Gianyar
Ubud, Payangan and Tegallalang anchor yoga and detox, with jungle and rice-field settings. COMO Shambhala Estate is in Payangan.
Buyer Guide · Land & Permits
Foreign buyers typically spend US$250,000–US$3,000,000, using a 25–30 year lease or a foreign-owned company, and must check zoning and building permits carefully.
Assess My Plans
Before You Buy
Location sets your concept and price; the legal structure decides whether you can host paying guests.
Ubud, Payangan and Tegallalang anchor yoga and detox, with jungle and rice-field settings. COMO Shambhala Estate is in Payangan.
Canggu, Pererenan and Seseh suit beach retreats, with strong international traffic and good access to Denpasar Airport.
Foreigners cannot hold freehold land. Use a long-term lease (Hak Sewa) or an Indonesian company holding Hak Pakai or Hak Guna Bangunan.
Tourism or accommodation zoning plus an IMB or PBG permit decide whether you can host paying guests, run a restaurant and open a spa.
Budget
As of August 2026. Access roads, licenses, land size and build quality move every figure.
Under US$80,000
Per 10 are, for inland sites.
Over US$300,000
Per 10 are. Pricier, but easier to market.
US$250K–US$3M+
From a smaller leased villa conversion to larger freehold-backed projects via compliant structures.
US$1,700–US$3,500
Typical per person, with luxury programs at US$5,000 or more. Use it to reverse-engineer revenue.
Due Diligence
Get an official extract and check ownership, boundaries and encumbrances at the local land office. A search and legal opinion take 2–4 weeks.
Ask the regency, such as Gianyar or Badung, to confirm you can operate a retreat, open a spa and apply for commercial utilities.
Water sources, electricity capacity, waste management, mobility access, and any river, rice-field or coastal setback rules.
Add a clause that lets you walk away if key permits or zoning approvals are not obtained by an agreed date.
Questions
Land rights, existing buildings and access rights. A trading retreat may add furniture, spa equipment, staff housing and brand assets; confirm whether licenses and guest databases transfer.
Bundling rooms, meals, activities, transfers and taxes simplifies marketing but needs precise cost control on food, spa and staff. Optional add-ons are the flexible alternative.
Serve overlooked guests. Wider paths, gentle ramps and ground-floor rooms suit guests with mobility issues; soundproof studios suit musicians.
Yes. Fast internet and quiet desks attract hybrid workers, which helps you tap into longer stays and premium guests.
A crisis communication plan for health incidents, natural events and reputational issues, naming who speaks to guests, authorities and media, and how refunds or rebookings work.
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