'Perched dramatically on a hillside overlooking the mystical Ayung River valley, Alila Ubud feels like a secret sanctuary where contemporary luxury meets ancient Balinese spirituality.'
What's Special?
This architectural marvel is built entirely on stilts, creating a treehouse-like experience that floats above the rainforest canopy. The infinity pool appears to spill directly into the jungle, while each villa features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the UNESCO World Heritage rice terraces like living artwork.
WhatAHotel! Pro-Tip: Book the "Journey Through Java" coffee tasting experience - the hotel sources beans from their sister property's plantation and offers the only rooftop coffee ceremony in Ubud at sunrise.
Don't Miss
The guided night walk through Payangan Village to witness traditional Balinese ceremonies, and the hotel's signature "Plantation to Plate" dinner featuring ingredients foraged from the surrounding 20-hectare organic garden, served on a platform suspended over the Ayung River gorge.