Pita Maha Resort & Spa, one of Bali’s most understanding retreats, overlooks the beautiful River Oos near the royal hill town of Ubud. Think of this as your private “kingdom” and the ultimate romantic gateway. Owned by the royal family of Ubud, gateway detail of Pita Maha highlights the skill of the artisans who built it.

Beautiful alang-alang thatched roofs shade carved stonework walls and gardens peopled by figurines of gods and goddesses. Your villa is “pure Bali”, yet also an oasis of modernity with air – conditioning and satellite TV.

There are duplex villas perfect for families, as well as garden and pool villas. In fact, 14 of the 24 villas have private pools; as well, there is a spring-fed infinity pool with soaring views across the river to rice paddies and coconut plantations. Pita Mahas’s restaurant specializes in delicious Balinese, oriental and western cuisine.

This retreat in the heart of Bali allows you both absolute privacy and a base from which to explore the coasts, upland villages and temples of the “Island of the Gods” You’re just a short drive from Ubud where you’ll find a cosmopolitan collection of restaurants, boutiques and galleries, along with elaborate temples where ceremonies are a daily occurrence.

Location : One hour’s drive north from Denasar Airport; 5 minutes drive from Ubud