The Kayon Resort  

In leafy Kenderan (Kemenuh) on the Ayung River—this luxury boutique resort in Ubud sits minutes from Nyoman Ada Gallery and Gaya Ceramic Arts Centre. Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace and the Tegallalang Rice Terrace are all an easy drive away.

Just 23 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, iPod docks, minibars, LCD TVs and DVD players. Bathrooms feature deep-soak tubs and rainfall showerheads—made for honeymoon, romance and relaxation. Standard occupancy is 2 adults; note the resort’s policy restricting children under 15, pets, durian and drones.

Full-service spa with massages and facials, outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, yoga area, sauna and hair salon. Library, barbecue area and both indoor and outdoor pools add variety. Complimentary area shuttle and free self-parking make getting around easy—wake up to river-breeze mornings from your balcony.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, a business center and concierge services. 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge; free self parking onsite.

KE-PI-TU serves Asian cuisine from a restaurant with a bar/lounge; room service is available during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7:00–10:00 (fee applies). The main restaurant and Jetty Cafe also host events and group dining.