When the summer sun turns up the heat, the instinct is often to chase sea breezes and infinity pools by the coast. But there’s a quieter kind of cool, found beneath a canopy of green.

Tucked among Bali’s rice terraces and leafy jungles are stylish stays that trade ocean spray for misty mornings and the calming rhythm of birdsong. These serene hideaways invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and soak up nature’s most soothing magic.

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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

At Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, you’re not just checking into a resort; you’re stepping into a living postcard of Ubud’s rice paddies. 

With just 35 suites and 25 pool villas tucked into a forest embrace, Mandapa offers more than serene stays and five-star comforts. Guests are welcomed to roll up their sleeves and sink their hands into the earth with one of their many signature experiences being the chance to learn how to plant and harvest rice the traditional way.

It is not just a photo op; it is a soulful nod to Bali’s agricultural roots designed to reconnect travelers with the land, the culture, and the rhythm of rural life.

Nau Villa Ubud

Set amidst the lush rice terraces, Nau Villa Ubud’s 10 exclusive villas are your ticket to tropical daydreaming.

Each one comes with its own private pool for lazy dips and an outdoor stone tub, perfect for soaking up the view.

Kaamala Luxury Resort & Spa Ubud

Comfort meets countryside charm at Kaamala Luxury Resort & Spa Ubud.

Designed to bring nature and grandeur under one roof, the resort knows how to impress, and their Presidential 2-Bedroom Private Pool Villa with Rice Field View has us completely smitten.

thewakanda A Pramana Experience

thewakanda A Pramana Experience isn’t just a hotel; it’s a story whispered by the rice fields of Ubud. Every suite and villa is a celebration of local craftsmanship with hand-carved furnishings and artful details that echo the magic of the land.

Framed by seemingly endless emerald paddies, this sanctuary invites you to tune out the noise of the outside world and slip into something more grounding.

Inara Alas Harum 

There’s a unique kind of calm that only rice paddies can share, and at Inara Alas Harum, you get front-row seats to that special zen.

Nestled in Bresela village, the resort’s 38 rooms, suites, and villas move in perfect harmony with the rolling waves of dancing rice fields.

Sink into your surroundings, soak up the gentle Balinese warmth, and let yourself be spoiled in a place where time slows.