If you want to get away from it all, three-pearl Furama Villas & Spa Ubud just might be the spot for you. It's a 25-minute drive from the center of Ubud, tucked amid rolling greenery, and has a hushed, secluded ambience. The 24 villas are private and classic, with details like canopy beds and antique-style furniture, plus outdoor living rooms, private pools, and massive bathrooms. They do look a bit dated and tired, and we spotted some tube TVs during our visit, so upgrades might be due. The small spa has four treatment rooms, and a scheduled shuttle runs into Ubud five times daily. Travelers who'd prefer to be closer to central Ubud might consider KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion instead -- the villas there are a bit nicer.
If you want to get away from it all, three-pearl Furama Villas & Spa Ubud just might be the spot for you. It's a 25-minute drive from the center of Ubud, tucked amid rolling greenery, and has a hushed, secluded ambience. The 24 villas are private and classic, with details like canopy beds and antique-style furniture, plus outdoor living rooms, private pools, and massive bathrooms. They do look a bit dated and tired, and we spotted some tube TVs during our visit, so upgrades might be due. The small spa has four treatment rooms, and a scheduled shuttle runs into Ubud five times daily. Travelers who'd prefer to be closer to central Ubud might consider KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion instead -- the villas there are a bit nicer.
Set on lush tropical grounds, Fivelements Puri Ahimsa Retreat is a holistic, upscale wellness getaway with nine villas on the Ayung River in Mambal village, about a 20-minute drive from central Ubud. The hotel has a large free-form pool, therapy pool, Balinese spa, herbal remedies laboratory, and vegetarian restaurant that gets rave reviews. Constructed in bamboo, the spacious villas are breezy and rustic, with river-facing terraces, free Wi-Fi, stereos with iPod docks, and bathrooms with outdoor soaking tubs and showers. For a simpler, less pricey option with an eco-friendly commitment, travelers should consider Swasti Eco Cottages, which is a five-minute walk from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, though it lacks Fivelements' wellness programs.
Set on lush tropical grounds, Fivelements Puri Ahimsa Retreat is a holistic, upscale wellness getaway with nine villas on the Ayung River in Mambal village, about a 20-minute drive from central Ubud. The hotel has a large free-form pool, therapy pool, Balinese spa, herbal remedies laboratory, and vegetarian restaurant that gets rave reviews. Constructed in bamboo, the spacious villas are breezy and rustic, with river-facing terraces, free Wi-Fi, stereos with iPod docks, and bathrooms with outdoor soaking tubs and showers. For a simpler, less pricey option with an eco-friendly commitment, travelers should consider Swasti Eco Cottages, which is a five-minute walk from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, though it lacks Fivelements' wellness programs.