About COMO Shambhala Estate
Tucked deep within the rainforest outside Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate is far more than a luxury resort—it is a sanctuary dedicated to holistic wellness, inner peace, and rejuvenation. Perched high above the sacred Ayung River, this flagship retreat of the COMO Hotels and Resorts group combines ancient healing traditions with modern medical science in an enchanting natural environment.
The estate spans nine hectares of lush tropical greenery, featuring natural spring pools, tranquil meditation glades, and beautifully crafted standalone residences named after earth elements like Wind (Bayugita), Fire (Tejas), and Water (Tirta Ening). Each residence features indigenous teakwood architectural accents, infinity pools, and panoramic views of the Ayung River valley.
Guests at COMO Shambhala Estate can embark on tailored wellness programs focusing on stress management, detoxification, fitness, oriental medicine, and nutrition. Treatments are conducted by resident specialists, including Ayurveda doctors, yoga masters, acupuncturists, and reflexologists. The cuisine at the resort's signature restaurant, Glow, emphasizes organic, locally harvested, nutrition-dense dishes designed to revitalize the body from within.
History
Founded by Christina Ong, the visionary behind the COMO brand, COMO Shambhala Estate was conceived as a pioneering sanctuary for wellness lifestyle travelers seeking meaningful transformation. Opened in 2005, the property was designed by world-acclaimed architect Cheong Yew Kuan and interior designer Koichiro Ikebuchi, who harmoniously blended modern minimalist aesthetics with traditional Balinese bamboo and timber craftsmanship.
The estate incorporates sacred local history, built around a natural sacred spring known locally as The Source (Kedara). Local Balinese communities have long revered these waters for their cleansing and healing spiritual energy. The resort actively maintains sacred shrines on-site where traditional Hindu purification rituals and blessings take place regularly, preserving the deep-rooted spiritual connection to the land.