Ayung Resort Ubud

On Bali’s lush mountain rim in Payangan, Ubud — a 4.5-star resort perched above the Ayung River gorge. A short drive from Ubud Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk and Ubud Palace, the property nestles amid rice paddies and traditional village life. Family-friendly services include babysitting/childcare (surcharge).

Set across an 8-hectare rainforest domain with 600 meters of riverfront, the resort is known for 250 carved Balinese stone panels depicting Ramayana and Mahabharata. The 53 rooms have private balconies, Select Comfort beds, refrigerators/free minibar items, premium bedding, deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads — many with garden or river views.

Two outdoor pools, a health club and a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, concierge service, a complimentary area shuttle for nearby sights, free valet parking and babysitting (surcharge). Wake up to river-mist mornings and enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.

Conference space and meeting rooms, complimentary wired and wireless internet, 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry and a roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Wijaya Kusuma Fine Dining serves local Balinese and international cuisine with garden views. There’s also a bar/lounge, snack bar/deli and 24-hour room service; cooked-to-order breakfasts are included.