Villa Candi Kecil Empat (3 Bedrooms)

Tucked away in the traditional Balinese village of Pejeng, just outside Ubud, Villa Candi Kecil Empat offers something most Bali villas cannot – a genuine taste of rural island life without sacrificing comfort. This 3-bedroom configuration of the larger estate is ideal for families or small groups who want the full villa experience at a manageable price point. At $79-$130 per bedroom per night, you are getting a private 12-metre pool, full-time staff including a private chef, daily Indonesian breakfast, and a 1,400-square-metre tropical garden surrounded by rice paddies and rainforest – all for roughly the cost of a mid-range hotel room in Seminyak.

The villa sits in the Gianyar Regency, about 20 minutes from Ubud centre and just 5-10 minutes from the ancient Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple. The architecture blends traditional alang-alang thatched roofs with contemporary interiors featuring sky-high ceilings, reclaimed fishing boat wood, colourful artwork, and eclectic sculpture collections. An upstairs entertainment room with a billiard table, massage beds, and beanbags gives everyone space to spread out, while the poolside bale gazebo is the sort of place where afternoons simply disappear.