Villa Markisa Pakisan

The most unique tropical and true surrounding if Bali. Peaceful and calming. The dinner was exceptional traditional Balinese food, can't fault it.

Possibly offering lunch would be lovely. Otherwise there are no faults as the staff always tried to make sure you were looked after.

The villa is located in a remote area and offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the rice fields. Breakfast and dinner is offered at the villa which is good as there is no place to eat in proximity. Best feature of this place is the garden and the pool. The garden is amazing with different species of tropical trees and plants. If you want to see a different side of Bali, then Marchisa can be an option. Overall positive experience.

Poor hygiene. We stayed in the room next to the pool and there was a constant bad smell coming from the drainage. The sheet had a stain of blood. Please do not say is Bali and we should accept everything in terms of hygiene. The walls need repainting in that room. Very difficult to communicate as staff speaks little or no English. It could be a beautiful place but I think staff lacks direction. Hopefully the review will help improving quality overall.

Beautiful and remote scenery and good value for the money

The room itself was quite dark, was not too clean and smelled bad. There’s no A/C, but the fan in the room does the job. The communication was also lacking a bit, but overall, for the price, you still get a good value for the surroundigs

Patrick, the host is welcoming and engaging with guests. He showed me the wonderful natural food jungle surrounding the villa, and explained the production of the local palm alcohol. Patrick and his staff genuinely enjoy assisting and communicating with their guests. The French crepes and local fruits for breakfast are delicious. And dinner at the Villa is always delicious. I was without my own transport, so Patrick helped me organise day trips to the waterfalls and lake batur, and to another village where craftsmen make the instruments for gamellan performances. There's also plenty of opportunities to relax by the pool or have a wonderfully relaxing massage from the masseuse who attends the Villa on request. The local village is a pleasant 20 -30 minute walk, depending on the route. The local villagers are friendly and helpful. There are not many tourists in this area yet...enjoy it while you can! I spent 3.5 weeks at Villa Markisa and will be back again. The bed and pillows are the most comfortable I've experienced in my 5 months in Bali. I had the double room with fan, no aircon and it was perfect for temperature control and ventilation. The triple rooms have air-conditioning. I was also doing a lot of online study and the wifi was fast and reliable.

Not a problem, but just for information. You are in a rural area, so dogs barking and roosters crowing is to be expected. The sounds of nature are all around.

Patrick was an amazing host! Breakfast and dinner were cooked by his talented chef and was always a delicious delight. The pool was right beside our room which felt like we had it all to ourselves surrounded by such beautiful nature. Bonus was the super cute kitten. I will be returning in January with my close friends – can't wait!

Such an amazing vibe and a true Balinese experience, surrounded by rice fields and jungle. The best place we stayed in Bali so far.

I could say getting there it is quite hard but it is just so worth it.

It’s a lost, untamed paradise. It’s peaceful and serene. The setting is surreal, beauty surrounds you and extends as far as your eye can see. It’s clean and comfortable and feels like home. The fruit and food is delicious. Patrick the owner is the perfect host. He is friendly and attentive and his passion for the village, the people and children is admirable. Patrick graciously took me for a walk in the jungle and explored the village. His genuine love and appreciation of his villa and the beauty of nature is heartwarming! I extended my stay for one more night, I just did not want to leave!

There was nothing I didn’t like!

Stunning location, really comfortable room, clean and smelt great. Isolated area that makes you feel like you’re in real traditional rural Bali. Patrick was charming, and answered all our questions. We ate at the Villa in the evenings and the food was delicious! We were able to rent mopeds, and get help with attaining a guide to visit Fiji waterfall and the waterslide. We were also assisted with booking transport to Villa Markisa and onto our next location. It was fantastic value for money, and would definitely stay again! Thank you!!

The only thing we could think of was adding a bath mat into the bathroom. Otherwise, absolutely nothing!