Bambu IndahvsAlila Ubud
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Bambu Indah ranks marginally better than Alila Ubud. Bambu Indah comes in at #11 in Bali with recommendations from 7 publications such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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 Ubud
Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Bali 80572, Indonesia
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Alila has a beautiful campus with some very mature and elegant gardens as a part of its lovely landscape." Full review
Jetsetter
"Experience Bali’s inland side at Alila Ubud, the jungle antidote to the countless (and often generic) resorts that line the island’s coast. A 15-minute drive from Ubud, Bali’s cultural..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Near Payangan, the Alila offers great views and modern luxury amid rural tranquillity." Full review
Star Service
"Set in the Balinese hillside village of Payangan, this hotel has made sweeping efforts to minimize its environmental impact and aid the surrounding community in the process." Full review
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Note that there are a lot of steps to get around the property and those with limited mobility should request a room closest to the pool.
Oyster
Luxury
"Located in the lush Ayung River valley rainforest, the 68-room property offers luxury and serenity in equal measure, and its intimate feel makes it a particularly good choice for couples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Alila Ubud is a luxurious – but excellent-value – hotel with positively inebriating views of the Ayung River, and an infinity pool overlooking the valley." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"With a cliff-hugging infinity pool and acclaimed dining, you won’t be roughing it at this Bali-based boutique retreat." Full review