Rainforest canopy eyrie
Inclined funiculars cut down a steep jungle gorge, connecting thatched retreats to a dramatic bi-level infinity pool floating over the valley.
“Dramatically perched on a cliff’s edge, the luxurious retreat boasts a collection of 40 private villas, each with its own stunning pool...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cantilevered bi-level infinity pools built from volcanic stone jut dramatically over the jungle canopy and steep gorge.
Remarkable
Hillside funiculars, private villa plunge pools, and attentive staff offering floating breakfasts and candlelit jungle dinners.
Notable
Riverside spa pavilions, open-air yoga, guided jungle excursions, and destination dining spread across the Ayung River valley.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It clings to the edge of the densely forested valley, a situation so precipitous that guests ride a funicular from the reception to the villas.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched in the misty rainforest of Buahan in Payangan, the grounds face the sacred Dalem Segara Temple thirty minutes north of Ubud.
The rooms
Private thatched pool villas feature four-poster canopy beds, carved timber, and open-air sun decks with plunge pools gazing across the rainforest.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cantilevered stone decks curve out over the gorge, where heated, chlorine-free water fills twin bi-level pools.
The spa
Riverside pavilions offer traditional Balinese massage, herbal scrubs, and petal-filled stone soaking tubs down near the Ayung.
Three Elements Restaurant
Set beneath a soaring thatch roof, the dining deck serves modern Indonesian tasting menus made with Bedugul farm produce.
The cascading infinity pools are suspended over the dense rainforest, giving swimmers the sensation of floating above the Ayung river gorge below.
Three Elements Bar & Lounge
Woven stools line the dark timber bar, serving afternoon high tea, craft cocktails, and wine beside the pool.
How it began
In 2005, seven hundred local artisans built the terraced retreat using traditional materials like Batu Chandi volcanic stone and volcanic ash.
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Silver
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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.