The Shala Bali

The location is superb, staff very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved my bungalow, the Jungle, which is secluded and set apart from everything else on the property.

After a long work day, it can be a little discouraging walking back to my bungalow. But in the end, it was never a problem.

Unser Unterkunft war wunderschön, im Wald. Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Hütte, die ziemlich neu war.

Das Frühstück am ersten Tag war leider sehr enttäuschend. Für den Preis haben wir deutlich mehr erwartet – es gab nur eine sehr kleine Auswahl und nicht einmal Kaffee war enthalten. Man konnte sich lediglich Tee nehmen. Am zweiten Tag, nachdem wir uns beschwert hatten, bekamen wir zwar zusätzlich etwas Obst, Müsli und etwas dicker geschnittene Brotscheibe. Für diesen Preis sollte das Frühstück deutlich umfangreicher sein. In anderen Hotels dieser Kategorie wird hier nicht gespart – so etwas kennt man eher nur von sehr günstigen Unterkünften.

it’s so peaceful and such a hidden gem off the main road. embraces the true ubud style and character! the pool is so nice and the food was excellent. we had both breakfast and dinner! the raw cakes will always be a huge hit for me! we had a Balinese massage and flower bath. our treatments were amazing! I found the facilities to be very clean and well looked after.

if you lack mobility you may find it hard to navigate the cute & narrow pathways without railings or handrails. May not be suitable for those who aren’t confident walking on wet paths if it rains

The Shala Bali is a beautiful hidden village, with an amazing pool area and nice breakfast. It is a little walk through the ricefields to the actual village, which is cute and idyllic. It also takes you away from the city noise, whilst still being close to everything. It even connects to Sedona Spa and Yellow Flower via the backway (only on foot).

We booked a bungalow, which was in the spa area which is next to the road instead of in the actual hidden village. For the amount they charged, the bungalow was very underwhelming. If you book I would reach out and make sure you're in the Shala village, and not the spa area.

It’s perfect for staying in central ubud yet having a tucked away and calm space to rest at after a whole day out and about. It’s restaurant for guests and the complex that is around it is at the back of the reception’s property, a short walk away. But that walk feels so magical and special. It feels as if you’ve stepped through a portal all your own and you’re surrounded by lush nature and rice fields. You forget for a moment that you’re staying in bustling Ubud.

I feel like the kitchen part of the villas can be updated to look cozier and cuter so it fits in with the overall image.

Lovely area for restaurants