overview
Kamandalu Ubud occupies a hillside above the Petanu River on Jalan Andong, roughly ten minutes' drive northeast of central Ubud. Accommodation is in standalone thatched-roof buildings laid out like a Balinese village, with hill or rice-paddy views; many rooms have a private pool, including 13 one-bedroom, 5 two-bedroom, and 1 three-bedroom pool villas.
Two public pools sit on the estate, Aira in the centre and Awana, an infinity pool at the valley edge, plus Chaya Spa and the Andalu Shop for Balinese crafts. Petulu Restaurant serves Asian cooking, and the poolside Aira Cafe covers Asian and Western dishes. A free scheduled shuttle into central Ubud runs from 10:00 to 21:00, a real service rather than a single daily run.
Kamandalu Ubud
A lush, enchanting retreat nestled in the cultural heart of Ubud, Bali.
Plan your Ubud trip around Kamandalu Ubud
Start with Kamandalu Ubud's live prices for your dates, since room rates in Ubud swing with the season. Then look at activity packages, since the temples, rice terraces and a cooking or yoga class are easy to add once your base is set. Finally, price a car: the sights are spread across the valley, so a car with a driver saves time. The three links below go straight to each.
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our review
Kamandalu Ubud's village-style layout of standalone thatched-roof buildings is what guests remember most, reviewers consistently describe the hillside setting above the Petanu River as feeling like a genuine Balinese village rather than a hotel complex. The private pools in most villas add a real sense of seclusion.
The free shuttle into central Ubud, running from 10:00 to 21:00, is repeatedly praised as far more useful than the single daily run some competing resorts offer, making it easy to explore town without a driver. Awana's infinity pool at the valley edge gets particular mention for its views, and Petulu Restaurant's Asian menu earns solid reviews, though guests note the floating breakfast and picnic boat experience are charged as extras rather than included.
Highlights
Village-style thatched-roof buildings above the Petanu River
19 private-pool villas including two- and three-bedroom options
Awana infinity pool at the valley edge
Free scheduled shuttle into central Ubud, 10:00-21:00
Jl. Raya Andong, Banjar Nagi, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
+62 361 975825
Where to Eat
Monkey Forest Road for cafés and restaurants
Jalan Hanoman for casual dining
Ubud Art Market for local warungs
Penestanan for health food and cafés
Sayan for valley-view restaurants
Jalan Raya Ubud for bakeries and coffee
The best things to do nearby
Walk the Campuhan Ridge at sunrise
Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest
See a dance performance at Ubud Palace
Browse the Ubud Art Market stalls
See the Tegallalang rice terraces
Join a yoga class or cooking course
Visit Goa Gajah and Tirta Empul.
frequently asked questions
Where is Kamandalu Ubud located?
Kamandalu Ubud is in Ubud, Bali's cultural centre, set among rice fields and temples inland. That makes it a base for the things Ubud is known for rather than a spot to see the whole island from.
Is Kamandalu Ubud a good hotel?
It holds a guest review score of 9.1 from 234 reviews on Booking.com, and is rated a 5-star property. Guest scores move over time, so check the latest before you book.
How do you get to Kamandalu Ubud from the airport?
Kamandalu Ubud is roughly 60 to 90 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai Airport in normal traffic. A private transfer or a car with a driver is the simplest way, and traffic in the south can add to that at peak times.