The 28-room Puri Sunia Resort is a well-presented, upper-mid-range property with a tasteful blend of traditional Balinese charm and chic, modern touches. The location can feel a little remote from the Ubud tourist center, though this also adds to the peaceful atmosphere. There are two serene outdoor pools, a spa, and a spacious yoga pavilion on-site. Rooms are fresh and pleasant, with particularly nice bathrooms (and big soaking tubs) while villas include private plunge pools. Those looking for fast access to Ubud's center should look elsewhere, but this friendly, charming, and reasonably priced resort is certainly worth a look.
The 28-room Puri Sunia Resort is a well-presented, upper-mid-range property with a tasteful blend of traditional Balinese charm and chic, modern touches. The location can feel a little remote from the Ubud tourist center, though this also adds to the peaceful atmosphere. There are two serene outdoor pools, a spa, and a spacious yoga pavilion on-site. Rooms are fresh and pleasant, with particularly nice bathrooms (and big soaking tubs) while villas include private plunge pools. Those looking for fast access to Ubud's center should look elsewhere, but this friendly, charming, and reasonably priced resort is certainly worth a look.
The 17-room Purist Villas and Spa is a luxurious property that offers a quiet jungle respite beyond the center of Ubud. Owned by an architect and an interior designer, the resort masterfully combines modern conveniences with traditional Balinese and Indonesian art and architecture. A compact facility with a tropical vibe, the hotel has a lovely restaurant that serves local and international dishes, as well as free breakfast and afternoon tea. The lush grounds include two beautiful outdoor pools, and there's an Ayurvedic-based spa in which to relax and unwind, as well as a yoga studio available for private classes. Spacious suites and villas feature simple and elegant decor and a host of modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Plus, many of the luxurious villas have private pools. Travelers might also want to compare rates with similar properties nearby, such as the Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa or Kamandalu Ubud.
The 17-room Purist Villas and Spa is a luxurious property that offers a quiet jungle respite beyond the center of Ubud. Owned by an architect and an interior designer, the resort masterfully combines modern conveniences with traditional Balinese and Indonesian art and architecture. A compact facility with a tropical vibe, the hotel has a lovely restaurant that serves local and international dishes, as well as free breakfast and afternoon tea. The lush grounds include two beautiful outdoor pools, and there's an Ayurvedic-based spa in which to relax and unwind, as well as a yoga studio available for private classes. Spacious suites and villas feature simple and elegant decor and a host of modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Plus, many of the luxurious villas have private pools. Travelers might also want to compare rates with similar properties nearby, such as the Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa or Kamandalu Ubud.
There are 40 guest rooms at this three-and-a-half pearl property in the Balinese countryside, a 15-minute drive from Ubud’s center. The grounds are a working garden, with organic plantings plus flowers and palm trees at every turn. Rooms have modern Balinese decor and a good range of amenities like wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. There are plenty of relaxing activities available at the property, and all are free of charge -- including bikes, rice field treks, and yoga classes. Breakfast with eggs and fresh juices, and afternoon tea are included in the room rates as well. Those wanting to stay in the center of Ubud should check out KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion as an alternative. It's impeccably contemporary, though rates will be higher.
There are 40 guest rooms at this three-and-a-half pearl property in the Balinese countryside, a 15-minute drive from Ubud’s center. The grounds are a working garden, with organic plantings plus flowers and palm trees at every turn. Rooms have modern Balinese decor and a good range of amenities like wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. There are plenty of relaxing activities available at the property, and all are free of charge -- including bikes, rice field treks, and yoga classes. Breakfast with eggs and fresh juices, and afternoon tea are included in the room rates as well. Those wanting to stay in the center of Ubud should check out KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion as an alternative. It's impeccably contemporary, though rates will be higher.
There are 20 villas and 25 hotel rooms at this three-pearl property set within picturesque rice fields near Ubud’s center. Museums, galleries, and the famous Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary are all within a 15-minute walk -- and the hotel provides a free area shuttle as well. Rooms and villas are done in a blend of traditional and modern Balinese decor with amenities like free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and coffeemakers. The free breakfast includes a mix of hot and cold dishes, and the restaurant also serves traditional Balinese cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel has two swimming pools, and spa treatments are offered in the outdoor pavilion. Those wanting a hotel with an artsy-meets-spiritual vibe should consider the similarly priced Green Field Hotel and Bungalows, just around the corner.
There are 20 villas and 25 hotel rooms at this three-pearl property set within picturesque rice fields near Ubud’s center. Museums, galleries, and the famous Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary are all within a 15-minute walk -- and the hotel provides a free area shuttle as well. Rooms and villas are done in a blend of traditional and modern Balinese decor with amenities like free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and coffeemakers. The free breakfast includes a mix of hot and cold dishes, and the restaurant also serves traditional Balinese cuisine for lunch and dinner. The hotel has two swimming pools, and spa treatments are offered in the outdoor pavilion. Those wanting a hotel with an artsy-meets-spiritual vibe should consider the similarly priced Green Field Hotel and Bungalows, just around the corner.
The 15-room Saren Indah Hotel is a family-owned, mid-range property with an Old Bali vibe. It is one of the older hotels in the area, located in Nyuh Kuning village, with both the popular Monkey Forest and bustling Ubud a short distance away on foot. Although starting to look a little old, rooms are well-maintained with four-poster beds draped with mosquito nets, spacious bathrooms, and peaceful balconies overlooking lovely rice fields. There is an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and an open-air spa on-site. Wi-Fi is free, but signal strength can be inconsistent. Overall, guests willing to overlook the slightly dated feel of the place will get a good value stay -- especially if they're a fan of monkeys who occasionally drift over from the nearby sanctuary.
The 15-room Saren Indah Hotel is a family-owned, mid-range property with an Old Bali vibe. It is one of the older hotels in the area, located in Nyuh Kuning village, with both the popular Monkey Forest and bustling Ubud a short distance away on foot. Although starting to look a little old, rooms are well-maintained with four-poster beds draped with mosquito nets, spacious bathrooms, and peaceful balconies overlooking lovely rice fields. There is an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and an open-air spa on-site. Wi-Fi is free, but signal strength can be inconsistent. Overall, guests willing to overlook the slightly dated feel of the place will get a good value stay -- especially if they're a fan of monkeys who occasionally drift over from the nearby sanctuary.
The 18-room Biyukukung Suites and Spa is an upper-mid-range hotel geared toward budget-minded travelers who want a quiet location on rice fields that’s also in walking distance of the action in Ubud. Simple rooms feature sleek wood floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and balconies or patios with rice paddy views. Suites have whirlpool tubs and private gazebos. This hotel also offers a spa and hair salon, two pretty outdoor pools, and an open-air restaurant. However, the restaurant only serves breakfast and there’s no room service. Another budget option, the Saren Indah Hotel, offers an on-site restaurant. Wi-Fi is free throughout at Biyukukung.
The 18-room Biyukukung Suites and Spa is an upper-mid-range hotel geared toward budget-minded travelers who want a quiet location on rice fields that’s also in walking distance of the action in Ubud. Simple rooms feature sleek wood floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and balconies or patios with rice paddy views. Suites have whirlpool tubs and private gazebos. This hotel also offers a spa and hair salon, two pretty outdoor pools, and an open-air restaurant. However, the restaurant only serves breakfast and there’s no room service. Another budget option, the Saren Indah Hotel, offers an on-site restaurant. Wi-Fi is free throughout at Biyukukung.
The 20-room Sankara Resort is an upscale property situated in a rural area about a 20-minute drive from central Ubud. Rooms and villas are attractive and spacious, with a slightly rustic style, and all come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Villas have private pools and outdoor kitchenettes, and many of the units have amazing rice-field views. The list of freebies is long and includes breakfast, afternoon tea, a scheduled shuttle to town, yoga classes, treks, and wood carving lessons. The lovely outdoor main pool with a bar is a plus, and the small spa gets rave reviews. The restaurant also draws praise for its Asian and Western cuisine. As an alternative, the Payogan Villa Resort & Spa is a similar property. It's less intimate, but slightly cheaper.
The 20-room Sankara Resort is an upscale property situated in a rural area about a 20-minute drive from central Ubud. Rooms and villas are attractive and spacious, with a slightly rustic style, and all come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Villas have private pools and outdoor kitchenettes, and many of the units have amazing rice-field views. The list of freebies is long and includes breakfast, afternoon tea, a scheduled shuttle to town, yoga classes, treks, and wood carving lessons. The lovely outdoor main pool with a bar is a plus, and the small spa gets rave reviews. The restaurant also draws praise for its Asian and Western cuisine. As an alternative, the Payogan Villa Resort & Spa is a similar property. It's less intimate, but slightly cheaper.
The Kayon Resort is a luxury property with 23 rooms nestled in the jungle beside the Petanu River, a 15-minute drive from Ubud. It's a lovely setting that's quiet and peaceful. Rooms are modern and decorated with many locally sourced items to create a true Balinese atmosphere. All have a balcony or terrace, and some have their own private plunge pools next to the forest. The restaurant is a beautiful place to dine throughout the day, and a waterfall-view terrace draws guests for lunch or tea in the afternoon. Yoga classes are free, the pool is picturesque, and the spa is relaxing. For a similar property closer to Ubud, travelers may want to check out the Purist Villas and Spa, which has two pools, though rates are a bit higher.
The Kayon Resort is a luxury property with 23 rooms nestled in the jungle beside the Petanu River, a 15-minute drive from Ubud. It's a lovely setting that's quiet and peaceful. Rooms are modern and decorated with many locally sourced items to create a true Balinese atmosphere. All have a balcony or terrace, and some have their own private plunge pools next to the forest. The restaurant is a beautiful place to dine throughout the day, and a waterfall-view terrace draws guests for lunch or tea in the afternoon. Yoga classes are free, the pool is picturesque, and the spa is relaxing. For a similar property closer to Ubud, travelers may want to check out the Purist Villas and Spa, which has two pools, though rates are a bit higher.
The 25-room Suarti Boutique Village is an upper-middle-range option located on lush tropical grounds about a 10-minute drive outside of central Ubud. The hotel provides a free shuttle into town three times a day, or guests can walk there in about 30 minutes. Rooms are housed in individual wooden cottages, all with terraces, and some have lovely private pools and gardens. There's also a communal pool, but it only has three lounge chairs. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, though it sits next to a loud and busy road. Massage services are available and bikes and cars can be rented on-site, while activities like cooking classes are offered in an outdoor pavilion. A similar alternative is the Tejaprana Resort & Spa, though it adds a spa and larger pool with submerged lounge chairs.
The 25-room Suarti Boutique Village is an upper-middle-range option located on lush tropical grounds about a 10-minute drive outside of central Ubud. The hotel provides a free shuttle into town three times a day, or guests can walk there in about 30 minutes. Rooms are housed in individual wooden cottages, all with terraces, and some have lovely private pools and gardens. There's also a communal pool, but it only has three lounge chairs. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, though it sits next to a loud and busy road. Massage services are available and bikes and cars can be rented on-site, while activities like cooking classes are offered in an outdoor pavilion. A similar alternative is the Tejaprana Resort & Spa, though it adds a spa and larger pool with submerged lounge chairs.
The 67-room Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa is an upscale, quiet, historic property with Balinese carved masonry and a location near the Ubud sights. The property offers two outdoor pools, a spa with a grotto, and on-site dining and cocktails. There is also currency exchange, 24-hour front desk service, and a business corner on-site. Traditional Balinese rooms -- including painter Walter Spies' former residence -- offer flat-screen TVs and balconies, overlooking the forest. However, rooms don’t have Wi-Fi and some also lack air-conditioning. The Puri Gangga Resort, with more in-room amenities, is another option.
The 67-room Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa is an upscale, quiet, historic property with Balinese carved masonry and a location near the Ubud sights. The property offers two outdoor pools, a spa with a grotto, and on-site dining and cocktails. There is also currency exchange, 24-hour front desk service, and a business corner on-site. Traditional Balinese rooms -- including painter Walter Spies' former residence -- offer flat-screen TVs and balconies, overlooking the forest. However, rooms don’t have Wi-Fi and some also lack air-conditioning. The Puri Gangga Resort, with more in-room amenities, is another option.