Hoshinoya Bali
Hoshinoya is a Japanese hotel chain with properties in many places in the world, and their resort in Bali is one of their newest. The group is bringing its refined aesthetic and Far Eastern sensibility to Bali's Pakerisan River Valley, near the spiritual center of Ubud.
Located on the banks of sacred waters and surrounded by a fantastic jungle landscape (recognized as a World Heritage Landscape by UNESCO) is where the Hoshinaya Bali hides.
The hotel's architecture represents the beauty of Bali. Many pieces of furniture are the result of the island's traditional craftsmanship and well-known woodcarving.
These details are mixed with Japanese influences that you can immediately recognize: the kimono robes, the bathroom amenities, and the cutlery. So, staying at the hotel means an instant trip to the calm and refined Japanese culture.
The resort is close to Ubud, surrounded by jungle, palm trees, and other tropical vegetation.
Dozens of luxury resorts and villas surround Ubud, but the recently opened Hoshinoya Bali stands out with its unique architecture.
You can grab a great read from the resort's library and take your time to enjoy it in a serene environment.
Every morning, breakfast is served in the form of a set, representing the gastronomy of the given country (for example, Japan or Indonesia) and offering delicious portions of that cuisine's representative dishes.
Villa Jalak is a one-story room with views of the jungle and the river, consisting of a living room surrounded by a wooden balcony.
The bedroom allows you to see the sunrise from the bed, a bathroom with a Japanese bathtub, and direct access to the pool that connects all the villas.
All rooms (or we shall call them villas instead) have their own garden, where there is also private access to the amazing central pool.
Each of the 30 villas has access to a pool where the water temperature changes throughout the day.
The three canal-styled swimming pools are in the heart of the resort.
Tea is served every afternoon in the Café Gazebo, which has unique structures where you can have a drink, read, or simply relax in the wild nature overlooking an epic 558 feet (170 meters) deep valley.
The hotel is located on a hill, where the Café Gazebo has genius little "cages" where you can sit sheltered from the tropical rain and drink coffee, tea or have breakfast. Pretty magical.
The days begin and end with yoga and stretching classes, and an on-site spa offers massages and treatments.
Ubud city and its fantastic market take approximately half an hour drive to get there, and the hotel also offers a free shuttle bus several times a day.
