Wapa di Ume Sidemen: An Infinity Pool Facing Rice Fields and Mount Agung

The Sidemen valley in Karangasem still holds the scenery that once made Ubud famous: stacked rice terraces, a stony river and the silhouette of Mount Agung. Wapa di Ume Sidemen sits on the hillside above that valley — only about 45 minutes from Ubud, yet far quieter.

Rooms, Villas and Pools

• Six accommodation types: Lanai rooms, Di Ume suites, one-bedroom pool villas, plus luxury tents and family pool tents in glamping style.
• A two-level infinity pool faces the rice fields and the valley; some units have private pools.
• The Sleeping Gajah restaurant serves Balinese and international dishes with Mount Agung in view.
• À la carte breakfast is included; a floating breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Things to Do in the Surrounding Villages

• A free 45-minute rice-field trek every morning at 07.00 for guests.
• A village tour at 10.00 and a class in Sidemen's traditional songket weaving.
• Canang sari offering demonstrations, regular yoga sessions, a spa, and access down to the Telaga Waja river.

Getting There and When to Go

• Around 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport, 45 minutes to an hour from Ubud, about an hour from Candidasa.
• The village road up to the resort is narrow and steep; use a local driver and avoid arriving after dark.
• Mount Agung is clearest before 09.00; cloud usually builds up towards midday.

Info Praktis & Reservasi

• Location: Banjar Dinas Tebola, Jalan Raya Tebola, Sidemen, Karangasem — View on Google Maps.
• Booking: compare rates and buy a stay voucher through AccessiaPass, or contact the resort directly via its official site and the phone number listed on Google Maps.
• Social media: search on Instagram.
• Check-in usually from 14.00 and check-out at 12.00 — confirm when you book.
• Rates: roughly IDR 1.7–4.5 million per night depending on room type and season; private pool villas and holiday dates go higher.

Sidemen makes most sense over at least two nights: one to shake off the drive, one for the morning trek and the weaving loom. Compare room types, dates and prices with an AccessiaPass stay voucher before your preferred dates sell out.