The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud

The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud is an adults-only 5-star retreat in Bresela village, Payangan, about 25 minutes from central Ubud, where villas cascade down a jungle valley beside a three-tier pool inspired by Bali’s rice terraces. It suits couples and honeymooners who want privacy, wellness, and romance far from Ubud’s crowds.

The resort has just 38 suites and villas, a wellness spa, daily yoga, a gym, and the Wanna Jungle Pool & Bar. Most villas have their own heated private pool.

Suites & Villas at The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud

The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud offers five room types, all with a king bed, jungle or valley views, and air conditioning. The Kayon Jungle Suite (63 m²) has a living area, a bathtub, and a balcony over the valley. The Jungle Pool Villa and the Valley Pool Villa (both about 100 m²) each have a heated private plunge pool and a gazebo, and the Kayon Premier Pool Villa (150 m²) adds a larger pool and more outdoor space. The Kayon Royal Pool Villa (200 m²) is the top choice, with a pool, a jacuzzi, a kitchenette, and a royal-style living room, and its rate includes butler service, buggy transfers, and daily yoga.

Facilities & Amenities at The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud

Guests at The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud can swim in the three-tier Wanna Jungle Pool, relax at Serayu Wellness with its treatment rooms, sauna, and hot spring bath, and join a yoga class or work out in the gym. There is free Wi-Fi, free parking, free bicycles, a 24-hour front desk, and an on-site movie theatre with Movie Under the Stars screenings. Children under 15 are not accepted, and the hillside layout is not well suited to guests with limited mobility.

Dining & Experiences

Dining at The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud runs from KePitu Restaurant, with panoramic views of the river valley, to the Canyon Jetty Restaurant, set in cocoon-style huts above the river, and the Sky Lounge. KePitu Bar & Lounge sits under a thatched bamboo roof, and Wanna Jungle Pool & Bar serves drinks and light dishes beside the pool. Room service runs 24 hours, and a floating breakfast or a candlelit dinner in your villa can be arranged. Between meals, you can book a spa ritual, join the morning village walk, or take a cultural journey around Payangan.

Location & What’s Nearby in Ubud

The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud sits in Banjar Bresela, Desa Bresela, Payangan, in the hills north of Ubud, about 25 minutes from the town’s cultural center. Tampaksiring Palace is about 3.7 km away and Tirta Empul Temple about 4.5 km. Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple is around a 10-minute drive, the Tegallalang rice terraces about 7.8 km, and Ubud Monkey Forest about 14.5 km. The jungle swings are within a 15-minute drive. Ngurah Rai Airport is a long transfer, so book the resort shuttle or a private driver ahead. For more places to stay in the area, browse villas and hotels in Ubud, or read about Ubud before you plan your days.

Why Stay at The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud

The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud works best for couples and honeymooners who want a private, romantic jungle base with a heated pool of their own. On Tripadvisor, guests rate rooms and service at 5.0, followed by cleanliness at about 4.9, and Booking.com guests score the facilities about 9.6. One honest note: the resort is remote and steep, rates start around USD 350 per night, children under 15 are not accepted, and you will need the shuttle or a driver for most outings.

Book The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud

Check-in at The Kayon Jungle Resort Ubud is from 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 PM, tell the resort in advance. Compare current rates and villa types on Booking.com, Agoda and Expedia [BEST DEAL], then pick the one that fits your stay. Planning a wider trip? Browse more resorts in Bali.