THIS IS UBUD

Ubud is unlike anywhere else in Bali. Inland, elevated, and surrounded by jungle and rice terraces, it operates at a completely different frequency from the beach resorts on the coast. If Seminyak is the glamour and Nusa Dua is the resort, Ubud is the soul. The hotels in this area lean into Balinese culture and traditions, and it shows up in exceptional hospitality.

Best suited to...

Culture seekers, wellness-minded families, and anyone wanting more than a beach — especially as part of a split stay.

WHY FAMILIES LOVE UBUD

JUNGLE AND RIVER GORGE SETTINGS

Hotels perched above river gorges and hidden in jungle, designed to make you feel genuinely escaped — some of the most extraordinary architecture on the island.

REAL BALINESE CULTURE

Traditional dance performances, rice terraces and temples that give families a connection to the real Bali that's increasingly hard to find on the coast

THE PERFECT SPLIT-STAY ADD-ON

A few nights in Ubud balances out a beach resort stay beautifully — kids who've done Ubud tend to talk about it long after the waterslide is forgotten.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

There’s no beach in Ubud, and the hilly terrain and narrow roads make it less pram-friendly than the coast. It’salso the furthest area from the airport, at around 1.5 hours — most families treat Ubud as part of a split stay rather than a stand alone base for the whole trip.

Overall:

Ubud works best as part of a split stay — pair it with a few days on the coast, and you’ll get the full range of what Bali can offer, from jungle stillness to beach energy.