Why We Recommend Villa Ho Bah

Villa Ho Bah is not one villa — it is two neighbouring Joglo estates merged into a single compound, giving your group six separate pavilions, two 10-metre private pools, and two complete living and dining setups spread across a genuine rice paddy setting in Kerobokan. The traditional Javanese Joglo architecture does most of the work: soaring thatched roofs, hand-selected local timbers, whitewashed walls, and majestic chandeliers cascading from double-height ceilings in the dining pavilions. It feels like a private village rather than a holiday rental, and that’s exactly the point.

At low season rates of $416 per night plus 15.5% tax, a group of 12 pays roughly $40 per person per night — a figure that already includes a private chef, daily breakfast, and a four-person staff team covering attendants, gardeners, and around-the-clock security. Three of the six bedrooms have four-poster beds draped in chiffon, the rice paddies are literally walkable from the compound gates, and the nearest beach is 3.5 kilometres away. For a large group wanting genuine Balinese character without a generic resort feel, Villa Ho Bah is hard to match at this price point.

Our Favourite Features

Two pools, one compound — each villa section has its own 10-metre pool, so a group of 12 never has to negotiate over swim time or share a single stretch of water.
Joglo pavilion architecture — six separate pavilions with soaring thatched roofs and timber detailing give the estate a layered, atmospheric quality that poured-concrete villas simply cannot replicate.
Chandelier dining pavilions — majestic chandeliers hang from the high Joglo ceilings above both dining areas, turning every group dinner into something genuinely memorable rather than just functional.
Rice paddy surroundings — the compound sits in the paddies between Seminyak and Canggu on Jalan Merta Sari, with working fields walkable from the gate — a setting that is disappearing fast in this corridor of Bali.
Staff member Ayu — repeatedly praised by name in guest reviews, which tells you something real about the quality and consistency of the on-site team beyond the standard headcount.

Good To Know

The compound is two merged villas, meaning your group gets two separate living and dining setups — useful for large families or groups who want communal space but also the option to split off in the evenings.
Rates climb from $416 low season to $624 peak per night plus 15.5% tax — budget the tax on top when comparing with competitors who sometimes quote inclusive rates.
The nearest beach is 3.5km away and the airport is roughly 28 minutes by car — further from the sand than beachfront Seminyak, but the paddy setting is the trade-off and most guests consider it worth it.
Three of the six bedrooms have four-poster beds with chiffon fabric — worth specifying your preference when booking if that detail matters for particular guests in your group.
Kerobokan sits between Seminyak and Canggu, putting the restaurants and beach clubs of both neighbourhoods within easy reach by scooter or short taxi — without the noise and foot traffic of either.