23 tented villas with private pools in the Ubud rainforest — Capella's Bali property opened in 2018.
BrandCapella Hotels and Resorts
DestinationBali
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingTented Camp in Natural Landscape
Best ForCouples seeking privacy in Ubud's rainforest, repeat Capella guests collecting properties, travelers who want tented-camp format with full luxury-hotel service.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized Butler service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolYes
Built2018
Capella Ubud opened in 2018 as the brand's Bali property, with 23 tented villas set into the rainforest terrain outside Ubud town. Each tent has its own private pool and outdoor bathtub, with batik-patterned interiors that reference Javanese textile traditions. The property runs Capella's Personal A
Key Features
Luxury tent accommodations
Private outdoor bathtubs
Personal butler service
On-site dining featuring local and international cuisine
A wellness retreat with spa services
Yoga and meditation classes
Infinity pool with jungle views
Cultural excursions and activities
Dining
Mads Lange
Api Jiwa
The Mortar and Pestle Bar
Signature Experience
The private pool and outdoor bathtub at each tent — rainforest immersion without sacrificing the service infrastructure Capella is known for.
Capella's service depth — the Personal Assistant program and high staff ratios — executed in tented-villa format in Ubud's rainforest, at smaller scale than the region's larger luxury resorts.
Signature Suite: KELIKI TENT
Each tent features its own private pool and is designed with vibrant batik lines on the walls and canopies.
Accolades
Balis Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2025, Worlds Leading Resort Architecture Design 2021, Best Resort Hotel in Indonesia 2024 (Travel + Leisure Worlds Best Awards), Ranked No.2 Hotel Brand in the World (Capella Hotels and Resorts)
Best time: April through October provides Bali's finest luxury conditions during the dry season, with reliable sunshine, clear skies for sunrise volcano views, and the most comfortable temperatures for spa and wellness experiences.
Demand: Bali maintains exceptional luxury demand year-round, with peak periods during July and August when global summer holidays coincide with optimal weather. The island's diverse luxury offerings from clifftop Uluwatu villas to Ubud jungle retreats ensure consistent demand across multiple traveler profil
Pricing: Bali's ultra-luxury market has matured significantly, with clifftop villas in Uluwatu and Jimbaran commanding rates comparable to Maldivian properties during peak season. Shoulder season from November through March offers 20-35% savings with only occasional afternoon rain at the finest properties.
Insider tip: Arrange a private purification ceremony at a revered water temple through your villa's spiritual concierge, followed by a traditional Balinese healing session with a high-priest healer - a genuine cultural immersion available only to guests of the finest properties with authentic local relationships
Avoid: Avoid Nyepi (Balinese New Year, usually March) when Bali's airport closes and the island maintains complete silence - while a fascinating cultural experience, it limits mobility and creates a very different luxury environment.
