Jungle Oasis

Jungle Oasis is a twelve-bedroom twin-villa compound in Ubud that brings together scale, entertainment and genuine tropical immersion in a way that very few Bali properties can match. The estate comprises two distinct villas, Chilling Monkeys and Sweet Birds, each with its own character yet linked within a single gated compound surrounded by lush jungle canopy. For large groups who want to stay together without compromising on privacy or style, this kind of configuration is rare in Ubud, where most rental properties top out at four or five bedrooms.

What sets Jungle Oasis apart from other large-format Ubud estates is the sheer breadth of on-site activity. A private swimming pool forms the social centrepiece of the grounds, flanked by a jacuzzi nestled into a jungle-framed setting that feels closer to a natural hot spring than a conventional spa feature. Indoors, a dedicated cinema room and pool table give the group somewhere to gather during Ubud’s occasional afternoon downpours, while a water slide adds a playful touch that younger guests will remember long after the holiday ends. The interiors lean into an artistic, jungle-inspired aesthetic that runs from the architecture through to the furnishings, making the compound feel like an extension of the surrounding landscape rather than an imposition upon it.

Location-wise, Jungle Oasis sits close enough to central Ubud to enjoy its cultural riches without the noise and foot traffic. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to over a thousand long-tailed macaques and three ancient temples, is a short drive away, as is the Ubud Royal Palace and the traditional art market along Jalan Raya Ubud. The Tegallalang Rice Terraces, a UNESCO-listed showcase of Bali’s centuries-old subak irrigation system, are roughly twenty minutes north, while the Campuhan Ridge Walk offers a spectacular sunrise stroll along a narrow volcanic ridge between two river valleys. For something more adventurous, the Ayung River provides some of Bali’s best white-water rafting, and the eleventh-century Gunung Kawi temple complex, carved into towering cliff faces beside the Pakerisan River, is one of the island’s most atmospheric archaeological sites.

Ubud sits at a higher elevation than the coastal resorts, which means cooler evenings, fewer mosquitoes and a noticeably calmer pace. The surrounding area has developed a world-class dining scene, from farm-to-table restaurants using ingredients sourced from nearby organic farms to traditional warungs serving nasi campur and babi guling. Whether the trip is a destination wedding, a milestone birthday, a corporate retreat or simply a multi-family holiday where keeping everyone under one roof matters, Jungle Oasis provides the space, the facilities and the setting to make it work.

For groups seeking a genuinely immersive Ubud experience without sacrificing scale or entertainment, Jungle Oasis is one of the most compelling large-format compounds available in Bali’s cultural heartland. From $862 per night.