Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Review: A Luxury Cultural Escape in Bali

Ubud has a reputation for wellness retreats, jungle views and slowing down – but finding a luxury resort that genuinely works for families can sometimes feel a little harder. During our recent stay at the The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali, we discovered a resort that somehow manages to balance both.

One moment, we were enjoying a peaceful breakfast picnic overlooking rice fields. The next, we were weaving traditional Balinese baskets with the kids, exploring the resort’s farm, or floating in the infinity pool while looking out across jungle greenery.

Our family stayed in one of the resort’s spacious family suites and experienced a range of activities focused on wellness, family connection and Balinese culture. From learning about traditional daily offerings at the resort temple to dining beside the pool at sunset, the experience felt far more immersive than simply staying at another luxury Bali hotel.

So, is the Westin Resort & Spa Ubud worth considering for families visiting Bali? Here’s what our stay was really like.

Location

Set on the outskirts of Ubud in the village of Singakerta, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali is surrounded by lush rice paddies, forested ravines, and the tranquil upland landscapes that define Ubud. Slightly removed from the bustle of central Ubud (around 15 minutes by car), the resort offers a peaceful, nature‑immersed setting while remaining within easy reach of the area’s most popular attractions.

Distances by kilometres and drive time:

• Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Bali: 33km/1 hour 15 minutes
• Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: 7.5km/26 minutes
• Ubud Royal Palace: 6km/20 minutes
• Tegalalang Rice Terraces: 14.4km/40 minutes
• Tegenungan Waterfalls: 7.4km/20 minutes

Due to its location on the outskirts, it’s not really easy for families to walk to town. But given how affordable it is to grab a private airport transfer or use the Grab App to quickly order a taxi in Bali, this rarely feels like an issue.

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Accommodation features

Room types

We stayed in a family suite and it featured two bedrooms, a very roomy marble bathroom, an extra toilet/bidet off the hallway entrance, a living area, a desk for working and a private balcony. They had also set up a little teepee in the living room, which our 11-year-old daughter appreciated.

The L-shaped marble bathroom was the absolute highlight for me. There was plenty of luxury touches in the bathroom such as an area for hanging your clothes, bathrobes (Marriott bathrobes are amazingly thick, by the way), a massive shower with a stone feature you can sit on (strangely practical for families), twin sinks and a great amount of bench space.

I didn’t see their other guest rooms, but the photos online indicate they’re up to the same standard.

Amenities

Being a 5-star resort, the amenities are up there with individual climate control in each room, a fridge, beds and pillows that are actually comfortable, bathrobes and room slippers, a hair dryer, WiFi that works, a coffee maker and more. I didn’t request anything extra, but I got the feeling that anything reasonable would be sorted fairly quickly.

One thing I appreciated was that instead of the usual two bottles of water per room, they provided two each (8 bottles) for us daily as well as a little jar of complimentary snacks.

On-site activities and entertainment

Facilities

• Heavenly Spa by Westin (dedicated spa)
• Gym
• Yoga pavillian
• Infinity pool with swim-up bar
• Kids pool
• Kids club
• Hot tub

Activities

This is where the resort really shines. Although it’s not immediately obvious on their website, there are daily activities you can join in or take advantage of, such as a family-friendly yoga session, resort-guided cycling tour, morning village walks, a Balinese cooking class and more. You can find what’s on offer on a screen in the hotel lobby bar. Some of these are complimentary, and others you will book in and pay extra for.

As a family, we enjoyed the:

• Breakfast on the farm experience (favourite)
• Balinese dress up and praying experience (another favourite – the staff took heaps of photos for us)
• Woven craft with coconut leaves
• Family nature exploration experience
• Infinity pool

Children’s activities

The Westin Resort & Spa offers a complimentary kids’ club. My kids have outgrown kids’ clubs (11 and 13 years old), but we peeked in and it looked quite lovely. It definitely looked like it was aimed at younger kids, though.

It’s open every day from 9 am to 7 pm and includes nature and culturally inspired activities, an interactive indoor space and a supervised outdoor play area.

Dining options

I’ll start by saying that all the dining options are family-friendly, with kids feeling welcomed and a kids’ menu should you want it. There are two main options for dining as well as a pool bar and lobby bar.

Tabia Restaurant: Tabia is where you’ll go for your buffet breakfast in the morning but it also offers all-day dining with authentic Balinese dishes.

Tall Trees Restaurant: Tall Trees is a Mediterranean restaurant with alfresco dining located right beside the infinity pool and overlooking the lush forest tree-tops. If your kids are struggling with Balinese food, this is the place to head for some home comforts.

Pool Bar: The pool bar is a swim-up bar inside the infinity pool that serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Kids can order from the swim-up bar, too (non-alcoholic, of course).

Lobby Bar: The lobby bar has snacks, crafted cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and amazing views of the resort. It’s basically just a really nice place to chill. I loved the views of the infinity pool and jungle, but the kids loved the complimentary self-service popcorn machine.

Staff and service

Bali is well known for its wonderful hospitality and the Westin Resort Ubud staff are just as welcoming. It started as soon as we stepped out of our airport transfer and arrived at the hotel, with one of the staff members performing a blessing and tucking a flower behind each of our ears.

The staff were all friendly and although we didn’t ask for much, nothing was too hard and we felt welcomed everywhere we went. We loved having a chat with the staff in the hotel and in particular, fielding questions about Australia, which a number of the young waiters were interested in learning more about.

Value for money

The Westin Resort & Spa, Ubud is a five-star, boutique, luxury hotel and as such is priced to match. However, luxury in Bali is much more affordable than luxury in Australia. At the time of writing, a two-bedroom suite is priced at IDR 6,175,000 (no discounts/full rate) which roughly converts to around $488 per night.

For this price, it offers a heck of a lot more value than a similar priced hotel in Sydney or elsewhere in Australia, including a complimentary kids’ club, a true five-star experience, a two bedroom apartment that’s large enough to live in, buffet breakfast daily and more. When you look at it from that point of view, the Westin Resort, Ubud offers exceptional value for money.

If you were to compare it with a regular no-frills budget hotel in Bali, then it starts feeling expensive.

But this is a case of paying for a luxurious family wellness holiday and I personally think its worth the splurge, even if just for two nights.

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Overall experience

What we loved

• The infinity pool
• Our suite had its very own pet fighting fish
• Picnic breakfast in a rice field
• Dress up and Balinese blessing experience
• How friendly and welcomed we were made to feel
• The bathroom in our suite plus the fact the kids had their own room

What could be better

• The family rooms are located near the lobby, so if there is a performance on during the day (or a loud person at the lobby bar), you can hear it
• They don’t allow ‘horseplay’ in the pool, so I had to suppress some of the kids’ usual ‘wilder’ pool behaviour
• Not within close walking distance of convenience stores for snacks

Would we recommend the Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali?

Yes, this resort is just perfect for those looking for a five-star luxury stay in Ubud or outside of Bali’s main tourist strip. With family suites and two-bedroom suites available, it’s well-suited to families with either young or older children.

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