Luxury tented jungle camp with private plunge pools & dining
Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia Get directions
"Set 20 minutes north of Ubud on a sloping patch of jungle, I found this luxe tented camp to feel like a whimsical base camp; it comprises 22 one-bedroom suites with sprawling outdoor decks and private plunge pools, and even the reception desk and fitness center occupy their own tents." - Anna Chittenden
"A luxurious sanctuary nestled in the lush rainforests of Bali, Capella Ubud immerses guests in the island's natural beauty and cultural heritage. It features tented villas with modern amenities and offers a variety of activities that engage guests with Balinese culture." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Anyone familiar with the work of eccentric hotel designer Bill Bensley knows that a stay at one of his projects is never a straight-line affair. But with Capella Ubud, a luxe tented camp 20 minutes north of Ubud, he takes his kookiness up a notch. Inspired by tales of European explorers poking around the Indonesian archipelago in the 19th century, he designed a whimsical base camp on a sloping patch of jungle where the 22 one-bedroom suites (with sprawling outdoor decks and private plunge pools), reception desk, and fitness center each take over their own tents. All are furnished with Bensley's signature mix of clashing patterns—ikat-pillows, vintage trunks, and sofas upholstered in cowhide—and design quirks ranging from peek-a-boo windows in the showers to brass monkeys dotting the roofs. Dining options include Indonesian omakase-style menus at Api Jiwa, while breakfast-to-dinner Mads Lange dishes out comforting lobster wontons and crab tacos. Come nightfall, head to the campfire for marshmallows, hot cocoa, and vintage Indonesian flicks." - Chris Schalkx, Juliet Kinsman
"A secluded upland forest resort of tented suites and antiques-filled spaces that evokes a 'tropical fever dream,' offering a singular, immersive design-led experience close to Ubud’s cultural attractions." - Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Brady is the news director at Travel + Leisure and the brand's expert on cruise travel. He has been covering the travel industry for more than 15 years for outlets including Condé Nast Traveler, Skift, and The Huffington Post. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Set north of Ubud in the village of Keliki and designed by Bill Bensley to minimize footprint with stilted tents, the property blends floral Indonesian textiles and Southeast Asian antiques with eco-sensitive design. Its saltwater Cistern pool is a 62-by-21-foot marine-grade steel behemoth with a striking zigzag motif, while each of the 23 accommodations also offers a private pool; a rainforest-facing wooden deck hosts the Mortar and Pestle Bar, which crafts Bali-inspired cocktails using a manual ice crusher." - Kathryn Romeyn, Nicholas DeRenzo
