This 5-star hotel is located a short drive from Ubud, Bali’scultural center. The Estate is a 15-minute drive from Ubud, and a one-hour drive from Denpasar, Bali’s international airport. It provides private suites and villas and the pampering spa, COMO Shambhala Retreat.

40 rooms, including 20 suites grouped in secluded ‘residences’, and five private villas.

Rooms have LCD TVs and DVD players, free Internet access/WiFi, minibars, tea/coffee, and Como Shambhala spa products.

There are two restaurants at the luxury resort. Kudus House serves breakfast and dinner and showcases the diverse influences, flavours and spices of Indonesia’s regions.

The massages with traditional oils are some of the most sublime in the world.

There’s Pilates, yoga, forest walks, white-water rafting and mountain biking to do.

Other facilities include a Vitality pool, treatment area beside the River Ayung, a climbing wall, outdoor gym, tennis.