CAPELLA UBUD, BALI PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE OF THE FIRSTEUROPEAN SETTLERS FROM THE EARLY 1800s
BILL BENSLEY RE-DEFINES THE JUNGLE EXPERIENCE

Capella Ubud, Bali brings a new definition to the jungle experience with a true rainforest camp, nestledwithin lush forest terrain and sloping rice terraces, is brought to life by celebrated architect Bill Bensley.
Global sensation, interior designer, landscape architect, explorer and lover of all things natural, BillBensley has been designing some of the world’s most iconic hotels, resorts, spas and palaces, since1989. A Harvard graduate in urban design, Bensley sets his base in Bangkok and Bali, where theBENSLEY design studio, an atelier of architects, interior designers, artists and landscape architects,
is responsible for the design of over 200 hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries. Voted King of
Exotic Luxury Resorts and one of the Top 100 Designers in the World by the prestigious ‘Time’ and‘Architectural Digest’ magazines, Bensley and his team are considered leaders in the field of hospitality
design.
Inspired by the first Europeans settlers in Bali in the early 1800s, Bensley created this sensational
tented camp in tribute to their spirit of adventure. His design scheme for this jungle sanctuary takes itscue from the colonial décor brought to Bali by the European settlers, combining that aesthetic withlocal touches.

Bill Bensley says: “I love to design hotels in interesting and remote locations around the world tocelebrate local heritage whilst creating something new and unique. This requires a deep understandingof the fabric that holds a society together. When I start a new project, I love to visit places of worship,
which is usually of paramount importance for all communities. Capella Ubud, Bali being based in Bali,
represents a special and personal challenge for me.”
Beautifully constructed against a dramatic backdrop of lush greenery and terraced landscapes, eachof the 22 one-bedroom tents and the two-bedroom lodge feature salt water pools, large outdoor decks
and indoor and outdoor bathrooms. The retreat interiors carry a bespoke design theme based on thecharacters and professions of the early explorers, such as Captain, Naturalist, Cartographer,Translator, Toy Maker and Story Teller – a unique way to bring Bali’s exotic past back to life.
All the tents, the lodge and some of the public areas are adorned with valuable antique art objects andfurniture, some of which are from the owner’s treasured private collection. Bensley took carefulconsideration in putting the finishing touches to the tented camp, successfully integrating traditional
Balinese architectural elements including antique local style bed frames in some of the retreats, carved
wooden doors and entrance gates, suspension bridges and Balinese ‘poleng’ and ‘ikat’ linens.
Sensitivity to Ubud’s densely forested terrain is a top priority. All the tents and the lodge have been
carefully designed with respect for their natural surroundings. Not a single tree was cut during theconstruction of the camp, keeping it a hidden sanctuary from afar and capturing the imagination of
those looking for a truly unique experience. The orientation of the tents and the lodge maximizes theviews of the jungle, river and rice terrace settings, encouraging natural light and the flow of cooling
fresh air circulation.
The Culinary Tent is home to the camp’s dining room Mads Lange, Asian street food barbecue at ApiJiwa, The Camp Fire for pulled hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows under the stars with a local
storyteller, the Mortar and Pestle that offers light poolside snacks and a wide range of cocktails andpotions, inclusive of health-conscious options.
Inspired by the influence of the surrounding jungle setting, three Auriga Wellness tents artfully link theindoors and outdoors to enjoy the best of both worlds. These peaceful sanctuaries, with stunning views
all round, create a tranquil environment for spa lovers to relax and unwind, setting the tone for a perfectsense of wellbeing.
The Armory, a name derived from the early European settlers’ term for a storage room used forweapons used on their expeditions, is the camp’s tented gymnasium, which is home to the state of theart line up of work-out equipment and a barre for barre-based classes. The Officer’s Tent, the camp’sliving room and library exclusively reserved for camp residents, recalls the bygone era of the officer’s
mess serving morning coffee, afternoon tea, cocktails and canapés and after dinner drinks.
The camp’s main swimming pool, The Cistern, offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of theKeliki Valley. It is named after the water reservoir found in the camp site of yesteryear. Formed in the
shape of a rainwater reservoir, the pool is made of marine grade steel plates each weighing 100 kilos.
Due to the land terracing, each slab of steel plate had to be transported and carried by hand to thesite.

The tents are available in four colour schemes. Each is styled with an inspirational theme thatdepicts the skill set of the various camp personnel in the early days of the 1800s:
The Captain’s Tent
The Explorer’s Tent
The Carpenter’s Tent
The Naturalist’s Tent
The Cartographer’sTent The Translator’s Tent
The Princess’ Tent
The Puppet Master’s Tent
The Bird Watcher’s Tent
The Painter’s Tent
The Librarian’s Tent
The Voyager’s Tent
The Toy Maker’s Tent
The Baker’s Tent
The Photographer’s Tent
The Architect’s Tent
The Farmer’s Tent
The Upakara Tent
The Bali Temple Tent
The Java Tent
The Horn Collector’s Tent

– ENDS –For more Information, please contact:
Devina Hindom
devina.hindom@capellahotels.com

ABOUT CAPELLA UBUD

Capella Ubud, Bali was designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley as an homage to thepioneering spirit of those early European settlers from the 1800s. This elegant tented camp is ahidden haven that truly captures the imagination of those who aspire a unique experience,
allowing them to enjoy the essence of Ubud's untouched natural surroundings in personalised
and stylish comfort.

Each of the 23 tents are situated within a dramatic terraced landscape and nestled between lush
rainforest, rice paddy fields, and the sacred Wos River, in an authentic Balinese artist village calledKeliki. As a sustainable commitment, not a single tree was cut in the development of Capella Ubud.
Capella Ubud was recognised the Best Resort in Indonesia in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’
Choice Awards 2021 and was named the 7th Best Hotel in the World by Travel + Leisure World’s
Best Awards 2022.
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