Uma Ubud

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Ubud, Bali

Chic boutique hotel and spa set on hillside on the edge of Ubud, Bali's cultural hub

Reviewed by Aidan Forestier-Walker

Uma Ubud, Bali, Overview

UMA UBUD - REVIEW

Uma Ubud is one from the stable of Christina Ong, revered for her landmark design hotels from London to Bhutan. Her magic touch strikes again here in Ubud, Bali's cultural hub in the middle of the island. You're on the fringe of town but with the surrounding forests and paddy fields its perfect for exploring town and country.

Its 29 rooms are set on a hillside overlooking a deep valley gorge. Many of the rooms open out to this valley vista and open air showers remind you where you are.

All you see and touch has a soothing affect from creamy white bedrooms, bleached wood carvings and super soft bedding to the tranquil Como Shambhala spa for yoga and wellbeing therapies. The cuisine is light and imaginative and the low slung bar area serving Expresso Martinis lets you pleasantly drift into conversations with whom you wish. This is pure understated quality as you would expect from Mrs Ong.

HIGHS

Stylish rooms: light, airy, comfortable and with all the latest techno-gadgets
Close but not too close to centre of Ubud - it's very tranquil
Excellent Como Shambala Spa and dedicated yoga weeks led by world-renowned teachers
Funky curvaceous bar serving superb cocktails and inventive fresh food
Sleek infinity pool
Genuinely charming staff happy to help
The Bali Bird Walk and other guided trips give personal insight into surrounding nature and culture
Value for money

LOWS

The Garden Rooms feel rather enclosed (no valley view), so best to opt for a Terrace Room or Pool Suite
The ponds and tropical plants attract mosquitos but the gardens are sprayed daily to keep them at bay
Ubud's centre is a 20 minute walk but there is a regular free shuttle service which takes 5 minutes
Competition amongst taxis to give you a lift when in town can irritate some - but not us

Print Whole Report

Name	Uma Ubud	Location	Kedewatan, Ubud
Type	Designer Retreat: 29 rooms	Country	Bali
Price Guide	Dbl: US$220-385, RO	Open	All year


DISTANCES	Airport: 45km	Nearest Shops: 1km	Nearest restaurant: 1km	Beach: 40km