Why This Place Needs to Be on Your Ubud Radar
Honestly, the first time I pulled into the driveway here, I wasn't expecting much more than another generic resort restaurant. But once you walk down towards the valley, the scale of this place hits you. You're walking among these massive, 10-meter-tall stone carvings of celestial maidens (Dedari means angel in Balinese) that look like they've been sitting by the Ayung River for centuries, even though the spot opened fairly recently.
The Vibe and What to Expect
It’s a mix of an open-air restaurant, a manicured park, and a massive art installation. The statues are scattered across a beautifully landscaped green lawn that rolls right down toward the jungle canopy. If you time it right around late afternoon, the way the sun filters through the trees and hits the stone carvings is pure magic. It feels remarkably peaceful despite becoming quite popular on social media.
Grabbing a Bite by the Angels
You don't need a formal ticket just to walk around, but you are expected to order some food or drinks at the restaurant. They serve a solid mix of traditional Balinese classics like Crispy Duck (Bebek Goreng) alongside familiar Western cafe staples. The food is decent, but let's be real—you are mostly paying for the incredible atmosphere, the scale of the art, and the freedom to wander around the grounds taking photos without feeling rushed.
No, you can usually just walk in. However, if you want a prime table right by the edge of the lawn during sunset or weekend lunch hours, booking ahead is a smart move.
There is no official entrance fee, but there is a minimum spend requirement at the restaurant (usually around IDR 50,000 per person) to access the main statue garden.
Standard photography on your phone or mirrorless camera is perfectly fine. For commercial shoots or flying a drone down into the river valley, you must clear it with the management first and pay a fee.
Since the statues are made of dark volcanic stone and the background is lush green jungle, wearing bright, solid colors like white, yellow, or red makes your photos pop beautifully.
The main restaurant pavilion is easy to access, but the paths leading down to the lower gardens and the base of the giant statues involve steep steps and uneven lawns, which can be tough for strollers or wheelchairs.
