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The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Review: A Modern, Family-Friendly Jungle Resort (2026)

The Westin Ubud is a modern, family-friendly jungle resort with a standout infinity pool. Here's what the room, spa, kids' club and breakfast are really like, and how to book it with Marriott perks.

The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Review: A Modern, Family-Friendly Jungle Resort (2026)
An aerial view showing The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud surrounded by lush jungle and rice paddies.

Stayed in February 2026 · Last updated September 2026

This is my review of The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud after a stay in Bali's rainy season. I filmed the whole visit, so you can also watch the full tour on YouTube.

Aerial view of the multi-story Westin Ubud resort nestled in dense jungle with terraced pools and background rice paddies.
An overview of the terraced Westin Ubud resort, showing the integration of the pools, accommodations, and surrounding jungle.

The Westin brand became part of Marriott in 2016, when Marriott acquired Starwood Hotels. Westin is known for its focus on wellness and fitness, paired with healthy, nutritious food, and this resort carries that through. It opened in 2019 and has 118 rooms, suites and villas spread across 8 floors, built into a hillside just outside Ubud town.

Arrival and check-in at The Westin Ubud

Paved circular entrance driveway and fountain at The Westin Ubud with parked bicycles and jungle foliage under palm trees.
The arrival area and fountain at The Westin Ubud, framed by tropical greenery and palm trees.

Because of the hilly terrain, the arrival area and lobby are actually on the 5th floor. The breakfast restaurant is on the 3rd floor, and the main facilities, the pool, spa, gym and kids' club, sit below that.

Balinese welcome ritual setup with incense, flowers, and ornate red and gold decorative offering bowls.
The traditional Balinese blessing ritual setup placed at the entrance for arriving guests.

The stay started with a traditional blessing ritual at the entrance, which is optional. You're blessed before entering the lobby as a symbol of the fertility of the mind, and then arrive in the lobby itself, with a living wall on either side.

Open-air lobby entryway with a vertical moss and plant wall, decorative rock feature with mist, and sunlight filtering through the open entrance.
The lush moss and plant wall with a mist feature flanking the entrance as you walk into the lobby.
Curved wooden reception desks in the Westin Ubud lobby with a wall of wooden shelving and a colourful glass artwork behind.
The check-in desks in the lobby, backed by floor-to-ceiling wooden shelving.

I arrived around 2pm, and with the lobby empty I didn't have to queue to start check-in. I was offered a welcome drink and a cold towel straight away, and the reception staff explained the resort's facilities, plus the complimentary shuttle to Ubud town and the Monkey Forest.

The lobby floor has a few other facilities worth knowing about. Behind the lobby on the left is a small business centre with a printer, and there's a shop with local treats and souvenirs on the right. Further along is a relaxation area with sofas, with a good view over the resort since the grounds sit below the lobby. In the early afternoon, there are complimentary snacks like popcorn and cookies here, and the bar sits at the end of the corridor.

Room at The Westin Ubud

King bed with white linen and a cushioned sofa at its foot, with balcony doors and trees beyond.
Room 702, a Pool View King with balcony, at 49 square metres.

I stayed in room 702, a Pool View King room with a balcony, at a generous 49 square metres (527 square feet). The resort keeps it simple with two main room categories: standard rooms have garden views, and then there are a number of suites and larger villas.

Wooden desk and minibar area with a cushioned chair, a kettle and amenity items on the counter.
The work area and minibar just inside the room, with universal power sockets.

On the left after entering the room is some storage space, a proper work area with universal power sockets, and the minibar. As a Marriott Bonvoy Elite member, mine came stocked with a small complimentary selection, just four drinks, two Cokes and two Sprites, but it was a nice touch.

King bed with white pillows beneath a woven rope-style wall sculpture, with a pendant lamp and bedside lamps.
Westin's signature Heavenly Bed, with a power socket and USB-A port on each side.
Walnut tray on a glass table with a glass teapot, two small cups, butterfly pea flowers, biscuit rolls and a QR code card.
The welcome amenity of fresh butterfly pea tea, brought to the room soon after arrival.

The centrepiece is Westin's signature Heavenly Bed, still one of my favourite hotel mattresses. There's a universal power socket and a standard USB-A port on each side of the bed, and a small sofa and table in front of it. Soon after arriving, the team brought over a welcome amenity of fresh butterfly pea tea.

Floor-to-ceiling window onto a balcony with chairs and a small table, looking out over dense green jungle.
The view from the bedroom across the balcony towards the forest.
View down from the balcony to the resort pool, loungers and white parasols, surrounded by palm trees and jungle.
Looking down on the pool and the resort centre from the balcony.

The balcony is a comfortable size, with views over the resort centre and the forest and fields above, and it's private enough that no one can see in. In the afternoon and evening, you can watch the temple procession pass through the resort from here.

Bathroom with a frosted window, a white robe on the door, a wooden stool and a rectangular basin.
The bathroom's large frosted window lets in plenty of light.
Freestanding white oval bathtub with a wall-mounted tap and handheld shower against cream stone tiles.
The bathtub in the wet room on the left side of the bathroom.
Double vanity with two white rectangular basins, mirrors, a small plant and a tray of toiletries, with a robe hanging behind.
The main bathroom area, with two sinks and plenty of space for your own products.

The bathroom is split into three parts: a wet room on the left with a large frosted window, a bathtub and a shower; a main area with two sinks and plenty of space for your own products; and the toilet on the right, which has a door, but it's made of glass and doesn't offer much privacy.

Hand holding a smartphone showing an internet speed test, with the resort's greenery and pool in the background.
Wi-Fi speed test at the Westin Ubud: 20.7 Mbps down and 28.5 Mbps up.

Wi-Fi was solid throughout the room and the resort, though Alila Ubud was noticeably faster when I measured both: 20.7 Mbps down and 28.5 Mbps up here.

The Westin Ubud infinity pool and kids' club

Curved edge of the infinity pool with tropical plants and a thatched-roof building above, overlooking the valley.
The infinity pool, the standout feature of the resort, with greenery across the valley.

The infinity pool is the standout feature of the resort, sitting at around 29°C with unobstructed views toward the greenery across the valley and the river running below. The resort's owner also owns the land on the other side of the river, which keeps that forest view from changing. The pool itself isn't just one square shape, it has smaller connected areas that break up the design, and it stays fairly quiet most of the time.

Rows of sun loungers and white parasols along the pool, with palm trees and jungle in the background.
Sun loungers run in two rows along the pool, with food and drinks brought to your chair.

Sun loungers run in two rows along the pool, with drinks and food ordered directly to your chair from the restaurant.

Round hot tub with metal handrails, surrounded by large-leaved tropical plants at the edge of the pool.
The hot tub, at a much warmer 39°C than the pool.

There's also a hot tub at a much warmer 39°C, and a swim-up bar on the left side with the same menu as the loungers. A small island in the pool can be booked for romantic dinner packages.

Tall Trees restaurant entrance with a wooden host stand, logo on the wall and an open-air dining area with parasols beyond.
Tall Trees, the resort's Mediterranean restaurant, sits right beside the pool.

The pool sits beside Tall Trees, the resort's Mediterranean restaurant. It's worth noting that while the restaurant is open to external guests, the pool is strictly for hotel guests only, so an outside guest having lunch there can't use it.

Kids' club terrace with green bean bags on a wooden deck beside the small children's pool and tropical plants.
The complimentary kids' club and its own pool, above the main pool area.

For families, there's a complimentary kids' club with its own kids' pool sitting above the main pool area. It's open from 9am to 7pm for children up to 12 years old, with nature-inspired activities, interactive indoor spaces and supervised outdoor play.

Spa and gym at The Westin Ubud

Covered wooden walkway leading to the Heavenly Spa by Westin, with a sign on the left and lush planting around.
The entrance to the Heavenly Spa by Westin, down the steps from the pool.
Spa treatment room with two massage beds in blue patterned covers and a freestanding tub by large windows.
An indoor treatment room at the Heavenly Spa, with twin massage beds.

Following the steps down on the left side of the pool leads to the wellness and fitness area. The Heavenly Spa by Westin is open from 10am to 10pm, with four indoor and four outdoor treatment rooms, so you can choose between air conditioning or a jungle setting.

Gym with a dumbbell rack, weight bench, exercise balls, kettlebells and a suspension trainer on rubber flooring.
The 24/7 gym has free weights up to 30kg, kettlebells and slam balls.
Open-air Yoga Hale with a thatched bamboo roof and a smooth pale floor looking onto a green garden.
The Yoga Hale, where morning yoga takes place, on the lowest level of the resort.

Past the spa is the 24/7 gym, a bright, open space with cardio and weightlifting equipment, free weights up to 30kg (66lb), kettlebells and slam balls. There are daily changing activities too, including morning yoga at the hotel's Yoga Hale, on the lowest level of the resort.

One thing to note: while most of the resort is accessible for people with limited mobility, the spa, gym and Yoga Hale all require a few steps to reach.

The Westin Ubud hotel grounds

Grass path with stepping stones leading through flowering shrubs to a small wooden pavilion among trees.
A quiet garden path past the Yoga Hale, with hardly anyone around.

The resort isn't large and the pool is clearly the focal point, but there are a few hidden corners worth finding. Past the Yoga Hale is a quiet spot with almost nobody around, just some local wildlife; unlike Alila Ubud or the Ritz-Carlton in Nusa Dua, there are no monkeys here. Further along are the open-air spa pavilions and, beyond them, the resort's temple.

Tiered white pipes holding young leafy plants in front of large tropical leaves at the Hydro Haven.
The Hydro Haven, where produce is grown in water without soil and served in the hotel's restaurants.
Information sign beside a wooden fence among dense tropical foliage, with a thatched-roof hut behind.
A corner of the resort grounds, tucked among dense tropical planting.

Just below the pool is the Hydro Haven, part of the resort's sustainability programme, where produce is grown without soil, using only water, and served in the hotel's restaurants. Behind the pool on the right is an area with rabbits and fruit trees, and the resort also runs a separate farm across the street with more animals and activities, a nice extra if you're travelling with children.

Cocktail hour at The Westin Ubud

Curved bar with wooden stools under pendant lights, with shelves of glasses and a wine wall behind.
The bar, with its circular counter and wall of shelving.
Open-air lounge with wooden armchairs, low tables and potted plants overlooking trees and the valley.
The open-air lounge, with views over the valley.

As a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite member or higher, you get a one-time cocktail hour with free-flowing drinks during your stay: cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, milkshakes, juices, tea and coffee. It used to be a daily perk, but it's now a single one-hour window, from 5pm to 6pm.

Table with an orange cocktail in a coupe glass, a pink drink, a bowl of snacks and a menu, with jungle behind.
Cocktail hour drinks with a view over the jungle.

My favourite was the fresh strawberry juice, though the specialty cocktails were good too, especially the Poh Madu, made with vodka, mango and lime juice, lemongrass and anise syrup. It's worth timing your visit to the bar to catch the views while you're there.

Breakfast at Tabia, The Westin Ubud

Outdoor breakfast table with plates of eggs and fruit and green, red and orange juices, by a railing with jungle views.
Breakfast on the terrace at Tabia, with the jungle right beside the table.

Breakfast is served at Tabia, the resort's all-day dining restaurant on the 3rd floor, from 6:30am to 10:30am. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and I chose a table outside for the views while it was still cool.

Indoor dining room with long tables, rattan chairs with teal cushions and a grey banquette under warm shelf lighting.
The indoor seating at Tabia, the resort's all-day dining restaurant on the 3rd floor.
Hot buffet trays with fish fillets, sausages with tongs, a tomato dish and vegetables, each with a label card.
Hot dishes along the left side of the breakfast buffet.
Two chefs at a live cooking station behind a buffet counter of hot dishes, eggs and stacked plates.
One of the live cooking stations at the breakfast buffet.

The spread is buffet-style with several sections: a fridge with yogurts and vegetables near the entrance, hot dishes and live cooking stations along the left side, including Western egg dishes, Asian options and a noodle station, and free-standing tables with breads, pastries and cereal. There's a large fruit selection, and stations for local dishes with explanations for each. Allergen information is on the info cards, and there's a selection of gluten-free bread and cakes too.

Rows of small glasses of orange, red and cream-coloured juices in front of three framed menu cards.
The fresh juices were the standout, from jamu to watermelon and spinach-cucumber.

The standout for me was the fresh juices, from traditional jamu to freshly pressed watermelon and spinach-cucumber.

How to book The Westin Ubud with Marriott LUMINOUS

The Westin Ubud is part of Marriott Bonvoy, so you can earn and use points and status here, including the Platinum Elite cocktail hour above.

For extra benefits on top of that, the hotel takes part in Marriott LUMINOUS, a rate only available through a travel agent (see my Marriott LUMINOUS guide for how the programme works). Unlike some Hyatt Privé rates, there's no minimum stay requirement, and the benefits include:

  • Daily buffet breakfast for two
  • A room upgrade, if available at check-in
  • A welcome treat
  • Flexible check-in and check-out, if available
  • Your Marriott Bonvoy benefits, points and nights

All LUMINOUS stays count as direct bookings and will show up in your Marriott Bonvoy account. My go-to partner for these rates is QX Travel, and you can check Westin Ubud rates with QX Travel directly in their online booking tool.

Who The Westin Ubud is for

The Westin Ubud suits families and anyone who wants a wellness-focused stay without giving up an easy connection to central Ubud. The complimentary kids' club and pool, the farm across the street and the healthy breakfast spread all make it a strong pick for a family trip, and the gym and spa are a cut above what a lot of Ubud resorts offer.

It's less suited to anyone chasing total seclusion or the jungle wildlife of a resort like Alila Ubud, since the grounds are smaller and quieter on wildlife. The glass toilet door is also worth knowing about if you're sharing a room with someone you don't know very well. Plenty of people pair a jungle stay here with a beach stay, such as The Laguna, a Luxury Collection resort in Nusa Dua.

The Westin Ubud at a glance

  • Location: Jalan Lod Tunduh, Br. Kengetan, Desa Singakerta, Ubud, Bali, just outside Ubud town
  • Airport: about 29km from Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) airport
  • Opened: 2019
  • Size: 118 rooms, suites and villas across 8 floors
  • Brand: Westin, part of Marriott Bonvoy
  • Check-in and checkout: 3pm and 12pm (noon)
  • Spa: Heavenly Spa by Westin, open 10am to 10pm
  • Gym: open 24/7
  • Kids' club: complimentary, 9am to 7pm, up to age 12
  • Breakfast at Tabia: 6:30am to 10:30am
  • Wi-Fi: free, 20.7 Mbps down / 28.5 Mbps up in my test
  • Accessibility: mostly step-free, but the spa, gym and Yoga Hale require some steps
  • My room: Pool View King, room 702, 49sqm

The Westin Ubud FAQ

Where is The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud?

The Westin Ubud is at Jalan Lod Tunduh in Desa Singakerta, just outside Ubud town, about 29km from Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) airport.

When did The Westin Ubud open?

The Westin Ubud opened in 2019.

How many rooms does The Westin Ubud have?

It has 118 rooms, suites and villas across 8 floors: standard rooms have garden views, and there are also suites and villas.

What are the check-in and checkout times at The Westin Ubud?

Standard check-in is at 3pm and checkout is at 12pm (noon). Booking through Marriott LUMINOUS adds flexible check-in and check-out, subject to availability.

Does The Westin Ubud have a kids' club?

Yes. It's complimentary, open from 9am to 7pm for children up to 12, and includes its own kids' pool above the main pool.

Does The Westin Ubud have a gym?

Yes, a 24/7 gym with cardio machines, weight machines, free weights up to 30kg (66lb), kettlebells and slam balls.

What time is breakfast at The Westin Ubud?

Breakfast is served at Tabia, the resort's all-day dining restaurant, from 6:30am to 10:30am.

Is the pool at The Westin Ubud open to non-guests?

No. Tall Trees restaurant beside the pool is open to external guests, but the pool itself is for hotel guests only.