Every corner of Ibah villas will leave you in total fascination...

Warwick Ibah is located just around the corner of the busy streets of Ubud on the banks of the Campuan river.

Coincidently this is also one of the best locations in Ubud to start walking trough the amazing rice fields that this area is famous for.

The Bali luxury villa hotel is also ideally located for exploring Ubud village, visit museums such as the Antonio Blanco House (just across the river) and watch Kecak and Legong dances that are performed every night.

 

 

Ibah is tucked away in a green oasis so you would probably walk straight past it if you didn’t know it was there.

To reach the lobby you have to go through security and enter a gate that has ancient-looking walls; something that characterizes the entire property.

When entering the lobby you will immediately be greeted by the friendly staff who can assist you during your whole stay.

A staff member told me that the area has been owned for centuries by the Royal Family of Ubud and that one of its members had built the villas only 12 years ago.

I was surprised that the hotel wasn't built much longer ago. From the looks of it, it looked like it has been there for centuries. And I mean this in a positive way...;-)

 

Corridor leading to several rooms…

 

The land in and around the hotel premises is considered sacred ground that contains healing and inspirational powers. The powers were discovered centuries ago during a quest of a holey man from India, Rci Markandya.

His quest was to create a sacred temple in the central mountains of Bali. During his journey Rci stopped and meditated at a place where two rivers met, known as Campuan.

Here he was given the inspiration he needed to create the sacred temple Besakih, today known as one of the most beautiful temples on Bali.

 

Sit and enjoy the view of Campuan

 

Since then Campuan has been considered a holy inspiration and a temple has been built on the banks of Campuan next to the Ibah property.

‘Ubud’ means 'medicine' in Balinese and it is said that it refers to the healing power of these sacred grounds.

The hotel has definitely been able to maintain the inspirational setting from the past. When I was there I felt like I had entered a little mystical palace that had not been discovered for ages.

Every corner of the villa hotel is beautiful and the little details throughout the premises, such as the many frangipani flowers decorating the stairs and walkways, statues along the walls, wooden doors and stoned gates leading to the villas make it look like a picture out of a fairytale...

 

Exploring the hotel grounds...

 

Ibah consists of 11 villas with private plunge pools and 4 suites and all of them are named after local flowers such as Villa Oleander or Villa Camellia.

Once you arrive at the Ibah villas you'll see that they are built with Balinese thatched roofs, hand-crafted wooden doors, teak floors and marble bathrooms with outdoor showers.

Modern amenities include airconditioning, IDD telephone, Cabel TV, stereo equipment etc are also available.

 

 

Bathroom at one of the villas at Warwick Ibah Villas

 

The outside living room has a romantic daybed for two where you can relax and have your lunch or just relax with a good book.

This Bali luxury resort also ensures that the stunning views of the valley can be seen from the verandahs of the villas.

Some villas even have jacuzzis that look out on the green country side.

 

Imagine taking a dip while enjoying the view...

 

Spacious bedroom at Ibah

 

Not surprisingly, the spa at Ibah is also amazingly decorated like the rest of the villa hotel.

Decorated in such a beautiful way you will feel like royalty yourself when you step in to the flower baths that look out over the tropical garden and rice fields nearby.

Across the lobby you can find the salt-water swimming pool that is surrounded by a wall and can only be entered through a small door.

I had to watch my head, but it could be an exception since I am probably the tallest guy who ever walked through...

 

You must agree...this is beautiful, right?

 

The resort has two pools that are connected with each other. Immediately after entering the pool site you will see a small pool that receives water from the pool higher up.

Climbing up the stairs you will probably be as surprised as I was when I first saw the pool.

I've never seen a pool in such a fantasy like setting. It’s hard to describe how beautiful it all looks, so fortunately I took pictures that really show you what I mean...

 

As you can tell, I highly recommend this retreat. It is perfect for any type of holiday, whether you just want to relax, or absorb the culture in and around Ubud or even if you are there to spend your honeymoon.

I am positive that you will be amazed about its beauty too...

Pros: amazing setting, beautiful resort, stunning views, privacy, location

Cons: bit outdated bathroom, basic breakfast, price of villa is pretty expensive for what you get (plunge pool, not a 'real villa')

Address:
Jalan Raya Campuhan
Ubud Bali
Tel: (+62 361) 974466