An invitation Adults Only Resort into a new way of being in  Bali

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, a luxury nature-integrated resort by the Banyan Tree Group, has been recognised as the winner in the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards in the Industry Innovators: Hotels Category. This is one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, as the awards celebrate excellence in design, creativity and innovation, spotlighting brands and businesses that are forging the path for the future of travel.

Consisting of a mere 16 villas, each equipped with private pools and uninterrupted vistas of Bali's seven peaks, Buahan introduced the groundbreaking “no walls, no doors” concept in the island’s jungle hinterland of Ubud in 2022.

More than a place of stay, this serene sanctuary invites guests to seek authentic experiences, rewild their minds, and connect with nature through activities ingrained in the Balinese way of life, all while positively impacting the local community. In just over a year, the Group’s first Banyan Tree Escape property has garnered numerous accolades from esteemed lifestyle, travel and design publications and sustainability certification bodies.

This is brand extension symbolises of the Banyan Tree and commitment to creating immersive experiences combining deep nature and sustainable design. Pioneering a "no walls, no doors" concept throughout the property and in each of its 16 balés (villas), the adults-only Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape experience, is an invitation into a different way of being.

At the resort's heart are the Open Kitchen and Living Room, both open dining and lounge spaces created to evoke a sense of community. Here, guests are invited to learn how the resort reinvents the basics of food and drink through its zero-waste farm-to-table concept, local sourcing philosophy and heritage techniques. The menu concept, 70% of which is plant-based, is sourced locally within a one-hour drive from the property. This concept was developed through a collaboration with Agency X, a local consultant group that houses the acclaimed restaurant Locavore, Nusantara Restaurant, and The Night Rooster Cocktail Bar, creatively enhancing a sense of place.

The Botanist Bar is centred around the use of local-grown natural ingredients and botanicals infused into its beverages, while Toja Spa – certified by the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa Academy – celebrates the wellbeing traditions from Buahan village and its surrounding areas, with a unique open garden experience.

Buahan’s innovative design and unparalleled guest experience, which encapsulates the essence of raw exploration, earned it the title of Global Winner in AHEAD Global 2022 Award by industry-leading publication Sleeper in the category of Landscape & Outdoor Spaces. In 2023, the editors and writers at Travel + Leisure magazine included Buahan into their coveted ‘Travel + Leisure IT List 2023’ – an annually curated list spotlighting properties that are at the top of their game.

Location
Jl, Buahan Kaja, Kec. Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80572