Komaneka at Bisma, Ubud

Soak up the jungle from the inside-out in this luxury resort located amid lush forest and majestic rice paddies.

Spirited greenery and vast river valley vistas give a back-to-nature feeling like no other here, making it even more surprising that Komaneka at Bisma is located in the centre of Ubud. Bali's beloved town in the uplands, Ubud is best known as a centre of crafts and traditional dance, as well as for the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, both a Hindu temple complex and home to energetic macaque monkeys. Offering the sights and sounds of both the jungle and a thrumming town, this hotel provides a remarkable setting.

Rooms on the property face out to the extraordinary jungle and the resort's own rice paddies. A scattering of villas also have private plunge pools and magnificent windows to make guests feel at one with the jungle canopy. Elsewhere on the property, an indulgently long and shimmering infinity pool is a focal point, mesmerising, inviting and exuding pure indulgence. Surrounded by sumptuously cushioned sun loungers, this is one of the best spots on the property to while away a few hours.

The spa is another haven of tranquillity, set on the banks of the Campuhan river with treatments drawing on ancient Indonesian herbal traditions. Yoga classes on the property offer opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate. Guests can take part in a variety of activities, including Balinese cooking sessions, traditional dance lessons and cycling in the countryside. Cuisine at the property is served in an enchanting restaurant overlooking the rice paddies, with a menu incorporating tantalising local cuisine.