Viceroy Bali
by the TopOfHotel team
Viceroy Bali is a private pool villa on every unit, set over the Petanu valley — the same indulgence as Mandapa at a price you can actually reach.
Viceroy Bali is a private pool villa on every unit, set over the Petanu valley — the same indulgence as Mandapa at a price you can actually reach.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Viceroy Bali opened in 2006 under the Australian McCarthy family and has become one of the most awarded resorts in Ubud, built around a single idea: every villa looks out over the green Petanu valley. There are 25 villas in a contemporary Balinese style, with no flat blocks or generic box-hotel buildings anywhere on site. The villas run 200 to 450 sqm, each with its own private pool sized from 3x8 m to 5x12 m, and the view from the balcony and pool edge drops deep into the Petanu River Valley. Inside, the look leans on Balinese woven textiles, natural timber and local art, and the bathrooms have an outdoor rain shower plus a soaking tub — reviewers single out the morning open-air shower as a highlight.
Food and amenities
The CasCades restaurant is the reason a fair number of people book in the first place. It serves European-Indonesian food on a terrace over the valley and has taken Best Restaurant in Ubud from several outlets. The CasCades Spa focuses on holistic Balinese treatments, with treatment rooms set in a private garden. For a sundowner, the Cascades Bar is the spot, and the view peaks between 17:30 and 18:30.
Location and getting there
Viceroy sits in the Nagi area, about 3 km from the centre of Ubud, with a resort shuttle into town every hour. The Sacred Monkey Forest is a 10-minute drive. On-site activities include yoga, a cooking class, a cycling tour, and rafting on the Ayung River.
Things to know before booking
It is a genuine splurge — rates start near $570 a night and run up toward $2,285 for the top villas. The 3 km gap from central Ubud means you depend on the hourly shuttle or a scooter to get into town. And some villas involve walking up several flights of steps, so ask for a ground-level villa if stairs are a concern.
Our take
Viceroy Bali is the pick for couples who want a private pool villa, a deep valley view and strong food, at a price that comes in well under Mandapa or Capella. The 9.2/10 guest score and the steady stream of awards back up what the reviews keep saying: it punches above its rate.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A pool villa for every unit — no jostling for a shared community pool, since all 25 villas have their own.
- The Petanu River Valley views are the real draw, seen from the balcony and the pool edge of every villa.
- CasCades has won Best Restaurant in Ubud from several outlets and serves European-Indonesian food on a terrace over the valley.
- High personal service, with a butler attached to the villa.
- Better value than Mandapa and Capella for a comparable clifftop pool villa.
- It sits in Nagi, about 3 km and a 10-minute drive from the centre of Ubud, so you lean on the hourly shuttle or a scooter to get into town.
- Some villas involve walking up several flights of steps, which is worth flagging if stairs are an issue for you.
- Rates start near $570 a night and climb toward $2,285 for the top villas, so it is a splurge rather than a mid-range pick.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a ground-level pool villa — no stairs to climb, and reviewers say the valley views are better.
- Book a CasCades table about 2 weeks ahead; it fills up fast, especially in high season.
- Catch the sunset cocktail at Cascades Bar — the view is at its best between 17:30 and 18:30.