Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Indonesia , Bali
BALI, Banjar Selat, Buahan Kaja, Payangan, Gianyar
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Tracey

A place where memories are made.

This is a fantastic experience. From the minute you arrive, every member of staff goes out there way to make your stay special. The bale was perfect and very comfortable. The attention to detail was amazing. Pool area was lovely and iced water and cool towels were a lovely touch. Food is up there with Michelin star restaurants. Overall a perfect stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Dylan

Beautiful hotel with truly exceptional service from start to finish. Some dinner courses were a bit lacking in flavor, while the main dish never disappointed. A small downside was the pool, which is not heated in all the villas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Amy

Beautiful property with incredible rooms and incredible staff. Nothing was too much effort. Pool was beautiful. Will 100% be back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Muhammed

Food was out of this world. The area, the hotel, everything was amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

James

We’re a couple of foodies who love quality cocktails and this place just blew our minds. Pretty much everything is locally sourced, which is bonkers considering the huge amount of creations coming from the kitchen and bar.

Thanks to chef Sheandy, Arsana (bar) and Budi (butler) for making this an unforgettable experience.

Would definitely come back in a heartbeat 10/10

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Anna

From the moment we arrived at Buhuan, we were swept into a world of pure magic. The staff provided impeccable service, anticipating our every need with warmth and attention to detail that made us feel like treasured guests in a hidden paradise.

One of the absolute highlights of our stay was Rudy, the botanist and cocktail mastermind. His passion for natural ingredients and innovative mixology turned every drink into a work of art. Whether infusing fresh botanicals, hand-crafting syrups, or customizing flavors to suit our preferences, Rudy didn’t just make cocktails—he created experiences in a glass. Each sip was a testament to his creativity and deep knowledge of nature’s finest flavors, making our cocktail dreams come true in the most extraordinary way.

And then there was our casita—out of this world. The design seamlessly blended luxury and nature, with breathtaking views, elegant details, and an atmosphere of total tranquility. It felt like our own private sanctuary, where every sunrise and sunset was more magical than the last.

Buhuan is not just a place to stay—it’s an experience, a masterpiece, and a memory that lingers long after you leave. If you have the chance to visit, don’t hesitate—you’ll be enchanted in ways you never imagined.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Siwei

Buahan is by far my favorite resort. Every single person there is extremely friendly and passionate about their job! I feel so joyful when I see them enjoying their job and life - Ogi, Asana, Legi, Monica, and others (sorry I forgot your names…). And the view is the best! To me, it’s a very spiritual place that allows you to fully connect with the nature. I look forward to coming back😊

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Jean

Simply stunning. And all the little extra/attention to details was so amazing. Even with the rain, this spot is unreal. We will be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Elric

Excellent staff service and above & beyond accommodation experience

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Colin

This is a truly stunning, unique, and beautiful hotel. It is also not for everyone. For starters, it is adult only and with good reason. They have embraced the \"without walls\" concept and the villas (or bales) are open to nature. We stayed in a Buahan Valley Pool Bale with incredible vistas over the valley and to the mountains beyond. Falling asleep with the fresh air and waking to the bird song was delightful. It is nature and there are some insects and lizards and birds and spiders, but we were never bothered by any of them. The property itself is gorgeously maintained with lots of native vegetation and the food is incredible, utilizing mostly local and largely plant-based ingredients. The bar program similarly emphasizes local ingredients and a delightful selection of unique cocktails. I could go on and on about the things we enjoyed - the heated pool in our room or the larger infinity pool for the community; the daily discovery programs; the ingenious cooling system above the bed. Most of all though, the people were incredible. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, eager to help us have the most remarkable experience possible in their country and at this beautiful property. From foraging for local botanicals to fine-tuning our meals to explaining the unique elements of Balinese hinduism to arranging a late checkout before our 8pm flight, the people at Buahan truly elevated this beautiful and unique hotel to the highest level of travel experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Zeyad

Exceptional Experience

Amazing hotel, with an exceptional customer service which pays attention to details. The Location of the hotel is extremely nice and isolated from the crowds of Ubud. The room panoramic views are unbelievable. I have been to several Banyan Tree properties in the past, but this exceeded all expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2024

Mohammad

I stayed with my wife here for 2 nights and it was truly an amazing experience. The food here was world class , both Widi and Oji made sure we had top service and experiences at the property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2024

Sze Chun Wilson

The entire team is super friendly, caring, and attentive. From check-in at the pavilion and then being escorted to the villa, from daily activity bookings to in-room services, its dining experience. Of course we booked this property for its natural beautiful surroundings. It was a memorable 4-nights retreat, highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2023

Anja

Positives:
- Hotel is situated in the jungle which allows for a unique and immersive nature experience
- The 16 villas are beautiful and spacious, completely open and well equipped with a lot of attention to detail and local craftsmanship
- Very private and quiet
- Own waterfall and rice field on the property
- Complimentary morning yoga
- Sustainably sourced, plant-based food from the very own garden and close surroundings

Negatives:
- The service was extremely friendly but not well organized. They send you a link to a guest portal where you can fill out preferences, arrival time etc. Even though I did it they asked me several times again to fill it in. On arrival they didn’t have the correct info on file and even requested me to send them the booking confirmation from Expedia (which I found a bit odd and never experienced before)
- The sheets and towels were not clean. There were stains on almost everything
- Turndown service is from 5-7pm. They arrived at 5pm so I asked them to kindly return in 1h as I was just about to take a shower. They said yes but didn’t come back. At 7pm nobody had showed up still
- When leaving they said they would send someone for the luggage 10min before I was being picked up. Nobody showed up, my driver had to wait another 15min for the luggage

Overall it’s a very unique and beautiful experience with breathtaking views of the jungle. But you have to be into camping and being very close to nature (since they are very eco-friendly they don’t

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2023

Kristin

Buahan is a very lovely place to get pampered and spoiled. The staff is extremely attentive and the place is gorgeous. A very special place to treat yourself to.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Mei Ling

夢想生活

標榜沒有門沒有窗的度假村, 位在烏布的山上, 四周自然環境佳, 在那裡住二天, 一點都不想出去, 每天悠閒的起居在其間, 一天包二餐, 70%是當地的蔬食, 廚房每天都能變出花樣, 起床便是每眼綠意, 蟲鳴鳥叫, 也不覺得會有蚊蟲, 房間雖然對外, 但很乾淨, 床舖也舒服, 沒有因為沒有牆而覺得潮濕. 一切都如此美好, 回歸到與自然結合的生活, 很難忘的經驗.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Stefan

Einfach perfekt.
Wer die Abgeschiedenheit sucht, gepaart mit erstklassigem Service und gutem Essen, ist hier an der richtigen Adresse.
Wir empfehlen die „above the waterfall Villa“.
Man sollte gut zu Fuß sein um die teilweise steilen Wege zu bewältigen. Allerdings gibt es auch einen Jungle-Fahrstuhl, der einiges erleichtert.
Vielen Dank dem gesamten Team. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Amanda

Fuldstændig fantastisk sted!

Hvis jeg kunne have givet hotellet 6 stjerner, havde jeg gjort det. Alt var fantastisk, fra vores værelse, til udsigten, til servicen, til de daglige udflugter og til maden. Alt var gennemtænkt ned til den mindste detalje! Restauranten er fuldstændig eminent! De leveret kulinariske oplevelser til hvert eneste måltid!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2024

Ralf

Einzigartiges Hotel

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2024

Manfred

Banyan Tree wird total überbewertet. Ist ein Hotspot für Instagram. jedoch ist die Realität etwas anderes .