Como Shambhala Estate - Payangan

5-star wellness resort in a Balinese jungle enclave above the Ayung River

Accommodations

COMO Shambhala Estate offers private villas and residences inspired by nature, each with private outdoor spaces and some with infinity pools. The award-winning architecture uses local stone, wood, and traditional materials to blend with the surrounding jungle. Guests in the Shambhala Villa have access to a private infinity pool, jacuzzi, and an in-room sauna.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel provides comprehensive wellness paths that integrate modern techniques with traditional Balinese practices, guided by an Ayurvedic doctor and a dietician. Guests have access to a sacred spring for immersive water purification ceremonies, plus treatment rooms and yoga studios. The Ojas Spa offers treatments like the Taksu massage and Shirodhara head oil treatment, with therapists trained in deep tissue and Thai massage.

Dining

COMO Shambhala Cuisine focuses on healthful, nutrition-optimized dishes served at two on-site restaurants. Glow Restaurant serves Western and European cuisine, while Kudus House offers Asian dishes inside a 150-year-old Javanese pavilion overlooking the Ayung River Valley. The menu includes options like zucchini lasagna and whole meal pancakes, with ingredients sourced from Indonesia.

Activities & Experiences

The hotel offers daily wellness activities including yoga, mat pilates, and meditation classes led by resident instructors. Guests can join guided estate walks to the Kedara spring pools, bike tours through nearby villages, and cultural tours. A Balinese gratitude ceremony and water purification ceremonies at a sacred spring are available on-site.

Location & Grounds

COMO Shambhala Estate is located in Begawan Village, a 15-minute drive from Ubud city center and a 1.5-hour drive from Ngurah Rai Airport. The property sits on a jungle enclave above the Ayung River, with access to a private waterfall and three natural spring pools. Nearby attractions include Tirta Empul Temple for purification ceremonies and Campuhan Ridge for scenic hikes.

• Location: Jungle enclave above the Ayung River, 15 min from Ubud
• Rooms: Private villas and residences with infinity pools and in-room saunas
• Dining: 2 restaurants including a 150-year-old Javanese pavilion
• Wellness: Ayurvedic doctor, dietician, and sacred spring purification ceremonies
• Activities: Daily yoga, pilates, meditation, and guided estate walks
• Certification: Silver Certification by EarthCheck for sustainable tourism

License number: 55110,9120206131103