COMO Uma Ubud
by the TopOfHotel team
COMO Uma is a destination for wellness lovers — the COMO Shambhala Spa plus a healthy kitchen, in a very good location.
COMO Uma is a destination for wellness lovers — the COMO Shambhala Spa plus a healthy kitchen, in a very good location.
In-Depth Review
COMO Uma Ubud sits on 4 hectares on a hillside north of Ubud, looking down over the valley and rice fields. Our research team found COMO Uma comes up again and again among wellness-minded travelers — especially for the COMO Shambhala Spa and Cuisine that are the signature of the COMO Hotels group.
Rooms and decor
COMO Uma has 46 units, including Uma Suites, Uma Pool Suites and Uma Villas, ranging from 55 sqm up to 240 sqm. Rooms are done in contemporary Balinese style with natural teak, handwoven textiles and local art. The Pool Suites get a private 8-metre pool overlooking the garden, while a long shared pool sits on the hillside with valley views. Most reviews single out how clean and well-kept the grounds are.
Food and amenities
The COMO Shambhala Spa is the highlight here — 8 treatment rooms in a private garden, using products from the COMO Shambhala brand blended with Balinese herbs. Popular treatments include the 90-minute Balinese Massage, the Javanese Lulur Scrub and Chakra Balancing. The COMO Shambhala Cuisine leans whole-food and plant-based — this is not bland health food, but genuinely good and creative cooking.
Location and getting there
COMO Uma sits on Jl. Raya Sanggingan, about 5 minutes by car from the Ubud Art Market and 10 minutes from the Sacred Monkey Forest. The location beats both Amandari and Mandapa if you also want to wander into town, and the resort runs a shuttle in and out several times a day.
Things to know before booking
Most rooms don't come with a private pool — only the Pool Suites do, so everyone else shares the community pool. The strong wellness focus won't suit every type of traveler; if you're not here for the spa and healthy food, you may get less out of it. And because it's on the hillside rather than in the centre, you'll lean on the car or shuttle to reach Ubud's streets.
Our take
COMO Uma Ubud is best for travelers coming to Ubud to recharge body and mind — focused on the spa and healthy food, with a location that still makes it easy to head into town. Rates open around $400 a night, and the value against Mandapa and Amandari is hard to argue with.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The COMO Shambhala Spa is one of the best spas in Asia, with 8 treatment rooms set in a private garden using COMO Shambhala products blended with Balinese herbs.
- Detox, yoga and meditation programmes are designed by experts, and the 7:00am yoga class is free for guests.
- COMO Shambhala Cuisine is whole-food and plant-based — tasty, creative and organic-local rather than bland health food.
- Good location: just 5 minutes from central Ubud and the Art Market, with a shuttle running into town several times a day.
- Significantly better value than Mandapa or Amandari for a stay of this calibre.
- There's no private pool in most rooms — only a shared community pool — though the Pool Suites do come with their own 8-metre pool.
- The strong wellness focus won't match every type of traveller; if you're not here for the spa and healthy food, you may get less out of it.
- It sits on a hillside north of town rather than in the centre, so you'll rely on the car or shuttle to reach Ubud's streets.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Things to do near Ubud, Bali
Day tours, attraction tickets and experiences around Ubud, Bali — book ahead on Klook with mobile e-tickets.
See activities in Ubud, BaliAffiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Insider Tips
- Book the COMO Shambhala Retreat for 3 nights — it comes with a special discount and the full detox programme.
- The 7:00am yoga class is free for guests, but book ahead to hold a spot.
- Dinner at Shambhala Cuisine beats breakfast — order the Kakul Tempeh.