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We just returned from two nights at Kamaya in Sanur, We had read the trip advisor reviews ahead of time, so were prepared for some of the quirks of this little complex in south Sanur and knew it would be off the beaten path. We booked a 2 bedroom villa through Agoda and ended up in the private "compound" called Villa Maya at the back of the property. There were many positives. Villa Maya is very spacious, beautiful and private, shielded from neighboring properties by high walls, attractive bougainvillea and frangipani shading the little pool, comfortable and modern rattan furniture offered many places to read, relax, sunbathe, eat, or play cards. The big balinese beds were draped in romantic muslin and the rooms had lovely balinese objets d'art. Both the bathrooms were new and in very good condition. A little frog in the partially al fresco shower, crickets in the toilet enclosurm and early morning roosters made for stories to tell, but weren't an issue for us. The staff were pleasant, the breakfast was fresh and nicely presented, and we never had to wait long for the free shuttle into town and there were plenty of cheap bluebird taxis to bring us home. But, there are definite downsides. The rooms were clean, but the smaller of the two rooms smelled musty, and had a stained coverlet that should have been replaced, not just bleached. That room also had a nighttime mosquito issue, and both our daughters had multiple bites. The other room was in better condition, and no mozzies, but immediately adjoins the road (motorbike noise) and other properties. The afternoon we arrived, a birthday party at the private villa just behind the main bedroom began innocently enough at 4 pm, but the reverberating noise of drunken talk and heavy metal kept us awake until 3 am. this was really unfortunate because it was so completely at odds with the serenity of the setting. The Kamaya staff said they would discuss with "security" but could do nothing about it because they were "neighbors" not guests at the Kamaya property. In all, it was a mixed experience. Some highs, some lows, thus the overall "average" rating.

This place was great. We stayed in a pool villa. It isn't brand new flash but it does have a rustic Bali wow feel. The indoor out door bathroom was great. A super relaxing place to chill out away from the hustle and bustle. It is a very small resort do don't say expecting it to be huge. It is a bit out of town but they do have a free car in and it's next to nothing to get back. We went with our kids who loved it but it was a tad quiet for them. The service was fantastic, we would go fir breakfast and the room would be made up before we got back, towels were replaced constantly through out the day. Note if you are not a nature lover there was frogs in our pool and surrounding garden my kids lived this bu they do croak at night, it didn't bother us it made for the atmosphere but some would find it annoying. Make sure you pack your rid there are plenty of mosquito about. They do provide coils.

Just got back from a relaxing first visit to sanur bali. 9th May 2013.My partner and I booked a week in lanai villa with pool. Our villa was comfortable clean and rustic! Good value for money!The staff were very very helpful and friendly and the complex small but charming and completely relaxing.The villa is a 10 minute walk from the beach which was great exercise after the lovely filling breakfast!And there was always a free shuttlebus from the villa into sanur and you can easily catch a bluebird taxi back really cheap!!!The Kamaya is perfect for a totally relaxing chill out! No television!We loved our own pool. The villa is cleaned and bed turned down everday!Bagoos on reception was so warm and welcoming and always eager to help in any way!We really enjoyed our stay and would like to thank all the staff for making us so welcome!See you all again! jenny + jay

This was my second stay in a private pool villa in Bali area. Last year it was Villa Coco in Seminyak. I have stayed in about 15 different places in Bali and Lombok and had over 20 visits since 1981. So why did I chose kaMaya this trip?I was looking for a non-tourist, non-shopping, non-television/wifi type of place. I wanted to be left alone to regenerate my spirit. I wanted a place I did not have to leave for anything. KaMaya is perfect for that. We had a private villa with pool, but i am sure the private Lanai (room) with pool would have been adequate, since we were only two people. The pool was truly private, suited to swimming naked ( you have more room in your travel bag if you don't have to pack a swim suit). The pool was quite big, clean and utterly relaxing. I spent about two hours nonstop each day in it. I visited the spa each day of our 5 day holiday. 3 massages, a pedicure, mandi lalur, facial and my husband loved his massages, too. The spa space is very new, artistic and private. Great. Not cheap but not costly, good service and convenient not having to leave the resort. Our villa was very comfortable with a great outdoor bathroom... I love this kind of Bali... and being outdoors all the time. The resort is older, so be prepared for moss growing on walls, etc.If you want a newish resort with trendy style and a buzz, go to Villa Coco in Seminyak because kaMara is none of those speedy things. Breakfast each morning in our private gazebo.. always eggs any style, great fresh fruit and juices. Bali coffee - yum. Lunch by the resort pool, just for a change of scenery and lunch was the best menu in my opinion. We had two dinners at the resort and they were the least appealing. The place is so small that the kitchen can't compete on having fresh, wide selection of dinner options. Two nights we walked 5 minutes to Safare, on the corner by the beach and had Italian. Wonderful food. Another night we walked slowly about half an hour along the beach, north to main Sanur area and ate at Santika Hotel. Wonderful food, great beach scene. Our favourite non-resort activity was the 5 minute walk to the local beach/recreation ground and spending an hour with local Sanurites unwinding at end of the day. kite flying, fishing, soccer games, just having fun. lots of local families since Bali school holidays had just started.To us the best part of the location of kaMaya is that it is in a residential, non-tourist area of south Sanur. Balinese people going about their daily lives, not serving tourists. Loved it. We took the resort's free transport into Sanur one day to shop at supermarket and have lunch on the beach and yes, the taxi is only $2 back. We visited in late April, early May and the wet season was truly over, only a 20 minute shower one day. The villa inside was mossie proof, so no problem with insects. If you want to be left alone in relatively inexpensive comfort, kaMaya is perfect. We booked a package on Expedia which included airfares and I think it was great value.

I stayed in March 2013 and cannot recommend kaMAYA highly enough. On arrival I was given a welcome drink and then taken to my one bedroom villa which had a welcome basket of fruit also a private pool. Really nice touches late at night after a flight.The room had a rustic feel with plenty of Balinese furniture pieces and a timber four poster bed but also had all the mod cons to make for a luxurious stay. The bed wasn't the best I've slept in but still comfy enough. The 'outdoor' bathroom was lovely and had a sunken bath - products were provided to have a bubble bath!The private pool was so great. I stayed in Villa 3 and the garden had plenty of morning sunshine which was great before the heat of the day kicks in. The villa has a free shuttle service to central Sanur however each day I asked to use it it was unavailable for various reasons. A bit annoying but a cab ride is only a few dollars and quick enough. On my second last day I was asked to move Villa's as there was a double booking for my room. I was upgraded at no cost to a massive two story two bedroom villa with an even bigger private pool and garden. It was enormous and pure bliss! I barely saw another guest in the few days I was there - very private spot and the staff are non-intrusive. This resort is 'out of the way' however if you have a scooter or want to cab it to town it's not far. Great place to switch off and have a few days peace and quiet.