It’s all about the View! Black Penny is perched on the side of a valley with spectacular views down to the river and rice paddies below. The reception / restaurant is located on the Top level and the villas cascade down the side of the valley with 2-3 villas on each level. Black Penny is not an option for anyone with disabilities. As the name suggests the decor is very dark, based on the grey volcanic rock of Bali and the dark red hardwood. It is a style that works very well, and the villa’s ambiance matches the spectacular views of the lush tropical valley. The furniture and lighting in our villa was very tasteful and the king bed was very comfortable. The sliding door in the bedroom opens up to a small deck, an infinity pool, and a SPECTACULAR garden framed view of the valley and river below. This is why you stay at Black Penny….the photos don’t lie! Everything was clean, (but there were a few minor maintenance opportunities). The pool was crystal clear, the water was a tiny bit chilly at first, but very refreshing. The villa is a haven from the heat, and we spent the hottest part of the day lounging around our private pool enjoying the aircon. It is tropical Bali. The doors don’t close properly, there are geckos, frogs and bugs, there is mould on the walls, the bathroom is outdoors….. this is all part of Bali’s relaxed casual beauty and charm. I wouldn’t change it for the world! ALL the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, and always met our requests with a smile. Breakfast was included in our rate, and served in the room if requested. The western breakfast was a little bland but passable. We only ate dinner once at the restaurant once, but it was nice and competitive price for a luxury villa. Black Penny is a 10 minute (IDR60,000) taxi ride to/from Ubud Town centre and a Grab Taxi will be there within minutes, or sooner. We took the opportunity to walk in to Ubud one day visiting a number of Art Galleries on the way. There are a number of very good and very cheap restaurants within a couple of minutes walk, try the BBQ Pork just up the road ….there are also a couple of Minimarts close by. On the negative side, the “in villa” amenities could be improved. There are only come 2 small water bottles and sachet coffee with powdered creamer. It seems picky, but at this Top End price we felt the “low end motel” standard room amenities were a poor decision. Balinese coffee, a coffee plunger, and milk/cream would make a big difference. An opportunity for improvement! Black Penny is a beautiful Ubud Balinese experience. Try it!
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