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“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. ”

“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.

 

Written by James Jayasundera

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
  • Learning
  • Trekking
  • Local markets
  • Museums
  • Cycling
  • Cooking classes
  • Birdwatching
  • Tennis
  • 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
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Outstanding location
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Opulent
  • On an island
  • 5* Luxury
  • Antiques
  • Gym
  • Chic
  • Boutique
  • Artworks
  • Restaurant
  • Lakeside
  • Spa
  • Wellbeing
  • Contemporary
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Four poster beds
  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Views

Facilities

  • 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
  • Four poster beds
  • Suites
  • In room DVD
  • Bar
  • Free wifi
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Sauna/Steam
  • Car not required
  • Business Centre
  • In room music system
  • 24 Hour room service
  • Restaurant
  • Massage
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Private villas
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Outdoor dining
  • Bicycles available
  • Views
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Meeting Room
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Safe

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
  • Museums
  • Trekking
  • Birdwatching
  • Tennis
  • Local markets
  • Cooking classes
  • Cycling
  • Learning

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COMO Shambhala Estate

"Part super-slick hotel, part spiritual retreat, this is a place to come for complete self-restoration. Encircled by jungle and waterfalls, patrolled by monkeys and frequently shrouded in river mist, it is like a valley conjured up in a dream. But one that can also produce real results."

Originally published by Conde Nast Traveller (view article)

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