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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Stunning&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 21 Jul 2018</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Stayed 9 nights, beachfront location, although very private because its surrounded  by high fences and trees. Pounding surf day and night. Four spacious separate double bedrooms, huge upstairs master bedroom; infinity swimming pool, separate TV/games room, separate spacious dinning room and huge open lounging area. The bedrooms and TV room have effective air con.

Friendly waiting staff included two chefs, two housekeepers, ground staff and security. Spacious van available  with driver at only 1 hours notice. Rooms serviced promptly and daily. Staff go about their duties in a totally non invasive way.
Great food, we chose Indonesian dishes.

The few rare times we left the villa to go to Canggu or Seminyak we ended up regretting such is the awful noise and crowded congested narrow streets full of noisey motorcycles outside the villa.

10 minute walk along the black sands to Eco Beach. Took us an hour to drive to Seminyak which is only 5-7 km away (so tiring).

Lovely sunset views from the pool area.

The only disadvantage would be that the surf is too big and dangerous for swimming; Seminyak has smaller waves and is safer.

The villas has a wonderful range of antique paintings and other artworks which we were told the owner has corrected over the past 20 years.

If you want a totally relaxed holiday with every need taken care of, this is the place to come!!</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Perfect for a celebration&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 11 Feb 2018</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We chose Villa Arika as the venue for a birthday celebration with close family and friends. It was the perfect setting. Everything we were wanting for our stay.
Set on a huge area, right on the beachfront at Canggu/Perenanan.
Although it is beachfront, the way the grounds have been designed, it is also private, so that people walking along the beach cannot see straight in.
The bedrooms are huge. 2 being semi attached to the main complex and the other 2 located behind this. All but the upstairs bedroom have semi outdoor bathrooms. There is a kitchen, where if needed, you will find the staff and in front of this a dining room. Between this and the main bedroom are is a large open (but protected by a roof) lounge area with plenty of relaxed seating and table and chairs. This was perfect for us, being monsoon season we had quite a lot of rain and this mean we could all still be together without having to retreat to our rooms. Also part of the main bedroom area was a tv/movie room which was also a great place to relax and watch movies if the weather was inclement.
There is a small gym which my daughter and son in law made use of.
The pool is fabulous. Plenty of room for all 8 of us to enjoy and the outlook is amazing. The grassed area between the main building and the pool was great for games of cricket and badminton which was supplied. Also supplied is a huge range of books and dvds to keep you busy if you are not feeling energetic.
We arranged for a birthday dinner to be prepared at the villa. Wow!! An Indonesian feast was enjoyed by all!! 
All requests were met and the staff were extremely efficient, attentive, yet unobtrusive.
Villa Arika is in a very quiet area, which is exactly what we were looking for. We only went out to dinner and to take a stroll around the area and beach. It may not be what you are after if you are looking for more action, although having said that, there is a car and driver provided, so there is no problem to head further afield if you wish.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Arika and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it, especially if you are looking for somewhere as a special occasion.</p>
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            <span>Thank you so much for sharing in detail your special experience at Villa Arika. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay!
We hope to host you again in the near future.
Kindly,
your Villa Arika and BLV Team</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Perfect for any iccasion&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 25 May 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We came to a wedding here and being apart of the bridal party was fortunate enough to spend lots of time at Villa Arika, staff were helpful but this villa has it all, pool, private villas and garden areas. On the beach too so perfect for all types of occasions!!
Highly recommend </p>
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            <span class="owner-response-title">Response from the manager</span>
            <span>Dear Elaine
Many thanks for sharing your experience at the beautiful Villa Arika.   The staff always delight in doing everything they can to enhance their guests experience - especially when it is that all important wedding day!
Warm regards
Kathryn
Bali Luxury Villas Management</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Magical!&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 22 Nov 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We stayed at Villa Arika recently with several other couples. It is the perfect place for a group of friends to hang out and enjoy a relaxing time in a magical environment. The common areas including the open living room and dining room look out over the expansive garden and pool to the sea. The pool is bigger than many hotel pools and is a great spot for enjoying the sunset. Rooms are large and beautifully appointed with Balinese art and comfortable beds. Most significantly, there is large Balinese staff who take care of everything. We loved Juli's cooking! We can't wait to go back.</p>
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            <span class="owner-response-title">Response from the manager</span>
            <span>Dear Anne  The management and staff of Villa Arika are indeed happy to read your comments and hope you will return for more spoiling before too long! 
Warm regards
Kathryn
Bali Luxury Villas Management</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Best villa in Canggu&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 14 Oct 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We celebrated our wedding in Villa Arika and all of us fell in love with arika. It was beautiful with many greens and the sound of the sea. The rooms are amazing and comfortable with full blast AC. but we usually switched it off as it was too cold. Bathroom were very tidy and staff were very friendly and smiley. We wished to go back to Arika again.</p>
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            <span>We are so happy that everything went smoothly and your wedding was such a joyous and beautiful occasion in a stunning setting!  Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Villa Arika - we hope that perhaps you will be back to celebrate your first anniversary with us ???
Warm regards
Kathryn
Bali Luxury Villas Management</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Best Place I Have Ever Stayed&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 10 Apr 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">I got married at Villa Arika in September 2014 and along with our bridal party stayed for 3 nights. The rooms were amazing and the view was something else. The wedding was just perfect and the gardens were maintained so well. The view was beautiful and I think it took everyone's breath away when they entered the villa for the wedding. The service fo the staff was exceptional and I highly recommend getting the chef to cook up some dinner, it was the best dinner we had in Bali and very reasonably priced. Thankyou everyone at Villa Arika for making my wedding day perfect! We can't wait to come back again.</p>
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            <span>Thank you for your lovely comments.    We are so glad that your special day was all you had dreamed it could be, and that all your friends and family had a wonderful day by the ocean at Villa Arika.   I have passed your review to the staff at Villa Arika because, as always, it is mostly the warmth, friendliness and good service of the villa which make the experience unforgettable.   Come back for your anniversary!    Warm regards
Kathryn
Bali Luxury Villas / Arika Management</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Fantastic villa with wonderful staff&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 16 Oct 2014</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We stayed 5 days at Villa Arika along with our wedding party.  We had our wedding there also.  The venue is stunning and we have no negatives to say about our visit.  The rooms are lovely, clean and spacious, the staff were friendly and cooperative and everything we needed was provided or able to be sent for.  Everything was done with a minimum of fuss and staff were never intrusive.  They were always available if we needed anything and a driver was provided who was also very helpful.  There are a variety of cafés within close walking distance so we could easily walk down for food, get it delivered or have the villa staff cook for us.  It was a stunning venue with lovely staff and we highly recommend it to anyone as a truly beautiful and relaxing place to stay.  We can't wait to visit again.</p>
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            <span>Thank you for your review of the amazing Villa Arika!   You certainly chose a wonderful venue for a beachfront wedding - and our congratulations and best wishes to you on your marriage!   I will pass your comments on to the Villa Arika staff who are, after all, the warmth and soul of the Villa.   We all look forward to welcoming you back.
Warm regards
Kathryn
Bali Luxury Villas (VIlla Arika Management)</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Lovely place, a bit tired&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 4 Jan 2014</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Stayed here with my family of 4, we booked the whole place because wanted some space and quiet. Got that alright. Nice people and good service. The property is a bit tired and obviously receives high wear and tear. Since they cater for weddings regularly (one staff member said every week in season), the villa is more cut out for wedding groups. Food was passable, you can see that Yuli is adequate for repeatedly made 'safe' dishes. Bali is not exactly known for high cuisine so one could say that the villa scores 4star on the Bali food index, 2star on any other scale. 
The beach is not exactly usable but good location for surfers. 
other glitches: bedbugs in almost all the beds, aircons not functioning properly, tennis court net broken most times, creaking bedframes, security toilet next to the tennis court for a constant ammoniac wafting, bathroom taps kept falling off, shower head caked in calcium, chlorine stains in washed clothes, place not cleaned by breakfast time, wood ants crawling over all furniture, and other small things. Time for some money to be spent on this place.
Other than this, highly recommended</p>
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            <span>Dear Neelesh

We so appreciate your feedback about your stay at the beautiful Villa Arika.  You also wrote such a glowing tribute in our Villa Guestbook about the villa and the staff which I would like to share:

“We stayed six days here, spoiled by the space, warm staff, excellent service, beautiful setting.   Easy access to windsurfing and the sea and yet quiet and peaceful.  Good Restaurants not far away.   Very enjoyable.   Thank you to all the staff:  Yuli for good food, Bagus for excellent driving and a good sense of humour, Wayan and Desak – always cheerful, Nyoman – always helpful”.

I must point out to the readers of your review, however,  that Villa Arika is mid-way through a major renovation which to date has involved a new grass roof, repaint, re-varnish and floor refinishing.  New furnishings are also in the pipeline.

Also, “bedbugs” are not the same as bugs in the bed, such as the occasional ant  or insect which happens sometimes in the rainy season and was obviously the case during your stay.   In addition there are sometimes small insects which fall from the grass roof and others which fly in the doors over this season.   We have installed  beautiful and romantic mosquito nets in the rooms which will prevent any such incident in the future ☺

We aim to maintain our reputation as one of the most lovely, comfortable and desirable beachfront homes in Bali – for this is a private residence, not a purpose-built “rental villa”.  Therefore please be assured that we will look into all the comments made above.   When guests tell us about their experiences or give us their opinions we strive to improve our service.

Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back to Villa Arika on another occasion.

Kind regards
Kathryn</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Lived up to its expectations!&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 15 Dec 2013</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Being first timers at staying in a villa we were apprehensive when we entered Villa Arika after travelling for 14 hours...... But, the reception we received from the staff and the sheer ambience of the villa along with its amenities were all truly superb.  The well placed pool, undulating lawns and fantastic sceneries create an almost magical setting. Villa Arika is located on Canggu beach which is part of a village. To reach anywhere one has to travel for at least an hour keeping in mind the traffic on the roads and the distance. So one is far removed from the crowds....... Jimbaran, Denpasar, Ubud and Kuta are all a fair distance away so one has to plan ones day accordingly. We loved it because we wanted a space to "chill" in and that's exactly what the villa offered. The food churned out by the two chefs was awesome ....... The delectable spread that they provided us everyday was a gourmets delight...... The rest of the staff and the manager also went out of their way to ensure we we well looked after! Definately recommend for group holidays..... A super experience!</p>
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            <span>Thank you so much for taking the time to review our beautiful villa.   We appreciated you coming all the way from India to spend time in Bali and hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!   The staff from Villa Arika all send you their best regards and thank you for your compliments!

Kind regards
Kathryn,   Bali Luxury Villas</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;A wonderful haven!&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 25 Aug 2013</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">A wonderful venue to spend a happy week with three generations of family.
No complaints whatsoever - the staff were marvellous, the food was great and the property was maintained beautifully.
Definitely recommended.</p>
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            <span>Dear "Grandad" it was a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us at Arika and all the staff send you their best wishes.  Thank you for posting your review.

Warm regards
Kathryn

Dear "Grandad",

We want to add our thanks for your thoughtful review to that of our manager. The staff really enjoyed having your family as guests. We are delighted to read that all went well and that you and your family had a happy family holiday at Villa Arika.

Best regards,
Villa Arika Grandmother</span>
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