This is my second time in Villa Ria. This time I could "only" stay three months. Again I had such a wonderful time. I never get tired of that view. The office upstairs is the best place I could imagine thinking about anything. New York, 2011
How lucky we have been to enjoy this little corner of the world! We adored Villa Ria from the start. The view was impressive and calming. The villa itself is very comfortable and the staff kind. Already dreaming of returning! 2011
After many lengthy conversations had by the pool, soaking up the sun and the view, my wife and I have decided there could not be a better place in the world to try to get bored than Villa Ria. Next time we will have to try harder to pry ourselves away from the villa to see more of Ubud. 2011
What a lovely place! We had a great time - good food, attentive service, and tranquility. Singapore, 2011
A wonderful quiet oasis - great for kids and adults. We relaxed, ate excellent food and enjoyed the view. We will be back. PS: Nightlife - Look for the Southern Cross at 8PM. Hong Kong, 2011
What a truly, magical place! We all thoroughly enjoyed the mesmerizing view and absolutely superb cooking. The villa is utterly charming and more than catered to all of us (two adults and an 8 and 9 year old). Nothing seems to be too much trouble for anybody. We all had a superb time staying here, and can't recommend it enough. We are very sad to leave. New York, 2011
We've stayed many happy hours at the idyllic Villa Ria Sayan. It has been a total fix of our body, mind, and soul. When we're back home in Holland, we'll miss the quiet life and typical Bali scent. But most of all we will miss the sunsets over the Ayung River Valley in complete serenity. Thank you for this magnificent experience. Holland, 2011
Fantastic stay, great service ensured a comfortable stay in tranquil Ubud. It's a lovely place, so close to nature. Loved everything from the decoration to the food. The place is very tastefully decorated and has a nice antique touch. Perfect getaway from the busy life of Tokyo. Would certainly come back. Tokyo, 2011
Our 10 days stay at the villa has been exactly the relaxing holiday we had been hoping for. The villa, gardens, and pool are beautiful - totally appropriate to the surrounds. The food has been fantastic. I don't think any of us have consistently eaten so healthily in our lives! Melbourne, 2011
Thanks so much for a lovely, relaxing stay at Villa Ria. The food was so lovely and the staff very friendly and relaxed. We only wish we could have stayed longer! Sydney, 2011
I might have a really good overview of life at Villa Ria as I stayed for an entire year. In this year I made many friends, saw dozens and dozens of other houses around Ubud, and always happily returned to Villa Ria. I don’t believe in magic, but this place is magical. Many Greetings. Stefan Sagmeister, Sagmeister Inc., New York, September 2008 – August 2009
A heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff who have made our stay in Ubud so easeful and relaxing. I have truly experienced paradise in Bali and at this villa in particular. Canada, July 2008
We enjoyed our stay at Villa Ria Sayan immensely. The house is beautiful and coupled with a magical tropical surround, tranquility and romance flourished during our stay. A special thanks to the staff- all of whom are friendly and incredibly helpful. Nengah (senior staff) in particular has been a joy and we will miss her warm smile and fragrant cooking. Thank you for all your kind gestures. We will always remember them. We hope everyone who stays here enjoys it as much as us. We don’t want to leave. London, England, 2008
We were nervous about our choice of Villa Ria Sayan as we booked it on the internet and you can never be too confident… However our trepidation quickly disappeared when we walked through the gates of the villa to reveal the Sayan Valley vista that has so mesmerized us all. The villa space was the most peacefully ambient space we have ever experienced. Nengah, Ketut, Wayan and Ketut on security ensured our every wish was joyfully met. Our dining here at Villa Ria was always wonderful and the candles, the flowers all added to our experience. Thank you – we would love to come back again – “’Kembali”. Sydney, Australia, January 2008
“The villa is great, beautifully decorated, lots of nice details, Staff is efficient and discreet, food is excellent, especially the Asian menu. The view from the villa is a must: we could not take our eyes away from this beautiful scenery. We are sad of leaving, but full of great memories” Tokyo, August 2007
“Wonderful staff, amazing food & spectacular sunsets! 1.Go to Mozaic. 2.Get a Mandi Lulu massage. 3.Walk along the river with villa staff as your guide. 4. Relax in cabana! We will be back." Toronto, Canada July 2007
“Lovely trip, really enjoyed the areas of Sayan and Ubud. Do the rafting trip! Enjoyed our stay greatly!” Australia, July 2007
“For my wife and me this has been a trip dreamed of for 30 years. We have now seen and heard what we have read about or heard on recordings. Colin McPhee was my spiritual guide” Greensboro, North Carolina, USA and Singapore, March 2006
“A very spectacular place and a wonderful house with a friendly and helpful staff” Munich, Germany, September 2005
“We spent a lovely week at Villa Ria. I spent many hours beside the pool just observing the natural beauty of this spectacular valley." Washington DC, December 2004
"A beautiful setting, a tranquil environment but set in the midst of everyday local life. All together Villa Ria Sayan really manages to capture what is the very essence of Bali. Staff were very cooperative and the management very unobtrusive. All in all a very enjoyable stay even for old Bali hands." Bangkok, Thailand, February 2004
“Many memorable moments from the spectacular view, fabulous garden, lovely antiques and just the right amount of comfort and local customs. Six rolls of film will help us remember the many plants, garden ornaments, ponds, fish, frogs, rice fields and architecture of the house.” Bethesda, USA, August 2003
“This is our second trip to Bali and Villa Ria Sayan has made all the difference because of its fantastic setting above the river. My mom and my young boys loved hiking in the area, swimming in the pool, discovering all the new plants and flowers and even all the cows, pigs and chickens we saw along the way. The staff was fantastic and the food very good.” Bangkok, Thailand, August 2003
“Glorious mornings, calm afternoons and heavenly starlit nights. The quiet presence of the staff fulfills the picture – a perfect oasis.” Boston/Singapore, March 2002
“A place somewhere beyond civilization, full of peace, serenity and solitude. I could wish for no more--- and didn’t.” Hong Kong Christmas, 2002
"Spectacular place. We loved every detail. Great cooking. Love that sambal!" November 2002
“Tranquil setting, discreet and pleasant staff, good food, stylish and comfortable. We will be back.” Singapore, April 2002
