COMO Uma Ubud

At COMO Uma Ubud, the 46 rooms and suites of their luxury Bali hotel exude the charm of a traditional Indonesian village even as they cosset guests in sleek, light-filled spaces with all the conveniences and comforts of a modern resort. Entirely residential in feeling, Uma Ubud has the atmosphere of a rural hillside home. Narrow paths defined by tall, lushly planted walls lead between rooms and suites, each of which have their own tropical garden. Large windows and indigenous materials both inside and out bring the natural landscape in, from the amply sized bedrooms and black-and-white bathrooms to the landscaped courtyards and infinity-edged plunge pools.

Rooms

Suites

Pool Suites

These four suites boast a second room, ideal as a sitting room or as an extra bedroom. They also feature a sundeck with outdoor furniture and garden views, as well as a plunge pool. Generous bathrooms feature separate showers and bathtubs.

Villas

Garden Pool Villa

The Garden Pool Villas are defined by their lushly planted open-air courtyards. Inside, light-filled interiors are set off by four-poster king-sized beds draped in airy white voiles. Spacious bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and separate showers look out across an intimate fish pool or traditional water feature, while the bedroom connects to a private plunge pool and terrace.

Uma Villa

This spacious villa has a sitting and dining room as well as a comfortable bedroom featuring a four-poster bed.

Como Villa

At this Ubud resort hotel, their headline COMO Villa impresses with its light-flooded interriors. It has its own spa treatment area (which can double as a second bedroom), a spacious sundeck and infinity pool overlook the Tjampuhan Valley. The bathroom has a Jacuzzi and separate shower (which doubles as a steam). There is a sitting area for relaxing, while in the master bedroom, white cotton voile hangs diaphanously from a four-poster bed.

COMO Uma Ubud is a luxury central Bali hotel. The contemporary Asian design of their 46 rooms, suites and villas are relaxed, sunshine-filled spaces. The restaurants, Kemiri and Uma Cucina, boast world-class cuisine while COMO Shambhala Retreat at Uma Ubud focuses on holistic wellness, with active pursuits including temple visits, biking and trekking.

COMO Uma Ubud immerses you in the culture of Bali while also providing luxury amenities, from food to spa to exquisite accommodation. Nestled among paddy fields and hills, all 46 rooms and suites exude the charm of a traditional Indonesian village. Except the feel is quietly contemporary, from bedrooms to landscaped courtyards to infinity-edged plunge pools. The result is a fresh, original spirit that feels sleek even as it recognises Uma Ubud’s cultural context.

Seasonality

Bali is located in the tropics and enjoys a balmy year-round climate. Temperatures average a very pleasant 80°F (27°C) in the Ubud area and a little lower at around 71°F (22°C) in the central volcanic region around Kintamani.

Being tropical, Bali does have a monsoon season, approximately from October to March. The best time to visit (the high season) is May through to September. Between June and August, Bali usually enjoys a cooling breeze.

Design

The open, clean and simple heart of this Ubud luxury resort comprises the lobby, 25m pool and bar. This contrasts beautifully with the narrow paths leading to the rooms and suites, which run between tall, lushly-planted walls. Interiors, which were designed by Japanese interior designer Koichiro Ikebuchi, feel like those of a rural hillside home. In each of their 46 light-filled rooms and suites, a private tropical garden separates the bathroom from the principal living space.

Getting There

By Air

The numerous international flights to Bali make it a particularly easy destination. This means flights should be booked well in advance if planning to travel during high season (July/August and December/January).

All travellers to Bali require a valid passport, a tourist visa and a return ticket. Although not always asked for, travellers should be able to produce this on request. Citizens of over 64 countries are able to purchase a visa on arrival into Bali. These countries include the UK, the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and most EU countries. A tourist visa costs US$35 and is valid for 30 days. There are lanes for buying visas at the airport and it is advised to have the correct money for payment. The 30-day tourist visa is not extendable.

For citizens who are not eligible for a visa on arrival, please contact the Indonesian Embassy in your home country for forms and advice. Some countries, like Singapore, are eligible for a free visa to Bali. In such cases, visas will still need to be ‘applied’ upon arrival, but no payment is required. These visas are valid for 30 days and are non extendable.

Airport Transfer

Arrival into Bali’s international airport, Denpasar is relatively straightforward, with numerous taxi companies available for local services. The travel time from the airport to COMO Uma Ubud is 90 minutes.

Guests of COMO Uma Ubud will be met by a hotel representative, or a driver arranged by one of our Travel Speccialists.

Wellness & Spa by Como Shambala

At COMO Uma Ubud, the 46 rooms and suites of thiss luxury Bali hotel exude the charm of a traditional Indonesian village even as they cosset guests in sleek, light-filled spaces with all the conveniences and comforts of a modern resort. Entirely residential in feeling, Uma Ubud has the atmosphere of a rural hillside home. Narrow paths defined by tall, lushly planted walls lead between rooms and suites, each of which have their own tropical garden. Large windows and indigenous materials both inside and out bring the natural landscape in, from the amply sized bedrooms and black-and-white bathrooms to the landscaped courtyards and infinity-edged plunge pools.

Active

At the best Ubud, Bali luxury hotels, the active life is as vital a part of the experience as spa treatments. At COMO Uma Ubud, we therefore make it easy to incorporate sport and exercise into your time with us. The gym features cardio equipment and weights. We also offer complimentary instruction and private tuition in yoga while the lush surrounding landscape presents endless opportunities for biking and hiking.

Retreats

At the best Ubud, Bali luxury hotels, the active life is as vital a part of the experience as spa treatments. At COMO Uma Ubud, we therefore make it easy to incorporate sport and exercise into your time with us. The gym features cardio equipment and weights. We also offer complimentary instruction and private tuition in yoga while the lush surrounding landscape presents endless opportunities for biking and hiking.

Body Therapy

At the COMO Shambhala Retreat, we offer a series of holistic, Asian-inspired body treatments to rejuvenate and restore the body.

Massage Therapy

At COMO Uma Ubud, massage therapy is a key component of the approach. They have designed their range of massages to relieve muscle tension, help with injuries and induce powerful relaxation.

Facial Care

At their exclusive Bali resort, we provide a series of facial treatments that delivers deep cleansing, purification, oxygenation and maximum hydration for the face. We also offer a special treatment that has been adapted for their male clients.

Nail Care

Nourishing treatments for hands and feet which include an aromatic foot soak, scrub and shooting massage.

Dining & Cuisine

At COMO Uma Ubud, we focus on modern, light cuisine that shows the utmost respectful for local nuances. Menus revive traditional Indonesian dishes while also offering contemporary interpretations of the cuisines of neighbouring countries. The menus rely on fresh produce harvested locally. In addition to Asian dishes, Uma Cucina their Italian-inspired restaurant and lounge bar with a street-side setting at the front of COMO Uma Ubud. We also offer classic international cuisine, and their Uma Bar serves sophisticated cocktails. their healthy COMO Shambhala Cuisine is for those who like lighter, nutritionally rich menus, while there is a special kids’ offering for younger palates. For quiet nights of total privacy, the resort offers in-room dining until 10pm.

Como Shambala Cuisine

Designed to maximise energy and wellbeing with the use of nuritonally rich foods, their COMO Shambhala Cuisine has always been some of their most popular at Uma by COMO, Ubud. The strong flavours and sophisticated techniques make these dishes stand apart, while the sourcing of ingredients—in large part from their local farmers—ensures the taste of freshness. Please ask for their COMO Shambhala Cuisine menu when dining at Uma Ubud.

Uma Cucina

Uma Cucina is an Italian-inspired restaurant and lounge bar at COMO Uma Ubud, Bali. Informal and convivial, with outdoor terraces and a large communal dining table at the heart of the space, Uma Cucina reflects the homely ‘kitchen’ spirit behind its name (‘cucina’ means kitchen in Italian). Menus are strong on fresh, locally-sourced produce and the flavours of Italy. Seasonal vegetables, seafood and slow-cooked meats are rendered in colourful, easygoing options, perfect for sharing with friends. House specialities include handmade pastas, woodfired pizzas and breads, as well as classic Italian gelatos and granitas.

Kemiri

Kemiri (meaning ‘candlenut’ in Bahasa) is their restaurant at COMO Uma Ubud, serving breakfast and a venue for special occasion. You dine in a beautiful open-air space with alang-alang roofing beside a waterfall-fed pond. At night, candlelight contributes to a unique ambience.

Uma Bar

The poolside Uma Bar spills out from a cool lounging area and is open from 10am to midnight.

Their staff are cocktail specialists—creating both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as healthy smoothies and fresh-pressed fruit juices. Throughout the day we serve fine wines, Champagnes and their signature Martinis as well as light meals. Great background music sets the simple, easy vibe.

Private Dining

When it comes to Bali private dining, their expert culinary staff can orchestrate intimate gourmet meals in a host of romantic, exotic or adventurous locales, from your private terrace to a poolside table, to their pretty lawns. We also have a semi-private dining area to the side of Kemiri—always popular with families.

In-Room Dining

Their Ubud room service menu—available until 1am daily—includes healthy salads, local specialities, indulgent desserts and familiar western-style comfort options like burgers and pastas, as well as children’s dishes.

Experiences

COMO Uma Ubud, is an intimate, rural hotel located in inland Bali, near the artists’ town of Ubud. Bali is known for its lush topography, expansive beaches and ancient performing and visual arts—all of which can be accessed through COMO’s highly trained English-speaking guides. The estimated 20,000 Hindu temples and shrines found here have given Bali its title of ‘the Island of the Gods’ and every aspect of life on Bali is accompanied by religious ritual. In addition to cultural tours, physical adventurers are well catered for with walking, hiking, biking and rafting tours also available.