We loved the beautiful and quiet location not quite in central Ubud but within walking distance.

It’s a bit outdated in the rooms - but spotlessly clean and comfortable.

I returned to Alam Jiwa after many years away and I am so glad I did. The location is so convenient. The area is so peaceful but just a short walk alongside the Monkey Forest and you are in the hustle and bustle of Ubud. There is also a shuttle available if you don't want to walk. The rooms are well appointed and are kept spotless. The beds are comfortable, as are the many chairs and day beds on offer in the room and on the balcony. The bathrooms are a highlight. Very large and beautiful. Even the provided toiletries are of a high quality. The staff are super friendly and go out of their way to help make your stay a great experience. The pool is well maintained and there is plenty of room to relax poolside for a lazy day. There are many wonderful restaurants very close to Alam Jiwa. No need to go to Ubud unless you really want to. I will be back to Alam Jiwa as soon as possible.

The little bar fridges could do with an upgrade sometime soon. It seems that the slightly larger models keep the cold in a lot better, and probably save on power as well. Not a dealbreaker, just a suggestion.

What a great hotel. The rooms are spacious, the bathroom was spacious, the bed was large and very comfortable. The airconditioning was great and rooms were clean. Rooms have a veranda or balcony Everything was very beautiful, the woodwork, the stone carvings on the property, the flowers, plants and trees. The swimming pool is a great place to relax and cool down after a day of activities. The hotel is very quiet, but it is only a couple of minutes walk to some very good restaurants. Central Ubud is perhaps a nice 30 minute walk from the hotel, but there is a shuttle available if you don't want to walk. The staff is really super friendly. Because this is a small hotel it has a personal feel (not anonymous like some larger hotels). This is one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in and I am looking forward to come back some day.

This place absolutely blew us away. It was like staying in a medieval castle in the middle of a botanical garden. Stunningly beautiful, quiet and peaceful, with the most amazing hospitable staff. They have a free shuttle to and from Ubud and are happy to arrange anything else you need. There are so few rooms that it feels like you are the only ones in residence most of the time. Breakfast and any order in food is very good quality and can be enjoyed on the terrace or in your room.

Nothing! Could have stayed forever.

We loved the spacious rooms, beautiful gardens and pool setting, Balinese furniture and buildings. Service was friendly and punctual. Breakfast is generous, with choice of service near the pool or in your room /balcony. Shuttle to the centre is available and free. View from our terrace over the rural landscape. Village location, though with a good choice of restaurants and cafes locally. Overall, a very pleasant stay in a quiet and relaxed environment.

Soft furnishings need cleaning, as did some areas of our room. Kitchen utensils such as a knife to cut fruit are available on request. The kitchen in our villa had very old appliances and no utensils.

We love everything about this resort. My husband said it feels like a giant spa. The facilities is gorgeous, the room is spacious and clean. The staff are wonderfully helpful, courteous and friendly. They have a lovely pool but we didn't get a chance to use it. Breakfast is great! They have the most delicious Nasi Goreng!

At our villa, we have an outdoor shower and bathroom. While it's unique and refreshing, I don't find it comforting. Especially the property is near Monkery forest - a monkey sanctuary. Also various wild bugs/animals can easily enter the bathroom. It would be much more comforting if they put some kind of net/bar to cover the open area.

Everything other reviewers expressed, we agree with. Loved the peaceful garden setting, fabulous staff, spacious rooms, relaxing pool area, proximity to great eating places as well as outstanding breakfasts at Alam Jiwa. Bonus was afternoon tea offered by the pool. What may not have been noted is how beautiful the little village is, and a delight to walk along. We loved our stay.

Minor points. Felt that the quality of towels didn’t match the standard of the accommodation but appreciated plentiful supply. Pool temperature was refreshing…bracing almost, but pool area magic setting.

The property was an oasis of serenity. The staff were exceptional. The breakfast was delicious. We had a room with a view of the Rice field which was perfect and lovely to watch the Farmers going about their daily routine. It was very accessible to the Ubud city but also very close by to excellent restaurants and cafes. We spoke to other well travelled guests who now return to this hotel every year as I hope we will.

Our only issue is very small but will mention it that the water pressure in the shower was not always very strong. There were areas of the bathroom that needed a little bit more attention to cleanliness but very minor.

Absolutely beautiful traditional Balinese older style hotel. The rooms are palatial. Delightful pool and established garden. The staff are wonderful. The outlook across the rice paddy and a natural creek bed was beautiful to wake up to. The breakfast served to our room was great and the artistic arrangement of the fruit was a visual delight…. As was the pool are and walking along the path to the rooms . The local streets were quiet, and lined with frangipanni trees. We had an excellent home cooked meal in a family compound across the road from Alum Jiwa.

The traffic between main shops/ palace area etc in Ubud is very heavy and slow. It took us nearly an hour to transfer from our previous accommodation in Bisma St. That didn’t worry us as we had already spent a few days in the main town area, and really enjoyed the change of pace at Alum Jiwa.

Beautiful Balinese style rooms set in lush gardens. The staff were amazing- so friendly and helpful. The afternoon tea and shuttle service were great extras. Great location- only 10 minutes to the monkey forest and walkable into main town area. The local village area has lots of nice restaurants, warungs and massage options.

The pillows were lumpy. Bed sheets and towels were discoloured.