Ubud Payangan, Bali
Inclusive, Quiet-Luxury Bali Accommodation
in the serene Ubud Highlands
Welcome Home to Gilded Palms
An adults-only, luxury guest house with three elegant private suites,
where all couples, solo travellers, close friends and chosen family are warmly embraced.
If you’ve been Googling accommodation in Bali, or best places to stay in Ubud,
you’ve found your sanctuary - a place where everyone is welcome and everyone feels seen.
Book nightly like a classic boutique guesthouse,
or settle in for a long-term stay of one to twelve months
Whatever the length, you’ll find privacy, connection,
and a quiet rhythm of life that’s easy to love.
Situated in an authentic Balinese village in the tranquil central highlands, just 25 minutes north of Ubud,
GILDED PALMS is surrounded by ancient rice terraces dripping down hillsides, soothing waterfalls,
secret spiritual springs, enchanting temples, and smiling locals anxious to share their culture.
Blending seamlessly into the natural landscape,
this gorgeous guest house is decorated with fine Indonesian and European furnishings,
offering all the amenities you’re looking for in a boutique Bali Accommodation.
Whether you book a night, a month, or a season,
we’ll make Gilded Palms a true home-away-from-home
for you and those you call family.
Welcoming, peaceful, and unmistakably personal.
Welcome Home to Gilded Palms
An adults-only, luxury guest house
with three elegant private suites,
where all couples, solo travellers,
close friends and chosen family are warmly embraced.
If you’ve been Googling accommodation in Bali,
or best places to stay in Ubud,
you’ve found your sanctuary - a place where everyone is welcome and everyone feels seen.
Book nightly like a classic boutique guesthouse,
or settle in for a long-term stay of one to twelve months
Whatever the length, you’ll find privacy, connection,
and a quiet rhythm of life that’s easy to love.
Situated in an authentic Balinese village in the tranquil central highlands, just 25 minutes north of Ubud,
GILDED PALMS is surrounded by ancient rice terraces dripping down hillsides, soothing waterfalls,
secret spiritual springs, enchanting temples, and smiling locals anxious to share their culture.
Blending seamlessly into the natural landscape,
this gorgeous guest house is decorated
with fine Indonesian and European furnishings,
offering all the amenities you’re looking for in a boutique Bali Accommodation.
Whether you book a night, a month, or a season,
we’ll make Gilded Palms a true home-away-from-home
for you and those you call family.
Welcoming, peaceful, and unmistakably personal.
GILDED PALMS VILLA
Inclusive, scene-free, and quietly luxurious.
Everyone is welcome; party energy not included
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True Boutique Accommodation in Bali – Intimate by Design
With just three elegant private suites (max 6 guests), you'll have privacy when you want it, and easy community when you choose it.
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Proudly Inclusive – Everyone is welcome
A safe haven where all couples, solo travellers, close friends and chosen family feel at-home and respected. Want total privacy? Book all three suites and it becomes your own private sanctuary – complete freedom to be yourselves.
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Best Area to Stay in Bali – The Real Bali
We're located in the island’s cultural heartland, where authentic Balinese culture is alive and well. Stunning rice terraces, looming mountains, sacred temple ceremonies and gamelan music wafting from nearby villages – the Bali you pictured when you planned your trip.
And, when you crave urban polish, Central Ubud is just 25 minutes away for world-class artisans, restaurants, spas, and performances.
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Flexible Stays
- You can book nightly stays like any Ubud guest house; or
- You can choose our Ubud long‑term rentals (monthly, or extend for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months).
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Great Value
Our Bali accommodation deals are simple — book direct to get the best rate, especially on monthly stays.
A month at Gilded Palms costs less than a week at many mid-range stays, and far less than a single night at Bali’s top hotels - yet you’ll receive boutique-level, affirming service that few properties can match.
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Peaceful Adults-Only Accommodation
No children, no parties, well away from the city noise - a good place to stay in Bali for rest, relaxation, and grown-up connection with like-minded travellers, partners and close friends.
Why We're One of the Best Places to Stay in Bali
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Welcome Home to Gilded Palms
a quiet‑luxury guest house in Ubud’s highlands (Payangan)
offering nightly suites and excellent long‑term rates for 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.
If you’ve been Googling Accommodation in Bali, Bali accommodation,
or best places to stay in Bali, this is your peaceful base in the cultural heartland.
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ACCESS AT A GLANCE
Towns & Traditional Villages — 25–60 minutes from Gilded Palms
Central Ubud, Sanur, Penglipuran Traditional Village
Nature, Views & Gentle Walks — 15–60 minutes from Gilded Palms
Kintamani Mountain & Mount Batur Caldera, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Temples & Sacred Sites — 15–35 minutes from Gilded Palms
Tirta Empul Holy Spring, Gunung Kawi Shrine, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Water Temple,
Taman Saraswati Water Palace, Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Culture & Museums — 25–35 minutes from Gilded Palms
Neka Art Museum, Blanco Renaissance Museum, Museum Puri Lukisan,
ARMA Museum, Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets
Waterfalls & Beaches — 40–70 minutes from Gilded Palms
(great half-day loops)
Waterfalls: Tegenungan, Tibumana, Kanto Lampo, Tukad Cepung
Beaches: Sindhu (Sanur north), Karang (Sanur central), Mertasari (Sanur south)
Sitting in the very centre of the island,
Gilded Palms is the perfect base to explore Bali in every direction.
There’s no need to hop from hotel to hotel.
Come as you are—explore in every direction from a calm, well-connected base.
What Our Guests Say in Google Reviews
The real words of solo travellers, couples, besties and chosen family.
Andre Breau & Paul Buggy
Seminyak was fun for a night, but we wanted rice fields, authentic Bali temples—and a place where two gay guys feel 100% welcome. Gilded Palms delivered. Safe, seen, zero side-eye. Discreetly luxe rooms, sunrises, and birdsong in the quiet Ubud hills. Dono & Yandy are wonderful – such warm, respectful hosts. LGBTQ+ travellers feel right at home here; and straight friends love the peace and kindness too. Love you guys. Miss you already.
Loved our stay . . . super spacious villa . . . stunning ricefield views . . . tucked in a peaceful village . . . local charm while still having a luxury stay. Yandy and his team were so thoughtful, making sure everything was perfect. The place was spotless and the breakfast was beyond generous (and delicious!). If you're looking for a relaxing getaway with great hospitality, Gilded Palms is the place. Thank you, Yandy and the team, for being such amazing hosts!
Rice-Terrace Views; Judgement-Free Reviews.
Come as you are – and exhale.
Leave lighter, loved, and completely yourselves.
Looking for beautiful places to stay in Bali
or the best Ubud accommodation?
Our guests call us “a hidden sanctuary” in the Ubud hills—
boutique service and a come-as-you-are welcome for
independent travellers, partners, close friends, and kindred spirits.
Book directly with us for the best rates. Guaranteed.
Or book with one of our partners.
Looking for
beautiful places to stay in Bali
or the best Ubud accommodation?
Our guests call us “a hidden sanctuary”
in the Ubud hills— boutique service and a come-as-you-are welcome for independent travellers, partners, close friends, and kindred spirits.
Book directly with us for the best rates. Guaranteed.
Or book with one of our partners.