Riverside bamboo sanctuary
Open-air bamboo architecture and swinging footbridges thread through permaculture gardens, tiered rice paddies, and the river gorge below.
“The environment, is really what gives Bambu Indah its wow-factor. Guests can dine and relax next to the river…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Sculptural bamboo pavilions by IBUKU, curvilinear roofs, and an engineered bamboo elevator descending the gorge.
Remarkable
Restored Indonesian woodwork, organic permaculture harvests, and traditional river walks rooted in Balinese village craft.
Notable
Eleven century-old Javanese bridal joglos lovingly relocated and restored across the Sayan Ridge grounds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Its accommodations, scattered all up and down a hillside, are both wildly eclectic and, in a way, barely there.
“Over time, a carefully considered expansion saw these 11 whimsical structures grow into 24 – all crafted from bamboo or reclaimed teak…”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The property perches on the Sayan Ridge above the Ayung River, fifteen minutes west of central Ubud.
The rooms
Restored century-old Javanese bridal homes sit alongside open bamboo houses featuring muslin-draped beds and outdoor copper bathtubs.
The spring pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Lava stones naturally filter over fifteen spring-fed pools terraced along the Ayung River and hillside jungle.
The spa
Sunset Elevator Bar
This open-air bamboo deck looks over the valley, mixing low-sugar sunset cocktails sweetened with Rosella honey.
Bambu Indah, a bamboo wonderland in Bali’s leafy center, lets the landscape do the showing off; nearly every room has breathtaking views over Sayan Ridge.
At the table
Tembaga serves live-fire dishes around a communal table made of chopsticks, using produce from on-site permaculture gardens.
How it began
In 2005, jewelers John and Cynthia Hardy relocated eleven antique teak houses here to host visiting friends and family.
“The 11 singular accommodations—filled with vintage furnishings, Indonesian textiles, and local curiosities—are truly one with nature.”
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Bronze
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Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.