{"id":73334,"date":"2026-11-10T10:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T23:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=73334"},"modified":"2026-11-10T10:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T23:54:50","slug":"why-stay-at-the-samaya-ubud-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-stay-at-the-samaya-ubud-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Could This Be One of Bali’s Most Peaceful All-Villa Escapes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With 19 private pool villas on a hillside above the Ayung River, The Samaya Ubud offers a quieter kind of Bali escape.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sound of the Ayung River as you share a massage. The shade of a gazebo as you read beside your private pool<\/a>. A candlelit table beneath the forest canopy. At The Samaya Ubud, tranquillity isn\u2019t one grand gesture but a collection of private moments that unfold close to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hillside setting above the Ayung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Samaya Ubud is in Sayan, a village on the western edge of Ubud in Bali<\/a>. Its 19 private-pool villas are set among tropical gardens on the slopes above the Ayung River, offering a sense of privacy with views across rice terraces and forested hillsides<\/a>. Ubud centre is around a 20-minute drive away, depending on traffic.
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Each private villa has a pool <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are pools to swim in, not just plunge pools for a quick cool-off. Hillside Villas, for example, have a private lap pool set among tropical gardens, with a sheltered gazebo nearby for a slow morning and a good book. Inside, high ceilings and steeply pitched roofs open up the space, while a modern take on Balinese design brings warmth and character. In the Ayung Villas, there\u2019s another tucked-away place to pause: the Cocoon, a thatched, open-fronted hideaway set among the greenery.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner comes with a view <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set beside the Ayung River, open-air Swept Away looks out onto the surrounding forest. The menu brings Indonesian flavours together with international favourites: one evening might begin with soft-shell crab rolls, followed by Australian sirloin with mustard mash; another, with satay skewers and nasi goreng. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a more intimate dinner, reserve one of the restaurant\u2019s candlelit tables and enjoy a degustation menu. Table 62 sits above the fast-flowing river, fully immersed in the forest \u2013 the perfect spot for a romantic occasion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a massage beside the flowing water\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Spa has five treatment rooms, including a sheltered, open-air couples\u2019 room at the river\u2019s edge. Choose from treatments such as traditional Balinese massage, shiatsu or hot stone therapy. There\u2019s no need for a spa soundtrack when the river is flowing just metres away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afterwards, take a dip in the spa pool, visit the fitness centre or head back to your villa for a swim of your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A butler can help shape the day <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want breakfast by your private pool or dinner served in your villa? Your butler can arrange in-villa dining and offer local advice, whether you\u2019re looking for a memorable meal or deciding where to head next. The team is available 24 hours a day, working in zones across the resort, so help is close at hand throughout your stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the region with activities in and out of the resort <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join the complimentary morning trek for a 90-minute walk with a staff member through the village and surrounding paddy fields. You can also try a cooking class or join a yoga session, with activities subject to the hotel\u2019s schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a change of scene, take the hotel shuttle into Ubud, subject to its schedule. Often called Bali\u2019s cultural heart, it\u2019s a chance to visit Ubud Palace and the art market opposite, browse galleries and local crafts, or catch a traditional dance performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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