Hotels · Sayan, Bali, Indonesia
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
SAYAN, BALI, INDONESIA
Our take
Cross a bridge suspended over a jungle valley and you've already arrived somewhere most hotels can only promise. Sayan earns its reputation through restraint — chakra ceremonies at the Sacred River Spa, rice terraces threaded through a UNESCO-listed subak system, and a silence that costs more than the suite rate. Bring someone you want to be quiet with. If you need a beach, a casino, or Seminyak's circus, this isn't your property — and it knows it.
Notable Features
- Chakra ceremonies at The Sacred River Spa
- UNESCO Heritage-listed subak irrigation network
- Dramatic bridge entrance over a lush valley
💡 Insider Tip
"Book a villa facing the Ayung River for the best views and the most soothing natural soundtrack."
Overview
Listed as the only Bali hotel awarded in the 2020 Conde Nast Gold List, submit to Bali’s purest embrace at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan: an architectural masterpiece and verdant riverside sanctuary bathed in beauty and purity. Arrive via a dramatic bridge and prepare for an ethereal descent through a valley of towering trees, tiered rice paddies and enchanting gardens that cocoon 60 suites and villas. The “forest symphony” from wildlife and the rivers – part of Bali’s UNESCO Heritage-listed subak irrigation network – provides a natural soundtrack as each step presents a fresh unveiling of compelling design and lush beauty.
Gravitate inwards at The Sacred River Spa with Chakra Ceremonies and river stone massages. Reconnect to your life force with dynamic yoga classes and seek the wisdom of Ibu Fera, resident wellness mentor and former Buddhist nun, with meditation, Life Talks and Sacred Nap. Savour the simplicity of rice planting with local farmers and get off-the-beaten-track.
Enjoy Indonesian flavours at Ayung Terrace, French bistronomy and BBQ at Riverside restaurant, and learn all about traditional Balinese cuisine at Sokasi. Complimentary on-site activities including select yoga and meditation classes; Balinese dance performances; daily shuttle to/from Ubud centre; village, resort and temple tours, and Kids Club program.
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2020. Best Hotels in the World (the only Bali hotel awarded)
- Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards #1 World’s Top Hotel - 2018.#3 Top 5 Hotels In Indonesia - 2019. #13 The Top 15 Resort Hotels in Asia - 2019
- Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Choice Awards #4 of Top 20 Resorts in Indonesia - 2020
- Tatler Spa Guide 2020 Annual Awards Ceremony. The Best for The Heavy-Hearted by Guided by Gratitude
- 2020 Organic Spa Media Wellness Travel Awards Top 10, Most Unique Spa
- Forbes Travel Guide 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. 5-Star Rating, Most Luxurious Hotels in the World 4-Star Rating, Verified Luxury Spa
Sustainability Initiatives +
Our Commitment to Sustainability:
- Minimal plastic waste eg. Our own water purification plant to supply all drinking water at the resorts, replacing local suppliers; reusable glass mineral water bottles in guest rooms; a ban on plastic straws in all dining outlets at both resorts; fabric laundry bags etc.
- Local & organic purchasing: When purchasing, the company directs staff to give priority to local, Fairtrade and organic suppliers. Eg, Sayan uses organic sea salt from a social cooperative in North Bali, and uses only sustainable coconut oil for cooking. The oil is sourced from a local family which grows the coconuts and makes the oil at home, with zero waste traditional methods. The coconut husks are used as fuel for cooking, and Sokasi Chef’s Table dinner includes fish marinated in klengsih, a rare ingredient which is a by-product of the coconut oil production.
- Recycling used cooking oil to manufacture biofuel, in collaboration with Lengis Hijau to reduce carbon emissions.
- Permaculture: 1 hectare of vegetable and herb gardens located within Sayan resort. More than 25 varieties of vegetables, herbs, spices and fruits for cooking class. On-site ricefields at Sayan harvest more than 4 tonnes of rice per year which is provided to the local community.
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