At the heart of Villa Bali Gita’s one-hectare estate stands a walled main villa complex external to which are a tennis court, cottage and utility structures. The Villa comprises alang-alang (thatch) roofed bales (buildings) set on elevations  surrounding the swimming pool and aligned in accordance with Balinese spiritual balance. Two buildings, connected by covered sandstone walkways, contain four bedrooms and living areas while another houses dining, billiard room and kitchen. Smaller bales with living and sitting rooms lie on the southern and eastern sides of the villa.Subtle landscaping masks the guest suite and entertainment center, each built under one of the two smaller bales and facing away from the main complex. An orientation giving seclusion for the guest and the isolation from noisy entertainment. East of the tennis court an imposing gateway opens to a large entry courtyard functioning as the villa’s main entrance. Tropical gardens, a fountain and the ruins of a mud wall farmhouse feature prominently and sandstone paths lead off through thatched gates to the main house, kitchen, staff area and vegetable gardens. Continuing through another courtyard the main house pathway crosses a large pond to reach the terrazzo and sandstone foyer. Stairs lead up to the central dining room with its ten-seat table and impressive art works.  This room overlooks the swimming pool and billiard room, which is located in the same building.  A massive 12 foot x 6 foot Italian slate and mahogany snooker table dominates, standing on a polished hardwood floor.  Also sharing this building and situated underneath the dining room is a professionally equipped commercial kitchen with access from the main house and entry courtyard. This facility can serve groups much bigger than the full complement of villa residents and is designed to cater to large events such as wedding and corporate group functions.  A staff area and restroom are also located in the kitchen courtyard. Across the pool from the main dining room, an octagonal bale rests on a rise at the east end of the property. This room seemingly floats over an immense amphitheatre-like sandstone gorge framed by lush jungle and with panoramic views of a horseshoe bend in the fast flowing river.  For whiling away the hours Dutch colonial style easy chairs accompany a seductive antique day bed. Enchanting lunches are taken at the tatami dining area andguests tend to linger here as the prevailing breezes add to the appeal of this particular spot. A guest suite nestles beneath the 'Panorama Bale' and shares its wonderful views. Secluded from the main villa this unit is enclosed by a shingle-roofed terrace with dining, lounge and spa massage areas.  A servery and bar give self containment, and a massage table allows for spa service with a view.  The bedroom below the this bale is also octaganol and features a king size canopied bed facing the valley . An ensuite behind the bedroom, surfaced with polished African granite (green marble) and sandstone, has shower, double bowl vanity and a jacuzzi tub. At night the river sound is everywhere in this suite giving a sense of complete detachment from the outside world. Tucked deep within the larger 'Main Bale', the master bedroom from its private deck overlooks colorful gardens that hover over the river view. A four-poster king size bed sits under a billowing mosquito net surrounded by Persian rugs on a gleaming dark hardwood floor.  Oil paintings of earlier days adorn creamy plastered walls. Through opened glass paneled doors and wooden shutters the sound of the rushing river fills the room. The sumptuous ensuite, as large as the bedroom itself, is floored and surfaced in a mixture of contrasting green African granite and white sandstone with brass inlays and fittings. Large, opening windows border a generously sized jacuzzi sitting just inside the roofline, within a raised marble platform.  The impression is of bathing in the garden. A polished granite double basin vanity fills one side while a massage table and spacious hardwood wardrobe complete the furnishing. Outdoors, a shower sits in the small attached garden. Remaining bedrooms are of the same or similar size and finished with furnishings of the same quality and similar style to that of the master bedroom.  The ensuites are also similar to each other but two feature the jacuzzis rather than the showers in the garden bales. These bedrooms all look out through wooden shutters onto cascading  fountain ponds and have views over the pool. Walled private gardens are large and ample for lounging, massage or spa health and beauty sessions. Central in the Main Bale overlooking the eastern valley gorge are the main living room and veranda. Furnished for relaxation with floors of cool terrazzo and soft palimanan sandstone, this is the area to lounge, read, converse or just watch the river roll by. Snuggled deep within the bale, a teak setting hosts more intimate dining occasions. Luxurious simplicity and peacefulness abound in the 'Gamelan Bale' located to the south.  Plump floor cushions form seating around a substantial low table, a change of which frequently sees this room used for Korean Kalbi barbecues.  It is actually superbly positioned for dining at any time. From the south come cooling daytime breezes and a downstream view.  Night times see a change of character as cooler mountain breezes descend.  The 'Gamelan Bale' stands silhouetted against the night sky, a natural stage for Gamelan, Legong, Wayang shadow puppet and dance performances by local artists. Beneath the 'Gamelan Bale' and sited for maximum soundproofing is a private entertainment center. Equipment is 'high end' including a 128 x 72 inch projection system, RGB projector, comprehensive AV sound equipment and separate audiophile system for discerning music lovers.  An extensive movie and music library together with computers, Playstation and a selection of book titles complete the room. Custom-built elevated couches demount for reconfiguration as a conference room or small disco. The tiled, cross-shaped pool at Villa Bali Gita is climate controlled and offers play areas on either side.  It’s 20 meter unobstructed length makes for an excellent lap pool and the surrounding stone and grass terraces with sun lounges provide perfectly for the needs of those guests who simply wish to laze away the day.  For those so inclined, a stone chess table with wrought iron chairs is close by. Villa Bali Gita boasts superior infrastructure in a rural Balinese setting.  Water flowing underground from nearby mountains is pumped from a 120 meter deep well guaranteeing availability and purity; it is reticulated through pressure systems that can simultaneously fill all jacuzzi tubs within 12 minutes.  Likewise the hot water systems can fill all five tubs three times an hour.  Industrial level power generation automatically takes over from a dedicated 3 phase mains feed on power failure and can operate uninterrupted for one week without refueling. A biological sewerage treatment plant produces clean odor free irrigation water and the list goes on. In a similar vein this property was developed as an elite rental villa and seeks to cater to a wide range of personal tastes without compromising the ambiance that makes it so special. The nights are so cool that you'll never use them but oversized air conditioners are in all bedrooms anyway.  Beds are deluxe teak four posters fitted with top of the line Royal Jewel Slumberland mattresses, three grades above the quality of those found in luxury boutique hotels.  The entertainment center, located to preserve the tranquility of the villa and its neighborhood, is equipped for the sometimes noisy fun of the young and young at heart, as well as super large screen NHK, CNN, football, Playstation etc.  A PABX phone system links all bedrooms, ensuite and other areas with each other and there are two outside telephone lines.  A cellular phone is also provided to each party for the period of their stay. Back to previous page

Name of Villa Villa Bali Gita Location Ubud Number of Bedrooms 5 Minimum Stay 4 nights Special Note Partial rental/min. 2 rooms available in low season on request at reduced rate. Villa Facilities Important Information Function Information Request Information Request a Reservation