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A riverside oasis within Ubud, the Maya resort is all about tranquillity, which is yours to experience whilst soaking in the 'floating' infinity pool or wandering amongst the palms as birdlife twitters nearby. And there is plenty of space to wander on this 18-hectare property, where 60 villas are strung along the eastern and western boundaries, providing ample space and privacy. Many of Ubud's major sites are within easy distance, including the sacred monkey forest and the Neka Art Museum. On your return, a glorious massage or superlative afternoon tea overlooking the valley awaits.
From $NaN person/night
Being right in the centre of things, yet feeling totally removed from everyday life in this sanctuary for the soul.
If you're celebrating or just feel like spoiling yourselves, enjoy a floating meal in your private pool or book an in-villa grill, prepared by the chef.
This is a very family-friendly resort, which may detract from the tranquillity for some, but the villas feel supremely private.
The Maya Ubud has a number of different dining spots to choose from including the breakfast pavilion where sheer, floaty drapes create a peaceful setting, and later, live music makes for a festive atmosphere during themed cultural dinners. The open-air Tree Bar has a Mediterranean-tinted menu, Rasa Bulan ('flavours of the moon') invites you to sample deconstructed Indonesian plates, and, overlooking the pool, the River Cafe serves Italian-inspired dishes alongside dazzling river views. Surrounded by lush rainforest, the spa is a cocoon of calm with daybeds to recline on following your treatment.
The resort has a range of suites and villas, all of which have a fresh, tropical style with white-washed walls and honeyed wooden furnishings. Expansive windows lead your eye onto a private balcony overlooking the misty valley or lush rice terraces. Certain villas also have their own pool or hot tub in a secluded patch of garden. This Balinese theme continues throughout the bathrooms, which all have deep bathtubs. The grandest is the Maya Presidential Villa, which has an enormous pool, entertainment area and full kitchen.
Head into Ubud, Bali's cultural and artistic heart, to do a little exploring. You can admire the architecture of the historic Ubud Palace, trawl the art market for new pieces ,and visit the Elephant Cave, a cave temple dating back to the 9th century. Roam amongst hundreds of Balinese long-tailed monkeys at the famous monkey forest, a mere 10 minutes away, and back at the resort, cooking classes are available (for adults and little ones) as well as scenic walks along their own forest trail.
Ubud's most famous residents are the long-tailed macaques of Monkey Forest, but the region's jungles are also alive with vibrant birdlife, butterflies and more.