Terraced jungle sanctum
Glass pavilions and teak walkways cascade down a steep rainforest ravine, creating a quiet retreat high above the valley floor.
What it’s good at
Notable
Multi-level hillside architecture stepped down a river ravine, combining Indonesian teak with contemporary glass pavilions.
Notable
Seventeen spacious villas with deep Makassar marble bathtubs, outdoor showers, and private heated infinity pools.
Notable
Riverside treatment suites offering botanical bodywork, paired with open-air yoga decks, infrared saunas, and ice baths.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The 17 villas, designed by local architect Popo Danes, are universally large and luxurious, with plentiful private outdoor space including heated pools and outdoor showers.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched in the quiet Payangan highlands, the resort sits twenty-five minutes north of Ubud, surrounded by dense jungle mist.
The rooms
Every standalone villa features a heated infinity pool, deep Makassar marble bathtub, and an open-air shower facing the forest canopy.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool stretches out over the rainforest valley, where floating breakfasts arrive in woven baskets.
Sauna and cold plunge
Glass-fronted infrared and cedar saunas sit beside a stone plunge bath illuminated beneath the timber roof.
The spa
Down near the forest stream, three private treatment suites host herbal scrubs and Balinese botanical massages.
The Kelusa Restaurant
This open-air pavilion looks over the ravine, serving modern Balinese gastronomy prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
At the table
Balinese afternoon tea and evening drinks are served across terraced timber pavilions looking over the canopy.
How it began
Balinese architect Popo Danes designed the multi-tiered resort across a steep ravine slope to mirror traditional stepped rice terraces.
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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.