On my recent trip to Kuala Lumpur I stayed at an urban oasis hidden gem hotel: Villa Samadhi. This hotel offers so much lush greenery and serenity that you forget you’re in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a busy big city. In this post I want to share my Villa Samadhi review to help you decide if this the right hotel for your trip to Malaysia’s capital. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Find out more here.
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Location of Villa Samadhi in Kuala Lumpur
Villa Samadhi is a 5-star boutique hotel located in an upscale neighborhood in the heart of the city and it is surrounded by embassies, bungalows and high-end private residences.
Even the location already gives you an idea of the luxurious stay you will experience here.
The hotel is about 10 minutes away by car to the Petronas twin towers, the Bukit Bintang neighborhood, and the broader Kuala Lumpur city center.
Grab is the most popular e-hailing app in Malaysia and it’s quite affordable, so you can get a car to get to the city center from Villa Samadhi. I recommend you do this since the weather is very hot and humid. So even though you could walk to the city center it’s not a very pleasant experience because of the weather.
Check in at Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur
Check-in time starts at 3pm. For me this was perfect as my flight landed around 4pm.
Once I got to the hotel the friendly staff welcomed me and offered me cold tea and water as welcome drinks. I loved the tea! It was very refreshing and it had a nice aroma.
The check-in process was very smooth and it took only a few minutes. After that I was taken to my room and a staff member brought my luggage to my room.
Rooms at Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur
Villa Samadhi has 20 private villas with a different layout and a rustic-luxe room design, drawing inspiration from traditional Malay architecture and using natural materials.
I stayed in one of their luxe sarang rooms on the ground floor. So I had direct access to their amazing swimming pool.
As I got to the room, I had to open the lock of the wooden double doors to get in. As soon as I opened the doors I was so impressed.
Luxe sarang room
There was a jacuzzi on the left-hand side and an outdoor terrace where you can relax and drink complimentary coffee and tea on the right-hand side.
Then you open another set of double doors and you get to the villa itself. First you have a nice living room with a sofa and a table. I loved how they had fresh tropical fruit waiting for me on the table.
And they also surprised me with snacks and sweets, as well as a bottle of port during my stay. The hospitality at Villa Samadhi is unmatched.
On the left-hand side of the living room I had the bathroom which had a separate area for their rain shower.
And as you walked straight from the living room you got to the spacious bedroom that had a king-sized bed and plenty of storage space for my luggage.
The room had air conditioning, free wi-fi, a mini bar and a flat-screen tv, excellent amenities you would expect from luxury boutique resorts.
From the bedroom you could then open the door to get to a private outdoor terrace with direct access to their lagoon pool.
If you’re able to, I highly recommend you book a pool villa because starting and ending the day with a swim was fantastic. Jumping into that outdoor pool was the best way to cool down after being out and about in the hot Kuala Lumpur weather.
The hotel also provided a sarong skirt to wear during my stay. And if you like it, you can also purchase one to take home as a souvenir when you leave.
Breakfast at Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur
Villa Samadhi offers a breakfast buffet every morning. The options are varied and include both local cuisine such as nasi lemak or roti canai and more Western food such as eggs.
There are also plenty of fresh juices, coffee and tea, and fresh fruit. I also tried the famous kaya jam for the first time while having my daily breakfast at Villa Samadhi.
Kaya is a delicious jam specific to South East Asia made from coconut and eggs. Local people usually eat it on charcoal toast and they dip the toast in half boiled eggs.
I loved kaya! I even brought 2 jars back home with me. You should definitely try it for breakfast.
On one of the days I was there I requested to have breakfast in my room. I just told the front desk the night before what I wanted for breakfast and when to bring the food.
They were punctual and got all items of my specific request right. I loved having breakfast by the pool. It was an excellent choice. Sometimes in-room dining is exactly what you need.
Villa Samadhi restaurants
In-house Dining Room restaurant
Villa Samadhi has an all-day in-house restaurant. You can have breakfast here. And for lunch and dinner they offer a selection of Thai dishes.
I had dinner here on my first night in Kuala Lumpur and the food was so good!
The satay was so flavorful, the salads had just the right amount of heat, the main courses were very tasty, and the mango sticky rice was perfection.
My experience at Tamarind Springs
I also had an incredible dining experience at Tamarind Spring, one of Villa Samadhi’s sister restaurants.
This restaurant has a very unique location in the jungle. As you get there you go down this path surrounded by greenery. Then once you get to the restaurant and you sit at the table you have this unbelievable jungle view in front of you.
It was one of the best views of any restaurant I’ve ever dined at.
The food was really good too. They serve Mekong cuisine from Northern Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Other sister restaurants
Besides Tamarind Springs, Villa Samadhi has two other sister restaurants: Tamarind Hill restaurant and FOOK.
Unfortunately when I visited they were both closed for relocation, so I couldn’t try them.
Tamarind Hill is a Michelin Guide restaurant serving authentic Thai and Burmese cuisine, just a 10-minute drive from Villa Samadhi.
FOOK serves contemporary Malaysian cuisine in a chic and sensual ambiance, crafted by an award-winning Malaysian chef. It is also located 10 minutes from Villa Samadhi.
My overall experience at Villa Samadhi
I had an amazing stay at Villa Samadhi in Kuala Lumpur. The villa was luxurious, the food was delicious, and having access to the pool was incredible. The staff was incredibly friendly and constantly making sure I had a great experience staying there.
I loved how quiet the area was and the serenity and peaceful atmosphere they were able to create at Villa Samadhi. I think this hotel can be a great choice for a romantic escape, for family travel, or for solo travel. The occasion doesn’t matter, I’m sure you will love staying here as much as I did.
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Ioana was born and raised in Romania, lived in NYC for 14 years, and is now back in Romania. She fell in love with traveling when she was little and used to visit her aunt in Vienna. Then in high school she was able to visit Siberia, Turkmenistan, Istanbul, and Tokyo through chemistry competitions. As an adult she started to travel solo once she turned 30 and visited 20+ countries so far. Ioana is a full time travel blogger and content creator with an audience of 75K+ people on Instagram. She loves to share travel recommendations and tips.