Best Independent Style Hotels in Ubud

Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana is a 5-star luxury resort in Bali located just outside the artists’ village of Ubud which was once the former estate of Hendra Hadiprana – one of Indonesia’s most respected art collectors. Tanah Gajah, is hidden among Bali’s culture-rich highlands and the resort comprises 24 villas and suites, four of which are the property’s new Premier One Bedroom Club Pool Villas. Each Balinese-style villa features a 14-meter long private plunge pool, an outdoor dining pavilion, an outdoor deep soaking tub and original Balinese artworks from the late owners’ private collection. With an exceptional range of curated experiences that showcase local culture at its best and superb Balinese inspired cuisine along with classic Western options too guests are well-looked after. The beautiful resort is spread out over six hectares and is available for buyouts for corporate groups, wellness retreats, incentives, and weddings. The property is large enough to offer guests plenty of space but also intimate enough that the entire resort can be booked by one group.

High above Ubud’s Valley of the Kings, this area was once home to Balinese aristocracy. Its heritage is reflected in the luxury nature of this family-run resort. Guests can arrive by chopper and enjoy Belgian-inspired cuisine, old-world elegance, an upscale spa and access to lots of exciting local excursions. The hilltop infinity pool has a back-to-nature feel with palm-thatched roofs, a swim-up bar, a poolside garden and even its own waterfall. And you get your own in-suite private infinity pool and outdoor lounge, as well as the delights of nightly turndown gifts and kimono robes.