Alaya Resort Ubud

The Alaya Ubud has a great location in the centre of Bali’s cultural capital, making all the bars, restaurants, yoga studios and shops easily accessible on foot and is also just a 10-minute walk from Ubud Monkey Forest. Yet the fact that the hotel balconies overlook a small rice paddy, gives the Alaya a more rural feel. The architecture thoughtfully combines classic Balinese and contemporary Western styling, with original artwork by local artists and sculptors.

The hotel has 105 elegant and spacious rooms including Deluxe Rooms with smart clean-line décor and furnishings and private terraces or balconies with outdoor seating. Alaya Rooms combine stylish interiors with original artwork and luxurious bathrooms with a customised stone bathtub, while Alaya Suites also include a spacious and comfortable lounge area to unwind. There is relaxed dining at the Petani restaurant, which serves both Indonesian and international dishes and has live music each evening. Light bites are also available during happy hour at the Manisan Bali bar. The hotel has two swimming pools and the outdoor Bamboo Bar means you can rehydrate from the comfort of your sun lounger. There is also an onsite spa, the DeLa Spa, which has six private treatment rooms set within serene gardens, where you will also find a traditional Balinese pavilion for yoga and meditation sessions.

When to go

Bali enjoys a warm tropical climate all year round, with a distinct wet and a dry season. Bali’s dry season spans from April to September, with the wet season starting in October and generally lasting until March. Characterised by hot temperatures and clear skies, the dry season is considered to be the best time to visit Bali. In particular, months at the start or the end of the dry season benefit from fewer crowds and slightly cooler temperatures than often present during July and August. Bali’s wet season is characterised by bursts of tropical downpours interspersed with sunny spells, as opposed to constant torrential rain. Those visiting Bali during the wet season can benefit from reduced crowds at major sites, as well as cooler temperatures and less humidity in the central highlands.