This Over-the-top Resort in Bali, Indonesia, Overlooks the Lush Ayung River Valley and Has 60 Suites With Private Plunge Pools

"Its striking entrance-a footbridge suspended above the Ayung River Valley that ends with a rice bowl-shaped rooftop looking out to tiered rice paddies and gardens-is an architectural masterpiece. The resort has recently emerged with a number of updates: last year, the spa underwent a significant renovation, led by a trio of international firms from Australia, Japan, and Indonesia, that transformed it into a 53,496-square-foot wellness sanctuary."

"When I arrived at the resort, there was a quick welcoming ceremony to set an intention for my stay and pick a colorful sash. (I chose blue, which, I was told, meant confidence.) In the entryway, I could hear the Ayung River in the background as the treetops swayed in the wind. Before I knew it, I had a welcome drink in my hand and was on my way to my villa."

"The resort may be just 15 minutes from Ubud's bustling downtown, but its private one-bedroom villas, scattered throughout the property, are serene oases nestled in the lush jungle. Local art, private plunge pools, oversized windows, and French doors invite nature inside, and create the ultimate visual-and auditory-setting for a complete physical and mental reset. Below, my full review of the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Indonesia."

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan sits amid lush landscapes near Ubud, Indonesia, with a footbridge entrance over the Ayung River Valley leading to a rice-bowl-shaped rooftop overlooking tiered rice paddies and gardens. The spa renovation created a 53,496-square-foot wellness sanctuary designed by firms from Australia, Japan, and Indonesia, with private treatment villas featuring hand-chiseled tubs, massage beds, and water-focused Balinese therapies. Guests receive a welcoming ceremony with colorful sashes and a welcome drink while hearing the Ayung River in the background. Private one-bedroom villas are scattered through the jungle with local art, private plunge pools, oversized windows, and French doors. The resort comprises 42 villas and 18 suites, ranging from 1,834-square-foot duplex suites to a large three-bedroom Royal Villa.

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