Bambu IndahvsAlila Seminyak
Bambu Indah and Alila Seminyak are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, Bambu Indah ranks significantly better than Alila Seminyak. Bambu Indah comes in at #11 in Bali with praise from 7 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Bambu Indah
Banjar Baung, Sayan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Savvy travelers with an environmental bent will think they have died and gone to heaven." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Several outbuildings create a timeless village with underpinnings of luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Guests can swim in the natural pool, walk in the surrounding rice paddies, and dine by candlelight at the Ayung River’s edge." Full review
Concierge
"The four hand-carved wooden houses transported from Java, each more than 100 years old, are set amid rice fields on the Sayan Ridge, an ethereal Eden near Ubud."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The four hand-carved wooden houses transported from Java, each more than 100 years old, are set amid rice fields on the Sayan Ridge, an ethereal Eden near Ubud." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 11-room Bambu Indah is a sustainable, upper-mid-range bamboo oasis that blends into the Indonesian jungle setting from its location above rice paddies and the Ayung River." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is the consummate south-east Asian eco-retreat; small, scenic, and almost entirely sustainable." Full review
Independent
"Each of the villas is different, reflecting Indonesia’s diverse architecture...the hotel also has a natural river pool filtered with algae and an excellent restaurant.
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Travel + Leisure
"Earth-friendly to its core, from the striking sustainable bamboo architecture to the permaculture farm–to-table food, this eco-luxury resort that tumbles artfully down to natural swimming pools by the river is home to enlightening experiences and design"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
The Wall Street Journal
"Pitched up along the Ayung River in the depths of Ubud’s jungle, this eco-conscious resort is a whimsical collection of tropical dwellings made from swirling bamboo and antique teak"
A Locals’ Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist Crowds
January 10, 2024
Alila Seminyak
Jl Taman Ganesha No 9 | Petitenget, Kerobokan, Seminyak 83061, Indonesia
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper
"Takes its cues from its perfect beachfront location a short walk from Seminyak town’s hippy slash hipster collection of smart restaurants, art galleries, itsy local spas, and surf-shops." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Rooms are low-key and luxurious with masses of space and fancy touches." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A more upscale alternative to the boisterous bar and clubbing resort of Kuta, Seminyak has stylish cafes, bars, restaurants, chic shops, and a wide expanse of white sandy beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Sitting pretty on a stretch of basaltic sands on Bali’s upmarket southern coast, boutique hotel Alila Seminyak is all clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glass and seductive infinity pools." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This five-pearl luxury resort offers beautiful facilities and rooms for couples and families alike on the southern shores of Bali in the upscale resort area of Seminyak." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A whopping 240 rooms come in various flavours. The cheapest have garden views, but as you rise up through the rate card you get beach views and more room." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Slick, 240-room beachside complex, Alila Seminyak is where the cool kids come to play when they hit Bali. Its low-key, albeit high-luxe design...minimalist furniture, and a buzzy rooftop watering hole." Full review