Anantara Ubud Bali Resort opened this month in the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu (Ubud) in Bali.

The luxury resort has 85 suites and pool villas cascading down a densely forested hill towards a mountain stream. The 570-square-foot suites feature a contemporary design, with oversized bathtubs positioned by windows overlooking the jungle. Ground-floor suites feature balconies framed by mature trees. Upper-level Payangan Suites have private gardens as part of their large balconies.

Anantara Ubud Bali’s one- and two-bedroom villas start at 1,130 square feet, and offer spacious living areas and private infinity pools positioned on the edge of forest-facing terraces. Each villas is served by a dedicated host.

Both suites and villas have furnishings crafted from natural materials, with neutral color palettes and subtle Balinese influences.

Anantara Ubud Bali offers a range of drink and dining options, including:

• Amerta, a signature restaurant featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired grill  that is helmed by Chef James Willis, who has created a Mediterranean-inspired menu highlighting local ingredients;
• Kirana, an all-day-dining venue, offering an international breakfast buffet and authentic Indonesian dishes;
• Sulang, an alfresco bar located next to the adults-only swimming pool, that serves small plates, specialty coffee and tea throughout the day and cocktails in the evening;
• Lobby Lounge, a popular spot for afternoon tea and light lunch;
• two pool bars;
• and for special occasions, Designer Dining by Anantara, a fully customizable experience with options ranging from waterfall to rice paddy dining.

The resort is also home to a standalone Anantara Spa with four treatment rooms and one treatment suite as well as a relaxation lounge and hair salon. Signature experiences include Taksu Massage, a relaxing ritual combining Shiatsu, Hawaiian lomi-lomi and Balinese massage.

In addition, Anantara Ubud Bali has two state-of-the-art meeting spaces. The 1,930+ square-foot Wanakasa Room accommodates 144 guests theatre-style, 120 for cocktails, and 72 for banquets. The Lobby Garden has a capacity of 150.

Additional amenities at the property are:

• two heated swimming pools;
• a jungle-clad yoga deck;
• a fully-equipped gym by TechnoGym;
• and dedicated zones for kids and teens.

Available for buyouts, Anantara Ubud Bali is a scenic three-hour drive from Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport.