Dedary Kriyamaha Villas Ubud
by the TopOfHotel team
Dedary Kriyamaha is the best-value private-pool villa with a valley view on this list — quiet and very private.
Dedary Kriyamaha is the best-value private-pool villa with a valley view on this list — quiet and very private.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Every villa here comes with its own private pool looking out over the valley and green rice fields, finished in marble and carved Balinese wood. Reviewers on both Booking.com and Agoda repeatedly say the villas are far larger than they expected, with comfortable bedding and a roomy bathroom that has both a shower and a soaking tub. The personal butler covers everything from setting up breakfast to arranging your ride, and when one guest flagged an air-con issue, the team sorted it within 30 minutes — rare for a property of this size.
Food and amenities
The on-site spa is clean and private, with well-trained therapists, and it suits couples who want a treatment together in a pretty setting. The guided morning paddy-field trek is the standout — several reviewers call it the most memorable part of their whole trip, walking the rice terraces early before the sun turns harsh. Breakfast is served either in your villa or at the garden restaurant, and the Balinese menu gets good marks for both taste and variety.
Location and getting there
The resort sits about 30 minutes by car from central Ubud, in Kenderan Village. The upside is real quiet — no crowds of tourist traffic, just the sound of the surroundings. A free Ubud shuttle runs all day, and the butler will set up a Grab if you want more freedom to come and go. The downside is that you depend on a vehicle every time you head into town, so it does not suit anyone who wants to walk out the door and explore on foot.
Things to know before booking
That 30-minute drive into town is the main trade-off — convenient if you want seclusion, frustrating if you would rather have everything within walking distance. Being in a natural setting also means insects, mosquitoes and small wildlife are part of the experience. And there is no walkable scene at the doorstep, so spontaneous outings mean calling for a car or catching the shuttle.
Our take
Dedary Kriyamaha is for couples and travellers who want an authentic Balinese private-pool villa in genuine quiet, at a price that clearly undercuts comparable boutiques in central Ubud. The personal butler, the morning trek and the quality spa make it a memorable romantic pick. It is not the choice if you want to wander Ubud on foot every day without getting in a car.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Every villa has its own private pool looking out over the valley and green rice fields, with marble and carved Balinese wood inside.
- The personal butler is responsive — reviews say a flagged air-con problem was fixed within 30 minutes, which is rare for a property this size.
- The on-site spa is clean and private, with well-trained therapists, and works well for couples wanting a treatment together in a pretty setting.
- There is a free Ubud shuttle running all day, plus a guided paddy-field trek each morning that many reviewers call the most memorable part of their trip.
- Bathrooms are roomy with both a shower and a soaking tub, beds are comfortable, and several reviewers say the villas are much larger than they expected.
- It sits about 30 minutes by car from central Ubud, so you lean on a vehicle every time you want to head into town — not ideal if you would rather walk everywhere.
- This is a natural setting, which means insects, mosquitoes and small wildlife come with the territory.
- There is no walkable scene at the doorstep; the quiet is the whole point, but it cuts both ways if you want spontaneous outings.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- Book the guided morning paddy trek on your first evening at check-in — it fills up fast and starts early, before the sun gets hot.
- Ask the butler to arrange a Grab for you — it is free and cheaper than using the resort car if you are watching the budget.
- Use the free all-day shuttle for trips into central Ubud rather than paying for a car each time.