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Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of central Bali, Ubud stands as a haven for those seeking an immersive escape into the island’s cultural and natural treasures. Surrounded by emerald rice terraces, dense jungles, and sacred temples, Ubud offers a serene retreat that goes beyond the typical luxury experience.
The town is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, with bustling markets showcasing local craftsmanship and traditional Balinese dances performed in ornate temples. Amidst this cultural richness, luxury hotels in Ubud provide a harmonious blend of opulence and authenticity. From boutique resorts with private villas overlooking the Ayung River to five-star establishments nestled in the heart of the tropical forests, each accommodation captures the essence of Ubud’s tranquility and offers discerning travelers an indulgent sanctuary amidst Bali’s cultural heart.
These five exceptional luxury hotels from renowned brands offer the very best of Ubud’s luxury experience.
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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Photo: FORA Brand Assets | Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Tucked away where the Ayung River winds through Ubud’s emerald landscape, Mandapa feels like discovering a secret that’s been whispered between the rice terraces for generations. This isn’t just another luxury resort. It’s where Bali’s ancient soul meets the kind of refinement that never announces itself.
The moment you arrive, you’ll understand why this place captures hearts. Your villa becomes your private sanctuary, complete with a pool that seems to spill into the jungle canopy. From your terrace, watch as morning mist rises from the rice paddies while sipping coffee that tastes like it was grown in the very fields stretching before you.
What makes Mandapa special isn’t just the marble bathrooms or the way your butler anticipates your needs before you voice them. It’s how the place breathes with Balinese rhythm from the gentle gamelan melodies drifting through the lobby to the way local artisans’ work adorns every corner.
At Sawah Terrace, dinner becomes theater as chefs transform ingredients from nearby farms into dishes that tell stories of the island. Later, the spa doesn’t just pamper you; it connects you to healing traditions that have flowed through these valleys for centuries.
This is luxury that doesn’t shout, it whispers. And in that whisper, you’ll hear everything Ubud has been trying to tell you.
Book Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve through us to enjoy
- Complimentary breakfast daily for two guests per room
- Hotel credit valued at $100 USD (once per stay)
- Complimentary basic Wi-Fi daily
- Early check-in and late check-out (when available)
- Complimentary upgrade (if available at check-in)
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* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
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Capella Ubud
Keliki, Kecamatan Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561
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Deep in Ubud’s rainforest, where ancient trees keep secrets and morning birdsong serves as your alarm clock, Capella Ubud feels like stepping into a fairy tale that forgot to mention the five-star service. These aren’t just tented accommodations, they’re elevated sanctuaries that hover above the jungle floor, letting you sleep among the treetops while monkeys chatter their good mornings.
Each tent tells its own story through artifacts and antiques that feel like treasures discovered in some forgotten explorer’s chest. Your private deck becomes the perfect stage for watching Bali’s daily theater unfold from the first golden rays filtering through emerald leaves to fireflies painting constellations at dusk.
The salt-water pool seems carved from the hillside itself, while Mads Lange restaurant serves dishes that dance between European sophistication and Indonesian soul. But it’s the small moments that linger: finding a handwritten note from your camp butler, or realizing the gentle sounds you’re hearing aren’t a recording, they’re the actual symphony of the jungle welcoming you home.
This is glamping reimagined by people who understand that true luxury means never having to choose between adventure and comfort.
Book Capella Ubud through us to enjoy
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
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* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
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Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
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Carved into the dramatic curve of the Ayung River valley, Four Seasons Sayan doesn’t just occupy the landscape, it converses with it. The famous lotus pond reception, suspended like a lily pad over the jungle canopy, hints at the magic waiting below. This is where Ubud’s spiritual energy feels most tangible, as if the resort was built on one of the island’s natural meditation spots.
Your villa cascades down the hillside, each level revealing new perspectives on the river’s ancient dance through volcanic rocks. Some mornings, you’ll wake to find traditional fishermen casting nets in the waters below, their movements as graceful as any temple ceremony.
The infinity pool appears to pour directly into the jungle, while the spa’s riverside pavilions let you surrender to treatments that seem to channel the river’s own healing powers. At Ayung Terrace, meals become celebrations of what happens when master chefs fall in love with local markets. Every bite tastes like sunshine and rain and fertile volcanic soil.
But perhaps the most beautiful thing about Sayan is how it makes you feel like you’ve discovered Ubud’s best-kept secret, even though you’re staying at one of the world’s most celebrated resorts.
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* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
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COMO Shambhala Estate
Melinggih Kelod, Kec. Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Photo: COMO Shambhala Estate
Scattered across 23 acres of Balinese forest like a collection of private retreats that happen to share the same mystical address, COMO Shambhala Estate doesn’t just welcome guests, it transforms them. This isn’t a place you visit; it’s a place that visits you, settling into your bones and rearranging your relationship with stillness.
Each residence feels like it grew from the jungle floor, with gardens that blur the line between cultivated beauty and wild abandon. Your infinity pool might overlook a ravine where ancient trees lean in to share their wisdom, while your private pavilion becomes a meditation hall where the only soundtrack is rustling leaves and distant temple bells.
The Shambhala Spa doesn’t offer treatments, it offers journeys. Whether you’re practicing yoga in a bamboo pavilion suspended over the forest or receiving a massage that incorporates healing traditions passed down through generations of Balinese healers, each experience feels designed to help you remember who you are beneath all the noise.
KUDETA restaurant proves that healthy cuisine can be deeply satisfying, while the estate’s wellness programs feel less like prescribed routines and more like gentle invitations to rediscover your own rhythm.
This is where luxury means having the space and silence to hear your own thoughts clearly again.
Book COMO Shambhala Estate through us to enjoy
- Complimentary daily breakfast
- 100USD resort credit per stay
- Upgrade on arrival based on availability
- Early check-in, late check-out (subject to availability)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
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* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
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Viceroy Bali
Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
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Perched on the edge of Bali’s cultural heart like a love letter written to the island’s most romantic impulses, Viceroy Bali understands that sometimes the most luxurious thing you can offer someone is a perfect view and the time to appreciate it. From your private villa, the Valley of the Kings spreads below like a green carpet rolled out specifically for your morning coffee ritual.
Each villa cocoons you in contemporary elegance while honoring Balinese artistry. Think soaking tubs positioned for sunset watching and day beds that seem designed for afternoon dreams. Your infinity pool creates the illusion that you’re swimming toward the horizon, while your personal butler ensures that reality never intrudes unless invited.
CasCades Restaurant doesn’t just serve dinner; it orchestrates evenings where French culinary artistry meets Indonesian inspiration against a backdrop of twinkling lights scattered across the valley below. The Lembah Spa continues this conversation between international luxury and local wisdom, offering treatments in pavilions that feel suspended between earth and sky.
But Viceroy’s real magic lies in its ability to make even the most traveled guests feel like they’ve stumbled upon Ubud’s most romantic secret, a place where every sunset feels personally curated and every morning promises new discoveries in the ancient landscape stretching endlessly beyond your terrace.
Book Viceroy Bali through us to enjoy
- A credit worth $50-$100 (USD) per room, per stay to be spent only on extras such as F&B or Spa, only on property and during the stay
- Daily Continental breakfast for two people
- Room upgrade to next room category, subject to availability at the time of check-in
- Early check-in, subject to availability at the time of check-in
- Late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary WIFI
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* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
* Perks are available at select partner hotels only and may vary by stay dates and availability. Some brands restrict public listing of benefits reach out for details
