Rainforest wellness flagship
Suspended in the rainforest canopy above the Ayung River, open-air teak pavilions and spring-fed rock pools foster deep, restorative calm.
“The resort, wellness center, villas and residences are enthroned at the top. Below is the Ayung River, which meets the Tibakauh River right here.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Natural spring-fed rock pools, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, Ayurvedic doctors, and riverfront treatment pavilions ground this holistic jungle retreat.
Remarkable
Open-air jungle residences integrate reclaimed teak timber, Carrara marble, and curving infinity pools along the Ayung River gorge.
Remarkable
Dedicated personal butlers manage pressing, bespoke wellness paths, private dining, and orchid arrangements across secluded jungle residences.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
COMO Shambhala Estate makes a compelling case that — provided a spectacular setting in the Balinese rainforest just outside of Ubud, a spare-no-luxury approach...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched along the steep jungle ridges of Payangan, the estate sits twenty minutes north of central Ubud above rushing river rapids.
The rooms
Suites occupy multi-room residences with shared pools, while standalone retreat villas feature private plunge pools and dedicated spa treatment spaces.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter lap pool curves above the jungle valley, and the wood-floored gym looks out across garden greenery.
The spa
Nine stone treatment rooms and open-air riverfront pavilions host Ayurvedic therapies, acupuncture, and traditional Balinese healing rituals.
At the table
Kudus House serves regional Indonesian dishes inside a carved 150-year-old teak joglo, and glow offers nutrient-dense rainforest dining.
The design of the villas and suites, created by architect Cheong Yew-Kuan, incorporates an authentic Indonesian style with natural sweeping roofs and carved stone.
How it began
The estate centers on a sacred spring where the Ayung and Tibakauh rivers meet, revered for centuries by local villagers for spiritual healing.
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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.