Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning Pengosekan, Ubud, Indonesia
Lush, hillside location about 10 minutes from Ubud's attractions
Spacious, modern villas come with private gardens, outdoor bath tubs, and pools
Restaurant, coffee bar, and lobby lounge on-site
Large pool includes a poolside bar
Spa and small fitness center are available for guests' use
Free activities on-site, including morning trekking and yoga
Freebies include Wi-Fi in common areas and afternoon tea
No free Wi-Fi in rooms
Some furniture is a little worn and some common areas are tired
The 30-villa Ubud Village Resort & Spa is a quiet, upscale boutique hotel situated on over 12 acres of lush, hilly land in Ubud. Only about 10 minutes from downtown, the hotel is a convenient base to explore the local sites, but has a secluded, romantic atmosphere. With large villas that include private gardens, pools, and outdoor tubs, it's easy to relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. There's a tasty restaurant on-site serving locally sourced fare, as well as a coffee shop, lobby lounge, and poolside bar. The resort offers a number of activities throughout the week like yoga classes and morning trekking, many of which are free of charge, and there's a spa and small fitness center, though overall the common areas are spare and sometimes a bit tired. Travelers might also want to compare rates with the Plataran Ubud Hotel and Spa, a similar resort nearby.
Scene
Lush, green grounds with Balinese sculptures throughout
Ten minutes from Ubud's center, the Ubud Village Resort & Spa is a Balinese-owned boutique resort situated among lush, hillside grounds with the atmosphere of a remote escape. The tone is set on the beautiful, long drive up to the main lobby, a path which is peppered with Balinese sculptures. Once at reception, guests walk up cream-colored stairs to a large open-air lobby with clusters of wicker furniture. On the other side of the lobby are the expansive gardens with aging paved pathways that lead to different buildings and villas. The green grounds even include rice paddies, tended by the hotel's gardener. There's an aging quality to the resort, with mossy wall facades and weathered traditional sculptures, but it has the impact of feeling more historic and charming than downtrodden.
Location
Convenient location 10 minutes from downtown Ubud
Despite its sense of seclusion, the Ubud Village Resort & Spa is actually conveniently located about 10 minutes from the center of Ubud. The hotel runs hourly shuttles to town and also has bikes available for use. Monkey Forest, a nature preserve and Hindu temple complex, is a 10-minute walk from the resort. Also nearby is Petulu, a village of thousands of herons and egrets, to which the hotel runs free afternoon tours. The Ngurah Rai International Airport is about an hour away by car.
Rooms
Spacious villas have expansive gardens with pools and outdoor tubs.
The resort's villas are simple and spacious, decorated in dark woods, whites, and burgundy accents. The cushioned, wood-framed couches and reading chairs are not overly comfortable, but there is plenty of comfy outdoor lounge seating in the private garden, including a covered daybed and sun loungers in each. In fact, outdoor space seemingly doubles the square footage of the villas, and is a significant draw. Villas also include outdoor tubs and sizable plunge pools. Bathrooms are spacious, with double sinks, beautiful sunken baths, and large shower areas which have windows that overlook the gardens. The larger Villa Suites have even more outdoor space than Garden or Rice Field Villas, as well as kitchenette setups with (older model) mini-fridges, microwaves, hot plates, and a few utensils. Rooms all come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and minibars, but Wi-Fi is only available in the common areas.
Features
A great restaurant, daily resort-run activities, and a beautiful pool, plus a spa and small fitness center
The Ubud Village is a preservation-oriented resort sitting on over 12 acres of land, only thirty percent of which has been developed with buildings, while the rest remains lush and green. The resort encourages guests to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and to celebrate traditional Balinese arts and culture, inviting guests to participate in several activities free of charge, including daily spiritual offerings, morning treks, yoga, and tours of Petulu. More excursions and activities, such as cooking lessons or rafting on the Ayung River, can be booked for a fee. For relaxation and fitness, the hotel has a simple spa and small fitness center with a few cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. The large common pool area is simply and beautifully designed with a subtly curving green infinity edge that overlooks the gardens, while islands of thin trees in the pool make it feel creek-like. There are plenty of sun loungers along the wooden deck, and the nearby pool bar offers some refreshments and shade. There's a small recreation area with billiards, ping pong, and a shelf of books, while an on-site boutique sells clothing, wine, and other gifts. The hotel's Angkul-Angkul restaurant, which is popular enough to draw outsiders, serves mostly locally sourced fare. There's also Paddy's coffee shop with pastries and drinks, in addition to the lobby lounge and poolside bar.