With its gorgeous, secluded setting in a tropical rain forest, the five-pearl, 30-room Como Shambhala Estate is a peaceful oasis that attracts travelers seeking a health-conscious getaway. With extensive spa and wellness facilities and a team of resident holistic health experts, the hotel aims to restore and revive. Nutrition-driven dining at two on-site restaurants is complemented by a wealth of activities such as guided walks and free yoga classes. Spacious rooms and suites are set in several freestanding Residences spread around the vast grounds (though some can be quite a hike to main areas), plus private villas with pools are also available. The Viceroy Bali is a similarly intimate and luxurious option, so it's worth comparing rates.
With its gorgeous, secluded setting in a tropical rain forest, the five-pearl, 30-room Como Shambhala Estate is a peaceful oasis that attracts travelers seeking a health-conscious getaway. With extensive spa and wellness facilities and a team of resident holistic health experts, the hotel aims to restore and revive. Nutrition-driven dining at two on-site restaurants is complemented by a wealth of activities such as guided walks and free yoga classes. Spacious rooms and suites are set in several freestanding Residences spread around the vast grounds (though some can be quite a hike to main areas), plus private villas with pools are also available. The Viceroy Bali is a similarly intimate and luxurious option, so it's worth comparing rates.
This five-pearl resort is best known for its breathtaking main pool, which sits dramatically over jungle treetops and offers gorgeous vistas of the gorge below. With a secluded location about 30 minutes from Ubud, the hotel offers a peaceful, rain forest getaway, complete with a luxurious spa and dining options that range from an on-site restaurant, bar, and cafe, to romantic private dining experiences. Its 44 suites and private villas offer panoramic views as well as private pools and terraces. The jungle setting means that various critters are to be expected, which might be an issue for some, and travelers should also be prepared for pricey dining. Those seeking an equally luxurious and more wellness-oriented experience might want to consider COMO Shambhala Estate, though it can be pricier.
This five-pearl resort is best known for its breathtaking main pool, which sits dramatically over jungle treetops and offers gorgeous vistas of the gorge below. With a secluded location about 30 minutes from Ubud, the hotel offers a peaceful, rain forest getaway, complete with a luxurious spa and dining options that range from an on-site restaurant, bar, and cafe, to romantic private dining experiences. Its 44 suites and private villas offer panoramic views as well as private pools and terraces. The jungle setting means that various critters are to be expected, which might be an issue for some, and travelers should also be prepared for pricey dining. Those seeking an equally luxurious and more wellness-oriented experience might want to consider COMO Shambhala Estate, though it can be pricier.
Alila Ubud is an inviting resort in a secluded hillside setting a 20-minute drive north of central Ubud. Located in the lush Ayung River valley rainforest, the 68-room property offers luxury and serenity in equal measure, and its intimate feel makes it a particularly good choice for couples. The Alila blends traditional Balinese and contemporary design, and its rooms have an upscale yet understated feel with plush beds, balconies or terraces, and beautiful stone bathrooms -- some of which are open-air. The hotel's highlight is a fantastic infinity pool, which appears to "float" above the valley and forest below. Also on-site are a full-service spa, fine-dining restaurant with Balinese and French cuisine, cocktail lounge, and art gallery.
Alila Ubud is an inviting resort in a secluded hillside setting a 20-minute drive north of central Ubud. Located in the lush Ayung River valley rainforest, the 68-room property offers luxury and serenity in equal measure, and its intimate feel makes it a particularly good choice for couples. The Alila blends traditional Balinese and contemporary design, and its rooms have an upscale yet understated feel with plush beds, balconies or terraces, and beautiful stone bathrooms -- some of which are open-air. The hotel's highlight is a fantastic infinity pool, which appears to "float" above the valley and forest below. Also on-site are a full-service spa, fine-dining restaurant with Balinese and French cuisine, cocktail lounge, and art gallery.
Nandini Jungle Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl, all-villa property located a 35-minute drive from downtown Ubud in picturesque Payangan area village. The boutique resort features 18 one-bedroom villas perched along a ravine, with great views of the jungle and the Ayung River. Villas feature thatched roofs and are handsome, if slightly worn, with hardwood floors and furniture, roomy balconies, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Features include a pool and pool bar surrounded by tropical greenery, a small lounge, Ginger Restaurant, and the gorgeous riverside Sungai Spa. The nearby Hanging Gardens of Bali hotel is under the same management as Nandini and features more luxurious facilities and villas, but the upgrades come with a steep price increase.
Nandini Jungle Resort is a three-and-a-half-pearl, all-villa property located a 35-minute drive from downtown Ubud in picturesque Payangan area village. The boutique resort features 18 one-bedroom villas perched along a ravine, with great views of the jungle and the Ayung River. Villas feature thatched roofs and are handsome, if slightly worn, with hardwood floors and furniture, roomy balconies, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Features include a pool and pool bar surrounded by tropical greenery, a small lounge, Ginger Restaurant, and the gorgeous riverside Sungai Spa. The nearby Hanging Gardens of Bali hotel is under the same management as Nandini and features more luxurious facilities and villas, but the upgrades come with a steep price increase.
The 53-room Ayung Resort Ubud is an affordable jungle getaway on the Ayung River with a temple-inspired design and an extensive collection of Indonesian art. Romantic and extravagant, with an impressively carved rock wall and lush grounds, the luxury property offers two large pools, a spa with cabanas, two great restaurants, and free morning yoga. It's about a 25-minute drive from downtown Ubud, and offers free shuttle service a few times daily. Accommodations range from standard rooms with large balconies to villas with private pools; all have marble bathrooms and espresso machines. Guest that want to stay in walking distance to Ubud's sights should look at the higher-priced Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa.
The 53-room Ayung Resort Ubud is an affordable jungle getaway on the Ayung River with a temple-inspired design and an extensive collection of Indonesian art. Romantic and extravagant, with an impressively carved rock wall and lush grounds, the luxury property offers two large pools, a spa with cabanas, two great restaurants, and free morning yoga. It's about a 25-minute drive from downtown Ubud, and offers free shuttle service a few times daily. Accommodations range from standard rooms with large balconies to villas with private pools; all have marble bathrooms and espresso machines. Guest that want to stay in walking distance to Ubud's sights should look at the higher-priced Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa.