Bali has no shortage of luxury resorts, but few capture its essence with the same depth and care as COMO. From the surf-lined shores of Canggu to the spiritual heart of Ubud and the restorative calm of the jungle highlands, each property offers a distinctly different experience of Bali.
This April, Cindy had the chance to experience COMO’s Bali collection firsthand. What stood out most was how perfectly each property complements the next, creating a journey that showcases Bali in all its diversity.
The journey began at COMO Uma Canggu, the brand’s contemporary beachfront retreat on Bali’s southwest coast. Positioned right on Echo Beach, the property is known for its surf culture, wellness and modern luxury in a way that feels unmistakably Bali.
The itinerary centred around sunset walks, beachfront dining at COMO Beach Club, yoga sessions and guided walks through Canggu village life. Guests can be as active or as laidback as they please, choosing a Hatha yoga class, a massage at COMO Shambhala Retreat, or simply laying by the pool overlooking the Indian Ocean.
What stands out most about COMO Uma Canggu is its atmosphere. It’s social, vibrant and energetic, ideal for travellers who want Bali’s café scene, beach clubs and surf culture while still having the calm sophistication COMO is known for.
From the coast, the itinerary continued inland to COMO Uma Ubud, offering an entirely different atmosphere. Set amongst jungle valleys and rice terraces, COMO Uma Ubud feels quiet and calm. The property acts as a gateway to Bali’s spiritual and artistic heart, where temples, traditional villages and lush landscapes shape daily life.
Cindy got to experience lunch at Uma Cucina, the hotel’s well-known Italian restaurant. But beyond the dining, what defines Uma Ubud is its sense of place. Guests can spend their days exploring rice paddies, cycling through villages, visiting temples or simply slowing down enough to appreciate Bali’s deeply rooted traditions.
The final stop on Cindy’s journey was COMO Shambhala Estate, a wellness retreat hidden deep within the jungle outside Ubud. Widely regarded as one of Asia’s leading wellness destinations, the estate feels far more immersive than a traditional luxury resort, offering guests a chance to truly slow down and reconnect.
During her stay, Cindy experienced the holistic approach that has made COMO Shambhala Estate so renowned, from wellness consultations and Pilates classes to water purification ceremonies, village visits, rice field biking, massage treatments and mindful creative experiences like mandala painting. Even meals became part of the wellness journey, with picnic lunches served in settings such as Kedara Water Gardens. What sets the estate apart is its balance of luxury and authenticity. Movement, mindfulness, nutrition and local healing traditions are the pillars that make COMO Shambhala Estate deeply restorative while remaining unmistakably connected to Bali.
Each COMO property stands beautifully on its own, whether guests are seeking beachfront scenes in Canggu, cultural immersion in Ubud or transformative wellness at COMO Shambhala Estate. But together, the three create something special.
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