Eliza H.
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Alila Ubud’s horizon-edge pool is every bit as photogenic as the travel mags promise—suspended over a steep ravine of palm and banyan, it feels like you’re swimming straight into a living postcard. I’ve clocked plenty of hotel pools across Asia, but this one’s vantage point is genuinely hard to beat, especially at dawn.
This place is far away from the main tourist drag, so everything you need is on-site. Service was very friendly with genuine smiles, and names remembered, and they're helpful to chat about what we might enjoy in the region. They booked a nearby ATV tour for us (which wasn't great tbh, but that's not on them), sorted the driver, and the guide and even ordered takeaway coffees for us - I thought that was a great effort, that most staff dont do anywhere.
Dining is split between two outlets, both of which punch above their weight. The themed buffet night drew us in with a cracking pork-belly station, but it was the Asian-style menu in general —and if you go, definitely order the beef rendang short-rib and green-mango salad—so much flavour! Wine list is just ok really, but that's Bali restaurants in general.
The resort’s gardens and hillside and manicured terraces make the whole place feel lush and relaxing.
Or actual villa was a really spacious natural wood and stone-floored luxury, with a private plunge pool. Even though the place probably needs a bit of maintenance (why Im only giving 4 stars) it is eactly the sort of understated yet higher end accommodation you would expect from a five star resort.