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COMO Uma Ubud
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia · COMO Hotels & Resorts · Grand Luxury
COMO Uma Ubud topped Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards as the Best Resort in the World in 2025, a title earned by a 46-suite hillside retreat above Ubud's Tjampuhan valley. Interior designer Koichiro Ikebuchi opened the property in July 2004, blending contemporary calm with Balinese craft across villas with private plunge pools. The resort runs on COMO Shambhala wellness programming and holds EarthCheck Silver certification for its environmental practices.
- 46 rooms
- Opened 2004
- Neighborhood: Kedewatan
- Rooms from 592 sq ft (55 m²)
- Architect: Koichiro Ikebuchi
- Interiors: Koichiro Ikebuchi
About COMO Uma Ubud
- COMO Uma Ubud was named the world's Best Resort at Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2025, also ranking first among resorts in Indonesia.
- The 46-suite hillside retreat opened in July 2004 in the village of Kedewatan above Ubud's Tjampuhan valley, with interiors by Japanese designer Koichiro Ikebuchi.
- It ranked 4th on Fodor's Finest Hotel Awards 2025 list of the best hotels in Asia.
- The resort holds EarthCheck Silver certification for its environmental and cultural preservation practices.
- Its name has shifted over the years, from 'Uma Ubud' to 'Uma by COMO, Ubud' and finally to 'COMO Uma Ubud' as the group consolidated its branding.
History
COMO Uma Ubud opened in July 2004 in the village of Kedewatan, on a hillside above the Tjampuhan valley near Ubud, Bali. Conceived as an intimate wellness-focused retreat within the COMO Hotels and Resorts group, it was designed to sit lightly within its terraced tropical landscape, with interiors by Koichiro Ikebuchi blending contemporary calm with Balinese craft.
The property has 46 rooms and suites, including terrace rooms and pool villas, and is anchored by the COMO Shambhala wellness program and the Kemiri and Kembali restaurants. Over the years the resort's name evolved from 'Uma Ubud' to 'Uma by COMO, Ubud' and finally to 'COMO Uma Ubud' as the group consolidated its branding.
The setting
2.6 km from Ubud Palace. 7 km from Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
Restaurants and bars
- Kemiri — Restaurant · Traditional Indonesian dishes with contemporary interpretati
- Uma Cucina — Restaurant · Italian-inspired
Experiences
- Tjampuhan Ridge Walk — Walk the Tjampuhan Ridge high above Ubud to Tjampuhan Temple, ending at the foot of the Tjampuhan Bridge over the River Oos.
- Kintamani Temples and Volcanoes Tour — A day-long excursion to temples across Mount Batur's upper slopes, including Goa Gajah and Tirta Empul, the Holy Spring temple.
- Ubud Biking — Explore downtown Ubud by bike with a resort guide who customises the trail to your interests and skill level.
- Keliki Village Walk — Walk through Keliki village past local children going to school and farmers collecting grass; can be combined with the traditional market experience.
- Daily yoga sessions and morning walks — Complimentary daily yoga sessions and morning walks, per the daily schedule, with an in-room yoga mat and meditation videos.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Fitness center
- Yoga
Awards
- Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards — Best Resort in the World (2025)
- Fodor's Finest Hotel Awards — Best Hotels in Asia (4th) (2025)
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