the kayon ubud review

The Kayon is a new luxury resort by Pramana Exprience located in Tegalang within the Ubud vicinity. The resort's setting is sublimely beautiful; perched on a steep stone hill nestled in the head of the lush rainforest amongst an undiscovered area in Ubud. It offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience (with Ubud town center a short 10 minute drive away). The intricate elements of Balinese Hinduism throughout the hotel and the warm hospitality here was a true reflection of the spirit of Ubud, which remains my favourite place to stay in Bali.

The Resort & Rooms

The size of the resort is just right. There is an intimate number of rooms while feelings spacious. There are 6 valley deluxe rooms housed in the north wing offering views of the jungle, 12 river suits located in the south wing facing the Petanu River and 5 river edge pool villas.

I especially liked the large contemporary Balinese rooms. The bathroom was just beautiful- a huge terrazzo tub with an amazing view of the jungle. Each room has a private balcony with outdoor dining making it a great option for afternoon tea and room service.

  

The Facilities

The resort features include a restaurant, yoga pavilion with daily lesson twice a day (a great way to start your day), a wedding chapel, a lounge & business center, an almost gym and of course an infinity pool. While the pool isn't very big its location at the top of the resort gives you the impression of swimming above the treetops. 

For me there were two standout features of the resort. The first was the Serayu Spa. I opted for a 60 minute Balinese massage and it was easily one of the best I've had. The therapist was amazing. The treatment rooms which open out to the jungle are serene and exactly what a spa should be like. 

Another standout feature is the canyon jetty. Accessed by a series of steps, the jetty is a hanging deck along the riverside and waterfall. It's stunning. 

The Service

Exceptional! The staff are sincere and friendly, making the effort to remember the names of all the guest and their preferences. 

Beside the daily yoga lessons, The Kayon offers a free shuttle to Ubud and back which operates on an hourly basis. There is also afternoon tea, daily room make up and more importantly turn down service, daily morning walks through the village and rice fields, evening cocktails, jungle trekking and a host of other activities that can be arranged. 

The Verdict

There is something about The Kayon that stands out amongst other accommodation in the area. It's setting and location is definitely its appeal. The service was warm and exceptional. It truly is the Ubud experience. 

Having said that, most guest here tend to be a little older. It felt like K and I were the youngest when we stayed. There weren't any families with young children as well. 

Stay here if .....  you want a luxury room with the view of a lifetime at an affordable price. While the resort is tucked away in the tropical rainforest, it is still very close to Ubud center and you get to experience the charm of the town as well.