Ritz-Carlton Reserve · LuxuryM
Mandapa
Bali · Ubud / Kedewatan
An ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Kedewatan, Ubud, with roughly 60 suites and villas terraced above the Ayung River.
Tribute Portfolio · Premium
Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
Bresela / Ubud
83
Guest sentiment
A newly opened Tribute Portfolio jungle resort in the hillside village of Bresela, north of Ubud, with suites and multi-bedroom villas and a heliport.
Last updated August 3, 2026
Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort opened in January 2026 in the hillside village of Bresela, north of Payangan and well beyond Ubud's town center, positioning itself as a secluded jungle resort surrounded by rice fields and forest. The property is small and villa-heavy, with suite rooms alongside one- to four-bedroom villas, and features a heliport offering views over Ubud's undulating landscape as a distinctive arrival option. Early guest reviews describe a tranquil, luxury escape in the hills, with rooms called beautiful and clean, and the on-site Samya Spa singled out for serene, well-designed treatment rooms and skilled therapists. Staff are described as warm and welcoming, going above and beyond for guests, and dining blends Indonesian and Mediterranean influences. Because the resort only opened in early 2026, its review base is still very thin compared with Bali's more established Bonvoy properties, so this profile is built on a limited number of early reviews rather than an aggregated rating, and its remote hillside location, farther even than most Ubud-area hotels, means a longer transfer from the airport than nearly any other property in this directory. For travelers seeking a brand-new, design-forward Tribute Portfolio jungle retreat well off Ubud's beaten path, it's a distinctive but still lightly reviewed option.
How guests rate it
- Location74
- Service88
- Rooms86
- Food & breakfast82
- Value82
| Address | Bresela, Payangan, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Tribute Portfolio |
| Neighborhood | Bresela / Ubud |
| Distance From Airport Km | 42 |
What Marriott Bonvoy status gets you here
- Room upgrades for Platinum Elite and above, subject to availability
- Complimentary breakfast or bonus points for Platinum Elite and above, per Marriott Bonvoy program terms
- Guaranteed room availability with 24-hour notice for Titanium and Ambassador Elite
Pros
- Newly opened (January 2026) jungle resort in the hillside village of Bresela, north of Ubud
- Mix of suite rooms and one- to four-bedroom villas, with a heliport offering landscape views
- Early reviews describe rooms as beautiful and clean, in a tranquil, secluded setting
- Samya Spa draws specific early praise for serene design and skilled therapists
- Staff are described as warm and welcoming in early guest feedback
Cons
- As a hotel that opened in early 2026, its review base is still very thin compared with established Bali Bonvoy properties
- At roughly 42 km from the airport, it's one of the farthest Bali Bonvoy properties from Ngurah Rai
- Its remote Bresela hillside location is well beyond even most Ubud-area hotels, requiring a long drive to town
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- Early guests describe a tranquil luxury escape in the hills of Ubud, with beautiful, clean rooms
- Samya Spa is praised for its serene, well-designed treatment rooms and professional therapists
- Staff are described in early reviews as warm, welcoming, and willing to go above and beyond
Worth knowing before you book
- The property is very new, so guest sentiment is based on a limited number of early reviews rather than an established rating
- Its remote Bresela/Payangan hillside location is a considerably longer transfer from the airport than most Bali Bonvoy properties
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Written reviews
Hotel Review: Hiliwatu, Ubud Bali - A Tribute Portfolio Resort (Marriott Bonvoy)
↗PinterPoin · Paulo · Jan 2026
First-hand opening-day stay booked with Marriott points. Covers check-in, the room, Tapis dining and a yoga session, noting some facilities were not yet operational on launch day.
Hiliwatu 峇里島開箱：積分住進烏布私人泳池 Villa，服務細緻到讓人難以忘懷
↗Financial Old Stager (理財老司機) · 老蕭 · May 2026
Detailed first-hand review of a 1-bedroom private-pool villa redeemed with Bonvoy points as a Platinum Elite guest, describing dining, the pool and lingering soft-launch construction.
Video reviews
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Frequently asked questions
When did Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort open?
It opened in January 2026 in the hillside village of Bresela, north of Ubud, as one of the newest Marriott Bonvoy properties on the island, so its guest review base is still building.
How far is Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort from the airport?
It's roughly 42 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport, one of the farthest distances among Bali's Bonvoy properties, reflecting its secluded hillside setting well north of Ubud's town center, so travelers should budget extra transfer time.
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