The fascinating history of Ubud also includes a particularly strong devotion to the enchanting Balinese Hindu religion which remains to this day, involving countless elaborate ceremonies including dances, costumed performances and reenactments, ‘gamelan’ music, fine traditional cuisine and sophisticated decorations and offerings. Ubud is located at the foot of the northern mountains among vast luscious rice paddies within tropical forests all extending down the valleys to the fresh rivers flowing from the fantastic mountainous backdrop. These amazing views are enjoyed in the fresh mountain climate just over an hour’s drive from south Bali and a small scenic trip down to the less visited sleepy fishing villages of the east.

The Viceroy Bali are of an extremely high standard villas. The architecture is very traditional with adoptions in designs to suite modern traveling and luxuries. Interiors are all exquisite with a very homely feel and large French windows that lead out to a grand garden with magnificent undisturbed views over a tropical ravine which can be enjoyed from your private infinity pool when staying in a ‘Viceroy villa’.

Other options include the Vice-Regal pool villas, the garden villas and terraces villas, all are of an amazing quality and offering comfort and tranquility in this beautiful part of world. All bathrooms are large and grand with a water feature in the Viceroy villas and all villas are tended by a 24hr butler service and have the option for personalized alterations to suit your personal need.

There is a fabulous spa with an infinity moat style pool around the perimeter of the balcony, the style, views and service is again inexplicably grand and reminiscent of Balinese palaces. Treatment here is holistic encouraging meditation and health treatments as well as more pampering services. The cascades restaurant offers exquisite cuisine including classic Asian and western food as well as delightful fusion dishes, all are immaculately presented and along with the comprehensive wine cellar, are a taste to savor.

The Viceroy bar is a traditional open plan pavilion style bar where traditionally dressed Balinese waiters prepare an array of delicate cocktails that are a perfect accompaniment to the breathtaking sunsets visible in Ubud. The Viceroy Bali is unmistakably amongst the very cream of Ubud’s accommodation and is unfaltering in its attention to detail in terms of services, location, interior and gardens and facilities.

The Viceroy Bali is perfect for anyone who wishes to experience divine relaxation within unimaginable natural beauty indulging in magnificent luxury. For those who require there is even a helicopter transfer service available from the airport for an incredible bird’s eye approach to Bali’s most sacred area.