walking past us and except for the entry to the villa opposite was completely private. It was great to have security at the front gate and to be able to chat to the reception staff at Zen Villas. We ate at Aleesha Villas for breakfast one morning which was lovely and the Nanny took Charlotte there for lunch one day because it was so close.

Agusto was fantastic especially when I had a mishap with my card in Legian and he came all the way over and saved me! Also when we told him of the troubles with the door to the bathroom he came over very quickly and fixed it for us. It's a shame we couldn't use him more but next time we come with more family we will definitely call on him.

A couple of points that could do with improvement were the firmness of the mattress. It was just too hard and we both noticed it. Maybe a thick mattress overlay would help with this. Also we used the bath every night to bathe Charlotte and we had great difficulty getting the plug up and would have to leave the bath water in. I think Ani would get one of the gardeners to fix it each time but maybe there could be a better solution for this.

Overall we had a great time and will be recommending the villa to family and friends. We also hope to get back sometime soon.

Kind Regards,

Kate and Gerard

16/11/2014

Paris

Perfect villa in Sanur

Left on 08/28/2012 for a stay in August 2012

Everything from communication with Liene and Allan, the Australian owners, to our one-week stay was absolutely perfect.
The owners lived in the villa for a year and you get this immediate home feeling, fully equipped kitchen, lovely bedrooms, beautiful garden and outdoor spaces, light and space in the living room thanks to the large windows. Filtered cold and boiling water is provided, which is extremely convenient.
Agusto, the owners’ representative in Bali, came to pick us up from our previous hotel and made a stop at the local super market so that we could start our stay with a fully stocked (full size American) fridge, so convenient!
The bedroom was extremely comfortable, great bathroom with very good pressure, comfy lounger near the (small) private pool.
Thorough cleaning every day, the villa is spotless and anti-mosquito plugs are provided (although Indonesian mosquitoes don’t seem to care much so use lotions!).
The villa is off the main street which is a good thing, still 5-10 minutes walk to the beachfront – if you feel adventurous, good bikes are provided. You may get lost a couple of times but getting there is very easy. You are anyway 5000-1000 IDR away by taxi from some of the best restaurants in town.
To go to the beach, take the path right opposite Bali Deli which will take you to a lovely Warung serving delicious food right on the sand.
Also, the Warung and the spa at the end of Jalan Kesari right before you arrive on the main road are great, one of the best massages we’ve had in Bali – you’ll see many expats living in the area hanging out at this Warung, a good choice as it is away from the main road.
All in all, we had a fabulous stay and would definitely come back.

16/11/2014

Just writing to say that we had the most wonderful stay at Zen Villa B. From the moment we arrived and Agusto showed us around I knew I had made a fantastic decision and my husband was very impressed. The villa and grounds were spotless, Ani and the gardeners do a great job.

We loved the pool, especially Charlotte, and spent many hours swimming. The steps are especially great to sit on in the pool. The wifi worked really well and having the fridge/freezer as well as the stocked kitchen made our stay so much easier especially with a toddler. The washing machine worked well and the large water cooler saved us from buying water all the time. The portacot and high chair provided were in excellent condition and well worth the extra money.



I especially liked that this was the end villa so we had no one walking past us and except for the entry to the villa opposite was completely private. It was great to have security at the front gate and to be able to chat to the reception staff at Zen Villas. We ate at Aleesha Villas for breakfast one morning which was lovely and the Nanny took Charlotte there for lunch one day because it was so close.



Agusto was fantastic especially when I had a mishap with my card in Legian and he came all the way over and saved me! Also when we told him of the troubles with the door to the bathroom he came over very quickly and fixed it for us. It's a shame we couldn't use him more but next time we come with more family we will definately call on him.

Feelkarma

Paris

16/11/2014

Why stay in a hotel when you can stay here for about the same price?

Hi Allan and Liene,

Both my friend and I would like to thank you very much for the standard of the accommodation at your villa in Bali. It was absolutely wonderful, we had the most amazing time and the villa was just perfect. Augusto made it very easy for us and helped us out on a number of occasions. Thanks so much for all the work that you put into making it such a memorable stay.

Many regards

Rikki

16/11/2014

11th December 2012

Reviewed by: Shane Kerr from Auckland Region, New Zealand

Reviewed on: 01/10/2013 for their stay in 06/2012 137305 - Zen Villa Bali - for Families or Couples. Stayed in a 2 bedroom villa but rented as a single. 10 nights, love this place. Fully equipped (2 TV’s, and DVD players), full kitchen, lounge and love the outdoor area and pool. Location is a good walk from the main road, further to the beach but I’d give up beachside every day for the privacy, luxury and space. Staff friendly as always in Bali. Our 6th and 8th trip to Bali so not like we don’t know our way around. Even Gus (our regular tour guide) said, why would you stay in a hotel when you can stay here for about the same price?