Most honeymooners arrive in Bali dreaming of a private pool and a jungle view all to themselves. At The Kayon Valley Resort, a five-star boutique retreat in Petulu Village, both come as standard. Just ten minutes from Ubud's town centre, the resort sits above the sacred Petanu River, wrapped in rainforest on every side.
The name suits newlyweds well. In Balinese wayang, or shadow puppetry, the kayon is the leaf-shaped Tree of Life that opens and closes each performance, a fitting symbol for a new chapter together. Stone carvings from the Ramayana, the great Hindu epic, line the pathways, so even a stroll to dinner comes with a love story.
The Kayon Valley Pool Villas are where couples will happily spend most of their stay. Each offers generous living space and a private infinity pool that seems to spill straight into the valley below, perfect for long mornings with no plans at all.
Romantic dinners are well taken care of. Kepitu Restaurant & Bar enjoys a sweeping 180-degree view of the jungle, while The Flying Leaf lifts dinner high above the rainforest for an evening made for two. A visit to Serayu Spa and yoga over the treetops keep the mood beautifully calm.
For couples planning a proposal or an intimate wedding, the Puspaka Sky Wedding Chapel floats above the jungle and rice fields. Its name nods to Pushpaka, the flying chariot of the Ramayana, which feels fitting for newlyweds who are already walking on air.
With a chapel that floats and a restaurant above the trees, it is little wonder honeymooners here rarely feel the need to come back down to earth.
