Samplangan Vacations from $1,162

Sanctoo villas is beautiful accommodation and the people there are wonderful. We stayed for three nights in total and stayed in the “llama room”. I’m not sure what classification of room this is as it’s not actually what we booked. Word of caution. We booked a family suite and included the ages of the children in the booking (6 and 9) and were charged as such. When we arrived the suite has one bed and we were expected to sleep in one bed with the four of us. There was a sofa they offered to put a sheet onto at an extra charge but this wasn’t suitable. We paid to upgrade our room in the end but this would have been a real problem if that wasn’t available. Other than that, the zoo is great, the pool is lovely and the grounds are beautiful and well kept. The lemur apartments were a real treat. They are in the zoo so you are right in with exotic birds, lemurs and a wallaby. A real treat (be prepared for an 0600 wake up call though from the animals. This room specifically) The chef is awesome. The food was beautiful. Everything we ate was of high quality and there are a good few children’s options. The serving and reception staff are a credit to the hotel and our girls loved talking with them. It’s billed as a 5 star hotel and there are some minor bits that stop that. Can’t charge to room, they do a 3for2 beer offer, we ordered two but didn’t see the offer and they didn’t make us aware charging for 2 with no third. In room drinks average etc.

We have found our little piece of heaven. From the minute we arrived to a lovely welcome and tour of the beautiful hotel and facilities to the moment we left two weeks later it’s been outstanding in every way. Our Butler Valley Pool Villa was amazing with its own pool sitting amongst the jungle with the river running in the background was kept spotlessly clean by the housekeeping team morning and night, they were all so friendly helpful and unobtrusive The whole hotel staff knew our names and made us feel part of a family nothing was ever too much trouble Vanara restaurant which we frequented for both breakfast and evening meals served delicious and authentic foods offering a variety of Indonesian asian and western foods, the service from the restaurant team was again second to none and attentive The spa set above the river is so serene and relaxing and provides amazing treatments to suit everyone The bars serve drinks using well known international brands and we have also discovered some lovely Bali made wines which we will be trying to source upon our return home then the UK The way the hotel has been designed and built within the natural habitat is very sympathetic and is simply beautiful despite the obvious challenge to maintain the site is kept spotlessly clean and presented immaculately We will definitely be returning to our little piece of heaven on earth

We had a wonderful stay at MAAR Resort and truly enjoyed every moment. The resort offers beautiful views, a peaceful ambience, and a relaxing atmosphere that made our vacation even more special. A special thanks to Krisna and the other team members at Cantina Classe Restaurant, who were incredibly friendly, attentive, and ensured we had a great dining experience throughout our stay. The food and service were excellent. We would also like to thank the reception team for their warm welcome and seamless assistance, as well as the resort drivers, who were always punctual, courteous, and made getting around the resort easy and enjoyable. The Floating Breakfast, Romantic Dinner, and our treatment at Svaha Spa were all exceptional experiences and among the highlights of our stay. The spa was incredibly relaxing, and the therapists provided a wonderful experience that left us feeling completely refreshed. Everything was thoughtfully arranged and added a special touch to our vacation. In fact, every member of the resort staff was warm, welcoming, and always greeted us with a smile, making us feel right at home. Thank you to the entire team at MAAR Resort for your outstanding hospitality. We highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with beautiful surroundings, excellent service, and unforgettable experiences. We hope to visit again in the future!

Everything was perfect except for food options which were limited. Lunch and dinner were very average.