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Pool at AnandaDara Ubud Resort & Spa

The main pool is praised for its large size, cleanliness, and stunning tropical setting, but temperature is a genuine concern; separate heated pools and an onsen effectively mitigate the issue for most guests.

PositiveStrong evidence·based on 20 reviews

Reviews cluster in April–July 2026 with no significant quality shift over time. German and Dutch reviewers reporting temperature issues appear across the entire timeframe (April–July), suggesting this is a persistent structural issue rather than seasonal decline. Positive reviews about size and setting are similarly distributed across the review period.

What the reviews tell us

Main pool is large, clean, and set in a beautiful tropical garden with lush greenery and peaceful surroundings (claims 59742, 60161, 52560, 64496)

Water temperature is a consistent issue: main pool is cold due to excessive shade, particularly reported by European reviewers (claims 62753, 56592, 53734, 56879)

Heated pools and hot tub facilities effectively compensate: separate heated pool, heated section of main pool, and very hot jacuzzi available (claims 62529, 63547, 55675)

Rooftop pool is small but enjoyable when it receives sunshine, adding variety to the pool experience (claims 53711, 53718)

Pool and spa/onsen areas are described as very relaxing and peaceful, with the onsen highlighted as a stay highlight by some guests (claims 63417, 57260, 64496)

AnandaDara Ubud's pool experience divides on a single critical axis: water temperature. Multiple reviewers from Northern European countries (Germany, Netherlands, Italy) consistently report the main pool as cold, attributable to its shaded location—a feature several reviewers explicitly noted. However, the resort appears to have addressed this through alternative facilities: a smaller heated pool, a heated section within the main pool, and a hot tub/jacuzzi that reviewers praise as "very hot" and a key compensating feature. Beyond temperature, the pool itself receives strong marks for size (described as "large" and "absolutely amazing"), cleanliness, and setting. Reviewers across multiple countries (United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia) highlight the lush tropical surroundings and beautiful garden location, contributing to a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. A separate rooftop pool adds variety, though one reviewer found it small and initially cold before noting its sunshine exposure made it enjoyable. The onsen/spa water facilities are mentioned as a highlight by some guests. Overall, the experience is substantively positive for guests who use the heated alternatives or visit during sunnier periods, but the main pool's persistent shade and temperature issues are real constraints that the resort has partially but not fully resolved.

Main pool temperature: cold vs. refreshing depending on guest expectations and time

European reviewers (Germany, Netherlands, Italy) consistently report the main pool as cold and problematic, attributing it to excessive shade. However, some reviewers describe the pool as "very refreshing" or "enjoyable" without qualification. This disagreement reflects differing expectations: Northern European guests accustomed to heated pools may find tropical shade-induced coldness disappointing, while guests from warmer climates or those prioritizing aesthetics over temperature rate the same pool positively. The resort's provision of a heated pool nearby and in-pool heated section suggests management acknowledges the temperature issue but has chosen an aesthetic trade-off (maintaining the garden shade) over universal temperature control.