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At its heart lies Ubud, an inland town revered as the island's cultural hub that derived its name from Ubad, meaning medicine in Balinese, because of the profusion of unique medicinal herbs that grow wild in the emerald-green forests. Here, the landscape comes alive with rural ceremonies – cremations, weddings, births – celebrated by this unique and kindly people within the traditional context set by their Hindu religion and different gods. Temples literally pulse with colour; the faint sound of music emanates from distant villages; on the diminishing horizon rise towering volcanoes, sacred in their awesome magnitude.
Uma is hidden on the fringe of Ubud, overlooking the Tjampuhan Valley amid fenceless fields carved out of hillsides backed by the curve of coconut palms and banyan trees wrapped in vines. The river Oos runs below; to one side looms a volcano. This topography concentrates both magic and energy in the whispering grass concealing Uma Ubud. Expect not to be disturbed by the sound of traffic, but the laughter of villagers in pinks, blues and oranges, picking through the Edenic countryside. Birds cluster in the highest branches. Light floods the open ground, picking out an orchid among the velvet grasses. At night, dew begins to settle, lifting softly with the wisps of morning cloud.
Japanese interior designer Koichiro Ikebuchi has conceived the aesthetic, deferring to the light of Uma Ubud's unusual location. Carved panels open up the rooms to incorporate views, while the simplicity of pared-down spaces keeps light flowing through the interiors, from the bedroom through to garden terraces, private courtyards and pretty plunge pools with infinity edges. This respect for Uma Ubud's natural surroundings is repeated in the choice of materials, including local woods and alang-alang thatched roofs. It is a sensitive design that maximises the sensuality of untouched vistas and the gentle movements of a tropical sky.
Restaurant with wholesome, Balinese-inspired food by our Australian chef, formerly at Rockpool in Sydney, latterly at Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos,
COMO Shambhala retreat offering Asian-inspired, holistic therapies, an open air yoga pavilion for group and private practice , meditation bale, reflexology area, steam, sauna, gym, four treatment rooms and an expansive jade green pool,
Yoga Weeks, including women-only retreats led by world-renowned teachers,
Fitness weeks, focusing on physical training and health in Bali's unspoilt hinterland,
Adventure Challenge weeks, incorporating trekking, white water rafting and volcano climbining with holistic therapies at COMO Shambhala,
English-speaking guides for excursions, including hiking, museum and festival visits,
Library with Internet access.
Activities
In recognition of Bali's powerful spirituality, we have developed a substantial COMO Shambhala retreat, designed for those seeking greater health and mental quietude through yoga and related treatments.
As with every Uma property, the guest experience only begins with the resort. We provide intelligent access to Bali's cultural activities, including visits to Ubud's temples, galleries and museums, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, guided walks and treks through the wildest regions of Bali's undiscovered hills.
Uma Ubud is designed to give you the peace of mind lost within busy urban lives. It also means to inspire you with a culture that is old, sensual and as vital as the air of an unspoilt land.
Please note we are often able to offer better rates and packages at this hotel
than the prices shown below. Use the "Special Offer" button below to obtain our best rates
for your holiday dates.
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Ubud While it's possible to visit Ubud in just a day, such a short trip would barely touch the surface of this extraordinary village. An interesting melange of rural Balinese life and modern services which co-exist here. Despite the fact that visitors may outnumber residents during peak periods, Ubud retains the atmosphere of a small country community and, in contrast to the hustle of Kuta, the pace of life is very relaxed. It's a great place to tour on foot or by bicycle and there's a wide range of facilities for tourists of all budgets, as well as beaches 10 km away. For those who enjoy being close to natural beauty, yet within easy reach of creature comforts, Ubud is ideal. Ubud is only 45 minutes from Denpasar Airport.
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At its heart lies Ubud, an inland town revered as the island's cultural hub that derived its name from Ubad, meaning medicine in Balinese, because of the profusion of unique medicinal herbs that grow wild in the emerald-green forests. Here, the landscape comes alive with rural ceremonies – cremations, weddings, births – celebrated by this unique and kindly people within the traditional context set by their Hindu religion and different gods. Temples literally pulse with colour; the faint sound of music emanates from distant villages; on the diminishing horizon rise towering volcanoes, sacred in their awesome magnitude.
