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Alila Ubud
Ubud, Indonesia · Alila · High Luxury
Kerry Hill Architects opened The Chedi Ubud in 1996, rebranded Alila Ubud in 2001, as a hillside retreat above the Ayung River valley in Payangan, using hand-cut volcanic stone, alang-alang thatch, and coconut wood to model the layout on a traditional Balinese hillside village. At 74 keys across steeply terraced jungle, it remains one of the clearest expressions of Kerry Hill's nature-embedded resort philosophy in Bali.
- 74 rooms
- Opened 1996
- Neighborhood: Gianyar Regency
- Architect: Kerry Hill Architects
About Alila Ubud
- Kerry Hill designed the resort as a literal Balinese village plan: paths meander past freestanding pavilions along stepped walkways that echo the surrounding rice-paddy terraces, with stones pulled from the Ayung River used in walls and stairways.
- The property opened in 1996 as The Chedi Ubud under GHM Hotels, the same operator behind The Serai Manggis (now Alila Manggis), giving Kerry Hill consecutive sibling commissions in both East Bali and the Ayung highlands.
- At roughly 15 minutes north of Ubud's town centre in Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, the resort sits above a gorge carved by the Ayung River, sacred in Balinese Hindu tradition and the same river valley that Adrian Zecha chose for Amandari seven years earlier.
History
Alila Ubud is a hillside resort above the Ayung River valley in Ubud, Bali, and is marketed by Hyatt as a secluded retreat surrounded by jungle canopy and traditional Balinese architecture. The official brand page describes 56 rooms and 18 villas, for 74 keys total, and highlights its open-air terraces, tranquil courtyards, and valley views. Alila’s brand philosophy emphasizes innovative design, personalized hospitality, and destination-led experiences, which aligns with the property’s nature-forward positioning.
Kerry Hill Architects opened The Chedi Ubud in 1996 — rebranded Alila Ubud in 2001 — as a hillside retreat above the Ayung River valley in Payangan, using hand-cut volcanic stone, alang-alang thatch, and coconut wood to model the layout on a traditional Balinese hillside village.
The setting
Alila Ubud occupies a steep hillside in Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, roughly 15 minutes north of Ubud's cultural center, perched above the sacred Ayung River valley. Designed by architect Kerry Hill in the form of a traditional Balinese hillside village, the resort uses hand-cut volcanic stone, alang alang thatch, and coconut wood to dissolve into the surrounding jungle canopy. The Ayung River, revered in Balinese Hindu tradition, defines the gorge below while rice terraces stripe the far slopes. The resort's complimentary shuttle links guests to Ubud's temples, galleries, and the Sacred Monkey Forest, positioning it as a serene highland refuge within reach of Bali's richest cultural terrain. 8 km from Ubud Palace.
Restaurants and bars
- Cabana Lounge — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
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