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EMPTYJET RecommendThe Guests' — N° 146 of 777EMPTYJET rank #1911

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

868 guest reviews analysed

Buahan Kaja, Payangan, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80572, Indonesia

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

96.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 868 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • couples
  • honeymoon
  • wellness
  • privacy

About Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape is an adults-only retreat located in Payangan, Indonesia. The property features 16 rooms, each with access to a private infinity pool. Guests can enjoy Indonesian cuisine at the Open Kitchen restaurant and handcrafted cocktails at The Botanist Bar. The resort also offers a dedicated spa and wellness centre, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation.

Recognised with a Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award and a La Liste Top 1000 ranking for 2026, Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape is designed for those seeking a peaceful, adults-only experience in northern Ubud.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape for its EMPTYJET tier, strong international recognition with a Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award and La Liste Top 1000 ranking, and its adults-only, wellness-focused offering in Payangan, Indonesia.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Keys
16 rooms
Check-in / out
15:00 / 12:00
Children
adults-only retreat
Architecture
Inspired by traditional Balinese bale, open-air pavilions with no walls and no doors
Type
Wellness, Adults-oriented

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Infinity Pool
  • Infinity pool — evidence: Infinity Pool

Dining

  • Bar — The Botanist Bar is a destination for handcrafted cocktails, locally roasted coffee

Policies

  • Adults only — evidence: this adults-only retreat invites you to rediscover the beauty of doing less.

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — Infinity Pool

Wellness

  • Spa — evidence: Spa & Wellness

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Open Kitchen — Indonesian
Bar
The Botanist Bar

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
  • Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

-8.3653, 115.2383 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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