Picolo recommends · Hotel in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
You walk in over a bridge and land on a lotus pond, with the whole resort hidden in the gorge beneath your feet.
The first thing you see is not a lobby but water: a narrow bridge carries you over the treetops to a roof planted with lotus. Only then does the building reveal itself, falling away in terraces towards the Ayung River.
Villas and suites sit in the green slopes of the gorge, and the pool lies down by the river itself. After dark the valley goes quiet, and the restaurants of Ubud are a short taxi ride up the hill.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
We chose it for the arrival and the setting. Few hotels anywhere use a landscape this boldly, and the walk from lotus roof to river pool is a piece of architecture you remember long after the trip.
It costs a great deal, and the gorge means stairs almost everywhere. If walking is hard for you, or you want shops and cafés outside the door, a hotel in central Ubud will suit you better.
What you get
- Villas and suites in the jungle gorge
- Pool beside the Ayung River
- Spa
- Restaurant on site
- Entrance across a lotus pond roof
A day at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
- Morning
- Mist lifting off the river while you take breakfast above the trees.
- Midday
- A drive up to Ubud for the market before it gets crowded.
- Afternoon
- A long swim in the river pool while the gorge stays shaded.
- Evening
- A quiet dinner on site, with only the sound of the water.
Location
Sayan, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Open in MapsQuestions about Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
How far is Four Seasons Sayan from Ubud?
It is just outside Ubud, in the Ayung river valley. Central Ubud, with its market and restaurants, is a short drive up from the gorge.
Is Four Seasons Sayan suitable for guests with limited mobility?
Not really. The resort is built down the side of a gorge, so reaching rooms, pool and restaurant involves many steps.
What is special about the arrival at Four Seasons Sayan?
A narrow bridge leads you onto a lotus pond laid over the roof, and the rest of the resort only appears as you descend towards the river.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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