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Ubud is located 35 km northeast of Bali's International Airport. It is attractive to tourists for a variety of reasons. On a relatively small island with a horde of attractions, Ubud is centrally located, and even the closest beach is only 15 minutes away.
The Ubud area is around two- to three hundred meters above sea level and surrounded by rice fields, which makes it noticeably cooler than then other tourist destinations in Bali. Neighbouring villages are well known for unique bamboo crafts and furniture, wood- and stone carving and many other crafts.
Ubud is famous for it's regularly nightly traditional dance performances, which are part of the traditional culture and are arranged for tourists on a regular schedule. Hindu-Balinese ceremonies take place on a nearly daily basis, especially in the European summer, which is the driest and coolest season here.
Ubud is popular in part today because it is the best place in Bali to break out of the tourist mode and get off the beaten path, although far from undiscovered. Hotels are plentiful; home stays and Indonesian guesthouses (losmen) are easily available to the foreign tourist. Many tourists simply base their entire stay in the city and travel to other destinations from Ubud.
Accommodations in Ubud are also somewhat more reasonably priced than in the beach towns of Bali. But atmosphere is perhaps the major attractions. One visitor summed it up this way: Kuta is madness, Sanur is sterile, and Nusa Dua is culturally isolated; Ubud is the place to go....
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Maya Ubud Resort and Spa  |
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Just across from the charming historic villages of Pejeng and Bedulu and overlooking the Petanu River valley lies the Maya Ubud Resort - a deluxe resort and spa set in ten hectares of lush hillside garden. Combining traditional local Balinese building materials such as thatched roofs with contemporary,......More Maya Ubud Resort and Spa |
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The Royal Pita Maha Resort  |
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A Luxurious Retreat. A holiday in Bali can never be more pleasing than the one you spend at The Royal Pita Maha. Rejuvenate your senses at this five-star retreat in the picturesque area of Ubud as you luxuriate inside its elegant Balinese villas. Available in special rate packages, our accommodation.....More The Royal Pita Maha Resort |
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Bali Spirit Hotel  |
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A tranquil place to return to at day's end, where traditional Balinese architecture, rich in natural materials, in enhanced by the luxurious appointments and services expected of a fine hotel. 25 private suites and villas, all with views, air-conditioning, fan, hot water garden showers,.....MoreBali Spirit Hotel |
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Alila Ubud Resort  |
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Alila Ubud is a tranquil and secluded hillside retreat that sits high up on the edge of the rich green Ayung River valley in Bali’s central foothills. The resort is located just minutes from Ubud, the island’s cultural heart. Blending contemporary design and traditional Balinese architecture, the secluded courtyards,.....More Alila Ubud Resort |
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