The Kayon Jungle Resort
by the TopOfHotel team
The Kayon is the rice-terrace resort — a three-tier infinity pool that's the prettiest in Ubud, paired with 5-star service and a genuine jungle setting.
The Kayon is the rice-terrace resort — a three-tier infinity pool that's the prettiest in Ubud, paired with 5-star service and a genuine jungle setting.
In-Depth Review
The Kayon Jungle Resort sits in the green valley of Bresela village, in Payangan, about 25 minutes from central Ubud. It is known worldwide for a three-tier infinity pool built to echo Bali's rice terraces — what you see from the water is a run of emerald paddies tipping into jungle, with the Uwos River threading the gorge below. A combined guest score of 9.4/10 from real travelers says it lives up to the photos.
Rooms and decor
The Jungle Suites run around 60 sq m and come with a soaking tub set against the rice-terrace view, so you can sit in the water and watch the morning light come through the jungle. They're finished in real Balinese style — thatched roofs, carved wood, batik and traditional Indonesian furniture. Several reviews call the rooms very clean with comfortable beds. The Serayu spa runs hot-stone massage, body scrubs and facials, which guests flag as a highlight of the stay.
Food and amenities
On-site dining is at the Kepitu restaurant, and there's free Wi-Fi throughout. Beyond the pool and spa, the resort keeps a roster of cultural activities — temple tours, yoga and jungle walks — so there's structure to the days if you want it rather than just lounging.
Location and getting there
The resort is set deep in real nature, which is the whole appeal — and the trade-off is the roughly 25-minute trip to reach central Ubud. There's a hotel shuttle, but plan around it in advance. If you want to walk the Monkey Forest or the Ubud Art Market on a whim, this isn't the best base; if you're here to switch off, the jungle setting is calm and pretty enough that you may not want to head out at all.
Things to know before booking
This is not a convenient in-town hotel — count on a car or the shuttle for everything. Rates also sit noticeably above the Ubud average and climb further in peak season, starting around $343 a night and running up toward $714. Worth confirming shuttle times when you book so you're not stranded for dinner in town.
Our take
The Kayon is best for couples and honeymooners after a 5-star retreat in genuine Balinese nature — not a handy city base, but a place that makes Bali feel as lovely as the brochures promise. From about $343 a night, if the budget reaches, it's well worth it.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The three-tier infinity pool is designed to echo the rice terraces, and it is the best pool view in Bali — the reason most people book.
- Jungle Suites run around 60 sq m, each with a soaking tub angled at the paddies so you catch the morning light coming through the jungle.
- Rooms are done in real Balinese style — thatched roofs, carved wood, batik and traditional Indonesian furniture — and reviews repeatedly call them very clean with comfortable beds.
- The Serayu spa runs a full menu, including hot-stone massage, body scrubs and facials, and guests single it out as a highlight of the stay.
- There is a proper roster of cultural activities — temple tours, yoga and jungle walks — so you're not stuck by the pool all day.
- It sits deep in the jungle, which means about 25 minutes to central Ubud — you rely on a car or the hotel shuttle, and the shuttle is worth planning around in advance.
- Rates are noticeably above the Ubud average and climb further in peak season, starting around $343 and running up toward $714 a night.
- If your priority is walking to the Monkey Forest or the Ubud Art Market, this is not the best base — it is a stay-put retreat, not a town hotel.
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Insider Tips
- Book the hotel shuttle into Ubud ahead of time rather than on the day — it runs to a schedule, not on demand.
- Request a Jungle Suite for the in-room soaking tub angled at the rice terraces; it is the room people come here for.
- Build in a Serayu spa session — guests rate the hot-stone massage and body scrubs as a highlight.