The Kayumanis Ubud Private Villas & Spa is a luxury all-villa complex set in lush jungle gardens a 10-minute drive from Ubud's main attractions. The focus is on romance, with secluded villas providing outdoor tubs, private pools, and personal butler service along with a super-romantic candlelit dinner service. The setting of the spa is also superb and the all-day breakfast is nice touch. While the outdoor living won't appeal to all and bugs are inevitable, for a blow-the-budget, back-to-nature resort with guaranteed privacy and deluxe lodgings, this is a fine choice. Note that kids under 16 aren't allowed here.
The Kayumanis Ubud Private Villas & Spa is a luxury all-villa complex set in lush jungle gardens a 10-minute drive from Ubud's main attractions. The focus is on romance, with secluded villas providing outdoor tubs, private pools, and personal butler service along with a super-romantic candlelit dinner service. The setting of the spa is also superb and the all-day breakfast is nice touch. While the outdoor living won't appeal to all and bugs are inevitable, for a blow-the-budget, back-to-nature resort with guaranteed privacy and deluxe lodgings, this is a fine choice. Note that kids under 16 aren't allowed here.
The 18-room Ubud Bungalow is a budget hotel located right in the middle of downtown Ubud, a six-minute walk from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. This is a quiet, peaceful place with humble, traditional style plus beautiful gardens and a lovely outdoor pool. Superior Rooms -- of which there are only four -- have air-conditioning and mini-fridges, but Standard Rooms are un-air-conditioned and bare bones -- none have TVs. All have nice terraces or balconies with garden views, but having to leave windows open for air means noise in rooms near the road. Breakfast is free and includes dishes like pancakes and eggs plus fresh fruit or juice. Check out the Tegal Sari as well. It's another budget option in town, but it's popular and frequently needs to be booked at least six months ahead.
The 18-room Ubud Bungalow is a budget hotel located right in the middle of downtown Ubud, a six-minute walk from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. This is a quiet, peaceful place with humble, traditional style plus beautiful gardens and a lovely outdoor pool. Superior Rooms -- of which there are only four -- have air-conditioning and mini-fridges, but Standard Rooms are un-air-conditioned and bare bones -- none have TVs. All have nice terraces or balconies with garden views, but having to leave windows open for air means noise in rooms near the road. Breakfast is free and includes dishes like pancakes and eggs plus fresh fruit or juice. Check out the Tegal Sari as well. It's another budget option in town, but it's popular and frequently needs to be booked at least six months ahead.
The SenS Hotel & Spa is a modern, Western-style hotel that's a 10-minute walk from Ubud's city center. The 97 bright and modern rooms include minibars, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Unfortunately, noise can carry throughout the hotel and the glass-walled bathroom setup isn't the most private. The hotel has a restaurant that serves all meals, including afternoon tea, and there's a small spa and workout room. The small courtyard pool is best for a splash and doesn't get much sun. Attractive events spaces draw more than a few business groups as well. For travelers who don't mind being a little farther outside the town center, the Anumana Ubud Hotel is a good alternative. It has chic rooms, a buzzing restaurant, and a nicer pool.
The SenS Hotel & Spa is a modern, Western-style hotel that's a 10-minute walk from Ubud's city center. The 97 bright and modern rooms include minibars, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Unfortunately, noise can carry throughout the hotel and the glass-walled bathroom setup isn't the most private. The hotel has a restaurant that serves all meals, including afternoon tea, and there's a small spa and workout room. The small courtyard pool is best for a splash and doesn't get much sun. Attractive events spaces draw more than a few business groups as well. For travelers who don't mind being a little farther outside the town center, the Anumana Ubud Hotel is a good alternative. It has chic rooms, a buzzing restaurant, and a nicer pool.
The 80-room Pertiwi Resort & Spa is a basic mid-range property located between the Monkey Forest and the heart of the action in Ubud. The sprawling grounds are beautiful and serene, with two pretty infinity pools and a modest but intimate spa tucked away amid frangipani and palm trees. Guest rooms, though, are hit or miss -- some are spacious, comfortable, and in good shape, while others are poorly maintained and run down, with mildew in bathrooms, broken air-conditioning units, and worn furniture. The restaurant serves an average a la carte breakfast (not included in all rates), as well as Asian cuisine in a simple dining room with sidewalk seating. There's also an upstairs lounge that has a few comfortable couches for evening drinks. Travelers looking for better value in this price range may wish to consider Agung Raka Resort & Villas.
The 80-room Pertiwi Resort & Spa is a basic mid-range property located between the Monkey Forest and the heart of the action in Ubud. The sprawling grounds are beautiful and serene, with two pretty infinity pools and a modest but intimate spa tucked away amid frangipani and palm trees. Guest rooms, though, are hit or miss -- some are spacious, comfortable, and in good shape, while others are poorly maintained and run down, with mildew in bathrooms, broken air-conditioning units, and worn furniture. The restaurant serves an average a la carte breakfast (not included in all rates), as well as Asian cuisine in a simple dining room with sidewalk seating. There's also an upstairs lounge that has a few comfortable couches for evening drinks. Travelers looking for better value in this price range may wish to consider Agung Raka Resort & Villas.
There are 15 rooms and villas at this four-pearl wellness retreat, a 20-minute drive north of Ubud. The resort is in the secluded rainforest, well away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud, and the aim here is to re-center guests and create a totally tranquil escape -- and it succeeds in doing so. Free yoga and trekking, healthy vegetarian food, and indulgent spa treatments are all offered here. Rooms are designed to relax guests, and most lack TVs. They have a style that blends classic Balinese elements and breezy accents, with gorgeous bathrooms that have their own private tropical garden in most rooms. Those wanting to be the heart of Ubud should try the sleek KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion as an alternative, which has similar rates.
There are 15 rooms and villas at this four-pearl wellness retreat, a 20-minute drive north of Ubud. The resort is in the secluded rainforest, well away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud, and the aim here is to re-center guests and create a totally tranquil escape -- and it succeeds in doing so. Free yoga and trekking, healthy vegetarian food, and indulgent spa treatments are all offered here. Rooms are designed to relax guests, and most lack TVs. They have a style that blends classic Balinese elements and breezy accents, with gorgeous bathrooms that have their own private tropical garden in most rooms. Those wanting to be the heart of Ubud should try the sleek KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion as an alternative, which has similar rates.
The 60-room Alaya Resort Ubud is an upscale tropical hideaway overlooking picturesque rice paddies from its downtown location near the Yoga Barn and Sacred Monkey Forest. Sleek rooms have Balinese designs, polished stone floors, flat-screen TVs, luxurious terrarium showers or bathtubs, and furnished balconies with scenic views. There’s a peaceful outdoor pool and bar, a six-room spa, a stylish restaurant, and a yoga pavilion that also offers cooking and dance classes. One downfall: the busy location does get noisy, particularly at the restaurant. To find a quieter Ubud property, try the Puri Sunia Resort. Wi-Fi is free.
The 60-room Alaya Resort Ubud is an upscale tropical hideaway overlooking picturesque rice paddies from its downtown location near the Yoga Barn and Sacred Monkey Forest. Sleek rooms have Balinese designs, polished stone floors, flat-screen TVs, luxurious terrarium showers or bathtubs, and furnished balconies with scenic views. There’s a peaceful outdoor pool and bar, a six-room spa, a stylish restaurant, and a yoga pavilion that also offers cooking and dance classes. One downfall: the busy location does get noisy, particularly at the restaurant. To find a quieter Ubud property, try the Puri Sunia Resort. Wi-Fi is free.
The 16-room Puri Sebali is a contemporary upscale resort located in the jungle overlooking the rice fields outside Ubud. It's quite far from the center of town, though the resort runs a free shuttle that takes about 15 minutes. Suites and villas are decorated with a lovely blend of traditional Balinese and rustic-chic styles. All have nice views of the surrounding jungle and rice fields, and villas have beautiful private pools and gardens. The restaurant serves traditional Indonesian fare for all meals, and the lovely outdoor infinity pool is a guest favorite -- as is the spa with semi-open treatment rooms and a whirlpool. For an equally chic alternative closer to town, KaJaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion has lower rates right near the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
The 16-room Puri Sebali is a contemporary upscale resort located in the jungle overlooking the rice fields outside Ubud. It's quite far from the center of town, though the resort runs a free shuttle that takes about 15 minutes. Suites and villas are decorated with a lovely blend of traditional Balinese and rustic-chic styles. All have nice views of the surrounding jungle and rice fields, and villas have beautiful private pools and gardens. The restaurant serves traditional Indonesian fare for all meals, and the lovely outdoor infinity pool is a guest favorite -- as is the spa with semi-open treatment rooms and a whirlpool. For an equally chic alternative closer to town, KaJaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion has lower rates right near the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
The Ubud Raya Resort is a three-pearl property offering 10 villas in a small village that's a 20-minute drive from Ubud. Stand-alone villas come with one or two bedrooms, and all have kitchens and private pools. Each villa is massive, and the decor is sharp and modern, with details like stone-tile floors and Balinese art. The list of freebies is long and includes breakfast, afternoon tea, a shuttle to town, bicycles, Wi-Fi, and daily activities. Unfortunately, food doesn't get great reviews here and there's not much in the immediate area. Travelers looking to be closer to Ubud and more amenities could check out the Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa, which has two outdoor pools and a children's area just a five-minute drive from Ubud.
The Ubud Raya Resort is a three-pearl property offering 10 villas in a small village that's a 20-minute drive from Ubud. Stand-alone villas come with one or two bedrooms, and all have kitchens and private pools. Each villa is massive, and the decor is sharp and modern, with details like stone-tile floors and Balinese art. The list of freebies is long and includes breakfast, afternoon tea, a shuttle to town, bicycles, Wi-Fi, and daily activities. Unfortunately, food doesn't get great reviews here and there's not much in the immediate area. Travelers looking to be closer to Ubud and more amenities could check out the Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa, which has two outdoor pools and a children's area just a five-minute drive from Ubud.
The 25-room Viceroy Bali is a luxury hotel that draws high-end clientele with its tropical setting overlooking Petanu Valley and its convenient helipad. The property also offers airport limousine service, an open-air restaurant, and a lovely pool with a swim-up bar. A hillside spa and modern gym complete the list of excellent amenities. The spacious Balinese villas have private pools, flat-screen TVs, safes, and indoor/outdoor sitting areas; some have thatched-roof gazebos. There’s golf cart transportation on-site, but the grounds are often sloped so getting around can be tricky. Another luxurious option is the Chedi Club Tanah Gajah. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking are all free at the Viceroy (but expect sky-high rates).
The 25-room Viceroy Bali is a luxury hotel that draws high-end clientele with its tropical setting overlooking Petanu Valley and its convenient helipad. The property also offers airport limousine service, an open-air restaurant, and a lovely pool with a swim-up bar. A hillside spa and modern gym complete the list of excellent amenities. The spacious Balinese villas have private pools, flat-screen TVs, safes, and indoor/outdoor sitting areas; some have thatched-roof gazebos. There’s golf cart transportation on-site, but the grounds are often sloped so getting around can be tricky. Another luxurious option is the Chedi Club Tanah Gajah. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking are all free at the Viceroy (but expect sky-high rates).
The five-room, two-story Villa Saraswati is an upscale bed-and-breakfast located in a quiet village that's a 15-minute drive from Ubud. Lovely rooms blend classic Balinese design with modern accents, and all make excellent use of the surroundings and beautiful views in a variety of ways. One room has an expansive wrap-around balcony, another opens directly onto the pool deck, and four have outdoor bathrooms. Public spaces are relaxing and elegant, and the poolside dining pavilion serves all meals, including an excellent breakfast with signature banana pancakes. The vibe here is both communal and intimate, and kids aren't allowed. Families looking for something equally tranquil should consider the Kenanga Boutique Hotel, which has 21 rooms and a bigger spa.
The five-room, two-story Villa Saraswati is an upscale bed-and-breakfast located in a quiet village that's a 15-minute drive from Ubud. Lovely rooms blend classic Balinese design with modern accents, and all make excellent use of the surroundings and beautiful views in a variety of ways. One room has an expansive wrap-around balcony, another opens directly onto the pool deck, and four have outdoor bathrooms. Public spaces are relaxing and elegant, and the poolside dining pavilion serves all meals, including an excellent breakfast with signature banana pancakes. The vibe here is both communal and intimate, and kids aren't allowed. Families looking for something equally tranquil should consider the Kenanga Boutique Hotel, which has 21 rooms and a bigger spa.