With the feel of a cottage in the jungle, this heritage Balinese house is made from natural materials in order to harmonize with the environment. The entrance of Villa Alamanda is surrounded by exotic greenery – through here you’ll catch your first glimpse of this beautiful retreat.
The villa has a traditional alang-alang roof and is decorated with Ubud’s famous wood carvings. A beautiful turquoise pool is encircled with a sprawling garden filled with frangipanis, heliconias and sunshine yellow Alamanda flowers. After your swim, curl up among the colorful cushions on the shaded balé that overlooks the pool and Paliminan stone terrace. Ascend the unique wooden staircase to get a bird’s eye of the pool among the canopy of palm trees.
Heritage textiles adorn buttermilk walls in the corridors, exposed wooden beams on the ceiling… Villa Alamanda just oozes rustic Balinese charm. All bedrooms have polished hardwood floors and traditional thatched roofs. The master bedroom has a huge king size bed to sink into and secret dressing room through the Louvre doors. Beyond this, you’ll find a decadent ensuite bathroom with a sunken tub and views of the lush garden.
Two other bedrooms are called Cinnamon and Red, with matching color schemes, king beds and private walled garden ensuites. The final bedroom is called the Garden Suite with its very own exclusive sundeck and fully enclosed marble bathroom – so luxurious!
The air-conditioned media room is perfect for cooling off as you watch a movie together on the flat screen television – there are sofas and comfy beanbags to chill out on. In the evenings, listen to the sounds of the jungle as you dine on a feast prepared by the villa’s excellent in-house chef on the large open-sided terrace.
Features:
The Villa
Villa Alamanda is a luxurious villa that sits on a jungle-clad hillside just outside of central Ubud. The four en-suite bedrooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms, accommodating up to 8 people. An extra bed is available for an additional cost.
Interior
- Open-sided living area
- Dining terrace
- Double bedroom with King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, dressing room, sliding doors & terrace
- Two double bedrooms with King-size beds, en-suite garden bathrooms & access to terrace
Annex I
- Double bedroom with en-suite marble bathroom & own private sun deck
- TV lounge
Annex II
- Staff quarters
- Kitchen
Outside grounds
- Infinity swimming pool (13×9m)
- Traditional poolside balé with sitting area
- Outdoor dining table
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Garden & manicured lawn
Facilities
- Air conditioning (including in all bedrooms)
- TV
- DVD
- CD player
- Safety deposit box in each bedroom
- A high chair, baby cot & other baby amenities available on request
Location:
Nestled in a traditional village called Tenkulak just outside the cultural hub of Ubud, you’ll have a truly authentic experience staying at Villa Alamanda. Get an insight into local life, watch hypnotic Hindu ceremonies that ignite the senses and feel truly swept away into the tranquil jungle setting.
Ubud is home to a dizzying array of sights and experiences. Visit the Ubud Art Market, bursting with beautiful ceramics, jewelery, Ubud wood carvings and textiles. Browse through the colorful, ornate handicrafts and practice your bargaining skills with the locals.
Bali is known as the ‘Island of the Gods’ and spirituality pours from every corner. For over a thousand years, Balinese Hindus have made pilgrimages to Tirta Empul holy water temple, where people cleanse themselves in the individual bathing stations outdoors. Nowadays, locals and tourists bathe side by side – it’s a lovely and invigorating sight to see.
Ubud is home to many of the island’s most spectacular waterfalls. Some cascades are well known, such as Tegenungan Waterfall, with its beautiful scenery, while others are rockier and require swimming. Little-known Kanto Lampo has an amazing wall of water, perfect for an icy shower to cool down.
Just a short drive away is Goa Gajah, also known as the Elephant Cave. This holy site dates back to the 11th century and believed to have housed Hindu priests of yore. It’s also suggested that it was created as a place for spiritual meditation and the cave includes both Buddhist and Hindu imagery. The Ubud Palace is also a great place to see traditional Kecak dances. Every night, dancers in colorful costumes tell Hindu legends through dance.
In Ubud, there are countless classes you can take to enrich yourself, including Balinese cookery classes starting with a trip to the local market to buy supplies. Afterwards, you can enjoy the food you make together. Why not partake in yoga and meditation retreats, Balinese dance or music classes?
There are also plenty of great walks around the Ubud area, such as around Tegalalang, where you can see the UNESCO listed evergreen rice paddies in all their glory. Alternatively, a bicycle ride is a fantastic way to see the rice fields. The Campunan Ridge walk is another gentle path with a few hills that takes around 45 minutes to complete. It’s particularly lovely in the soft morning light after sunrise.
There is a natural phenomenon in Petalu just north of Ubud – every evening white herons arrive at around 6pm for the night and fly away in the morning. Locals say that these birds are the reincarnated souls of those who died in a massacre in 1965. It’s quite a sight to behold!
While there’s plenty to entertain you in Ubud, it’s easy to take day trips to other areas of Bali. Seminyak, Bali’s premiere upscale beach resort is a short ride away. A playground for jetsetters, fashionistas and yogis, it’s full of fashionable boutiques where you can shop till you drop and fancy spas. Indulge in a quintessentially Balinese massage and spend the day getting pampered. Seminyak has excellent nightlife, atmospheric cocktail huts and superb sundowners at beach clubs.
Terms & Conditions:
Arrival time
2pm.
Departure time
12pm.
