Aerial view of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape at sunrise — jungle resort near Ubud, Bali

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Ubud, Bali · Indonesia

Availability

Year-round

Per unit

16 villas · 2–2 guests

Region

Bali

Price range

$$$$

Price range

$$$$

Per unit

2 guests

Type

Resort

The Botanist Bar terrace at sunset, overlooking the infinity pool and jungle
Open-air Toja Spa treatment room with jungle views
Aerial view of a private pool villa nestled in the Balinese jungle
Open-air bedroom with canopy bed and no walls or doors — jungle immersion
Hand-forged copper bathtub open to the jungle, with mountain views
Infinity pool overlooking the Ayung River gorge and jungle canopy
Open Kitchen restaurant with plant-forward Balinese menu and jungle views
The Botanist Bar — herb-infused cocktails and house-fermented kombucha
Open-air villa bedroom with canopy bed and jungle views at Buahan
Open-air villa bathroom with copper soaking tub facing the forest
Riverside villa terrace with private plunge pool above the Ayung gorge
Meditation pool surrounded by tropical forest at Buahan Bali

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Ubud, Bali

Resort · $$$$

16 villas · Adults only · Year-round

  • EDGE certified across energy, water and materials
  • Firefly conservation programme on-site
  • Zero-waste restaurant, 90% local
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Welcome to Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Designed by Balinese architect Gede Kresna, Buahan's 16 open-air villas use permanent cross-ventilation instead of air conditioning. On the farm below, all commercial pesticides have been eliminated to protect a firefly conservation programme run with biologists from Udayana University. It holds EDGE certification, a World Bank green building standard that independently measures energy, water and materials savings against conventional construction.

Three villa categories, each with a different relationship to the landscape: the rainforest, the Buahan Valley, or the river. All are 160 m², with a private infinity pool, a hand-forged copper bathtub facing the canopy, and a fire pit on the upper terrace.
The Open Kitchen restaurant serves a plant-forward, Balinese-inspired menu sourced from the farm and surrounding villages. The Botanist Bar above the main pavilion makes cocktails from herbs grown on-site. The Toja Spa (toja means water in Balinese) has open-air treatment rooms carved into the hillside. Awarded two Michelin Keys and on the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2023.

45 minutes north of Ubud Center (25 km), where it's quieter, higher and cooler. The resort occupies about 5 hectares of primary forest at the confluence of two rivers, with the Tjampuhan waterfall on the property and views of seven mountain peaks to the west. Orchards of cacao, mangosteen and durian frame the property.

EDGE certifiedSolar poweredOrganic gardenSustainable architecture

Accommodation

16 villas

Capacity

2 guests per unit

Availability

Year-round

Price range

$$$$

Amenities

Pool · Spa · Restaurant · Wi-Fi · No pets

Included

Breakfast included · Daily yoga sessions · Guided waterfall hike · Firefly conservation visit at dusk

Good to know

  • No walls or doors: open jungle concept.

  • Very steep terrain with many flights of stairs, not suitable for reduced mobility.

  • Adults only, no children allowed.

Why it's a Positive Escape

A resort above the Ayung River gorge with no walls and no doors, and a serious commitment to the jungle it sits in.

Community

  • Irrigation cooperative and village partnerships

    collaboration with Subak Uma Lambing and Singaperang village for water management and food supply

  • Almost all staff hired locally

    the kitchen is led by Balinese-born Chef Eka Sunarya

Energy

  • EDGE certification: 22.56% energy reduction

    solar panels on villa rooftops

  • No walls, no doors

    natural airflow that replaces air conditioning

Water

  • EDGE certification: 38.51% water reduction

    low-flow systems throughout

  • Subak Uma Lambing canal preservation

    active partnership with Subak Uma Lambing, a UNESCO-listed traditional Balinese irrigation cooperative, covering 87 hectares

Food

  • Zero-waste restaurant

    certified zero-waste by Open Kitchen (an independent food waste certification). 70% plant-based menu, 90% of primary ingredients sourced within a 1-hour radius (Singaperang village)

  • On-site organic garden

    70 species of fruits, vegetables and herbs grown on-site, no pesticides, composting, pollination by stingless bees

Materials & Construction

  • Reclaimed Ulin ironwood

    Ulin is a tropical hardwood native to Borneo. Sourced here from decommissioned boat jetties and fishing vessel decks in Kalimantan

  • EDGE certification: 77.22% reduction in embodied energy

    embodied energy refers to the energy used to produce and transport building materials. Bamboo used for lightweight structures, no heavy machinery during construction

Wildlife

  • Lentera Bumi firefly conservatory

    run with biologists from Udayana University. All commercial pesticides eliminated on the farm to support the programme

  • Habitat for rare owls

    nesting boxes for Javan scops owls (a rare species native to Indonesia) built on-site

Transparency

  • EDGE certification (IFC / World Bank)

    independently audited by the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private investment arm. Results are publicly accessible.

  • Travelife

    an external audit programme that assesses hotels on environmental and social criteria. Participation requires an independent review.

  • Lentera Bumi programme

    the firefly conservation programme is run with and confirmed by biologists from Udayana University.

Travel mindfully

  • The 2h road transfer from Denpasar airport is unavoidable given the remote location.

Getting there

Bus station · 15 km

Ubud

Free resort shuttle.

Airport · 48 km

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

Private taxi or resort car service (2 hours).

Photos · © Banyan Tree Group

Last verified: April 2026

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