Warm Water for the Green Season
Morning mist settles over the gorge before sunrise, often lingering until the first light reaches the ridge.
In the highlands above Ubud, mornings are cooler, especially after overnight rain. An unheated pool reflects that temperature the moment you step in.
This is why a heated pool in Bali is more than a luxury feature. At this boutique hotel above the Valley of the Kings, every villa pool is warm before sunrise, allowing guests to enjoy the water throughout the green season.
The Green Season Is the Island’s Second Season
Bali has two main seasons rather than four traditional seasons. The dry season falls in the middle of the year, and from late October, the rains return for the months that follow. The period is often known as the green season because the landscape becomes lush during these months. The rice terraces fill, the Petanu below the ridge runs high, the waterfalls find their strength, and every shade of green in the valley deepens by the week.
What matters most is how the season feels in practice. Green season rain rarely cancels a day. Mornings often open clear, the storms tend to gather in the afternoon, and the evenings that follow them arrive washed and cool. The result is a greener landscape and a quieter atmosphere compared with the busier months.
A Heated Pool in Bali Is an Honest Advantage
Ubud sits in the highlands, noticeably cooler than the coast, and the property sits higher still, on a ridge where the gorge pulls cool air up through the trees. In the dry season, an unheated pool here is bracing. During the wetter months, an unheated pool may feel less inviting. Cooler temperatures and rainfall can make a warm pool much more appealing during this period.
That is the honest advantage. As October turns wet, the swim before breakfast and the slow float after dinner survive the change of season here, because all forty villa pools are heated year-round. During the drier months, a heated pool may feel like an added comfort. In the green season, it becomes a feature guests notice every day.
Forty Villas and Every Pool Heated
Every villa category includes a heated private pool, from intimate plunge pools to larger infinity pools overlooking the valley. The Pool Suite features a 3m x 3m plunge pool surrounded by greenery. The Deluxe Terrace Villa includes a 3.5m x 4.5m heated infinity pool overlooking the valley.
For larger stays, the Elephant Villa offers a 4m x 10m pool above the Petanu gorge. The Viceroy Villa extends further with a 4m x 12m pool and private jacuzzi.
When the Afternoon Rain Arrives
During the green season, guests can enjoy a range of indoor activities at this boutique hotel.
There is a cinema room, a fitness studio, and a dedicated squash court for slower afternoons. Akoya Spa combines Balinese healing traditions with modern treatment approaches, including contrast bathing with a cold plunge and sauna.
Many treatments can also be enjoyed in the privacy of the villa.
Sustainability is also part of the daily experience. The property’s water comes from an 80m mountain spring and is drinkable in every villa, supporting its GSTC Certification.
The green season highlights the importance of thoughtful comforts during a highland stay. Warm water is the first of them. A heated pool in Bali may seem like a small detail when planning a trip. During a cool November morning in Ubud, with mist across the gorge and warm water waiting outside your villa, it becomes part of the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the green season in Bali?
The green season is the island’s wet half of the year, when the rains return from late October, and the landscape turns its deepest green. Mornings often stay clear, storms tend to arrive in the afternoon, and the rice terraces, rivers and waterfalls are at their fullest.
When does the rainy season start in Bali?
The dry season generally holds through September. October opens dry and closes humid, and the rains settle in fully through November. The exact turn shifts a little from year to year.
Is the green season a good time to visit Ubud?
It suits guests who value stillness. The valley is at its greenest, the island is quieter than at the dry-season peak, and at a boutique hotel with heated pools and indoor comforts, the afternoon rain becomes part of the atmosphere rather than an interruption.
