Capella Ubud, Bali
Hotel · Gianyar ·
Tented jungle camp with plunge pools, antiques, and fine dining
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Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia Get directions
Tented jungle camp with plunge pools, antiques, and fine dining
Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia Get directions
"It’s not like Bali needed another hotel, especially around the island’s teeming spiritual hub of Ubud. But the notoriously inventive Bill Bensley envisioned something wholly divergent for this 10-acre patch of jungle north of the city on the Wos River: a fanciful take on a tented camp pitched by early 19th-century spice traders. This is hotel as theater. On arrival, visitors receive a survival kit (sunscreen, insect repellent, a map), plus a carved walking stick to help pick their way over the suspension bridges leading to 22 black canvas tents with saltwater plunge pools. Bensley’s light-footprint approach (not a single tree was felled) means the camp blends seamlessly into its backdrop, the tent walls porous to the hooting birds of the jungle. It’s ideal for those looking to approach Bali in a more conscious way—staying here is like returning to the island’s former wild self." - Chris Schalkx, Kathryn Romeyn
"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
"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