The 2026 Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards have named Bambu Indah the #1 Best Upcountry Hotel in Indonesia, marking a prestigious distinction in contemporary luxury travel. This exceptional recognition reaffirms the property's place among the region’s most remarkable destinations and celebrates a dedication to an authentic cadence of living, environmental consciousness, and extraordinary culinary experiences across its sustainable dining concepts.
'This honour reflects a profound alignment between what we have long aspired to create and how the world is beginning to understand luxury,' said Citra Suriah, Corporate Director of Marketing for Bambu Indah, Green Village Bali, and The Kul Kul Farm. 'It speaks to a shift toward experiences shaped by authenticity, place, and environmental consciousness. Bambu Indah offers a singular expression of hospitality defined by raw nature, artisanal architecture, regenerative cultivation, and cuisine rooted in a philosophy of longevity. It is a one-of-a-kind environment where every element exists in deliberate relationship with the natural world.'
Perched at the edge of the Ayung River valley, Bambu Indah is a sanctuary of timeless elegance and contemporary refinement. Conceived by acclaimed jewellery designer John Hardy and his family, the boutique hotel’s interiors reveal an artful interplay of understated luxury and meticulous craftsmanship, balancing sweeping cinematic views of terraced rice paddies and dense jungle canopy with intimate, thoughtfully detailed spaces that invite calm, reflection, and connection.
At the heart of the experience, the property’s unique accommodations, ranging from restored antique Javanese bridal houses to avant-garde, open-air bamboo structures, offer private sanctuaries conceived for rest, restoration, and meaningful connection. Whether relaxing above the valley or immersing in natural swimming pools filtered entirely by fresh river water and aquatic plants, every detail is shaped by tranquility, privacy, and a deep sense of care.
Reflecting on this singular environment, the Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau editorial team observes:
“Bambu Indah, the Ubud boutique hotel conceived by acclaimed jewellery designer John Hardy and his family, occupies a position that is, quite simply, singular. Experimental yet deeply artisanal, immersive in its engagement with nature, the property extends beyond an introduction to Bali’s jungle landscape into a full sensory entrenchment within it, framed by expressive architecture, considered interiors, and an ethos of meaningful sustainability. Homegrown, locally sourced cuisine, riverside dining, and natural swimming pools further define an experience that feels both elemental and refined, with each accommodation revealing a distinct sense of wonder.”
The Travel + Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards honour the most exceptional hotels, lodges, and spas across the region, as noted by the awards committee during the Gala Ceremony on 17 June 2026 at Dusit Thani Bangkok. This year’s list reflects a shifting global sensibility in luxury, one increasingly defined by depth of experience, integrity of design, and emotional resonance rather than excess or scale. The accolades celebrate destinations that stand among a select group redefining value through coherence of vision, ecological sensitivity, and experiential depth.
This milestone achievement continues a distinguished legacy of international acclaim for Bambu Indah. Over time, the property has been globally celebrated for its distinctive contribution to experiential hospitality, earning recognition as a One of a Kind in The World destination by TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice, inclusion in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, and designation by BBC Culture as one of the Top Ten Most Spectacular Treehouses in the World.
As the definition of luxury shifts toward meaningful experiences, Bambu Indah continues to set itself apart with regenerative design, environmental consciousness, and authentic connections to nature.
Bambu Indah
Jl. Baung, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
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