Theatrical jungle tented outpost
Suspension bridges crisscross the steep rainforest ravine, leading to whimsical canvas pavilions decorated with brass monkeys and antique curiosities.
“The rain forest retreat, designed by Bangkok-based architect Bill Bensley, leaves a light footprint.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Bill Bensley's whimsical nineteenth-century explorer camp set across twenty-three stilted tents filled with bespoke curios.
Remarkable
Dedicated twenty-four-hour Culturists attend to private saltwater plunge pools, outdoor decks, and hand-hammered copper bathtubs.
Remarkable
Cleansing rituals at the river temple, Kamasan artwork, and guided treks through Keliki village rice paddies.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper*, AFAR and Tatler.
whose tented villas bring guests as close to nature as they can get without sleeping outside.
“Deep in the higgledy-piggledy Keliki Valley, Capella Ubud is easily missed—only the eagle-eyed might spot the dark pitched roofs of tents beside a river…”
“Surrounding by rice paddies, ancient stone villages and stretching palms, this explorer-inspired property uses adventure-book imagery to envelop guests in its magic.”
“Each of the tents—22 have one bedroom and one is a two-bedroom lodge—has its own theme, offering a fascinating glimpse into Bali’s colonial heritage.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the sacred Wos River in Keliki, the valley is framed by working rice paddies twenty minutes north of Ubud.
The rooms
Canvas retreats feature hand-carved Balinese doors, hammered copper bathtubs, cowhide trunks, and private saltwater plunge pools cantilevered over the canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The Cistern is a 30-meter saltwater pool built from marine-grade steel, terraced directly into the jungle canopy.
The spa and gym
Tented pavilions host lunar-cycle wellness treatments from Auriga Spa, alongside a 24-hour gym and sacred spring cleansing rituals.
Restaurant
Api Jiwa
An intimate sixteen-seat counter serves multi-course robatayaki tasting menus cooked over open fire at the edge of the jungle.
Minimalism might be in, but superstar interior designer Bill Bensley has no qualms about turning up the décor to maximum at Capella Ubud, Bali.
Restaurant
Mads Lange
Under fringed Balinese umbrellas on the timber deck, all-day dining draws on local ingredients and seasonal spices.
At the table
The Mortar & Pestle Bar mixes botanical cocktails with hand-crushed ice, and candlelit dinners are arranged beside private plunge pools.
How it began
Opened in 2018, Bill Bensley designed the stilted camp without felling a single tree, evoking nineteenth-century expedition life across the rainforest ravine.
“Comprising 22 one-bedroom tents and a two-bedroom lodge in Keliki Village, the resort is the work of the prolific Bill Bensley…”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
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.