“A wonderfully opulent spa retreat in the rainforests along the Ayung River. With wooden suites & villas featuring four-poster beds & outdoor rainwater showers, this is a special spot. Everything here seems to have its own natural flow here - including the infinity pools. Simplicity meets luxury. ”

Hotel review

One of a kind, this exquisitely elegant hotel is set on its own estate overlooking thickly forested hills, steep misty valleys and monumental moss-covered stone walls. Its 30 suites are split between nine individually styled villas, each with its own pool. The hotel encourages a holistic approach to life focusing on wellness but does this in a relaxed manner – unless you knew you wouldn’t even notice. The spa treatments are sinfully pleasurable and so is the food. Perfect to rest, recharge and develop new good habits, it is also a convenient location from which to visit nearby Ubud or take part in adventurous mountain biking, trekking and rafting.

James Jayasundera
James Jayasundera Review published: 31/10/2018

Recommended for

  • Spa breaks

    • Sign up for a Custom, Cleansing, Ayurvedic, Detox, Rejuvenation or Stress Management programmes at the serene spa
  • Honeymoons

    • Wonderfully private villas offer breathtaking views, outdoor showers, palatial beds and even a private butler.
  • Mountain biking

    • Challenge yourself on scenic mountain biking trails, including the ascent to the crater rim of Mount Batur
  • Tennis coaching

    • Play a game of tennis on the hotel's courts, with some expert coaching
  • Other Activities

    • Personal programmes can be designed to compliment the scheduled daily activities and focus on a particular individual goal.
  • Great walks

    • The resort offers complimentary guided walks through the rainforest, where you'll find that the views are unbeatable
  • Rafting

    • Enjoy exhilarating white-water rafting excursions on the mighty Ayung River
  • Yoga

    • Enjoy Yoga and Pilates sessions in the pavillan overlooking the rainforest
  • Restrictions on children

    • Children under 16 can only to accommodated in the villas.
  • Secluded setting

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Quiet

  • Eco

  • Gourmet

  • Remote

  • Free wifi

  • Designer

  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Local markets

  • Opulent

  • Museums

  • On an island

  • 5* Luxury

  • Antiques

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Cycling

  • Boutique

  • Artworks

  • Restaurant

  • Lakeside

  • Spa

  • Cooking classes

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Birdwatching

  • Romantic

  • Tennis

  • Views

Facilities

  • Rooms

    30 rooms in this hotel
  • Restrictions on children

    Children under 16 can only to accommodated in the villas.
  • Garden

    Surrounded by lush gardens and jungle.
  • Swimming Pool

    Lovely Outdoor Pools
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge
  • Parking

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Car not required

  • Bicycles available

  • Bar

  • Safe

  • Business Centre

  • In room DVD

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Room service

  • Gym

  • Suites

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • Private villas

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

Activities

  • Mountain biking

    • Challenge yourself on scenic mountain biking trails, including the ascent to the crater rim of Mount Batur
  • Tennis coaching

    • Play a game of tennis on the hotel's courts, with some expert coaching
  • Other Activities

    • Personal programmes can be designed to compliment the scheduled daily activities and focus on a particular individual goal.
  • Great walks

    • The resort offers complimentary guided walks through the rainforest, where you'll find that the views are unbeatable
  • Rafting

    • Enjoy exhilarating white-water rafting excursions on the mighty Ayung River
  • Yoga

    • Enjoy Yoga and Pilates sessions in the pavillan overlooking the rainforest
  • Learning

  • Trekking

  • Local markets

  • Museums

  • Cycling

  • Cooking classes

  • Birdwatching

  • Tennis

Map & Location

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Originally published by Conde Nast Traveller

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