Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana: Former private art estate of architect Hendra Hadiprana in Ubud amidst rice paddies with hot air balloon flights and The Tempayan

Nestled amidst 5 hectares of lush emerald rice paddies and sacred lotus ponds in the spiritual cultural heart of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana opened within the private country sanctuary of legendary Indonesian architect and art collector Hendra Hadiprana. Operating as a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the 20-suite and villa estate is an open-air museum of Indonesian fine art, housing hundreds of original sculptures, stone carvings, and antique paintings collected over four decades. Featuring Bali’s only tethered hot air balloon flight experience, a 25-metre lap pool framing Mount Agung, the open-air restaurant The Tempayan, and the holistic Tanah Gajah Spa, this boutique haven is Ubud’s most tranquil artistic retreat.

Arrival introduces travelers to gracious Balinese estate serenity: personal butlers greet guests in the stone elephant-guarded pavilion with chilled lemongrass tea and fresh coconut water. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Ubud cultural, artistic, and rural pursuits: ascending 50 metres above emerald rice paddies on Bali’s only tethered hot air balloon at sunrise or sunset, strolling through the estate’s private art gallery and feeding the resident black swans on the lotus pond, trekking through the lush Campuhan Ridge and Tegalalang Rice Terraces (15 minutes away), visiting Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest and Royal Palace (10 minutes away), swimming in the 25-metre pool overlooking working rice fields, and reserving dinner at The Tempayan.

Estate living balances cultural immersion with serene Balinese wellness: the Tanah Gajah Spa features two double treatment suites set directly over the rice paddies with open-air herbal baths, steam rooms, and therapies utilizing organic Balinese boreh spice scrubs and frangipani oils. Dining spans refined Indonesian and Western gastronomy at The Tempayan (set in an open-air Balinese wantilan pavilion with panoramic paddy views), casual tapas at Panen Padi Lounge, and romantic candlelit dinners inside the rice fields.

Accommodations comprise 20 private suites and standalone pool villas ranging from 70 to 570 square metres. Each residence features authentic Indonesian antiques from Hendra Hadiprana’s private collection, private walled gardens, outdoor sunken terrazzo bathtubs, king beds, and dedicated 24-hour private butler service.

Art lovers, romance seekers, and luxury travelers seeking Hendra Hadiprana’s private estate heritage, hot air balloon flights, and authentic rice paddy tranquility in Ubud should book Tanah Gajah without hesitation. Travelers seeking crowded beachfront nightclubs should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,850 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 1,420 reviews.