The Sungu Resort & Spa in Ubud (Bali), Bali

The Sungu Resort & Spa offers 15 air-conditioned villas set within landscaped tropical gardens and private courtyards. Selected villas include private swimming pools, while all rooms feature outdoor showers and a sunken bath in the private bathroom. Guests have access to two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor - plus a library and free trekking to the surrounding rice fields.

The on-site restaurant serves both local Indonesian dishes and international cuisine, with views overlooking rice fields. The resort houses a private art gallery that showcases local artwork, and guests receive free entrance to Rudana Museum and Rudana Fine Arts Gallery. A coffee house on site and room service are available for meals throughout the day.

The spa offers a range of treatments including Balinese massages, body treatments, foot massage, and head massage, with a dedicated spa lounge and relaxation area. Complimentary walking tours, bike tours, and cooking classes are organized for guests. The hotel also provides themed dinner nights and tour or class about local culture as part of the activity schedule.

Situated in the painter's village of Penestanan, the resort is a 15-minute walk from Ubud center and a 10-minute drive to Monkey Forest Ubud. A complimentary shuttle service to downtown Ubud is available at any time upon request, and car hire can be arranged. Nearby attractions include Antonio Blanco Museum and Museum Puri Lukisan, both within a short drive.

Families with young children can join the kids painting class offered by the resort. Babysitting and child services are available, and the two-bedroom Pool Villa Sungu accommodates up to four guests with a private pool. The restaurant provides kids' meals, and the resort offers spacious villas with private courtyards for family stays.

Rooms: 15 Balinese villas with private pools in selected units

Dining: Restaurant with rice-field views, local & international menu

Wellness: Spa with Balinese massages, foot & head massage

Culture: Private art gallery, free entry to Rudana Museum

Activities: Free trekking, cooking class, bike tours

Family: Kids painting class, babysitting, two-bedroom pool villa