Alila Ubud Hotel

Alila Ubud is an enchanting hillside retreat overlooking the Ayung River, yet located only minutes away from the excitement of Ubud, Bali's artistic cultural centre.

The 56 Deluxe Rooms featured below are housed in 14 two-storey blocks designed to resemble a Balinese village. All rooms have panoramic views of the magical Ayung River and surrounding volcanoes. The lower floor rooms (Deluxe - pictured below) feature individual garden terraces and a back courtyard with an open-air bathroom and shower. The upper floor rooms (Superior) feature a private balcony and unobstructed views.

There are four superb Ayung River Villas (pictured left) and four Garden Villas. The Ayung River Suites offer a spacious walk-around deck and are perched over the valley affording spectacular views of the Ayung River. The Garden Suites provide a private tropical garden and an outside bath surrounded by a lotus pond.

The relaxed and calm environment of Alila Ubud is conducive to small, intimate meetings. A meeting room located on the ground floor of the hotel's central courtyard can host up to 30 participants.

The dramatic emerald-green swimming pool is perched on a terrace and appears to float above the plunging Ayung River valley below. The pool is surrounded by stone-tiled sun decks that feature comfortable sun-beds with attractive Balinese umbrellas.

The Mandara Spa at Alila Ubud comprises one double Deluxe Spa Villa, a double Spa Pavilion, a double Spa Suite, a dedicated Thai Massage Suite, two single Spa Suites, a Manicure and Pedicure Salon and Spa Reception.The Spa Pavilion and Suites all feature open-air treatment areas and bathrooms with waterfall showers, while the Thai Suite offers air-conditioned comfort.

Tours of the surrounding area can be arranged from Alila Ubud's leisure concierge. They include trips to the mountain village of Kintamani, the spectacular rice terraces at Tegalalang, the natural springs at Tampaksiring, Ubud's galleries, museums and souvenir shops, and the village of Petulu, home to a large flock of white egrets.