K-Club Ubud opened in the midst of Covid in 2020, created by two of Bali’s tourism and hospitality leaders, Alban Kibarer and Cetin Candan. K-Club is defined as a leisure hospitality brand that embraces its natural surroundings, located in the heart of Bali’s cultural and arts region just minutes from the world famous Tegalalang rice terraces and 15 minutes north of Ubud.
K-Club Ubud has been purposely designed to meet the expectations of today’s younger travellers, looking for tranquil and natural surroundings and want to be immersed in new experiences. Developed over an expansive 3.2-hectare site this self-contained leisure destination provides guests with a variety of accommodations, from residential villas; or experience the romance of Kanva, sublime glamping tents perched among pristine jungle; Mekar, one of a kind spa with our two-level intimate cocoon spa experience; Akar, its signature restaurant; and Kabana jungle pool club like no other in Bali. Kabana cascades downwards over four levels with seven pools set amidst the tropical jungle.
K-Club CEO, Alban Kibarer said, “We offer our guests with a journey of experiences, celebration and fun, in redefined luxury. K-Club Ubud is a boutique-style leisure destination providing guests with exceptional facilities and where we place an unwavering priority on service excellence and experiences.
“Our organic building designs and interiors reflect the pristine and natural environment where we are located, immersing our guests in nature. The ambience reflects traveller expectations, who are now looking for more immersive and nuanced experiences without the opulence and formalities of yesteryear. We want our guests to experience three take-aways during their stay – a sense of adventure; to experience the local culture and nature; and above all have fun to create forever memories,“ added Alban Kibarer.
Co-Partner and COO K-Club, Cetin Candan said, “one of K-Club’s core values is Redefined Luxury. Cetin explains, “Luxury is an individual perception and state of mind around the importance of self fulfilment. In the past, luxury has been perceived or defined as a state of enormous comfort, elegance, experience or status, equating to perceptions of great expense and extravagance.
“But today the very definition of what luxury means has changed for a lot with consumers, that is a lot more relevant to them and own redefined lifestyles. Now there are other values that describe luxury in consumer minds that don't fit the traditional definition of the word.
“Luxury can be all about simplicity. It does not have to be marble, ebony, gold inlays and baccarat chandeliers. Our definition of luxury not only blends with nature, but is intertwined with experiences, that all built to create an individual’s personal sense of luxury. We aim to have each guest leave us with their own unique perception of the luxury they have experienced, that may differ from those that may have travelled with.”
Candan said, “we are particularly proud of Kanva, our luxury glamping where romance and the environment become one. Each of our luxury 10 air-conditioned glamping tents are immersed in the Ubud’s tropical jungle, overlooking the pristine jungle perched above a ravine. Our glamping option has a very special air of exclusivity, privacy, glamour and romance and while staying in one of the extreme luxury tents guests will have a sense of being immersed in the heart of a mystical jungle.
“Upon arrival our glamping guests will be driven directly to an exclusive check-in tent, where they will receive a welcome cocktail. Their butler will then escort the guests to their tent.
“Couples can enjoy romantic moments in our exquisite tents, dip in a jacuzzi or infinity pool, drink champagne. Each tent has its on-call private butler to meet guests with every whim and wish.
“We have redefined luxury with our glamorous Kanva glamping tents. They are reminiscent of the glamour of a bygone golden era, each finished with superb features and textures.
“Each Kanva tent is finished with wood finishes throughout, rugs, a beautifully finished private bathroom with an outdoor shower and jacuzzi. Our guest can pamper themselves with the finest organic luxury toiletries made specially for Kanva. Each tent also has a portable sound system, daily room service, and access to in-room dining. We do not provide WiFi or internet for complete peace.”
Candan said, “each glamping tent in positioned for optimal privacy and romance, with 180-degree vistas into and above the tropical jungle and distanced by 13 to 20 meters between each other directly looking over the forest.”
He said, “Guests have a second option to stay and enjoy our 30 residential of two-to-five-bedroom villas – offering either tropical jungle views, pristine rice fields or be surrounded in the privacy of your own lush tropical garden. Each fully self-contained villa is designed purposely to blend with the local environment using natural building materials sourced locally. Each Villa has a fully equipped kitchen, tea and coffee making facilities, indoor/outdoor eating and relaxing areas, pools and sun lounges. The predominance of bamboo and natural fabrics and materials has redefined luxury which we believe is meeting the needs of today’s younger traveller.
“K-Club villa luxury is defined by how we blend with our natural environment using natural materials such as bamboo and local materials – wood, tiles, fabrics and textures throughout.
Candan said, “all guests have a very short walk to Akar Restaurant & Bar, our signature restaurant with a curated menu of sophisticated dishes using organic ingredients cooked using our signature wood fired BBQ method creating mouth-watering charcoal specialties. Our executive chef leads a talented kitchen brigade creating international and local menu options. We prioritize the purchase of organic produce from local farmers and suppliers.
“Guests have breath-taking views overlooking tropical jungle while they are seated beneath our 10- meter-high bamboo constructed ceiling. Our cocktail menu is extensive and while we support the local alcoholic mixers, we also offer a comprehensive range of international options for the discerning.
“And how could you come to Bali without experiencing a massage”, Candan said. Mekar spa is like no other in Bali through our uncompromising design to instil romance, relaxation and
luxury. With options of five, two level spa cocoons, couples can experience total indulgence. Each has its own bar stocked with champagne and wine, as well as a high tea option. Each cocoon boasts a large relaxing day bed, soaking pool and shower and all set amidst the forest with 180 degree views across the ravine into the tropical green lushness beyond. Mekar’s specially formulated oils and therapy creams are our own Mekar signature holistic products made from all natural ingredients.
“Whether on your own or a couple, Mekar will help you rediscover a holistic experience and deliver a multi-sensory journey through its curated menu of massage therapies, including deep tissue, hot stone, traditional Bali, jacuzzi therapy, manicure and pedicure, or a Cryoskin treatments.
“Kabana our jungle pool club, is spread across four levels with seven pools, where celebrations happen and guest’s can have fun with dancing and music or just relax and splash through the day or night in laid back style. Kabana has no comparison in Bali. The four levels of Kabana cascade down toward the bottom of the ravine, ensuring is hidden from the outside, designed to blend with its natural surroundings. Kabana will provide our guests with ever changing music styles, dance and entertainment. Opening before the end of 2022 will be the Kabana’s specialist seafood restaurant.
“The Kabana jungle pool club has been uniquely designed with environmental sensitivity at its heart with its bamboo and other natural materials featured throughout the construction, hugging the natural contours of the landscape overlooking pristine jungle.
“We will have world class DJ’s and other music styles, special parties and celebrations with innovative entertainment themes or can just laze their day away with every amenity within walking distance, including restaurants, bars, spa or accommodation.
"Whether in Kabana of Akar guests will see one of the world’s largest outdoor laser shows projected nightly onto the forest canopy.
“Kabana is also offering exclusive club Kabana Tribe Membership for access to private VIP events, discounts on F&B, preferer pricing for residential accommodation, and 24/7 concierge service”, closed Candan.
