The Sakala Resort

Amy Chambers

My fiancé and I just spent the most relaxing 5 nights at sakala on a babymoon, as our last little trip away before baby comes. We stayed in the pool access suite, the room was lovely and spaciaous and very clean, the food was great everytime we ate either at the resort or the beach club. The location is nice and quiet but we were still able to travel for day trips to Ubud and kuta easily. BUT! the thing that makes the sakala so special is the staff. I cannot express in words just how amazing they are. Of a morning we would be greated at the buffet by Tiur's beautiful smile and she was always so kind and happy to see us, she really went above and beyond to make us feel so welcome. On our last day she wrote me a card wishing us good luck with baby and gave me a beautiful little dream catcher to stop her from having nightmares when she arrives. This was so sweet of her, im so greatful that I cried when saying goodbye. Koming every morning at the buffet made the most amazing eggs, she was funny and caring and made us feel like her family. she told us about her children and was genuinely excited for us about our upcoming baby. On our last day she gave me a hug and wished me luck with baby. She was always smiling and warm like a caring aunty and she has a beautiful heart. There were many other staff members we really enjoyed meeting. Everyone was wonderful and accommodating but its because of Koming and Tiur that we will be back when our daughter arrives. We will genuinely miss them and the lovely people at sakala until then x x thank you so much for the amazing babymoon!!❤️

Nisha L

I would like to give a special compliment to Indian Chef Narendra Singh. The food was absolutely delicious, and he personally came to our table once to ask if everything was okay, which made the experience feel very thoughtful and genuine. The highlight for me was the tea. I am a true masala tea lover, and the tea he prepared was outstanding. He took his time to boil and prepare it specially for me, which made it even more special and memorable. Thank you very much for the wonderful experience. I was truly impressed and will definitely come back to dine here again.

Melanie Mayo

Our stay at The Sakala Resort – Family Pool Villa was exceptional from start to finish. The villa was spacious, beautifully designed and incredibly comfortable, with the private pool being a real highlight and perfect for a relaxed family stay. The food and service genuinely surprised us — we usually avoid eating in hotels, but the quality, variety and warmth of service here were so irresistible that we happily stayed in. It was exactly what we needed to fully switch off and ease into the start of our holiday. The buffet breakfast was outstanding, with an amazing range of fresh, high-quality options that catered to everyone and made mornings something to look forward to. The spa was equally impressive — calm, indulgent and deeply relaxing, delivered by highly skilled therapists. What truly sets The Sakala apart is the kindness and attentiveness of the staff, who made the entire experience feel effortless. Particularly Weda, who was our direct contact from the Villa - she was a star ⭐️.We left feeling rested and refreshed and cannot recommend this resort highly enough.

Bart Hofstee

We had a fantastic 10-day stay here for both business and pleasure with our young child, and we highly recommend this hotel. There are so many positives to mention. The breakfast is excellent, with plenty of high-quality options to start the day right. The staff deserves special praise—from the guards at the gate to the reception team, restaurant crew, and cleaning staff. Everyone is consistently friendly, professional, and genuinely willing to listen and help. They really go out of their way to accommodate special requests, and it shows in the overall experience. The entire property is very clean, from the rooms to the pool area and even the poolside toilets. We stayed in a Deluxe Suite, which had a great layout and felt very comfortable. The pool area is also well-designed, with a nice main pool, a small slide, and a dedicated kiddie pool that our child loved. Right next to the pool there is also a dedicated kids club, which is a great bonus for families. The beach club is pleasant, and while the beach directly in front of the hotel is just okay, the hotel can easily arrange a short shuttle ride to a far more beautiful beach nearby. Dinner at the hotel is also a highlight—delicious, high-quality food, both Western and Asian. The location is a little away from busier local activities, but it's very easy to get around with a short scooter or car ride. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and felt very well taken care of. Highly recommended.

Gaurav Tambi

​I am beyond disappointed with my recent stay. For a villa priced at 550 SGD per night, the experience was completely unacceptable. ​The Property: The entire place is in desperate need of renovation. There is significant wear and tear throughout, specifically the wooden flooring which has lost its polish and looks neglected. For this price, not even having a Smart TV is a major oversight. It feels like the property has been frozen in time while the prices continue to rise. ​The Villa Pool: The private pool was the biggest letdown. The water quality was poor, and I found small paper fragments floating in it, giving the distinct impression that it hasn't been properly cleaned in a long time. It was honestly quite off-putting. ​The Staff & Service: The hospitality training here is severely lacking. The staff made us feel like we were staying for free rather than as paying guests. To make matters worse, they arrived for checkout while we were still inside the villa and forced us to rush out at exactly 12:00 PM sharp. There was zero flexibility or professional courtesy. ​Final Verdict: This property is not worth the money. You are paying luxury prices for a budget-level experience and an aging facility. Please stay away and find somewhere else that actually values its guests and maintains its grounds.