Bali, IndonesiaUbud
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
Art collector estate
Ubud Bali, Indonesia
Opened
2004
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
HadipranaArt collector estate
It runs like a private country house, displaying over a hundred Indonesian sculptures and paintings across working rice paddies.
“once you’re there, it’s as though you’re in private a country estate miles from civilization.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
The late architect Hendra Hadiprana designed this estate around his private art collection.
Notable
Dedicated butler service for every villa, with afternoon tea and evening cocktails included.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
surrounded by sprawling gardens and a vast expanse of rice fields, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana certainly qualifies as an escape.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Central Ubud is five kilometres away, leaving the estate surrounded by quiet palm groves and working rice fields.
The rooms
Villas open onto private plunge pools, with original Balinese paintings inside and deep soaking tubs set outdoors.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-metre lap pool cuts through manicured lawns and rice paddies, looking toward Mount Agung in the distance.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights look directly out across the rice paddies through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Restaurant
The Tempayan
The open-air thatched pavilion looks out over the paddies, serving Balinese classics alongside twice-weekly crispy duck feasts.
At the table
Stone platforms set with triangular cushions and white ceremonial umbrellas host private candlelit dinners out in the fields.
How it began
The name translates to land of the elephant, honouring the nearby ninth-century cave temple with stone statues scattered across the grounds.
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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.