Perfection. Absolutely amazing boutique hotel surrounded by rice paddies and small villages. It is poised at the top of a valley, with beautiful scenery and gorgeous sunrises. This is a very special place. I went with my teenage son to Indonesia for one month, and this is the place that we both miss the most. We stayed for a week and were sad to go. It felt like home away from home.
Highlights: sunrise yoga on the pool deck, delicious and generous breakfasts overlooking the valley, morning excursions, reading by the pool, afternoon walks and tea, sunset on the porch listening to the wildlife, delicious dinners, repeat.
The staff was super! Incredibly polite and personable, they were eager to help set up daily excursions and accommodate every need.
The room was exquisite. The design, decor, and materials are really special. This worked well for us, as we are not big shoppers and enjoyed the peace and quiet after the hustle bustle of town.
The resort, which provides shuttle service, is about 10 minutes outside of central Ubud.
I gave the local area a slightly lower score because overall there is a lot of trash in Indonesia and it really detracts from the beauty of the country. When you are inside this resort, you will feel a million miles from the trash, but it exists in the local area.
I would go back to Indonesia just to stay at this resort again. And again.