4/10 Poor
greg
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Visesa Ubud markets itself as a tranquil, luxurious jungle escape. What we got instead was a front-row seat to a full-on renovation, complete with the soothing soundtrack of a tile saw screaming through concrete next door—starting within minutes of check-in.
We headed straight back to the front desk, where a staff member came to the room and promised the work would stop during our stay. That promise lasted about five minutes before the saw fired right back up, as if on cue. Another trip to the front desk, another visit from a different staffer, and eventually we were offered a new room—so, progress?
Until we tried the shower, which barely dripped. Yet another call to the front desk brought maintenance, who proudly demonstrated how they’d improved the flow to a gentle trickle. Ah yes, nothing says 5-star suite like playing “chase the water droplet” while shampooing.
Oh, and the shower floor? Designed with a reverse slope, ensuring a permanent puddle unless someone comes by with a squeegee. Which they did, bless them—but let’s be honest: that’s not the kind of spa treatment I had in mind.
The property is gorgeous, the staff are lovely, and breakfast is fine. But if you’re paying top dollar for a pool suite, you probably don’t want to spend your vacation dodging construction noise, calling the front desk on repeat, or praying for water pressure.
greg
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
