Nestled in Bali's lush jungle, Buahan's rustic-chic villas with private pools offer a magical escape blending luxury with nature and exceptional service.
Buahan Kaja, Payangan, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80572, Indonesia Get directions
"Bali has no shortage of glamping spots or back-to-basic bamboo bungalows, but none will bring you closer to nature than Banyan Tree's first Escape outpost. Trundling down the jungled Buahan Valley 30 minutes north of Ubud, the hotel's 16 villas mimic Balinese balé pavilions, with creaky floors and heavy pillars from reclaimed ironwood. Like the real deal, they have no walls. At night, only a gauzy curtain keeps the insects out and lets the sounds of the valley in—the white noise of a waterfall, or a chorus of crickets. That doesn't mean you're roughing it, though: A smart air-conditioning system keeps the bed cool, each balé comes with a private plunge pool, and their hand-hammered copper bathtubs are a great spot to soak up the valley views after a day of foraging for local herbs and honey with Buahan-born head chef Eka Sunarya." - Chris Schalkx, Juliet Kinsman
"In the thrumming jungle 40 minutes by car north of Ubud, Buahan reshaped the high-end hotel experience into one without walls. Nature is the star attraction of this remote, crowd-free part of Bali that sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet, where ample breezes keep temperatures cooler than they are at lower ground. The adults-only resort’s low-impact, biophilic design includes meandering pathways fashioned out of local stone throughout the property’s 12 acres. From the main cantilevered pool, one can see seven mountain peaks on a clear day." - Kathryn Romeyn
"At Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, guests can customize their minibar items online before arrival, choosing between fair trade Tema Tea and Hungry Bird Roastery coffee, with additional options for local snacks." - Nora Zelevansky
"Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, offers a unique luxury experience in Bali's jungle interior, emphasizing sustainability and cultural preservation. The resort features biophilic design, local staffing, and eco-friendly practices, including a zero-waste kitchen and firefly conservation program. Guests can enjoy private villas, locally-inspired spa treatments, and guided hiking or cycling excursions." - Kathryn Romeyn
"Waking up at this “no walls, no doors” resort is nothing short of magical: Only a gauzy curtain hangs between your bed and the chlorophyll-rich Buahan Valley fanning out right below your villa." - CNT Editors
