Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Hotel Description

Located nearby the small Buahan village and nested behind infinite layers of impenetrable flora in the heart of the Balinese jungle with glimpses of rice fields, is Buahan, Banyan Tree Escape, a 40-minute drive from the north of Ubud. Stretching over a site far out of the commercial areas, where you can contemplate the unobstructed views of the seven peak mountains, have access to the Ayung River and stroll its untouched waterfall.

Room Category

Your escape begins in one of our 16 villas, boasting private pools and unobstructed views over Bali’s seven peaks.

There is no better place to disconnect “Bale” in Indonesian is the space where the community gathers together. We named our accommodations “Bales”, as each provides a unique location to enhance the connection with nature while reducing the footprint and impact on the surrounding environment.

• Rainforest Pool Bale: 125 sqm room and terrace, 35 sqm pool and deck, King size bed, partial mountain views of rice paddies and the surrounding jungle. 8 villas in total.
• Buahan Valley Pool Bale: 125 sqm room and terrace, 35 sqm pool and deck, King size bed, with verdant views over the Buahan valley, enjoy peaceful moments appreciating the bounty of nature around you. Easy access to inclinator. 3 villas in total.
• Riverside Jungle Pool Bale: 125 sqm room and terrace, 35 sqm pool and deck, King size bed, boasting the most majestic views and surrounding chanting nature, secluded location. Experience the full symphony of nature right from your doorstep.

Room amenities

• Living area
• Open deck
• Pool deck with sunbeds
• Pool gazebo
• Minibar for you to customize
• Safetybox
• In room mobile with free wifi
• Hotel Directory
• Adventours bag

Facilities & Services

• The Open Kitchen: Discover the taste of Buahan with our zero-waste menu concept developed in collaboration with Agency X, a local consultant that runs a food laboratory and testing kitchen focused on local cuisine. Predominantly plant-based, our menu sets out to rediscover the forgotten flavours of Bali. Our daily meals are served in the Open Kitchen, where guests can observe the chefs cooking and preparing the meals, making them feel part of the cooking experience.
• The Botanist Bar: Making use of freshly picked herbs and botanicals from our resort garden, our bar celebrates a deep dive into house-made kombuchas, sodas, local ciders and local beers. Our unique infused drinks span a range of cocktails and mocktails designed to excite your tastebuds.
• Rooted in decades of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts’ lauded approach to wellbeing, Banyan Tree Escape’s wellbeing menu offers its pure spa interpretation inspired by Bali’s local healing techniques through collaborations with local healers and experts, harnessing the island’s riches and wisdom that form the backbone of our signature experiences.
• Exeperiences: Forage in the Wild, Earthy Heritage Cooking, Adventure activities (hiking, biking, trekking, explorer), Healing activities (Yoga), Culture activities (art, herbal, ceremony)
• Swimming pool
• Reception
• Transfer services