Uma Ubud

In July 2004, COMO Hotels and opened its first Uma property, in Bali. Called Uma Ubud, it has become the companys debut inland retreat dedicated to Uma's understated philosophy of quiet comfort in culturally rich locations. The hotel, occupying a three-hectare site, is hidden on the fringe of Ubud, overlooking the Tjampuhan Valley amid paddy fields carved out of hillsides, backed by coconut palms and banyan trees. The river Oos runs below; to one side stands a mountain. There is no sound of traffic. The town, where there are numerous shops, galleries and local restaurants, is a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk. The landscaping of Uma Ubud, by Bali-based Trevor Hillier, refers to the village site-plans of island tradition. The heart of the hotel the lobby, 25-meter pool and bar is open, clean and simply designed. This contrasts with the narrow paths running between tall, lushly planted walls that lead to rooms. All villas have small, walled, tropical gardens. In recognition of Bali's powerful spirituality, Uma Ubud has developed a substantial COMO Shambhala Retreat, designed for guests seeking greater health through Yoga and related treatments. The open-air pavilion for group and private Yoga practice has the best views in all the resort. There is also a meditation bale, a reflexology area, steam, sauna, gym, four treatment rooms and a 25metre jade green pool. Amenities-airport transfer, baby sitting service, bar, business center, concierge, currency exchange, doctor on call, dry cleaning, gym, internet access-high-speed, internet access-wireless, laundry service, library, lobby, non-smoking rooms-at cost, plague pool, reception, restaurant, room service, safe deposit box, spa service, swimming pool-outdoor, complimentary shuttle to ubud town and welcome drink upon arrival.