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Convenient location just a 10-minute walk to the Monkey Forest and 15 minutes to central Ubud
Spacious, stylish suites have living areas, fresh fruit, and large balconies overlooking jungle
One- and two-bedroom villas have private outdoor pools and outdoor living areas
Beautiful marble bathrooms feature walk-in rainfall showers, separate soaking tubs, and Bvlgari toiletries
Gorgeous outdoor infinity pool with attractive sundeck
Restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Breakfast and daily afternoon tea included in rates
Chic spa offers various treatments
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Free daily shuttle service to central Ubud
Various activities and tours can be arranged through hotel
No fitness center
Situated about a 10-minute walk from Ubud's Monkey Forest, the four-pearl Goya Boutique Resort is a charming boutique property with chic interiors and lush grounds. An attractive infinity-edge outdoor pool (that drops off into rain forest) is one of its best features, plus there's a spa, restaurant, and bar. The hotel can arrange various tours and activities, while an array of freebies like breakfast, afternoon tea, and shuttle service to central Ubud add value to a stay here. Chic and spacious suites come with flat-screen TVs, fresh fruit and free Wi-Fi, plus they have large living room-like balconies with jungle views. Villas have delightful private pools. Beautiful marble bathrooms have both rainfall showers and separate soaking tubs, plus guests can indulge in Bvlgari toiletries. For an alternative, check out the wellness-focused Svarga Loka Resort, which has yoga classes and a vegetarian restaurant.
Scene
Charming, modern boutique hotel with stylish interiors and lovely grounds
This charming upscale boutique hotel features light and airy interiors and outrageously gorgeous grounds teeming with lush greenery and soothing water features. Paths wind through tunnels of green and lead around the well-maintained grounds. Peaked thatched roofs and open-air architecture allow the outdoors in, while interior decor is a mix of beachy rattan furniture and elegant details like Persian rugs on stone floors, antique pieces, and chandeliers. Clientele is mainly composed of couples, and it certainly makes for a romantic vacation, but families are also catered to here and are attracted by the spacious private villas with pools.
Location
10-minute walk to Monkey Forest and a five-minute drive into central Ubud
Set on pretty, lush grounds, the Goya Boutique Resort is just a 10-minute walk to the Monkey Forest, and about a five-minute drive (or 15-minute walk) to central Ubud. There are several other hotels in the immediate area, as well as some dining options, within a short walk of the hotel. Area attractions include the Ubud Palace, the Saraswati Temple, and the Blanco Renaissance Museum, all of which can be reached in five minutes by car or about 15 to 20 minutes on foot. Further away, the Goa Gajah cave (elephant cave) is around a 15-minute drive. Ngurah Rai International Airport is about an hour's drive away from the hotel.
Rooms
Chic, contemporary suites with large balconies and luxe marble bathrooms; villas have private pools and outdoor living areas
The hotel offers suites as well as one- and two-bedroom villas. Fresh, contemporary decor includes wooden floors and attractive light wood furniture, as well as soft neutral color palettes brightened by pops of color like bed runners and pillows. Large windows let in plenty of natural light making for a bright and airy vibe, while details like potted orchids are an elegant touch. Beds are either wooden with attractive upholstery, or four-poster and romantically draped with mosquito netting. Suites have living areas with sofas as well as desks. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea/coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi.
Large balconies extend the living space outdoors and are furnished with wicker sofas, chairs, and tables, and offer lush views over the jungle. Villas have private outdoor pools and lovely outdoor living areas.
Beautiful gray marble bathrooms are separated from the bedrooms by a glass wall (in the villas the glass walls overlook the pool) and feature marble and wood sink vanities, large walk-in rainfall showers, and separate soaking tubs. Bvlgari toiletries and plush robes are supplied.
Features
Beautiful infinity pool, restaurant and bar, chic spa, and various activities and tours available
One of the highlights here is the beautiful outdoor pool, an infinity-edge that overlooks the jungle canopy and is surrounded by an attractive wooden sundeck lined with plush padded sunbeds and skirted in greenery and colorful potted flowers. Floating padded loungers encourage guests to relax in the water. A chic canopied part of the deck offers a couch and elegant armchairs under a crystal chandelier. The hotel also has a chic spa that offers a variety of treatments and special packages, but there is no fitness center on-site.
Dining-wise, there's an lovely restaurant and bar that serves breakfast (included in rates), lunch, and dinner as well as various drinks. Guests receive a welcome drink upon arrival as well as fresh fruit baskets in rooms, plus free afternoon tea daily. Various activities that can be arranged by the hotel include Balinese cooking classes, biking tours, and rafting. Tours can also be arranged, and a free shuttle service to central Ubud is available during the day. Wi-Fi is free, as is parking, and there are laundry facilities on-site.