Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, BalivsAlila Ubud
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Alila Ubud ranks slightly higher than Belmond Jimbaran Puri. Alila Ubud is ranked #13 in Bali with endorsements from 7 publications like Mr & Mrs Smith, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali
Jalan Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"For a pampered beach holiday bathed in luxury, settle in at Jimbaran Puri Bali. A vast lotus pond overlooking the sea at the hotel entrance announces an extraordinary property." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Under the umbrella of luxe Orient-Express Resorts, this beachside retreat is set in nice grounds complete with a maze-like pool that looks onto open ocean." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"One of the only hotels in the Jimbaran Beach area that's directly on the ocean, the mid-sized Jimbaran Puri is a quiet Balinese escape with a luxurious yet relaxed vibe." Full review
Star Service
"This luxurious enclave is located along Jimbaran Bay in an enviable position for both views and accessibility to much of the area's shopping and dining." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegant beachfront resort surrounded by tropical gardens and fragrant foliage on Bali's southwest coast." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Bali’s
golden beaches, scenic rice paddies and wondrous caves beg for exploration, but
tranquil Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali in the fishing village of Jimbaran Bay makes..." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The villas and suites are geared towards tactile pleasures as much as visual ones. The physical comforts are flawless, the pools are too, and the cream of the crop are the beachfront villas" Full review
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