Bali Bamboo Houses 2026: 21 Best Bamboo Villas & Eco Stays

Bambootel Sawah View is the flagship of Bambootel, a small group of bamboo hotels, set among rice terraces in Maniktawang village, Tampaksiring, about 30 minutes (17 km) north of Ubud. All 28 suites and villas, and the main buildings, are built from bamboo: lagoon-access suites, Deluxe Suites with jacuzzis, Sky Villas with rooftop terraces, and one- to three-bedroom villas with private heated pools.

Stays include a guided morning walk through the rice fields and village and a complimentary sunset cocktail. There are two restaurants, The Nini and Maniq, plus Embung Spa and daily yoga. Tip: Tirta Empul temple is about five minutes away.

Bambu Indah is John and Cynthia Hardy's boutique hotel on the Sayan ridge outside Ubud, begun in 2005 with antique Javanese bridal homes and now 24 houses, nests and tents. Its bamboo signature houses include the copper-roofed Treehouse in two bunut trees, designed by their daughter Chiara, the shell-shaped Copper House above the Ayung River, and the Moon House by Ibuku.

More than 15 spring-fed natural pools sit beside the river, next to Riverside Warung, and a bamboo elevator rises to the Sunset Bar over the Bongkasa rice fields. Tip: riverside houses involve many steps, while village-side houses sit near the entrance.

Ulaman, designed by Inspiral Architecture, is built from locally sourced bamboo (some grown on site) and rammed earth around a river, waterfalls and rice fields in Buwit, Tabanan, about 20 minutes from Canggu. Villas include the Floating Lake villa, woven bamboo Cocoon villas, four Avatar Tree Houses nine metres up, reached through a bamboo tunnel, Jungle Garden villas with heated saltwater pools, and the newer Jewel pool villas.

Guests share a waterfall infinity pool, Riverside Spa with hot and cold plunge pools and a sauna, E.A.R.T.H. Restaurant and a cliffside yoga shala. Tip: non-guests can visit on a Day Pass.

Stone House is a six-room boutique hotel in the rice fields of Kutuh Kaja, about 10 minutes from central Ubud, and its showpiece is the open-air bamboo Treehouse, designed with Pablo Luna Studio and raised among coconut palms seven metres above the jungle floor.

The Treehouse has a circular bed with air-conditioning inside its mosquito net, an onyx sink and a copper tub on the porch facing the paddies. Guests share the jungle pool and The Lodge, where home-style Indonesian meals are served. Booking direct on the official site adds the hotel's own perks.

Sebatu Sanctuary is a small eco-resort in the forested foothills north of Tegallalang, near the Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi Sebatu water temples. Its bamboo stays are the two-storey Bamboo Pods, shaped like cacao pods, with vaulted ceilings rising about eight metres that keep the rooms cool without air-conditioning, a second-floor balcony and a sofa bed in the living room.

The other villas are safari tents, a Hobbit Treehouse and Javanese bungalows, around a chemical-free natural pool where guests swim with fish. Evicurious restaurant serves organic Southeast Asian food with vegan and gluten-free options. Tip: Mount Batur sunrise treks start nearby.

Suenyo is a five-pavilion bamboo retreat on the Yeh Poh River in Pandak Gede, Tabanan, beside a holy water spring and a short drive from Nyanyi Beach. Its rooflines are arches of straight bamboo poles that follow paraboloid curves, and every pavilion has a private infinity pool, an outdoor stone bathtub, a riverside deck and a suspended relaxation net.

The pavilions run from 75 sqm (Padma and Madya, by the river) to the two-bedroom Candi (250 sqm), which has its own private waterfall. Meals focus on Indonesian dishes from across the archipelago. Tip: Candi sits apart with a separate entrance, suiting groups of two to four.

Bird Hills is a small hilltop retreat in Tangkup, Sidemen, built by hand from bamboo and reclaimed wood. Its best-known listing pairs a bamboo house with a separate treehouse, and the owners also let a handful of other cabins, among them the Rampage, Goofy, Kalpa and Ant houses.

The bamboo house and treehouse sleep four in two bedrooms, share a mini kitchen and include breakfast; dinner can be ordered in advance. All stays are booked through Airbnb. There are no shops nearby, so stock up before you arrive.

Camaya is a collection of seven bamboo houses and one Balinese cottage among the rice terraces of Padangaji in Selat, east Bali, about 90 minutes' drive from Ubud and 20 minutes from Sidemen. Five houses, including Pyramid and Butterfly, have two bedrooms; Santai and Sayang have one.

Every house has its own heated jacuzzi or dipping pool, and the Butterfly House's sits behind a glass wall facing the terraces. Breakfast, turn-down and a scooter are included, with a restaurant, spa and private yoga on site. The open-air houses have fans and mosquito nets but no air-conditioning.

Aura House is a three-storey villa built entirely from locally grown asper bamboo by IBUKU, Elora Hardy's design studio. It stands over the Ayung River gorge in Green Village, about 30 minutes south of Ubud and within walking distance of Green School.

It has two air-conditioned en-suite king bedrooms for up to four adults, around 100 sqm of living space, a small kitchen, IBUKU's signature egg-shaped door and a private pool overlooking the forest. Breakfast is included on the first morning, and massages and bamboo workshops or tours can be arranged.

Veluvana is a group of six bamboo houses in Sidemen, each shaped after an animal: Owl, Cobra, Scorpio, Manta, Octopus and Snail. Built by Balinese bamboo artisans from locally sourced materials, they sit on the southern flank of Mount Agung, looking over the rice fields of the Sidemen valley.

Every house has its own plunge pool or jacuzzi. The Octopus has a rooftop pool reached by a small elevator, and the Cobra a bed that slides out. Meals come from the on-site restaurant to your pool. Guests sign a liability waiver at check-in, as some decks and pools have no railings.

NewEarth Haven is an eco retreat and events venue in the rice fields of Keliki village, about 15 minutes' drive from Ubud. Alongside the suites of Villa Akasha, its bamboo stay is the Eco Dome, a 35 sqm bamboo dome for two set in the paddies.

The dome has a 2 x 2 m bed, a private bathroom with a rain shower and a patio over the rice fields, but no air-conditioning. Guests can use the pool in the daytime, and Akasha Restaurant caters for vegan, raw, keto and gluten-free diets. The venue also hosts workshops and ecstatic dance.

Bandido is a group of five private-pool villas on a lane near Bingin Beach, designed by architect Javi Diaz in bamboo, recycled wood and local stone. La Mercedes (240 sqm) and La Rosamaria (170 sqm) are bamboo villas for two, La Matilde and La Pepa sleep six and La Lourdes sleeps eight; La Lourdes and La Matilde were featured on ArchDaily.

Every villa has its own pool, a large outdoor deck, air-conditioned bedrooms and daily cleaning, and Bingin's surf breaks are a short walk away. There are no extra beds and the whole property is non-smoking, so pick a villa that fits your group.

Hideout is an eco village of 14 bamboo houses by the river near Selat, Karangasem, under Mount Agung, run by a team from the local villages. It began with the original two-storey A-frame of Karangasem bamboo facing a river confluence; later houses are drawn in-house, at times with Pablo Luna Studio or Studio WNA.

Many houses have a heated pool, jacuzzi or stone bath, and Hideout Bistro delivers breakfast (included) and other meals to your door. Ubud is about 90 minutes away and the airport about two hours, so book a driver and arrive before 8pm.

Green Village is a riverside community of bamboo houses on the Ayung River valley in Sibang Gede, a short walk from Green School, each designed and hand-built by IBUKU from local petung bamboo. Several are rented as holiday homes, from a one-bedroom bamboo hideaway to the six-storey Sharma Springs, which has a private plunge pool and a guest house.

Guests share a communal swimming pool and dining area, and each house is booked separately through Green Village's Airbnb host page. Non-guests can see the village on a guided tour (from IDR 195,000, Monday to Friday, by reservation).

Emana Bambooscape opened in October 2025 in Lodtunduh, about 15 minutes from central Ubud, with villas built from locally sourced bamboo beside the rice fields. Every unit is a One Bedroom Duplex Pool Villa of 100 sqm for two adults, with the bedroom upstairs and a kitchen and bathtub below.

Each villa has a private pool and air-conditioning, and guests share an infinity pool facing the forest, the Bamboo Shoot restaurant, a spa and a yoga shala. Booking direct includes breakfast, afternoon tea and Wi-Fi.

Avana is a set of three handcrafted bamboo villas on a cliff edge at Pesaban, near Sidemen. A bamboo architect designed them and local craftsmen built them largely by hand, with almost no right angles. The Treehouse sits 15 metres up among clove trees, the two-storey Curve sleeps two, and the three-bedroom Dream Villa sleeps six.

Each villa has its own infinity pool facing Mount Agung, the rice-terraced valley and the distant ocean, and breakfast for two is included. A team of 15 arranges in-villa dining, massage, yoga and tours. For proposals and honeymoon set-ups, contact the villas on WhatsApp before you book.

Samanvaya is an adults-only boutique resort in the Sidemen valley, founded in 2017, and only some of its villas are bamboo. The bamboo stays are the Rice Barn, an elevated villa with a plunge pool and copper bathtub; Batari, at the resort's highest point, with an outdoor hot tub; and Samudra, with an air-conditioned bedroom, a plunge pool and views across rice terraces to the sea. The Mandala lumbungs are built from bamboo and alang-alang thatch.

Guests share infinity pools over the rice terraces, the Ananda spa and bathhouse, and two restaurants, Asri and Sahaja. Book direct for free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival.

Bamboo Turtle Ecolodge is a small eco-lodge in Lodtunduh, south of central Ubud, with five bamboo bungalows (Kura Kura, Tortue, Tortuga, Tukik and Turtle) raised above the jungle floor over the Wos River. Each has a queen bed, air-conditioning, a private balcony and a skylit bathroom with greenery around the shower.

An infinity pool overlooks the river, and the lodge has a spa, a yoga area and a breakfast corner. It holds a Bali Eco Tourism Golden Award. Mosquito nets let you sleep with the doors open, and direct rates include breakfast.

Le Sabot is a small group of bamboo houses in Penestanan Kelod, Sayan, on the western side of Ubud, beside rice fields that are harvested three to four times a year. The owners chose bamboo as an eco-friendly material. The Opera Hut has a front roof shaped like an opera house, and The Leaf is an open-air room cooled by the breeze over its pond.

There is a shared pool beside the paddies and a garden terrace. At harvest time you can watch farmers at work and ducks feeding in the fields. Live rates are easiest to check on Booking.com.

Oniria, its hosts' first villa, is a handcrafted bamboo villa for couples at Pesaban, Rendang, set between rice terraces and jungle in east Bali. A bamboo staircase leads up to a canopy bed facing the sunrise. Two small bamboo bridges link the bedroom to a natural stone bathroom and an open-air bathtub over the rice fields.

The open living area has an indoor pond and waterfall. There is a heated infinity pool, a private home cinema and a small air-conditioned bamboo igloo in the garden. Breakfast is included, and a private chef cooks lunch and dinner to order. Book through its Airbnb listing.

Magic Hills is a collection of 16 bamboo houses among the rice terraces of Padangaji, Selat, in east Bali, about 20 minutes from Sidemen and 90 minutes from Ubud. Each house has its own artistic bamboo design, from Bliss and Eden to Princess, Nomad and the new Lavana, with 360-degree views over the valley.

The houses are built open for natural airflow, so there is no air-conditioning; fans and mosquito nets are provided and nights in the hills are cool. Breakfast is included, there is a pool and a restaurant on site, and yoga runs daily. Bring cash, as cards aren't accepted and there is no ATM nearby.