BLISSFULLY BALI

IT’S 50 SHADES OF GREEN AT THE SAMAYA UBUD, A LUXURIOUS HIDEAWAY IN THE RICE FIELDS AND HILLSIDES OF PEACEFUL UBUD

You could hardly ask for a more serene setting. Spectacularly located amid the rice fields and verdant hillsides of Ubud, Bali’s cultural and artistic capital, and a magnet for tourists for almost a century, the Samaya Ubud is at one with its pristine, natural setting. Whether you are a couple seeking seclusion or a multigenerational family travelling together, the hotel’s 19 spacious villas boast a range of accommodation options, including onebedroom villas or two- and three-bedroom royal villas, each the height of luxury and indulgence. The villas, each with their own private swimming pool, are built into the hillside, and are designed to minimise environmental impact while optimising the proximity to nature. With a modern minimalist interior giving a heightened sense of luxury and spacious living, each villa is surrounded by a high wall, with a garden and traditional gazebo beside the swimming pool for comfort, privacy and a truly “home from home” feel. You didn’t come to Bali for a fast-paced city break – you came for relaxation and there’s scarcely a better place to indulge in the art of doing nothing than on the deck at Swept Away Restaurant, just a stone’s throw from the river. Seated on comfortable lounges, gazing at the view, it’s the ideal setting to allow you to slow down, relax and unwind as the cooling breeze from the river creates an ambiance perfect for a glass of bubbles, a cocktail or two, or an ice-cold beer. Bali is legendary for its spiritual healing and spa treatments, and for those seeking true relaxation and rejuvenation, a state-ofthe-art spa and wellness centre is located directly overlooking Bali’s famous Ayung river. Gourmands too, are treated to a feast of culinary delights as are romantics, who can dine together with the “100 Candles Dinner”, a unique romantic dinner that makes the most of the breathtaking Balinese landscape and atmosphere of the Ayung River, lit by 100 candles and scattered with abundant flower petals to set the mood of romance.

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THE SAMAYA UBUD BALI +62 361 973606 www.thesamayabali.com