Curated Directory for Ubud
Curated luxury villas, sacred temples, dining sanctuaries, and authentic expeditions across the Ubud enclave.
Curated Stays & Private Villas
Padma Resort Ubud
Padma Resort Ubud is a 5-star resort situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 2,824 reviews. Located 42.2 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Komaneka at Bisma Ubud
Komaneka at Bisma Ubud is a 5-star resort situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 2,773 reviews. Located 28.0 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Tejaprana Bisma
Tejaprana Bisma is a 4-star resort situated in Ubud, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 897 reviews. Located 27.5 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
JAPA Suites and Villas
JAPA Suites and Villas is a 5-star resort situated in Ubud, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 1,812 reviews. Located 27.6 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
The Kayon Jungle Resort
The Kayon Jungle Resort is a 5-star resort situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 3,649 reviews. Located 38.1 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Titik Dua Ubud
Titik Dua Ubud is a 4-star hotel situated in Bali, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 1,380 reviews. Located 27.0 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sabana Ubud
Sabana Ubud is a 4-star apartment/flat situated in Ubud, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 1,361 reviews. Located 27.1 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Maya Ubud Resort and Spa
Maya Ubud Resort and Spa is a 5-star resort situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 3,215 reviews. Located 28.8 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Komaneka at Rasa Sayang Ubud Hotel
Komaneka at Rasa Sayang Ubud Hotel is a 4-star resort situated in Ubud, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 3,075 reviews. Located 28.1 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Adiwana Unagi Suites
Adiwana Unagi Suites is a 5-star resort situated in Ubud, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 928 reviews. Located 30.8 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a 5-star hotel situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 144 reviews. Located 30.4 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
The Studios Ubud ( Adult Only )
The Studios Ubud (Adult Only) is a 5-star apartment/flat situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 138 reviews. Located 29.1 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Komaneka at Monkey Forest Ubud
Komaneka at Monkey Forest Ubud is a 5-star resort situated in Ubud, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 853 reviews. Located 28.2 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Sunshine Vintage House
Sunshine Vintage House is a 3-star hostel situated in Ubud, Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 128 reviews. Located 27.9 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Tegal Sari Accomodation
Tegal Sari Accomodation is a 2-star inn situated in Ubud, Bali (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 1,973 reviews. Located 27.6 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Alaya Resort Ubud
Alaya Resort Ubud is a 5-star resort situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 4,709 reviews. Located 27.6 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Ubud Wins Bungalow
Ubud Wins Bungalow is a 3-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Bali, Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 113 reviews. Located 29.4 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Kajane Mua Villas
Kajane Mua Villas is a 5-star resort situated in Ubud, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 4,103 reviews. Located 28.1 km (60–80 mins drive) with inland valley / highland retreat.
Cultural Landmarks & Temples
Campuhan Antapan Waterfall
A dramatic jungle ravine cascade hidden within an amphitheater of hanging curtain vines, towering bamboo groves, and rustic suspension bridges in Baturiti.
Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Cascading stepped black rock waterfall where visitors can sit upon rock shelves with water showering over them.
Mount Batur Volcano & Sunrise Trek
Active volcano within an enormous prehistoric caldera, renowned for pre-dawn summit treks overlooking Lake Batur and Mount Rinjani.
Penglipuran Traditional Village
Recognized as one of the cleanest villages in the world, renowned for preserved Balinese architectural uniformity and bamboo forests.
Pura Luhur Batukaru
A mystical, moss-cloaked 11th-century rainforest sanctuary resting upon the mist-shrouded southern slope of Mount Batukaru, dedicated to Mahadewa.
Pura Mengening
A serene 11th-century royal holy water spring temple nestled in Tampaksiring, featuring monumental stone lingga-yoni shrines and crystal-clear turquoise purification pools.
Pura Penataran Sasih (Moon of Pejeng)
The historic royal state temple of the ancient Pejeng Kingdom, preserving the legendary Moon of Pejeng—the largest single-cast Bronze Age kettle drum in the world.
Pura Pusering Jagat (Navel of the World)
An ancient 14th-century cosmological center temple in Pejeng, sheltering the sacred Bejana Pejeng stone urn intricately sculpted with the cosmic churning of the elixir of immortality.
Pura Samuan Tiga
The 10th-century historical sanctuary where royal sage Mpu Kuturan unified Bali's warring religious sects into the enduring Kahyangan Tiga village temple system.
Pura Tirta Empul
Sacred water temple renowned for its holy spring water pools where Balinese Hindus and travelers perform melukat spiritual cleansing.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur
The second most sacred directional temple on Bali after Besakih, dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of lakes and rivers, commanding the northern rim of Batur caldera.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ubud
Sacred rainforest sanctuary sheltering over 1,200 Balinese long-tailed macaques and three ancient 14th-century temple ruins.
Sumampool Waterfall
A high jungle torrent plunging into a scenic riverbed adorned with monumental Hindu mythological stone reliefs hand-sculpted directly into natural river boulders.
Taman Sari Waterfall & Natural Pool
A scenic two-tiered wide curtain cascade emptying into a spacious, swimmable natural rock pool surrounded by lush jungle foliage in Bakbakan village.
Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Dramatic valley of undulating terraced rice paddies dotted with palm trees, giant jungle swings, and artisanal cafes.
Tegenungan & Blangsinga Waterfall
Dramatic 25-meter rushing cascade spilling into an expansive jungle river canyon just south of Ubud, featuring scenic cliffside day clubs and riverbed bathing pools.
Tukad Cepung Cave Waterfall
Subterranean waterfall nestled inside a dramatic open-roof cave where midday sunbeams pierce mist like celestial spotlights.
Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
The ancestral royal seat of the Sukawati dynasty and the living cultural heart of Ubud, renowned for traditional Balinese architecture, stone carvings, and nightly Legong dance dramas.
Curated Dining & Fine Gastronomy
Kubu at Mandapa at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Sawah Terrace at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Tangelo Restaurant at Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Verdant All Day Dining at Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Ely's Kitchen Ubud at Adiwana Unagi Riverfront
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
LeRosa Valley Dining Pavilion
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
The Restaurant at The Studios Ubud ( Adult Only )
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
The Restaurant at Mahajiva
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Asvara Dining at Asvara Resort & Spa Ubud by Ini Vie Hospitality
Must Try: Wood-Fired Australian Wagyu Ribeye with Truffle Jus
MĀUA Restaurant at MĀUA OLEA Ubud by Swiss-Belhotel
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Apéritif Restaurant at Viceroy Bali
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Cascades Restaurant at Viceroy Bali
Must Try: Handmade Tagliolini with Fresh Spiny Rock Lobster
Pistachio Restaurant at Adiwana Bisma
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Uma Cucina at COMO Uma Ubud
Must Try: Handmade Tagliolini with Fresh Spiny Rock Lobster
Wanaprasta Restaurant at Sanna Ubud A Pramana Experience
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Wild Air Restaurant Ubud at Kaamala Resort & Spa Ubud by Ini Vie Hospitality
Must Try: Wood-Fired Australian Wagyu Ribeye with Truffle Jus
Table Stone Restaurant at Adiwana Suweta
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
The Tempayan Restaurant at Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Guided Expeditions & Tours
The Yoga Barn Sound Healing & Chakra Meditation Journey
Deep acoustic vibration therapy harnessing planetary gongs and crystal quartz bowls to release physical and emotional tension in lush jungle studio settings.
Pyramids of Chi Ancient Acoustic Sound Immersion
Unique acoustic resonance experience built precisely on sacred geometry principles surrounded by rice fields in Bentuyung.
Penglipuran Bamboo Forest & Traditional Adat Village Immersion
Walk the pristine stone corridors of the world’s cleanest village and explore mystical bamboo groves.
Ubud Jungle ATV Quad Bike & Gorilla Cave Expedition
Off-road quad biking across rice fields, bamboo forests, muddy riverbeds, and through the dramatic hollow mouth of the Gorilla Cave.
Tirta Empul Holy Water Melukat Cleansing Ceremony
Sacred spiritual purification ritual in natural mountain spring spouts of Tirta Empul, guided by an elder Pemangku with canang sari offerings.
Ubud Organic Farm Harvest & Traditional Cooking Masterclass
Farm-to-table culinary workshop grinding fresh spice pastes with stone cobek pestles in an open-air village pavilion overlooking organic paddies.
Ayung River Class II-III White Water Rafting
Thrilling 11-kilometer descent through the pristine rainforest gorges of Ubud, skimming past ancient Hindu rock carvings and hidden waterfall cascades.
Tanah Lot Sea Temple & Royal Taman Ayun Sunset Route
Afternoon cultural expedition exploring Mengwi's royal water gardens of Pura Taman Ayun and the world-renowned offshore sea temple of Tanah Lot at sunset.
Ancient Balinese Boreh Spice Scrub & Herbal Healing Ritual
Centuries-old therapeutic village treatment using warming medicinal root spices to stimulate blood circulation and soothe sore muscles.
Uluwatu Clifftop Temple, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Seafood Sunset Route
Southern Bukit Peninsula expedition featuring the carved limestone cliffs of Melasti Beach, Uluwatu's 70-meter sea temple, and the sunset coastline of Jimbaran Bay.
Ubud Cultural Heartland: Sacred Monkey Forest, Royal Palace & Tegalalang Terraces
Comprehensive day guide through Ubud's traditional civic center, sacred monkey forest sanctuary, artisan markets, and tiered emerald rice valleys.
Ubud Permaculture Farm Harvest & Traditional Megibung Feast
Curated Balinese experience: Ubud Permaculture Farm Harvest & Traditional Megibung Feast. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
Kintamani Volcanic Coffee Cupping & Bali Asli Open-Fire Masterclass
Curated Balinese experience: Kintamani Volcanic Coffee Cupping & Bali Asli Open-Fire Masterclass. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
Ubud Royal Heritage & Sacred Monkey Forest Walking Tour
Curated Balinese experience: Ubud Royal Heritage & Sacred Monkey Forest Walking Tour. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
Goa Gajah & Yeh Pulu Sacred Valley Hermitage Tour
Curated Balinese experience: Goa Gajah & Yeh Pulu Sacred Valley Hermitage Tour. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
Traditional Balinese Offering & Temple Etiquette Masterclass
Curated Balinese experience: Traditional Balinese Offering & Temple Etiquette Masterclass. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
Tegallalang Subak Cultural Trek & Private Farmhouse Lunch
Curated Balinese experience: Tegallalang Subak Cultural Trek & Private Farmhouse Lunch. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
Gunung Kawi Sebatu & Artisan Ridge Mountain Bike Tour
Curated Balinese experience: Gunung Kawi Sebatu & Artisan Ridge Mountain Bike Tour. Part of Bali Expert Guide's signature curated journeys.
News & Editorial Dispatches
Bali’s Most Iconic Bamboo Villas Are More Affordable Than Tourists First Think
While luxury travel trends on social media might make it look like these properties have an unattainable price tag for most travelers, in fact, many of these multi-award-winning properties are surprisingly affordable.
PHRI Bali: Changes in culinary trends encourage tourism competitiveness
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali assesses that changes in the culinary trend of tourists who are now hunting for authentic experiences have become a new space to encourage increased innovation and competitiveness in the hospitalit...
Bali’s Most Impressive Monuments And Statues Are A Must-Visit For Tourists
In 2026, these kinds of tourists are becoming fewer and further between. Of course, everyone is a little bit interested in the island’s culture and heritage but here at Regional Travel Monitors we’ve noticed that there is a steady decline in the number of tourists who are exclusively interes...
Summiting Sacred Mount Agung Is A Challenge Worth Taking On This Bali Vacation
Hiking to the summit of Mount Agung is nothing short of a life-affirming adventure, and many feel called to undertake it during their stay on the island.
Secret Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest Is Bali’s Crowd-Free Wildlife Adventure
While the monkeys at Uluwatu Temple have been described as running a ‘criminal enterprise’ and the monkeys at the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud receive the most attention, there is a troop of macaques at Bali’s secret monkey forest attraction for whom tourists can observe without...
Staying Connected While On Vacation In Bali Is Easier Than Ever, But Tourists Ask if Offline Vacation Is Still Possible?
We’d have to wait to get our vacation snap developed and printed, and would proudly show them to friends and family in a beautiful bound photo album.
Three Balinese painters exhibit a variety of visual media at the Sanur Art Hub
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Three painters from Sukawati, Gianyar, namely I Made Mahendra Mangku, I Made Galung Wiratmaja, and I Wayan Arnata are presenting a joint art exhibition that explores the diversity of visual media in an inclusive, independent art space in the Sanur area, Den...
Come to the Free of Charge Garden Party!!!
This is your invitation to join the Official Afterparty Musical Event of the UBUD FOLKFEST that will take place at Antida Sound Garden at Jalan Waribang 32, Kesiman, East Denpasar on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
A Hair of the Dog that Bit You: Ubud Hotel Finds Itself in a Legal Conundrum
NusaBali reports that a noise complaint filed by a hotel in Ubud, Bali, against a noisy bar on Jalan Bisma may have backfired, placing the complaining hotel and Ubud and Regency Administrators in a legal conundrum.
Various Ways Museums Attract the Younger Generation
The Bali Museum management has a number of ways to attract the younger generation. One of them is holding a Mobile Museum program to bring students closer to the history of the Island of the Gods.
August 15: Four-Handed Eight-Course Dinner at Mozaic in Ubud
Opened in 2001 and operating continuously ever since, except for a brief hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique steadfastly holds pole position in Bali’s fine-dining competition.
Forget Oceanfront Balconies, Bali Tourists Are Loving Riverfront Rooms Right Now
Here at Regional Travel Monitors, we love an oceanfront view as much as the next traveler, but we also have a special place in our hearts for Bali’s rivers and the stunning riverfront rooms, suites, and studios that Ubud has to offer.
Build a Rabies Treatment Clinic
An officer at the Alas Pala Sangeh tourist attraction applies alcohol to the back of a foreign tourist. The reason is that the blonde foreign traveler was scratched by a monkey while touring the 14 hectare monkey forest.
Bali’s Natural Springs Are Amongst the Island’s Best Secret Tourist Destinations
Thanks to its active volcanic peaks and high ridgelines, Bali’s freshwater ecosystems, whether they be lakes, rivers, or springs, hold a wealth of cultural and ecological importance and are not to be missed by tourists visiting the island.
The 2026 Ubud Jazz Festival is a forum for countries to introduce young musicians
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - The international jazz music festival Sthala Ubud Village Jazz Festival (SUVJF), which will be held again in 2026, is a forum for world countries to introduce their young jazz musicians.
Slow Travel Itineraries In Bali Highlight Hidden Gems And Secret Spots For Attentive Travellers
Here at Regional Travel Monitors, we love cramming as much life into one day as possible, but we are also big fans of slowing things down a touch and really savoring the moment.
Bali’s Whistle-Stop Vacation Itineraries Tick Off Bucket List Destinations and Highly Rated Tourist Hotspots
Here at Regional Travel Monitors, we know our readers want to stay in paradise as long as possible, but with millions of tourists, both domestic and international, visiting for just 3-4 days, we got to thinking about how we might spend just 96 hours on the island.
Is Jimbaran Bali’s Most Overlooked Beach Vacation Destination In 2026?
Jimbaran ticks all the right boxes for holidaymakers. Coastal, close to the airport, and home to some of the most impressive hotels on the island.