Alila ManggisvsThe Elysian
The Elysian and Alila Manggis are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Alila Manggis ranks significantly higher than The Elysian. Alila Manggis comes in at #19 in Bali with positive reviews from 6 sources including concierge.com, The Telegraph and oyster.com.
Alila Manggis
Buitan, Manggis, Bali 80871, Indonesia
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Alila Manggis's two coconut-fringed, colonial-style mansions are ideally located for an exploration of the area's gorgeous, rugged coastline and fascinating aboriginal villages."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 55-room Alila Manggis is a green property in a remote area with an open-air flow and a good mix of traditional and on-trend design." Full review
Jetsetter
"Alila has made a rigorous environmental commitment, buying locally, recycling actively and minimizing energy use — all without compromising the guest experience." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Set in formal gardens around a large pool, the exemplary Indonesian food and memorable, professionally-led activities make this hotel a good choice, as does its locale, on the rural and authentic east coast of Bali, far from the tourist hotspots of the south." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Yoga practitioners and nature buffs flock to the rugged, volcanic-sand shore of Alila Manggis, an hour east of touristy Kuta's nightclubs and adjacent to Mount Agung." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Along Bali’s unspoilt East Coast and in the shade of sacred Mount Agung lies the beautiful Alila Manggis hotel a laid-back luxury hotel serenely set in a coconut grove." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Alila Manggis has elegant, white, thatch-roofed buildings in spacious lawn gardens facing a beautiful stretch of secluded beach." Full review
Frommer's
"Four two-story, thatched accommodation blocks are spaced well apart around a large, palm-fringed swimming pool on beachfront lawns...guestrooms are surprisingly sweet and simple " Full review
The Elysian
18 Sari Dewi, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $398/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Each villa has its own plunge pool and private garden terrace enhancing its appeal. While it may not be as hip as Amana, it does have all the requisite accoutrements." Full review
Jetsetter
"The Elysian is a collection of 26 villas, all secluded tropical sanctuaries, yet within walking distance of the area’s best beaches, restaurants and shopping." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Elysian is a luxury boutique hotel offering a romantic, peaceful stay a short distance from Seminyak Beach and world-famous Ku De Ta beach club." Full review