All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Alam Jiwa is such a special property. It’s tucked away from the hustle of Ubud but still easy walking distance to everything. The staff go above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of and are so kind and helpful. The grounds are stunningly beautiful and feel magical. The views are breathtaking! We absolutely loved our stay.
Gillian
Gillian, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
Such beautiful rooms, lovely grounds, helpful and friendly staff, in a wonderful, quiet neighborhood.
Margaret
Margaret, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2023
Diane
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2023
This stay was fantastic. We were treated like royalty the hospitality was fantastic and the food fresh and lovingly prepared. we cant wait to go back
Giselle
Giselle, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2022
Wonderful property with the best staff you can imagine. A wonderful breakfast is included but the hotel does not have a bar or restaurant. They order in for you or plenty of restaurants within a few minutes walk
Mike
Mike, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2022
The staff were very attentive and friendly. It was an atmosphere like a home stay. Nothing was too much trouble. The shuttle service into Ubud was very useful. The gardens were well kept and the rooms cleaned daily.
Magical location close to Monkey Forest. Easy walking distance to restaurants and the main centre of Ubud.
GLENYS
GLENYS, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2022
We really enjoyed our stay at Jiwa Alam. There are so many things which are great about this property. Firstly the villa. Huge! Rustic, charming and surrounded by trees and green fields and even a bubbling brook! On our first day, we observed a waddling of ducks cross the far cues from our balcony. You could literally hear the silence which was quite soothing for us who come from a crowded city bombarded with traffic noise day and night. And the open air shower experience is out of this world!
The villa was exceptionally clean. Breakfast was served in the villa and we ate it at the dining table overlooking greenery in the balcony as well as beyond and surrounded by sounds of nature. Staff was polite and friendly, always inquiring after us. It seemed less like a hotel and more like a home. While on the way to the airport, my husband forgot his phone and we turned back. However we did not need to go back all the way as one of the staff was kind enough to bring the phone on motorbike to us. Really appreciated that as we saved time.
Though it is located in a village, there are a variety of dining options about 5-10 minutes away. Some set in serene surroundings of gardens and ponds.
The resort provides transport options to the centre upon request which is convenient.
The only drawback is that the resort does not have a restaurant on premises. This was a problem for us twice when it rained and we had to wait for the rain to abate before stepping out for dinner.
Anupama
Anupama, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 26, 2019
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2019
Home away from home
So beautiful, we've been there twice, now our home away from home. Great breakfast, everything else, service, comfort, location, the very best!
LEONARD M
LEONARD M, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2019
We had a wonderful time at Alam Jiwa! The staff was exceptional and very friendly. We had breakfast at the pool and afternoon tea on our balcony. The shuttle service into town was quite helpful after a day of shopping!
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2019
Property beautiful and quiet. Happily in small village 20 minutes outside of too busy traffic jammed Ubud.
Breakfast excellent and staff wonderful. Lovely relaxing pool.
Verified traveler
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2019
Awesome place. Very relaxing. Superb staff. Ayu and Nik are just amazing.we loved Ubad. Came to Sanur and Kuta it is just chaos. Miss Ubad so much. Can't wait to go back to Alam Jiwa. Thanks guy's
Grace
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2019
Its quiet and pleasant. Nice view of the rice paddys. Comfortable bed and pleasant large bathroom
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2018
Amazing hospitality. Gave a welcome drink, breakfast tasted delicious, close to the monkey forest and ubud market.
Crystal
Crystal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2018
Tranquil paradise surrounded by lush trees and rice paddies.
Pete
Pete, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2018
Verified traveler
10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 8, 2018
Staffs were friendly and very helpful. Very calm in the hotel, and i loved to spend some time sitting in the terrace attached to my room to begin in the morning and end a day at night.
YUKO
YUKO, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2018
Fantastic little find!!
Fantastic hotel. Staff welcoming and attentive.
Rooms spacious and clean.
Great location, 15 min walk to centre, but restaurants close by should you not wish to go in.
Near to monkey forest.
Lovely pool area, our room overlooked rice fields. Just beautiful to wake up to.
Breakfast on balcony/terrace.
Could not have asked for a better last 4 days! Thank you!
Ceri
Ceri, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2018
Close to Monkey Forest
Very handy to Monkey Forest. Breakfast excellent. Staff Superb. Short walk to Monkey Forest and UBUD town centre.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2018
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2018
Aaahh....the serenity
Lovely little retreat where the staff go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible
Great stay in quiet, but still central location (near monkey forest). Lovely garden!
Christian
Christian, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2019
Beautiful & traditional Balinese villa
I really enjoyed the stay at Alam Jiwa - Balinese traditional styled villa, very friendly staffs, and beautiful swimming pool. I especially appreciate the breakfast service that they brought every morning to my villa. Epic rice field view in the fresh morning air is something that I could experience here exclusively.
Additionally, free transportation service around Ubud center area was very convenient. Alam Jiwa is located very close to the Monkey Forest, and you can go to the center of Ubud by 15 minutes walk.
Considering the price, my experience was beyond expectation. Thank you so much!