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Capella Ubud, Bali
Ubud, Indonesia · Capella · Grand Luxury
Bill Bensley designed Capella Ubud as a fictional Dutch explorer's camp, complete with bamboo mockups placed on every site before a single tree was cut, then strung 22 private tented villas across a Balinese jungle slope via 21 suspension bridges; it opened in July 2018 and ranked among Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List properties by 2025.
- 23 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Keliki
- Rooms from 1,862 sq ft (173 m²)
- Architect: Bill Bensley
- Interiors: Bill Bensley
About Capella Ubud, Bali
- Not one tree was removed during construction: Bensley placed bamboo mockups of every tent on-site and adjusted the layout around each existing tree, which is why several have a palm trunk rising through a terrace or deck.
- Each of the 22 tents is named for a character in the imagined 19th-century Dutch explorer's camp — The Cartographer, The Explorer, The Captain, The Puppet Master — and teak floors in every unit were handmade in Central Java.
- Guests reach certain tents via a network of 21 suspension bridges stretched across the forested ravine, giving the resort one of the most elaborate arrival-and-circulation systems of any hotel in the world.
- The camp conceit is drawn from a specific historical fiction: Dutch traders and explorers landing on Bali in the 1800s, marooned on the jungle slope — every design detail, from the 'Armory' gym to the dining hall named after Danish trader Mads Lange, extends the narrative.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 1,862 sq ft (173 m²).
History
Opened in July 2018 with a theatrical conceit: a Dutch explorer's luxury tented camp, as if shipwrecked on Bali's slopes in the 1800s. Bill Bensley placed bamboo mockups of every tent on-site before construction — not a single tree was cut. Each of the 23 tents is named for a role in the imagined camp (The Cartographer, The Explorer, The Captain, The Puppet Master).
The setting
Capella Ubud is hidden within Keliki on Jalan Raya Dalem in Kecamatan Tegallalang, a traditional Balinese artist village 20 minutes north of central Ubud, where the sacred Wos River runs through a forested valley below. Designed by landscape architect Bill Bensley and opened in 2018, the resort strings 22 tented villas across a dramatic slope via 21 suspension bridges without disturbing a single tree. Keliki's tradition as a painters' and craftspeople's village infuses the surroundings, and honey farms, coffee, and cocoa plantations nearby are accessible as cultural excursions. The Tegalalang rice terraces — among Bali's most celebrated subak landscapes — lie within a short drive, while a trail leads to the riverside Wos River temple. 9 km from Gunung Kawi temple. 8 km from Neka Art Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Mads Lange — Restaurant · Indonesian and international, all-day dining
- Api Jiwa — Restaurant · Asian-inspired tasting dinner, open-fire (Warayaki) cooking
- The Mortar & Pestle Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Api Jiwa open-fire dining (Wara cooking) — Multicourse Asian-inspired dinner cooked over open fire with rice straw from Keliki paddy fields and a cocktail ritual at The Campfire.
- Capella Curates — Guest experiences shaped with the local community, including access to creative art communities and local culinary traditions.
- Keliki painting journey with local artists — Meaningful exchange with local artists connecting guests with the living culture of the destination.
- Keliki, Our Home anniversary journey — A curated two-night journey through forest, community and firefly conservation.
- Api Jiwa farm-to-flame tasting dinner — Asian-inspired intimate-seat tasting dinner with seasonal ingredients cooked over fire in an alfresco jungle setting.
- Silent black and white movie at The Campfire — Silent black and white movie showcasing Bali's life of yesteryear, with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows under the stars.
Amenities
- Open-air Auriga Spa
- Private saltwater pool in every tent
- The Armory (tented gym)
- Outdoor cinema with fire pit
- Capella Curates cultural experiences
- Private pool
- Hot tub
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Bali's Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
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