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30 Best Restaurants in Ubud (2026): Where to Eat, by Area
Copper Kitchen, Bar & Rooftop is the treetop restaurant at Bisma Eight, on the west side of the town center, with rooftop tables that look out over the jungle canopy. The kitchen c...
15 Best Cocktail Bars in Bali (2026): Speakeasies & Sunset Bars
Whisper Cove Bar is a speakeasy at the top of an unassuming stairway in central Ubud, pairing vintage elegance with expertly crafted cocktails. Past the discreet entrance, the room...
Bamboo Hotels in Bali: 31 Best Bamboo Houses & Villas (2026)
Bambu Indah is a bamboo stay in Ubud, with houses set along the edge of the property, overlooking the river and spring-water pools. The Copper House and the Moon House are both bui...
Best New Restaurants & Cafes in Bali (2026): 80 Openings by Month
My Dear Clara is one of Uluwatu's 2026 openings: a large, two-level Italian-inspired dining room with a theatrical open kitchen, white linen and seats for about 140 guests. The kit...
40 Best Restaurants in Canggu (2026): Berawa, Batu Bolong & Pererenan
Every dish has an avocado twist at The Avocado Factory, a cheerful all-day cafe that opened in 2018 and now sits in a bigger home near Echo Beach. Choose the air-conditioned room i...
34 Best Honeymoon Villas in Bali (2026): Private Pool Resorts
Viceroy Bali is a 40-key retreat above the Petanu River gorge, just outside central Ubud, and all its suites and villas have a heated private pool. The Pool Suite, with a plunge po...
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Cretya Sunset, your hottest day-to-night spot in Ubud
Ubud’s latest obsession has arrived with Cretya Sunset, a ricefield gem that reinvents the day-to-night experience. Imagine a Cili-inspired terracotta façade framing endless paddy vistas, teak cabanas inviting pure relaxation, and a Jacuzzi lounge that seamles...
Best things to do in Bali with kids this summer
Thinking of taking the kids on a family vacation to Bali but not sure how to keep them entertained? You’re in the right place! This guide rounds up the best things to do in Bali with kids this summer to ensure a fun-filled getaway for the whole family. Bali of...
19 Best Spas in Ubud (2026): Massage Prices From IDR 240K
19 of the best spas in Ubud, from day spas north of central Ubud to resort spas in its river valleys. A 60-minute Balinese massage costs IDR 240,000 to 1.25 million before tax; opening hours are listed for each spa.