Samsara Ubud, UbudSamsara Ubud in Ubud, Indonesia has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 57 hotels we score in Ubud. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 5.0. Rooms from about $250 a night (cached, not a live quote).Samsara Ubud is a boutique resort situated in the jungle mountains of Banjar Ayah, Payangan. It caters to travellers seeking privacy, offering villas equipped with private heated infinity pools and mountain views. Guests can access a full-service spa featuring a sauna and hot springs, or participate in organised activities such as yoga, cooking classes, and guided treks to local waterfalls. The property includes a restaurant serving local cuisine and provides complimentary bicycles for exploration. While the setting is quiet and secluded, the resort is located a short drive away from the Tegallalang Rice Terrace and central Ubud. The hotel is LGBT-owned and features modern interiors.What stands out

Private heated infinity pools

Full-service spa and hot springs

Guided waterfall treks

Complimentary bicycle use

Watch out for

Located away from central Ubud

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