Capella Ubud, Bali treats the resort form as theatre: 23 tented accommodations in a forested Ubud setting, shaped by Bill Bensley's maximalist eye rather than the neutral minimalism common in high-end island hotels. Recognition from La Liste Top Hotels 2026, Star Wine List 2026, Tatler Best Hotels Asia-Pacific 2025 and World Travel Awards 2025 places it in Bali's design-led luxury tier.
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- Address
- Jl. RY Dalem, Keliki, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561
- Phone
- +62 361 2091888
- Website
- capellahotels.com
- Directions
- Get directions

Capella Ubud, Bali is a tented camp in Ubud set in lush green forest, with a verified description that places the camp in harmony with the surrounding nature. The public record identifies architect Bill Bensley as the designer and notes inspiration from early European settlers from the 1800s, giving the property a narrative, camp-style identity rather than a conventional resort description.
That matters in Ubud, where travellers can compare different resort temperaments without assuming they all offer the same experience. Alila Ubud, Samsara Ubud, Kappa Senses Ubud, K Club Ubud and Abisena Wellness and Resort Ubud are points of reference for readers considering other stays in the area.
Bill Bensley shapes the Ubud resort as a tented camp
Bill Bensley's role is central to the verified identity of Capella Ubud, Bali. The property is described as a distinctive tented camp inspired by early European settlers from the 1800s, set within lush green forests and designed to sit in harmony with the surrounding nature. That gives the resort a strong architectural and atmospheric premise even where public-facing practical details should be checked directly before booking.
Those details can change or may depend on booking channel, season or package. For a grounded read, the safest summary is that Capella Ubud, Bali is a design-led tented camp in Ubud with Bill Bensley architecture and a forest setting.
Recognition is also limited to what is clearly verified here. Capella Ubud, Bali is listed by Star Wine List for 2026.
Dining, wellness and practical details: what is verified
Guests interested in meals, spa access or activity programming should confirm those details directly with the property before making plans.
For readers comparing Ubud stays, the useful distinction is temperament rather than an invented checklist. Capella Ubud, Bali can be understood as a forested, design-forward tented camp, while other Ubud options such as Alila Ubud, Samsara Ubud, Kappa Senses Ubud, K Club Ubud and Abisena Wellness and Resort Ubud may suit different preferences. The verified point of difference here is the Bill Bensley-designed camp concept in a lush natural setting.
The dress code is smart casual.
How it fits into a wider Indonesia itinerary
Within an Indonesia itinerary, Capella Ubud, Bali is most safely positioned as a design-led Ubud stay defined by its tented-camp format, forest setting and Bill Bensley architecture.
For planning, compare it with other Ubud stays such as Abisena Wellness and Resort Ubud, Alila Ubud, K Club Ubud, Kappa Senses Ubud and Samsara Ubud, or consider other dining and hotel options in Ubud generically. The strongest verified reason to keep Capella Ubud, Bali on the shortlist is its distinctive forest-camp concept in Ubud, supported by a confirmed Star Wine List 2026 mention and a smart-casual dress code.
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Forbes 4-Star
Forbes
La Liste Top Hotels
La Liste
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World #5 · No. 5
Travel + Leisure · 2026 Travel + Leisure 100 Favorite Hotels in the World
Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner
Virtuoso
Forbes 4-Star
Forbes
Leading Hotels of World Member
Leading Hotels of World
Michelin 1 Key
Michelin
Tatler Listed in Best Hotels Asia-Pacific
Tatler
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
At a Glance
- Quiet
- Elegant
- Scenic
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Ornate
- Honeymoon
- Romantic Getaway
- Wellness Retreat
- Anniversary
- Infinity Pool
- Private Villa
- Panoramic View
- Wi Fi
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Valet Parking
- Garden
- Mountain
- Wi Fi
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Valet Parking
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