Hotel The Royal Pita Maha (Ubud, Indonesia)

Guests are often overcome with joy on seeing this upscale resort's villas for the first time. Some love the special ambience created by the intricately carved Balinese furniture and other handcrafted elements. Nature-lovers adore the awe-inspiring 360° natural views from windows and terraces.

Weary travellers appreciate the reliable airport transportation service offered at this out-of-the-way retreat. Explorers rave about the free shuttle service to Ubud market which runs every two hours. Walkers like the short and pleasant stroll through the rainforest and down to Ayung River, the longest in Bali.

In addition to this rainforest retreat's three communal pools, each villa comes with its own. Guests love this private facility and find it surprisingly large and exceptionally clean. Parents like being able to keep a close eye on paddling youngsters while relaxing on their private terrace.

This accommodation may not be suitable for elderly or disabled guests. Some guests struggle with the distances between villas and the main part of this sprawling estate, with several complaining they were exhausted on reaching the restaurants or reception due to steep slopes in between.

Reviewers occasionally gripe about the complimentary Wi-Fi facility at this jungle resort. Some find it tricky to connect at all while others experience constant dropping out due to the painfully weak signal. A few guests haven't been able to get online at all for large swathes of their stay.

Though more seasoned travellers often delight in sharing their villa with Balinese wildlife, some are shocked to find jumping frogs, darting geckos, scary-looking spiders and blood-thirsty mosquitos in their space. However, mosquito nets over the beds ensure guests can enjoy a bite-free sleep.