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This Payangan resort pairs a shared infinity pool with views of rice terraces and a green valley. It suits a quiet day for two, combining time in the water with a meal at Teras or an arranged picnic at Kubu.
What Is Adiwana Dara Ayu?
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Adiwana Dara Ayu is a resort in Payangan, north of central Ubud, overlooking rice terraces and a green valley. Its curved infinity pool and buildings of wood, stone and thatch sit among the hillside vegetation. The setting brings swimming, dining and time spent looking out across the landscape together in one place.
Teras Restaurant is the main dining space, while the rice-field Kubu gazebo and the poolside Bale offer distinctive settings of their own. A visit can move gently from a swim to a rest beside the water and a leisurely meal. The resort suits couples and travellers who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, natural surroundings and an unhurried pace.
Entry & access
Check entry conditions in the official information and FAQ
Check entry conditionsSeats & minimum spend
Compare prices, capacity and inclusions by seat
Compare seats & pricesAge & children
Accommodation welcomes guests aged 12+; requests to accommodate a child require advance management approval. Establish the age conditions separately for a day-use product.
Check age requirementsHow to book
Direct room booking with breakfast and stay benefits. Check the rate’s non-refundable deposit.
View booking optionsEntrance and Overall Vibe
Thatched roofs and tropical planting frame the entrance, with the resort unfolding along the slope beyond. Wooden columns, stone surfaces and glimpses of rice terraces give the buildings a close connection to their surroundings. The changing levels also bring different views of the valley and pool as you look around the property.
Resting places and a Bale sit beside the shared pool. Teras Restaurant provides a covered dining space with open views, while Kubu stands among the rice fields in a more intimate rural setting. These distinct spaces give the resort its character: a water's-edge retreat, an airy place to eat and a small gazebo surrounded by greenery.
The Pool, Rice-Terrace Views and a Day Visit
The shared infinity pool follows a curve towards the valley, with trees and rice terraces forming a layered backdrop. Its outline and changes in level make the view feel different from one part of the water to another. A slow swim leaves plenty of time to take in the surrounding greenery.
Loungers line the poolside, with umbrellas and tropical plants adding colour to the setting. Alternating a swim with a rest beside the water is a natural way to spend the day before moving on to a meal. Leaving time simply to look across the pool helps make the most of its quiet valley atmosphere.
Seat Types and Minimum Spend
Poolside loungers are the main choice for reclining near the water. Their shape suits a rest after swimming or a quiet stretch of time looking towards the valley. Teras Restaurant has dining tables and chairs, providing a more upright setting for sharing dishes and lingering over a meal.
Kubu is a small thatched gazebo among the rice fields, arranged around a low picnic-style table. The poolside Bale brings a roofed setting close to the water. The differences are practical as well as visual: reclining by the pool, sitting at a dining table or gathering in a gazebo each creates a different kind of visit.
Poolside Loungers
- Reclining and relaxing
- Swimming
- Sunbathing
- Surrounded by greenery
- Quiet relaxation
Poolside Bale
- Dining
- A date
- Celebrations
- Relaxing in shade
- Surrounded by greenery
Pool Day Use (No Seat Selection)
- Swimming
- Surrounded by greenery
- Quiet relaxation
- Taking photos
- Dining
Teras Restaurant Tables
- Dining
- Drinks
- Enjoying conversation
- Surrounded by greenery
- Relaxing in shade
- A date
Kubu Picnic Gazebo
- Dining
- A date
- Surrounded by greenery
- Quiet relaxation
- Taking photos
- Relaxing in shade
Recommended Time to Visit
In daylight, the green terraces, valley and curves of the pool are easy to appreciate. It is a good setting for swimming, looking out across the landscape and moving between the sunshine and covered areas. A meal in the middle of the visit creates a relaxed break without rushing from one place to another.
Later in the day, changing light softens the trees and brings different colours to the sky and water. Waiting for those changes can be part of the appeal for visitors who enjoy the view. The covered dining spaces offer an easy transition from watching the landscape to focusing on food and conversation.
Food and Drinks
Teras Restaurant serves Indonesian and Western dishes with views across the valley. Other dining experiences include a picnic lunch in the rice-field Kubu gazebo and a romantic dinner at the poolside Bale. The different settings give meals their own atmosphere within the same resort.
For a lighter pause, Balinese-style afternoon tea pairs small snacks with coffee or tea. The Kubu lunch combines Indonesian dishes with a young coconut, bringing a different feel to a leisurely meal. Travellers interested in local cooking can also explore Balinese food culture through the traditional market and cooking experience.
Photo Spots
The curved infinity pool provides the resort's most recognisable photo setting. Including the edge of the water in the foreground leads the eye towards the trees and valley beyond. A wider view of the sky or a frangipani branch framing the water gives a different impression of the same scene.
At Kubu, a composition that includes both the thatched roof and the rice terraces shows the gazebo's rural setting. The Bale's roof and wooden columns also work well alongside the water. Moving between broad landscape views and compositions framed by planting or architecture captures the close relationship between the buildings and their surroundings.
Event Information
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What to Decide Before You Go
First decide whether you want a pool-focused day visit, a meal or an overnight stay. Then settle the date, party size, dining location and seat arrangements together. Do not apply the accommodation age policy automatically to a day-use product; establish acceptance before bringing children. Plan a return car and allow enough travel time for this valley-side property.
How to Book and Where to Reserve
Check dates and inclusions through official activity booking for a day visit. Compare accommodation separately.
| Booking route | Rating | Best use | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Official | Accommodation | 4/5 | Direct room booking with breakfast and stay benefits. Check the rate’s non-refundable deposit. | View rooms |
| 02Official | Day Use and Experiences | 4/5 | Pool-and-lunch passes and experiences. Confirm your date and seating before booking. | View experiences |
| 03Official WhatsApp | Enquiries | 3/5 | Ask about day-use dates, party size and seating. An enquiry does not confirm a booking. | |
| 04Klook | Accommodation | 4/5 | Rooms with breakfast and different cancellation options. Day passes are separate. | View rooms |
| 05Traveloka | Accommodation | 4/5 | Breakfast and pay-at-hotel options. Check the room description and cancellation for each rate. | View rooms |
| 06Expedia | Accommodation | 3/5 | Accommodation with breakfast-included, non-refundable rates. Check the total with taxes and fees. | View rooms |
| 07Hotels.com | Accommodation | 3/5 | Room bookings; breakfast and cancellation depend on the rate. Check the final total. | View rooms |
| 08Wotif | Accommodation | 3/5 | Room bookings with breakfast options. Check cancellation terms and the displayed currency. | View rooms |
| 09Priceline | Accommodation | 3/5 | Breakfast-included room rates. Confirm the bed arrangement and cancellation terms. | View rooms |
| 10Destinia | Accommodation | 3/5 | Breakfast-included accommodation. Check hotel-payable charges as well as the booking total. | View rooms |
| 11Hotwire | Accommodation | 3/5 | Room bookings. Check breakfast and cancellation, then compare totals including taxes and fees. | View rooms |
| 12ZenHotels | Accommodation | 3/5 | Breakfast-included suite options. Check cancellation for both advance and hotel payment. | View rooms |
| 13Trip.com | Accommodation | 3/5 | Accommodation booking. Compare meals, taxes, fees and cancellation by rate plan. | View details |
| 14Agoda | Accommodation | 2/5 | Room bookings; availability varies by date. You can check alternative dates. | Check availability |
| 15KKday | Three-Day Honeymoon | 1/5 | Accommodation package with a Dara Ayu option. Currently sold out; not a day pass. | Product details |
| 16KKday | Three-Day Retreat | 1/5 | Accommodation package with a Dara Ayu option. Currently sold out; not a day pass. | Product details |
Access & Google Map
The resort is in the hills of Payangan, north of central Ubud, and is usually reached by car. Head for the Adiwana Dara Ayu entrance and reception, allowing a comfortable margin for the roads into the hills.
Ngurah Rai International Airport
- Transport
- Car
- Approximate travel time
- About 120–180 minutes
- Arrival / transfer point
- Adiwana Dara Ayu entrance and reception
- Access note
- Approximate driving time, allowing for traffic variation. Excludes airport or harbour procedures, pickup waits, boat travel and walking after arrival. Arrange the return car in advance.
Ubud Palace
- Transport
- Car
- Approximate travel time
- About 45–75 minutes
- Arrival / transfer point
- Adiwana Dara Ayu entrance and reception
- Access note
- Approximate driving time, allowing for traffic variation. Excludes airport or harbour procedures, pickup waits, boat travel and walking after arrival. Arrange the return car in advance.
Seminyak Square
- Transport
- Car
- Approximate travel time
- About 100–160 minutes
- Arrival / transfer point
- Adiwana Dara Ayu entrance and reception
- Access note
- Approximate driving time, allowing for traffic variation. Excludes airport or harbour procedures, pickup waits, boat travel and walking after arrival. Arrange the return car in advance.
Canggu Beach
- Transport
- Car
- Approximate travel time
- About 90–150 minutes
- Arrival / transfer point
- Adiwana Dara Ayu entrance and reception
- Access note
- Approximate driving time, allowing for traffic variation. Excludes airport or harbour procedures, pickup waits, boat travel and walking after arrival. Arrange the return car in advance.
Basic Information
- Area
- Payangan
- Detailed Area
- Buahan Kaja, Majangan
- Address
- JL. Raya Buahan, No. 88X, Majangan, Buahan Kaja, Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80572, Indonesia
- Official Name
- Adiwana Dara Ayu
- Opening Hours
- Shared pool 07:00–18:00; Teras Restaurant 07:00–21:00, daily (Bali time)
- Venue Type
- Day clubs & pool clubs
- Age & Children Policy
- Accommodation welcomes guests aged 12+; requests to accommodate a child require advance management approval. Establish the age conditions separately for a day-use product.
- Dress Code
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- Official Links & Contact
- -Activity bookingEmailFacebookInstagramBook a stayOfficial websiteCallWhatsApp
FAQ
Can I use the pool without staying overnight?
A pool day-pass product with lunch is listed. Establish acceptance for your visit date before travelling. Guest rooms and private pools have separate access conditions.
What is the pool day-pass price?
The lunch-inclusive product is listed at IDR423,500 per person, including tax and service. Establish any specific lounger allocation, equipment such as towels, and child pricing separately.
What are the pool and restaurant hours?
The shared pool opens daily from 07:00 to 18:00; Teras Restaurant opens daily from 07:00 to 21:00. All times are Bali time.
Can children visit?
Accommodation welcomes guests aged 12 and over; requests to accommodate a child require advance management approval. The age conditions for a day-use product must be established separately.
How many guests does Kubu Picnic cover?
The listed lunch package is for two guests, currently displayed at IDR565,675 including tax and service. The two-person sales unit does not establish the gazebo’s maximum capacity.
Where is the candlelight dinner held?
The poolside Bale and private villas are advertised settings. Specify the Bale and establish its acceptance if that is your preferred location. The listed package price is IDR1,452,000 for two.
How long is the drive from central Ubud?
Allow approximately 45–75 minutes by car from Ubud Palace, depending on traffic. Arrange the return car in advance.
Are day use and accommodation booked together?
Day use, dining and experiences have a separate product route from accommodation. Choose the required product carefully; an accommodation OTA listing is not a pool day-pass ticket.
Summary
This Payangan resort pairs a shared infinity pool with views of rice terraces and a green valley. It suits a quiet day for two, combining time in the water with a meal at Teras or an arranged picnic at Kubu.
Make the journey to Payangan part of an unhurried day that combines swimming and a meal. Settle the accepted visit date, preferred dining setting and return transport in advance, leaving time to enjoy the valley and rice-terrace views.
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