HOSHINOYA Bali: A Sanctuary of Spirit & Nature in the Ubud Jungle
Perched above the sacred Pakerisan River valley, surrounded by jungle and rice terraces, HOSHINOYA Bali is a retreat where nature, culture and minimalist design converge into an elegant experience.
Arrival & Setting
As you wind through the verdant hills of Tampaksiring, the hustle of Bali fades. You arrive to a village-scale resort of 30 villas scattered among lush vegetation and water channels. The architecture by Japanese designer Rie Azuma blends traditional Balinese materials (stone, thatch, wood) with Japanese minimalism — a quiet, refined tribute to both lands.
From your villa, you may gaze out over jungle canopy, the river below whispering, rice fields stretching beyond, and hidden pathways taking you deeper into stillness. HOSHINOYA describes itself as “Discovering the Unknown” Ubud — and it delivers.
The Villas & Experience
Each villa is generous — typically around 180-200 sqm, with private terraces and direct access to the long canal-shaped pools that wind through the property. Interiors favour warm woods, soft lighting, fabrics that reflect the local artisan traditions, and details that invite slowing down. Many villas lack the typical hotel clocks and TVs — an intentional cue to drop into the day’s rhythm instead.
Wellness & Spirituality
Wellness here isn’t an afterthought; it’s part of the design. The spa sits half-way down the valley, immersive in green, with treatments that draw on Balinese massage traditions, rice-flour scrubs, herbal oils. Yoga, meditation, riverside walks and quiet corners invite you to reconnect. The design philosophy shows deep respect for nature and culture.
Cuisine & Quiet Indulgence
Dine amid the jungle or in elevated gazebos hovering above the valley. The restaurant offers a blend of Japanese refinement and Balinese flavour, with attentive presentation and local ingredients. Breakfast might arrive in a floating poolside gazebos, lunch leisurely, and dinner soft-lit, languid.
Why It Resonates
A sense of true retreat in Ubud’s green heart: you feel removed from the world, yet connected to place.
Design that honours local craft and Japanese simplicity — everything feels intentional.
Wellness, atmosphere, silence are curated. If you travel seeking renewal more than bustle, this delivers.
Distinguished by awards: for example, winner in the Wellness category of Hôtel & Lodge Award 2025.
Final Thought
HOSHINOYA Bali isn’t simply a hotel — it’s a place to slow, to reflect, to let the jungle, the river, and the architecture draw you inward. It marries design, culture, and nature in a way that feels rare. In Ubud, where many options exist, this one stands out by delivering serenity with substance.
Address: Br. Pengembungan, Desa Pejeng Kangin, Kecamatan Tampaksiring, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Website: Official Website
