Most resorts in Ubud will put you next to a family of five and a toddler who has opinions about the pool. Adults-only properties with a private pool solve that immediately: your own water, your own space, no negotiating the sun loungers. Ubud also happens to be one of the few places in Bali where that combination stays affordable well below the Seminyak price point, which is why it draws couples and solo travelers who want the luxury without the resort-city noise. The properties below are the ones actually worth booking.
Ubud Resorts
1. The Kayon Resort Best for River Views Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 15-minute drive to Ubud centre. Complimentary hourly shuttle runs 7am to 10pm. Guest Reviews: Private infinity pool overlooking the Petanu River gorge, 180-degree jungle view from KE-PI-TU restaurant, rooftop yoga pavilion, waterfall jetty bar, Balinese dance dinner on Saturday nights, Serayu Spa with couples treatment room, terrazzo soaking tub, Ramayana stone-wall carvings throughout the resort. Best Room: One Bedroom River Edge Villa with Free Benefits Price: From USD $285 – $420 per night
2. The Kayon Valley Resort Ubud Best Location for Ubud Access Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute drive to Ubud Palace and Ubud Traditional Art Market. Free shuttle to Ubud centre and to sister property The Kayon Jungle Resort. Guest Reviews: Private pool per villa with jungle valley views, 180-degree outlook from Kepitu Restaurant & Bar, Serayu Spa beneath the Kumbakarna statue, afternoon high tea included, Wanna Valley Pool infinity edge, morning rooftop yoga, monkeys visiting pool terraces, Ramayana stone wall carvings throughout. Best Room: Valley Pool Villa Price: From USD $230 – $380 per night
3. Kadewa Retreat Ubud Best Value Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 20-minute drive to Ubud centre, perched on the edge of the Wos River gorge. No hotel shuttle — Grab or scooter rental recommended. Guest Reviews: Infinity pool overlooking the Wos River and forest, outdoor bathtub per villa, yurt-style circular bungalows with canopy beds, floating pool bean bag, open-air bathroom behind the bedhead, Dino’s Restaurant with sunset views, morning yoga, in-villa massage, free breakfast included. Best Room: Private Pool Villa Price: From USD $120 – $190 per night
4. Abisena Wellness & Resort Ubud Best for Wellness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 15-minute drive to Tegallalang Rice Terrace, 20-minute drive to Ubud centre. Shuttle runs at set times daily. Guest Reviews: Dirasha Wellness spa, bamboo massage, Runara Restaurant heritage tasting menu, Sadha Lounge poolside bar, private pool villas, rice field walk, daily cocktails and canapes, sauna and steam room. Best Room: Terrace Pool Villa Price: From USD $225 – $380 per night
5. The Kayon Jungle Resort Most Dramatic Setting Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 25-minute drive to Ubud centre. Free scheduled shuttle runs daily. Note: this is the furthest property from central Ubud on this list. Guest Reviews: Three-tiered infinity pool carved into jungle cliff, Kepitu Restaurant with valley panorama, Wanna Jungle Pool & Bar, Serayu Spa, butler service, garden gazebo, heated private pool per villa, floating breakfast, live Balinese entertainment, rooftop Sky Lounge. Best Room: Premier Pool Villa – with Heated Pool Price: From USD $400 – $700 per night
6. Royal Kamuela Villas & Suites at Monkey Forest Best Central Location Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 2-minute walk to Ubud Monkey Forest, 14-minute walk to Ubud Traditional Art Market. The only property on this list within walking distance of central Ubud. Guest Reviews: Private pool villa with tropical garden, Aum Spa hot stone massage and body scrub, rooftop terrace, complimentary 30-minute foot massage with villa booking, deep soaking bathtub, kitchen and seating area, resident monkeys in the gardens, twice-daily housekeeping. Best Room: Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool Price: From USD $220 – $380 per night
7. Beehouse Dijiwa Ubud Most Unique Design Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute drive to Ubud Monkey Forest, 6-minute drive to Ubud Traditional Art Market. Free scheduled shuttle to central Ubud. Guest Reviews: Circular bamboo beehive villa architecture, rice paddy and Mount Agung views, Bee Café all-day dining, floating breakfast in private pool, lagoon-style shared pool, afternoon tea with Balinese cakes, deep soaking bathtub, Balinese massage and scrub, daily turndown service. Best Room: Duplex Private Pool Villa Price: From USD $150 – $250 per night
