Bali, IndonesiaTegallalang
Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection
Sebatu highland river valley resort
Tegallalang Bali, Indonesia
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Local LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottSebatu highland river valley resort
The resort steps down the forested Oos River gorge, trading Ubud's busy center for quiet highland village life.
What it’s good at
Notable
Riverside spa pavilions hosting Balinese water purification rituals with temple spring water.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tegallalang's stepped rice terraces are a ten-minute drive south, and the volcanic ridge of Kintamani lies twenty-five minutes north.
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The rooms
Local timber and stone define every room. Villas add private heated plunge pools, and suites open onto balconies over the valley.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A tiered infinity pool curves along the hillside, right at the edge of the Sebatu jungle canopy.
The spa
Pravi Spa has two private treatment rooms beside the river gorge for sound healing and local botanical treatments.
Verdant Pool Lounge & Bar
This open-air lounge serves cocktails and light bites beside the pool deck, with daily afternoon tea under woven lamps.
At the table
Under vaulted timber rafters, Tangelo serves Balinese and international tasting menus looking out across the forested river valley.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.