Viceroy Bali: A Family-Owned Resort in Ubud's Valley of the Kings

Plenty of Ubud resorts sell a rice-field view; Viceroy Bali sells a valley. Perched in the village of Nagi on the edge of the Petanu River gorge — an area traditionally called the Valley of the Kings because Ubud's royalty once lived nearby — the resort has been run by one family from the start, not an international chain. The scale is small, and you feel it: staff learn guests' names within a day.

Private-Pool Villas Facing the Valley

Every unit is a villa with its own pool, terraced along the contour of the cliff so almost all of them look straight into the valley without obstruction.

• Deluxe Terrace Villa — the most compact option, still with a private pool and terrace.
• Pool Villa & Viceroy Villa — more space, outdoor bathtubs, separate living areas.
• Two-bedroom villas — for small families or two couples travelling together.
• The morning mist rising from the river is what guests remember most — set an alarm for before 07:00.

The Infinity Pool, CasCades, and the Helipad

The main infinity pool has long been an Ubud icon: the waterline appears to spill into the forested valley below. Beside it, CasCades serves French-Asian fine dining with the same panorama — many outside guests come purely for dinner, so a reservation is advised. The resort also has a helipad, a legacy of the air-transfer service that made it one of Ubud's best-known properties among long-haul travellers.

Atmosphere, Access, and Who It Suits

• Atmosphere: calm, grown-up, and private — not a party resort or a pool full of children.
• Distance: around 10 minutes' drive to central Ubud (Ubud Market, Jalan Monkey Forest); a scheduled shuttle runs, which helps a great deal since the road up to Nagi is steep and narrow.
• From Ngurah Rai Airport: roughly 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic.
• Price category: luxury — in line with Ubud's premium villa resorts; rates swing sharply by season and villa type, so compare before booking.
• Best for: honeymoons, anniversaries, couples who want quiet; less ideal if you want to walk to a cafe every evening.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: Jalan Lanyahan, Nagi, Ubud, Gianyar — View on Google Maps
• Reservations: book a stay voucher through AccessiaPass — compare villa types and dates, then redeem your voucher on arrival.
• Dinner: CasCades welcomes outside guests; ask the resort to arrange a table when you book, especially for the sunset sitting.
• Instagram: search on Instagram
• Tip: request a lower-tier villa if you want to hear the river more clearly, or an upper tier for the widest valley panorama.

If the Petanu valley is on your wish list, compare dates and book your stay voucher at AccessiaPass before high season closes off the best villas.