The Lokha Ubud Resort, Villas & Spa

Forest ridge hideaway near Ubud

Set along Br, Jl. Bangkiang Sidem in Keliki, The Lokha Ubud Resort, Villas & Spa sits above a small river and rice fields, about 2.6 km from Ubud Palace. Many guests describe a tranquil valley setting with lush greenery, jungle hills and the sound of the Wos River, yet still within reach of town via a free shuttle running roughly 10am – 8.30pm (Google 2024). Some walk in along the ridge trail for sunrise or sunset.

Rooms, villas and those private pools

Accommodation ranges from airy teak-and-rattan rooms with flat‑screen TVs, rainfall showers and balconies to 1‑bedroom villas with private plunge or infinity pools and butler service. Reviewers repeatedly call the pool villas spacious, very clean and sun‑soaked, with four‑poster beds, bathtubs opening to jungle views and direct garden access for pool‑to‑shower dashes. Several guests, however, felt standard rooms looked dated and “3‑star”, with sticky floors or minor maintenance issues.

Service that wins hearts – and sometimes frustrates

Staff warmth is a standout thread. Names like Anita, Chandra, Arif, Dilacitra, Arya and Semara come up often, credited with arranging 3am takeaway breakfasts for Mt Batur hikes, birthday surprises and seamless honeymoon stays. Many visitors say they felt “looked after from arrival to departure,” with daily turndown, airport transfers and tours organized on request. On the flip side, a few reports mention clumsy checkout procedures, housekeeping entering despite “do not disturb”, and one serious allegation of stolen cash with no satisfying follow‑up.

Pools, spa and slow mornings

The main infinity pool overlooking the valley draws consistent praise, some calling it the most beautiful they’ve swum in. The spa is another highlight: guests describe professional therapists, well‑priced treatments, and memorable flower baths listening to the rainforest. Morning yoga, a small gym, a kids’ club (one family found it dark and unloved at 7pm), and a riverside champagne or floating breakfast round out the resort‑style extras.

Food, breakfast and vegetarian options

An open‑air restaurant and a newer additional venue serve a mix of Balinese, Western and Indian dishes. Breakfast is free and generally rated “tasty” with changing items and afternoon tea snacks; others call it 6/10 with limited variety, especially for strict vegetarians. Some Indian guests recommend planning ahead or using delivery apps, while another reviewer enthused about plentiful vegetarian choices and a Balinese BBQ night with dance.

Beauty, remoteness and cleanliness concerns

Many guests love the remote, quiet feel, starry skies and forest air, accepting a few bugs on cabanas as the price of staying in the jungle. Several long‑stay visitors return annually, noting recent renovations and refreshed spaces. Yet a small number of reviews describe serious problems: very poor Wi‑Fi and 4G reception, a not‑so‑clean main pool, and, in one detailed account, extensive mould, stained linens and insect droppings, framed as a “systemic sanitation failure.” Management responses in these cases are portrayed as slow or defensive.

For travellers who prioritise lush scenery, private pools and warm Balinese hospitality—and who are comfortable with a remote, jungle setting and some variability in upkeep—The Lokha Ubud can be a deeply relaxing base near Ubud’s centre.