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COMO Shambhala. Ubud, Indonesia

Set in the stunning beauty of Bali, COMO Shambhala Estate at Begawan Village is a destination with your peace and well being in mind. Whether this is a honeymoon destination or a family retreat, COMO Shambhala encourages you to make real and lasting improvements to your lifestyle while learning to relax more completely. There is world-renowned Wellness Program, linked to the spa to provide a complete 360-degree experience tailored to your every need. The second you arrive go soak yourself in your personal large stone bathtub and have your butler make a spa appointment for you to unwind from your long day of travel!

This hotel is set above the jungle with a spring running through the property that has long been revered by locals as “The Source”. Down a few steps to the River Ayung is where your treatment and healing begin. Begin with the rare Ayurvedic facial, you will have baby-soft skin and look 10 years younger. The clean light-filled white villas and suites are positioned over the 23-acre site. All of the rooms and suites are situated within the freestanding individually designed Residences. Each suite comes with it’s own rooms and each has access to its Residence’s pools, lounge areas and shaded pavilions.

Immerse yourself in Indonesian flavors and culture at their two amazing restaurants, glow and Kudus House. Sampling from many of Indonesia’s regions, Kudus House offers a gourmet and truly unique dining experience. Order the Martabak Telor and your mouth will never be the same. Glow offers an open-air all-day dining venue that offers energizing juices and raw foods, perfect for your cleanse or an after-yoga snack. Start with their raw crepes and almond milk porridge with cinnamon and shaved coconut. If you are in the mood for some private dining, the hotel’s culinary staff can concoct intimate and romantic meals at your private residence or their unique Tea House.

If you’re looking for some adventure, COMO Shambhala can orchestrate trips for guests through the lush and beautiful landscape. They offer everything from bike trips through villages, rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing, and even scuba diving trips. Staying at COMO Shambhala is more like staying at a wealthy friend’s luxury home more than staying at a hotel! There is no wonder why this hotel won Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Best Destination Spa award in 2013.

 

Photographs courtesy of the property.