Review for Villa Macondo Stayed 3 nights Married couple and 2 friends The good: View Pool Location Snorkelling Wifi (50mps in villa) Some of the staff The less good: We were bumped to a different villa as double booked. Not a good start. Cleanliness could be improved. Kitchen bin is a rigid plastic open bag. Unhealthy and unhygienic. Toilet bowl in master bedroom stained. Looks rarely scrubbed. Sink plug area not clean in Master bedroom. Stain on master bedroom sheet. Hot water. Arrived. No hot water. Then "fixed". Morning. No hot water. Then "fixed". Afternoon. No hot water. Then fixed. I think you get my drift... Fridge only switched on when we arrived so not cold on arrival and no ice. It was only the next afternoon when it finally got cold enough for ice and for the beers to be ready. They illegally charged us 3 percent when paying by credit card. I only noticed when I was home. This is banned by Bank Indoensia and they can be reported. Water gallon tap drips and drips and drips. They know it drips as they put a small mat underneath (which rapidly gets soaked). They didn't replace the (very cheap) plastic tap. This is a relatively expensive villa that sets itself out to be the one to choose....we enjoyed it (eventually) but it could be made much better if the management addressed some of the simple things (fridge, hot water, cleanliness).....and don't double book!

We had the best time staying in the Macondo Villa.. The communication was great and staff super helpfull. Breakfast was amazing.. Scooter service very convenient.. Next door Italian Restaurant Delicious.. But most of all.. The under water world.. Coral Gardens and Japanese shipwreck just a little swim away made our stay unforgettable. Thanks for everything!

We travel to Bali frequently to visit family and on each trip we visit a new part of the island. This time it was our honeymoon and Aquamarine was exactly what we were looking for. It was quiet and peaceful, clean and the staff were super helpful. It is a little far from the centre of Amed if you want access to more restaurants. But there is plenty close enough for a bit of variety.

**Review of Villa Makara at Aquamarine Beach Villas:** I recently had the experience of staying at Villa Makara, and regrettably, it left much to be desired. The villa feels quite aged, with persistent issues such as no hot water in the shower, necessitating frequent calls to maintenance. The bed quality is remarkably poor; so noisy in fact that even slight movements could disturb a sleeping partner. It's disappointing that only a single bed sheet was provided, along with an outdated, itchy duvet, hardly what you'd expect for €200 a night. While the swimming pool looks inviting, its position in constant shadow means it's uncomfortably cold. The hammock is impractically low, touching the ground when occupied. The beach access from the villa is not only perilous but infested with stinging ants. The overall breakfast quality is mediocre at best, but what truly soured our experience was the discourteous staff. Most seemed aloof and at times even rude. The sole exceptions were a young man from the lobby and a massage therapist, both of whom were gracious and professional. The beach bar's service was shockingly slow; after waiting for 35 minutes, we were abruptly informed they were closing and couldn't serve us. While the sea view is picturesque, the rocky beach hampers swimming. The villa's remote location also means limited nearby activities. The Italian restaurant onsite is passable; the cheese gnocchi is worth trying, though the pizzas are just average. Service there, however, is languid. Our checkout was equally frustrating; a 20-minute wait only to be met with an unapologetic manager who sprung a 2% credit card fee on our bill without prior mention. In sum, Villa Makara doesn’t live up to its price point or potential. While there were a few bright spots in our stay, the negatives heavily outweighed the positives.

Stunning area with few bungalow s. Each bungalow is different, we stayed in 2 different bungalow s. We stayed there for about 2 weeks and we loved this place💕 The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rabbit in this area was really funny, he waited for us at the parking area and when we came back he was running behind us. His area is the whole area of bungalow s, from the street until the beach. The only negative thing was the very bad WiFi:(

Only the best place to stay in east bali …😃 Probably the only place that remained full throughout the pandemic around here - so judge for yourself ! Hotel itself is located in the best part of amed - just by the Japanese ship wreck, and on the most picturesque side of the amed cliffs. About 9 villas - some on the beach (beach villas) some without beach but on a cliff ocean side (sea view villas). Keep in mind that all villas are very different and some are better than others. I personally vote for beach. Pictures are from my terrace of villa macondo (*by far* the best one). Was surprised to find 20+ mbps broadband on this trip!! Also - there’s a great italian restaurant on the territory, so it’s all inclusive. Plus - There’s a little beach bar, massage table, boat trips, snorkel, kayak etc on site. Food delivery also works. I work online so on some days I wouldn’t leave the territory as there’s honestly no need to . At the same time when you are in the villa - it’s extremely private (at least for macondo). All you hear all days is waves and birds. Spent over 2 months in amed, moving between different villas - before I found this one… beyond competition. 3rd time here and to return for sure !!

What an amazing hideaway. My friend and I stayed in the two bedroom villa Pura Maia for 6 nights in early December. We had the most beautiful weather with no rain in the day; unusual for the wet season. The location of this property of six villas is outside Amed, so you’ll need transportation to explore the area. There’s an Italian restaurant on site and a great warang next door. If you have mobility problems, getting up and down the hill to the villa may be a problem, but if you take it slow, it’s worth it. The staff are lovely and the mojitos from the beach bar excellent along with breakfast. My only suggestion to the owners is to include breakfast in the nightly rate. Other than that, the stay was pure bliss. Can’t wait to return.

We saw the pictures online, though the reality was even better than we imagined. As we were with 2 adults & 2 kids, Villa Macondo seems to be the right choice with 2 rooms. The view is amazing; ocean front, with Mount Rinjani in front of you when you wake up just before sunrise. Don't expect high end, though appreciate the value you receive in return, as the place is clean & comfortable, with mesmerising views. Each villa has its own pool, overlooking the sea is as beautiful as it could only be. The villa is equipped with a kitchen and fridge, which helps for the morning breakfast. Trattoria restaurant is located exactly above the resort. When low tide, you can access the beach in front, where we were able to use the paddle boards. The staff is very helpful. Cleaning service on daily base. Thank you, Allen. We stayed here now a couple of times, and have decided that this is our go-to place when we visit Amed.

Charming comfortable villa, with small infinity pool overlooking the beautiful diving waters. Wake up watching sun rise from your bed or the hammock on the terrace. Enjoy affordable luxury. Can't wait to come back.

Spent new year eve staying in Aquamarine Beach Villa and forever grateful for the memories - definitely a healing place. The breakfast was nice, the staffs are friendly - they gave us discount for using the snorkeling tools because we only use it for couple hours (while you can have it for whole day of you want 😉). If only this is my house haha However we got our electricity off in night time, not sure if it's part to romantize or just how Amed electricity works🤓

I cannot recommend Aquamarine and their team enough. This is the second time we stayed, but this time we rented the entire resort for my 40th birthday with 25 friends. They took care of every single need and desire from before we arrived, right up until the end. This is one of the most special places in the world. Stunningly beautiful, incredible pools, lush gardens, great restaurants walking distance, massages, fantastic snorkelling. If you want to connect with people you love, and relax, stay here. The entire team is warm, welcoming, SO helpful, and the breakfasts and lunches their team makes in your villa on request are some of the best food we ever eat in Bali. We’ll be back! ❤️

We stayed for five nights at Aquamarine in Jan '24 with a 5yo and 3yo. The staff are lovely and helpful, and the villas are in a beautiful setting. The view is sensational and the grounds are lush and well kept. The beach is one of the nicest in Amed and it's sandy with decent snorkeling right from the beach, though like most of Amed the rubbish problem is upsetting. We stayed in two different villas across our stay and feel that some room aspects require repairs and updates, but otherwise they were comfortable. We loved the private pool. We felt breakfast should be included for the rate, which was the case for every other place we've stayed in Bali, especially because there are no alternatives for breakfast here. The villas are somewhat isolated which means they're nice and quiet, but there's not a lot to do but relax, swim and snorkel. Three days would probably have been enough. Food-wise the Ibus Warung nearby is great. We also walked to Green Melon which we enjoyed. Trattoria is good for western food.

Absolutely loved our stay at Aquamarine Beach Villas! The staff's friendliness added a personal touch, and the breathtaking sea views were truly mesmerizing. The snorkeling experience was fantastic, making our time here unforgettable. Highly recommend this place for a perfect Bali getaway!

Amazing villas with amazing view, Highly recommended for amed staycation

Large rooms. Great views. Excellent staff. Highly recommended!

We felt like home! The view was spectacular. We stayed at rinjani villa.

Beautiful / stunning / there are no words! Friendly helpful staff, snorkelling off the beach (or by boat), pool in every villa, local warungs with crazy good food. We'll be back.

We had a delightful stay at this accommodation with a beautiful sunrise terrace overlooking the ocean, a serene and peaceful beach with a massage service, and a beach bar serving fantastic cocktails. The staff was exceptionally friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. Right next to our villa, there was an Italian restaurant with a stunning view.

We stayed in Villa Makara for 3 nights and it was absolutely perfect. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer. The Villa is gorgeous, perfectly situated and you can walk straight from the Villa into the ocean and start snorkeling within a few metres. The staff were lovely and the location had a number of warungs close bby so we were able to have lunch and dinner at a different place each day. Allen and his team were so incredibly friendly and accommodating. We will 100% be back

We loved our stay here. The location was perfect for us with clear, clean ocean and the staff here were welcoming and lovely

underrated paradise of Amed.. we had a blast at Aquamarine Beach Villas, totally calm with great service.

Wonderfull villa with sea views, super nice staff, private pool was cleaned every morning

Great location simple villas with great wifi great space for recharging and exploring Amed and surrounding area. Will definitely go back.

What a magical place! We recently spent a wonderful week at Aquamarine Beach Villas. Everything was just fantastic. I have never met such attentive and friendly staff from the cleaning crew, the office staff, the gardeners, our driver, the pool cleaner, the massage lady, builders (doing small quiet reno), staff in beach hut... all were so friendly and keen for us to enjoy our stay. Plus the setting of the villa is just magic. Having a massage in a little hut by the waters edge. Also as a bonus the trattoria's food was great. Thank you to everyone. We would love to go back.

These villas are absolutely gorgeous and they have an incredible view, our stay here was just perfect! It was a very welcome relief to get away from the high traffic tourist areas of Bali where it is difficult to avoid being harassed by the vendors. Amed offers not only beauty, but also peace and quiet. You can snorkel or dive right from this property or just sit and watch the fishing boats sail by in the mornings and return in the afternoon. I am adding this review to a few of the villas as I was able to tour them during my stay and was astounded at how wonderful they are. I highly recommend staying here!

We loved our time here. A bit quiet and peaceful which was perfect. I think a scooter is a must to get out and about but very cheap and fun. Sari and the guys looked after us wonderfully without intruding. The pool and view is spectacular, the steps to the sea are very steep but it's basically a cliff so just be careful.

This is a beautiful hidden gem of Bali, peaceful, but relaxing activities to do. A well appointed villa with fantastic views. Beautiful breakfasts. Totally recommend this place.

Great atmosphere... great beach view... excellent service.. The rooms are clean, and they have friendly staff...