Under Canvas at Capella Ubud Bali

Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali and a place that’s been a setting for many novels and films like Eat Pray Love, thanks to its seductive nature with magnificent temples, art, and a strong spiritual presence. The climate is cooler here, while the lush and vibrant greenery provide an idyllic respite from the heat. It’s a place to relax and rejuvenate while being a showcase for mindfulness, sustainable design, and time-honoured traditions like the mesmerizing Balinese dance.

Tropical Views and Memorable Adventures

The photo-ops in Ubud and its surrounds are nearly endless, but you might want to put your phone or camera away to soak up the moments that can include stunning sunrises over the Tegalalang Rice Terraces which cascade down the sides of a verdant valley. There are countless waterfalls spilling into serene pools, while over a thousand Balinese long-tailed monkeys roam freely in and around the banyan trees and spectacular temples at The Monkey Forest.

Exciting adventures can be enjoyed too, from volcano hikes and river rafting to ATV tours and the famous jungle swings for a thrill while gazing over the rice paddies and jungle.

A stay at Capella Ubud ensures the ultimate Bali experience, complimenting all that it has to offer, with a focus on wellness and sustainability. Nestled in the dense Ubud jungle, the setting is like something out of a dream, with ‘tents’ overlooking the lush surroundings along with the occasional artefacts. It’s been said that architect Bill Bensley created the ideal tropical playground, managing to blur the lines between the organic, surrealism, and maximalism while mastering the art of storytelling through interior design and architecture.

Rooms are tent-style, but this isn’t like your typical family camping trip. Ultra-luxurious, they’re themed on members of an old-world expedition party, such as the Cartographer’s Tent with hand-carved headboards and doors, copper tubs, and floors made of dimpled teak. Even the toilets are antler-topped thrones. All have their own saltwater pools, some just outside with infinity views over the valley below while others sit just above. If your own pool isn’t enough, there’s a beautiful shared elevated pool in a cistern paying homage to the old water collection systems.

Architect Bensley noted that building a standard hotel not only would have meant destroying the forest but witnessing the sun as it creeps across the forest floor and enjoying the magical morning concert of the birds would have been missed. With the conscious idea of minimal intervention, all local plants and trees were left untouched and protected.

There are no single-use plastics here, while the beehives, crayfish farm, and organic garden are used for menu preparations.