Tucked high above the lush banks of the Ayung River in Bali’s verdant Payangan hills, Alila Ubud reveals itself as a sanctuary where nature and design harmonise in effortless serenity. Inspired by a traditional Balinese hillside village, the resort’s architecture, with its graceful stilts, thatched alang alang roofs and open courtyards, rises above the jungle canopy, inviting every guest to feel part of its living landscape. Each room or villa opens onto a private balcony, garden terrace or deck, offering sweeping views of the forest-draped valley and the gentle murmur of the river below as sunlight dances through the trees. Dining is a celebration of flavours and places. At The Plantation Restaurant, guests enjoy farm-to-table cuisine crafted from local ingredients and the resort’s own organic garden. The Cabana Lounge serves refreshing cocktails and light bites beneath towering coconut palms, where authentic Indonesian tastes meet refined Western touches. Wellbeing takes centre stage at Spa Alila, a rainforest haven where ancient Balinese therapies, natural ingredients, and open-air pavilions inspire deep rejuvenation. From sunrise yoga to meditative forest walks, every experience nurtures balance and connection. The resort’s award-winning infinity pool seems to float above the Ayung River valley, merging seamlessly with the jungle canopy. Guests can relax on the sun deck surrounded by palms and birdsong, gazing across mist-kissed hills that shift colour with the passing day. It is a tranquil alternative to the beach and a masterpiece of serenity suspended between earth and sky.

Location

• approx. 40 km to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
• approx. 4 km to Tagalang Rice Terraces
• approx. 5 km to Ubud Town

Facilities

• 74 Rooms
• 24 hrs. reception
• 2 restaurants and bars
• Laundry service (extra charge)
• Dry-cleaning service (extra charge)
• Ironing service (extra charge)
• Concierge service
• 1 Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Sunbeds at the swimming pool (incl. subject to availability)
• Umbrellas at the swimming pool (incl. subject to availability)
• Towels at the swimming pool (incl. subject to availability)
• Wi-Fi (incl.)
• Parking (subject to availability)
• Valet parking 
• Complimentary shuttle service into central Ubud
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out until 12:00
• National category: 5 stars