Capella Ubud

Enter the tucked-away tented slice of a dream in the rainforest of Bali in the shape of the camp Capella Ubud

The property is situated on a hill, making it a wonder to explore. Here Dougy passes the main pool, sundeck, and the pool bar. How divine is the zigzagged bottom of that pool!

When you work your way through the meticulously stared jungle, the entrance to each room, or rather tent, is a hanging bridge. What a magical way to discover your residence

A lovely welcome for our very special tenth-anniversary getaway. On arrival, guests also get a bag to keep with "survival" essentials for the camp stay

Dougy gave this bed the first prize. It is perfect, and I love the Balinese details symbolizing the coexistence of opposites and passion

At the check-in, the staff welcomes you into the 19th century Bali dream, and this phone is the best way to call your personally assigned butler!

Each tent goes by the name of a profession found during the 1900s. Our tent's name was Architect, and it featured old blueprint drawings and carved doors and windows as decoration. The colorful fabric hugging the space is a feast for the eye, especially during morning hours, with soft light illuminating the red, making you wake up in a glow

Capella Ubud is definitely the most uniquely designed hotel I've ever stayed in. Just look at the throne next to the copper tub! Lift the leather seat, and the throne becomes a toilet!

Spending time floating around. Every tent comes with a private pool suspended in the jungle sounds. It even has a corner with jacuzzi jets

After soaking in the most exciting "hotel room" ever, we went exploring the premises and all the surprises it has to offer

Our favorite tent — The Officer's Tent — where everything is art. The room is open 24 hours a day and has books, games, never-ending snacks, and beverages

There is absolutely no shortage of attention to detail here. No wonder Capella Ubud won Travel & Leisure's Best Hotel in 2020 (only two years after opening!!)

The hotel was built to adapt to the landscape, and most of the staff grew up playing in this jungle. That pulls on my heartstrings

The lobby is the first showstopper upon arrival. The staff is warm and thorough, and the colorful fabric creates the optical illusion of an endless ceiling, a feast!

In the dark jungle evening, the only appropriate thing to do, is to join the ten-seat Omakase dinner at Api Jiwa

The food, asian fusion using Japanese techniques and robata grill. The plating, the flavors, it all was such an artful treat

The stay has come to an end. The only thing to do is stare into the jungle and reflect. I cried in front of all the staff upon checking out. What a feeling to leave with