Villa Sandro

Set along the Tegallalang ridge just 600 metres from the five-star Viceroy Ubud, Villa Sandro is a 500-square-metre retreat that earns its position among the area’s most compelling mid-range stays. The three-bedroom property is built across two storeys of wood and natural stone, with an open-plan ground floor that flows directly out to a private infinity pool overlooking uninterrupted jungle canopy. It is the kind of view that reminds you why Ubud became famous in the first place — dense tropical green stretching to the horizon, undisturbed by neighbouring rooflines or construction.

Upstairs, three ensuite bedrooms sit above the treetops, each fitted with queen-size beds that convert to twin configuration, Smart TVs, air conditioning, and individual safes. The open-air living and dining pavilion on the ground floor centres around a long timber table and plush lounge seating, while the fully equipped kitchen makes self-catering straightforward — though most guests opt for the private chef service at least once, a genuinely worthwhile experience with fresh local ingredients. Daily housekeeping is included, and the villa’s concierge can arrange everything from airport transfers to in-villa massage, restaurant bookings, and day trips to the surrounding rice terraces and water temples.

Tegallalang occupies the quieter, greener side of Ubud, roughly ten minutes’ drive from the centre. The famous Tegallalang Rice Terraces are practically on the doorstep, while Ubud Palace, the Sacred Monkey Forest, Saraswati Temple, and the Neka Art Museum are all within a short ride. Evenings here are noticeably cooler than coastal Bali — a welcome relief — and the soundtrack is largely birdsong and rustling palm fronds rather than traffic. For travellers seeking a nature-immersed base that still offers genuine comfort and attentive service, Villa Sandro hits a rare balance between seclusion and accessibility.

Villa Sandro delivers what many Ubud visitors are searching for — a genuinely peaceful, jungle-framed retreat with an infinity pool, attentive daily service, and proximity to the cultural landmarks and rice-terrace landscapes that make this part of Bali unforgettable.