Viceroy Bali Retains MICHELIN Key for 2026
A second consecutive distinction recognizes the Ubud retreat, where valley views, Indonesian flavors, and local connections shape the stay.
Viceroy Bali has retained its MICHELIN Key for 2026, receiving the distinction for a second consecutive year. The independently operated retreat sits above Ubud’s Petanu gorge, with 40 private pool villas overlooking the Valley of the Kings.
According to the announcement, the MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 selection includes 47 hotels across Indonesia, up from 33 in 2025. Its five assessment criteria consider architecture and interior design; service, comfort, and maintenance; value relative to the experience; individual character and authenticity; and how a hotel connects guests with its destination.
A Retreat Connected to Its Valley
Each hillside villa features a private heated pool and landscape views. Private land across the gorge helps preserve the outlook, while nearby villages contribute to the property’s sense of place.
Since opening in 2005, Viceroy Bali has maintained close ties with its surrounding community. Approximately 37% of its team comes from Petulu, and local craftspeople help maintain its traditional alang-alang roofs.
Three Perspectives on Indonesian Dining
At Apéritif Restaurant, the philosophy “European Technique. Indonesian Soul.” pairs Indonesian ingredients and flavors with European methods. Its Guided by the Moon tasting menu comes in five- and seven-course formats, with vegetarian and vegan options.
CasCades Restaurant & Bar serves Indonesian flavors against panoramic valley views. Its Royal Balinese Rijsttafel brings together nine traditional dishes, with a Balinese dance performance on Monday evenings. Pinstripe Bar offers a different mood: a 1930s-inspired setting of marble, dark wood, and bronze, with cocktails, wines, and live jazz overlooking the valley.
Sustainability with Independent Assessment
The recognition follows Viceroy Bali’s GSTC Certification in June 2026. The property reports becoming one of the first hotels in Ubud to achieve the certification following an assessment by Control Union, a GSTC-accredited certification body.
The assessment covers sustainable management and socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental impacts. Initiatives at the resort include an 80-meter mountain spring supplying drinking water, an 18-step organic wastewater treatment system, solar energy, an organic kitchen garden, and a policy eliminating single-use plastic bottles.
Together with local employment and longstanding community relationships, these measures form part of the retreat’s approach to hospitality. A short drive from central Ubud, Viceroy Bali keeps the valley at the center of the experience, from private villa stays to evenings spent dining above the gorge.
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