Jungle resort on a hillside, between terraced rice fields and tropical forest, far from the Seminyak hustle.
Kastara Resort
From
160.324 €
“Infinity pool suspended facing the Tegallalang rice terraces, accessible 24/7.”
Kastara Resort stands in Keliki, a mountain village 30 minutes north of Ubud, in a fold of jungle where the rice terraces descend in steps to the canopy. We sleep in villas on stilts, teak wood and volcanic stone, sliding glass doors that open onto the forest. The spa offers traditional Balinese treatments (lulur massage, frangipani flower bath), cabins open to the valley. The infinity pool overlooks three levels of rice terraces, water at 28°, teak sun loungers under parasols. The restaurant serves reimagined Indonesian cuisine, smoked duck nasi goreng, Iberian pork satay, short but well-chosen wine list. From 160 € per night, a rate that places Kastara among the island's best deals for this level of service. Service is attentive without being intrusive, free shuttle to Ubud three times a day. We recommend for a three- to five-night retreat, time to really slow down ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend Kastara to couples seeking calm, far from the crowded southern beaches, who want to discover inland Bali without sacrificing comfort. It's an address for thirty- and fortysomethings on romantic retreats, discreet honeymoons, digital nomads who alternate work and spa. Families with young children will find the site magnificent but isolated, better to come as a couple.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The resort opened in 2019, contemporary Balinese architecture by a Denpasar studio. Individual villas on stilts, recycled teak structure, thatched roofs (alang-alang), grey volcanic stone walls. Minimalist interiors, polished terrazzo floors, semi-open bathrooms with river stone bathtubs. Human scale, 18 villas across two hectares of slope, linked by wooden paths.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The main restaurant serves three meals a day, Indonesian cuisine with a few Western dishes to reassure. Breakfast buffet (nasi goreng, tropical fruits, banana pancakes), à la carte lunch, fixed dinner or five-course surprise menu. The chef works with local producers, vegetables from neighbouring villages, fish from Jimbaran delivered in the morning. Cocktail bar open until 11pm, short menu (spiced gin-and-tonic, Thai basil mojito). Room service available 24/7, simplified menu after midnight.
Highlights
- Booking score 9.5/10 from 2,975 reviews, one of the best in the Ubud area
- Villas on stilts in teak and stone, glass doors onto jungle and rice terraces
- Balinese spa with traditional treatments, cabins open to the valley
- Infinity pool 24/7 facing the Tegallalang terraces
- Free shuttle to Ubud (30 min), private parking on site
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Bali
Kastara lies in Keliki, a mountain hamlet between Tegallalang and Payangan, 12 km north of Ubud. The Tegallalang rice terraces (Instagram famous) are ten minutes by scooter, Gunung Kawi temple twenty. Ubud centre is 30 minutes by winding road, free shuttle three times a day. Denpasar airport 1h15, busy road in late afternoon. The area is rural, no shops on foot, cocks crow at dawn and cicadas chirp in the evening.
Good to know
Before you book
- Airport shuttle
- Available on request, 45 € per trip (1h15 from Denpasar).
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all villas and communal areas, decent speed.
- Pool
- Open 24/7, water at 28°, sun loungers and parasols provided.
- Spa
- Open 9am to 9pm, booking advised, treatments from 35 €.
- Parking
- Free and private, covered spaces in front of each villa.
- Accessibility
- Sloping site, wooden paths, challenging for wheelchairs.
Facilities
1 pool
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Spa and wellness centre
Room service
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Free parking
Private parking
Location
Where Kastara Resort is located
Exact address
Kastara Resort
Address
Jalan Bangkiang Sidem, Keliki, Tegallalang, Gianyar
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