The Mansion Resort Hotel & Spa

Layout and lots of different pools

This is a sprawling property surrounded by nature. There are numerous pools, but only two are near ‘bars’. I was dubious about staying here after the mixed reviews, but did anyway because the others I was with were staying here. There is a lot of nature, including trees and bugs. It is a lot of upkeep to stop leaves falling into pools etc, but it is clean. It’s not pristine, like a hotel where you have four walls, my bathroom was open air, and had a garden in it. It is Bali. The food at the restaurant was really nice, but I didn’t eat Western food. If your breakfast is included, it’s a choice of several set menus. My fave was the vegetarian fried rice, and I’m not veg. The staff is lovely. Very friendly. There are plenty of places to sit and contemplate or work, as the case may be. Turn right from the property and around to the left, there is a veg place that sells lovely food and a vegan offer place that sell great coffee. Turn right and left at the corner and walk down to Warung Jouse for Pecel, which is delicious, but a bit spicy. Turn left and there is a laundry, but is quite close. There is a shuttle into town and a reasonable gym. Cups, kettle, daily water, mini fridge, room service and housekeeping are included. I was able to get a late check out til 2 for free. There are showers to use near the main pool, if you stay on after check out.

Loved the gardens and the quietness. Where I stayed they had filled the pond with koi carp and I would disturb a heron each night who was intent on catching one. That was a bonus. I had some great massages and the staff were so lovely.

The beautiful gardens, friendly staff and cafe by the pool.

Workers are quite polite, Free shuttle to ubud is convinient