Set in the so-called “Valley of the Kings,” a short drive from the cultural hub of Ubud, this collection of luxuriously appointed villas will make you feel like you are one of the Balinese royals that give the region its name. If you look for a boutique hotel resort in the middle of the jungle overlooking lush green jungles, Viceroy is the right choice. It begins as soon as you enter: The-two tiered entryway to this resort is equal parts lobby and porch, and the design of the space is almost as grand as the views it offers guests. The open-air area is covered by a thatched roof and has lounge chairs for resting before going out, or simply for looking out over the palm tree grove and pool area at any time of day. Each villa offers views over the gorge below that will make it hard to leave your private balé.
The resort has its own helipad so is perfect if you don’t want to drive to and from the airport.
Elvira’s tip: The resort is perfect for families or couples without kids.
Tropical, old-world elegance sets the tone for the resort, with richly adorned public spaces, thatched-roof buildings, charming moss-covered balustrades, and poolside swathes of grass dotted with perfectly placed palm trees all with sweeping valley views that give guests a real sense of the exotic. Sipping a cocktail from an infinity pool that overlooks the site of former royal palaces is definitely a sign of a great location. The hotel is set on the sunrise side of a lush hillside that’s three miles from sights such as the sacred Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Palace, which are reachable anytime with the free shuttle service. It’s 15 min away from the rice field iles through rice fields and quaint villages to Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Elvira’s tip: Take a helicopter trip straight from the resort’s helipad to Mount Batur or to Uluwatu. You can even reach the airport by helicopter in just 10 minutes!
Service is top-notch from start to finish, with reception, room service, spa therapists, and more succeeding in making each guest feel like a king or queen. For a small hotel, the property has a lot going on. The hilltop infinity pool with a swim-up bar and a waterfall is a natural gathering place on balmy Bali days, and it’s easy to lose track of time in the adjacent garden, featuring lounge areas and palms. The two-story spa has a steam room, hot tub, and menu of traditional Balinese therapies, plus a lounge area with valley views. There’s also a gym and a shop.
Polished suites and villas add to the hotel’s stately ambiance, with marble bathrooms, plush daybeds, and bright carvings of traditional masks. Stepping through sliding doors onto the deck with a private heated infinity pool, overwater bale lounge area with cushy pillows and spectacular valley views is enough to make you want to move right in. Espresso machines and minibars are on hand, but the 24-hour room service menu is quite extensive for more substantial cravings. Other highlights are turndown service, where miniature gifts are left nightly, plus chic slippers and kimono-style robes.
A secluded haven for romantics, adventurers, and the mindful, Viceroy Bali luxury resort offers the ultimate private retreat. A place where time slows down, connecting you with vibrant mother nature and offering rejuvenation. The new, state-of-the-art wellness center Lembah Spa has an extensive menu of holistic treatments and a fitness center with a squash court.
What sets Viceroy Bali apart from other 5-star hotels in Bali is the level of service and attention to detail. With over 170 staff for just 40 pool villas, we can anticipate your needs and personalize each stay, whilst maintaining privacy.
Dining at Viceroy Bali
One of Bali’s pre-eminent dining destinations, Viceroy Bali is celebrated as much for its exceptional Bali Restaurant food and drink as its beautiful private pool villas. From the vibrant, all-day dining restaurant and bar of the Cascades, which overlooks the lush jungle valley; to Bali’s fine dining at its best with the grand Apéritif restaurant and bar, which transports you back to a bygone era through its art-deco design. In 2020, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar was awarded Indonesia’s Best Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards.
For late-night treats or early morning breakfast, an extensive 24 hours in-villa dining menu is also available.
Restaurants
Cascades Bali Restaurant
The all-day dining restaurant Cascades features a Belgian chef, with the menu reflecting both Indonesian and European cuisine. À la carte breakfast choices include seasonal tropical fruit salads, Belgian waffles, salmon scrambled eggs, Mediterranean ratatouille, and a 180-label wine list. For dinner, there are selections such as foie gras, gado gado (Balinese vegetable salad) with quail eggs, and bebek betutu (Balinese spiced confit duck leg). The restaurant’s circular bar appears to float over the valley, so pre-dinner drinks before sunset are a must.
With spectacularly lush jungle views during the day, you feel like you are sitting on the edge of the world, the perfect spot for a long afternoon luncheon. The evenings are transformed with an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, and individual romantic table settings underneath the architecturally stunning grass and bamboo thatched 10-metre high roof (Alang-Alang). Cascades Restaurant is perfectly perched atop the luscious Valley of the Kings with jaw-dropping views of the jungle ravine. Restaurants create gourmet traditional Indonesian dishes alongside Western classics, the meticulously crafted food can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The Cascades produces bold and unique dishes, perfect for a long jungle lunch whilst taking in our striking tropical valley views. you are gifted with a breath of fresh air in the temperate jungle atmosphere. The idyllic location to soak in the beauty of Ubud’s jungle over a long, enjoyable lunch. Have a cocktail at the bar before indulging in a luxurious Royal Rijsttafel tasting plate or perhaps a Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto from the Western side of our menu.
Cascades Restaurant in Ubud provides the most authentic and flavorsome Balinese Rijsttafel tasting menu. Beautifully presented with Royal style intricate plating, indulge in a variety of dishes with all the spices that Indonesia is renowned for.
Apéritif Restaurant & Bar
Set amid Ubud’s lush jungle valley setting and overlooking rice fields and lush jungles, Apéritif offers unique fine dining Bali, a must-do experience for foodies and architecture enthusiasts alike. It offers a degustation menu of 7 courses. The 1920s-inspired restaurant and bar offer a sophisticated degustation menu that is representative of the culinary team led by Belgian Chef Nic Vanderbeeken and their respect for quality ingredients.
Apéritif Restaurant and Bar is designed to be an enchanting and unique experience, not to be rushed. A dining concept that integrates the long-standing European tradition of enjoying a pre-dinner drink and canapés, the start of your culinary journey with us. Included in the dining experience, the pre-dinner drink allows you to immerse yourself in the design and concept of a bygone era, like being transported back to the roaring twenties.
Your degustation journey of modern global cuisine will start right away, exploring the world through an eclectic degustation menu. End on a sweet note in the bar, where dessert and petit fours might entice you to continue your evening with a game of pool and a nightcap perhaps Culinary influences from the old Spice Islands combined with distinctly modern European flavors.
