Reviews of Villa Mata Hari
Villa Mata Hari, Jalan Tukad Baas, Banjar Dinas Bululada, Desa Selat, 81161 Panji, Indonesia
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was even better than described with the most calming and beautiful views. The garden and pool area were very well maintained and felt amazing to be in. The hosts were great company, always available and very friendly and we were happy to have met them! They arranged everything we needed, scooter, transport, laundry, dolphin trip, very good food and drinks and even a little golf trip! When traveling in this area again we would definitely book here again.
Nothing. It was all perfect.
Dear Davy, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you (especially for the golf 😉) & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Davy, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you (especially for the golf 😉) & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you & you… Show more
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEVERYTHING! The view, the hospitality, the food, comfort and hygiene, tips for activities, location, ... We can go on. Steve and Lea were extremely kind!
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Dear Charlotte, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your kind words. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you enjoy the rest of your visit to Bali & look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again to Villa Mata Hari in the future. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Charlotte, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your kind words. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you enjoy the rest of your visit to Bali & look forwa… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCleanliness
Disturbing noises from nearby religious villages
Thanks for the taking the time to leave comments, albeit anonymously so we’re not sure which booking this refers to! We’re sorry you were disturbed by the sounds from the village temple. All visitors to Bali should be aware that the sounds of both Hindu Temples & Muslim mosques are a commonplace part of Bali’s deeply spiritual life. There are multiple calls to prayer every day & multiple religious festivals throughout the year. Those that may be disturbed by these should consider an alternative holiday destination. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Thanks for the taking the time to leave comments, albeit anonymously so we’re not sure which booking this refers to! We’re sorry you were disturbed by the sounds from the village temple. All visitors to Bali should be aware that the sound… Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean and spacious room with comfortable bed and pillow. Amazing pool/garden and view. Very good breakfast and options for dinner in a cosy setting. Lia is the perfect host. She makes you feel like a part of the family and helps with all the trips/excursions.
Sound of morning prayer. But not a big issue if you bring ear plugs and it's only a few minutes
Dear David, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review & for your kind comments. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us & it was our pleasure to host you. In the meantime we wish you a wonderful & relaxing remainder of your holiday & hope that we can welcome you & your friends/family back again very soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear David, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review & for your kind comments. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us & it was our pleasure to host you. In the meantime we wish you a wonderful & relaxing remainder of y… Show more
Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewDear Irina, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again very soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Irina, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again very soon. Kind reg… Show more
Reviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWow this villa is so great, it’s cosy and gives a warm feeling! And the view, that is amazing! We liked the pool and the kids enjoyed the pooltable. The rooms are big enough and has everything you need. Our kids loved all the dogs and cats, they are super sweet. And the owner Lia is very kind and sweet aswell Nilou who made us breakfast everyday, and helped us with other things to see. They are all so helpful and friendly. Thank you all for the great stay!
Dear Naomi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review & for your kind comments. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us & Hope you will return again soon with your family/friends to our special corner of Bali. Kind regards, Lia & Steve.
Dear Naomi, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review & for your kind comments. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us & Hope you will return again soon with your family/friends to our special corner of Bali. Kind regards, … Show more
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWhere to start. From the moment you arrive, Leia, the owner, is such an amazing host. She tells you all the right places to eat, sites to see, how to get around, and even knows the weather better than the weather radar! She will also make bookings for you, ensuring a seamless experience for your stay from a local. Another thing that blows you away on first impression is the view that you get from every inch of the property. Wow! Lush green rainforest draping the hillside below you out to the quaint little town of Lovina below and out to the spectacular calm blue ocean. We also loved the super cute and friendly cats and dogs on the property, all with their own unique little personalities, coming to greet us every time we came back through the gate. The communal eating area was fantastic, a nice long outdoor table with a cool breeze and a million-dollar view. The food cooked up by in-house chef Lilu was fantastic. Pro tip: try the Beef Rendang, a very generous portion that still left me yearning for more as it was so tasty. The room was huge and clean with everything one wants. Such a comfortable bed that I had to pull myself away from it to actually do things like swim in the pool or head down the hill to town at Lovina (a short 10 to 15 minute trip on our scooters). The bathroom was amazing too, with a nice big shower and glorious hot water. The pool is very well designed as an infinity pool to take in the view, and there are several sitting ledges and standing platforms to take in the view. We were lucky enough that Steve was also at the villa as well, and he explained the Singaporean influence of the building design, which became apparent and very well done once he mentioned it. Leia has taken great pride in her gardens, which shows and makes for a truly tranquil atmosphere when relaxing around the villa by day or night. I could not recommend a stay at Villa Mata Hari more; this is the only place I will stay from now on when visiting the north of Bali.
Dear Nick, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind words - it really means a lot to us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us & look forward to welcoming you & your family & friends back again very soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Nick, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind words - it really means a lot to us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us & look forward to welcoming you & your family & friends back a… Show more
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI cannot describe how amazing this place is. From the moment we arrived, Lia and Steve have gone above and beyond at every opportunity to make us feel welcome, valued and at home in this beautiful property which is so well kept and in amazing condition. The views here are simply breathtaking I am convinced that no photograph could do it justice - it has to be seen to be believed and appreciated! I can honestly say this has been my most enjoyable stay at any hotel or guest house in the world. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway then this is the place for you. The beds are so comfortable it’s hard to get out of them in the morning! The food is incredible and cooked with love and great care. The nature surrounding this place is everything you could ask for and more. The cleanliness is impeccable and the swimming pool and its views are spectacular. We feel incredibly grateful to have found this slice of heaven and are so glad to have stayed here - we enjoyed it so much we changed our flights and extended our stay!! It just feels like Lia and Steve have thought of every single little thing, to the smallest detail, that are important to their guests and have got it fully covered. We were even collected and dropped home from a wonderful local restaurant, the Secret Garden, all arranged thanks to our wonderful hosts. Their pets are absolutely gorgeous and you can easily tell by them how well cared for and loved they are and it’s easy to see the care and love that goes into each and every guest here also. Thank you Lia and Steve for everything you have done - we cannot wait to visit you again!
Wow! What an amazing review! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your comments & so very grateful for the kind words. It really makes everything worthwhile to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. We wish you a safe return journey home & look forward to welcoming you & your family & friends back again very soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Wow! What an amazing review! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your comments & so very grateful for the kind words. It really makes everything worthwhile to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. We wish you a safe… Show more
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVilla Mata Hari is the best place for anyone who appreciates peace and quiet. The place is extremely beautiful, clean and well taken care of. The lady of the house Lia is an awesome hostess that takes care of all your needs and is great in planning daily trips around the north of the island. She makes the place feel like home. Pool is awesome! We will definately come back if we ever visit Bali again! Our favorite place on our tour around the island.
Dear Sanna, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review & for your super kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Please enjoy the rest of your trip & hurry back to Villa Mata Hari. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Sanna, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review & for your super kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. Please enjoy the rest of your trip & hurry back to Villa Mata Hari.… Show more
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the serenity of the place and the view. Lia & Steve are wonderful hosts. Niluh cooks a lovely breakfast! Thank you for everything 😉
Dear Rudolf, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your comments & support & are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure to host you. Wishing you all the best for your onward travels & we look forward to welcoming you back to Villa Mata Hari soon. Best regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Rudolf, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your comments & support & are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure to host you. Wishing you all the best for your onward travels & we loo… Show more
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place. Hope to come back!
Everything is very good.
Dear Irina, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to welcoming you all back again soon for a longer stay. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Reviewed: 13 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAn exceptional luxury guest house in a quiet location overlooking the small coastal town of Lovina. I had a wonderful stay with Lia and her team. Lia organised my stay of 10 days from beginning to end. I loved the personal attention of her team. The smoothies are the best I had in Bali. The infinity pool is gorgeous and surrounded by a lush tropical garden.
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Dear Rowena, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We trust this isn’t the last time you will visit & hope to welcome you & your family/friends back again soon. In the meantime, safe onwards travels. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Rowena, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We trust this isn’t the last time you will visit & hope … Show more
Reviewed: 4 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWe had the most wonderful stay at this villa in Bali! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the incredible host, Lia, who is one of the warmest and most helpful people we've ever met. She truly goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. The rooms were immaculate, furnished with such great taste that it felt cozy and luxurious all at once – more like staying at a friend’s home than a hotel. The villa is located in a peaceful neighborhood with stunning views, offering the perfect environment for relaxation. And the food? Absolutely amazing! Lia and her staff prepare delicious meals that truly elevate the experience. One of the highlights for us was the adorable animals that Lia has rescued and adopted. They are so sweet and well-behaved – they will shower you with affection if you want, but they are just as happy to leave you be if you prefer. We only stayed for three nights, but we fell in love with the whole atmosphere, including the animals. If you're considering staying here, you won't regret it. We definitely plan to return in the future as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!
Dear Adam, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, & for your super kind comments. It was our absolute pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. That’s what makes it worthwhile for us! We hope you will return again soon with your family/friends & in the meantime wish you a safe journey home. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Adam, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, & for your super kind comments. It was our absolute pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. That’s what makes it worthwhile for us! We … Show more
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewAmazing view Very clean Staff was excellent and friendly Helped us with transport to airport, dolphine tour and beach Amazing pool Big room
Dear Martin, Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will return again soon with your family/friends & in the meantime wish you safe travels home. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Martin, Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will return again soon with your family/friends & in the meantime wish you safe … Show more
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe Villa is gorgeous and very well kept. The swimming pool with the view on the sea and the sunsets.
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Dear Solomon, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again soon & in the meantime wish you safe travels home. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Solomon, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back a… Show more
Reviewed: 22 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewGorgeous property with immaculate gardens. Lia was a fantastic host.
Narrow busy roads. Nearby town (Lovina) is just average.
Dear John, Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Your comments are much appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us & hope to welcome you & your friends/family back again one day. In the meantime we wish you safe onward travels. Best regards, Lia & Steve
Dear John, Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Your comments are much appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us & hope to welcome you & your friends/family back again one day. In the meantime we wish you sa… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewLia and her team went out of their way to make our stay so wonderful. The villa is beautiful, super clean and the pool and gardens are absolutely beautiful. Everything is so tranquil as you’re in the hills above the town of Lovina it made for a perfect stay. Lia is super friendly and organised transport to local sights and for our onward journey and was so helpful throughout our stay. The home cooked meals are delicious too. We also really appreciated that each room has its own water filter, with fresh ice cold water on tap. A really lovely touch and great for our environment too. We had a truly delightful stay, thank you so much and would recommend this gem to everyone!
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Dear Andy, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, & for your very kind comments. It was our great pleasure to host you & we’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us in our special corner of Bali. We trust you enjoy the rest of your visit to Bali & look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again very soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Andy, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, & for your very kind comments. It was our great pleasure to host you & we’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us in our special corner of Bali. We trust you enjoy the r… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified review- The remoteness from from the usual Bali hustle (it is a place to relax) - New and very nicely decorated villa - Great host who provided many recommendations what to see or do around (thank you Lia❤️) - Great view/sunset from the property
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Dear Svitlana, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your super kind comments. It was our absolute pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. The peace & quiet of North Bali is not for everyone but we love our special corner of the real Bali. We look forward to welcoming you & your friends/family back again soon. Kind regards, Lia& Steve
Dear Svitlana, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your super kind comments. It was our absolute pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. The peace & quiet of North Bali is not for e… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewPerfect paradise! There is nothing like this place! 🙌 Lia and Steve just go for the highest standerds; they opened there home, cooked is the best food, welcomed us with nice things to do, we had a personal driver. But most of all, we felt safe and at home. This place is so clean and so beautiful! A picture perfect paradise on earth.
Dear Lara, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. It really is a very special & unspoilt corner of Bali & we hope to be able to welcome you & your family/friends back again very soon. Wishing you a safe journey home, with kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Lara, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review & for your very kind comments. It was our pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. It really is a very special & unspoilt corner of Bali & we… Show more
Reviewed: 12 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewwhat a great house!
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Dear Eekelaar, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us at Villa Mata Hari, if not for the football result 😅. Wishing you safe onward travels & hope to see you again soon at Villa Mata Hari. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Eekelaar, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us at Villa Mata Hari, if not for the football result 😅. Wishing you safe onward travels & hope to see you again soon at Villa Mata H… Show more
Reviewed: 6 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewWe had a truly exceptional experience at Villa Mata Hari. The villa, the garden and the pool is perfectly designed and maintained and you can feel how much work and love the wonderful host, Lia, and her great staff put into this and that it is not just a hotel but a home. We were truly treated like family. Lia organised great tours for us (snorkeling with dolphins, short hikes to waterfalls) and we very much enjoyed Lia's cooking (beef rendang!) and especially our conversations with her. We loved the area, which provided us with the feeling of really experiencing Bali (sounds from hindu ceremonies and roosters included). The view from the villa over the sea is superb. Its too far to walk down to the city center or the beach, but Lia's driver got us there in no time.
That we could not stay longer than three nights.
Dear Monika, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback, & for your very kind words. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us in this special corner of Bali. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again very soon. In the meantime we hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday & have a safe trip home. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Monika, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback, & for your very kind words. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay with us in this special corner of Bali. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends b… Show more
Reviewed: 26 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVilla Mata Hari was simply perfect. The room was beautiful, extremely clean and really comfortable. The pool and the garden were marvellous and Lia is such an amazing hostess. She was always up for a good chat and was full of helpful recommendations and tips. The rest of the staff working at the villa were also very nice, especially Nilu (I don't know if it's the correct spelling). The villa is located in a privileged spot very close to the beach, with lots of dining options available. However, you can also dine at the villa for an extra charge. Food is delicious 😋 This place is a hidden gem. We didn't want to leave and are looking forward to coming back!
Dear Thomas, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your comments & for your very kind words. It was our absolute pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay in our special corner of Bali. We look forward to welcoming you & your family/friends back again soon. Kind regards, Lia & Steve
Dear Thomas, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your comments & for your very kind words. It was our absolute pleasure to host you & we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay in our special corner of Bali. We look forward to welcomi… Show more