Detailed Review
Uma Ubud boutique hotel is encircled by Bali’s emerald forests, terraced hills and silver rivers. It is located in a town of artists where the sound of Hindu ceremonies emanates from temples. It is also a place of nature where local life moves at a simple pace. The boutique hotel provides intelligent access, with mountain biking, rafting and guided walks.
The facilities
Featured at Uma Ubud is the Kemiri restaurant where the Australian chef prepares wholesome, Southeast Asian cuisine. The boutique hotel offers Asian-inspired holistic therapies, an open air yoga pavilion, sauna, gym, four treatment rooms and an expansive jade green pool. Additionally, English-speaking guides are available to lead guests on hiking and museum excursions and festival visits. While at the establishment, guests may take advantage of complimentary WIFI and use of the boutique hotel’s library.
The rooms
The boutique hotel features 28 rooms and suites which have carved wooden panels that open up to incorporate views of the boutique hotel’s lush landscape. Pared down spaces let light flow through interiors, from the bedrooms through to garden terraces, private courtyards and meditative plunge pools with infinity edges.
Press Quotes
"A sanctuary hidden from the outside world." The Observer 08
“The hotel is a network of light-filled spaces, plunge pools and terraces overlooking the misty valley.” Independent 07
“On the outskirts of Ubud, it is still a peaceful hideaway.” Independent 06
"A sleek, contemporary Japanese design. It’s a health-and-wellbeing property, with a sophisticated little spa and yoga pavilion and the option of meals with raw, organic ingredients." Telegraph 05
A Travel + Leisure 2006 ' Editor's pick
