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Four Seasons Resort Bali at SayanvsAlila Ubud
Both Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan and Alila Ubud are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is preferred by most reviewers compared to Alila Ubud. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 10 publications like Jetsetter, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Travel + Leisure
Concierge
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Sayan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $329/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "Set in Bali’s dazzling green central highlands among 18 acres of gardens, this property’s Star Wars-esque architecture seems—well, rather alien at first." Full review
Concierge "Indonesian art and local handmade fabrics decorate the 42 spacious villas and 18 suites of this property, just outside of Ubud."
Star Service "4 kilometers west of town and 40 kilometers north of the airport...designed to impress, and arriving guests may be awe-struck as they approach its Japanese-inspired, Roman-sized buildings." Full review
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Choose rooms fronting the river or its tributary for views of bathing natives and working farmers.
Condé Nast Traveler "Dine on contemporary Indonesian cuisine at the Ayung Terrace, or sip a passion fruit martini overlooking the valley at Jati Bar. "Staying here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience."" Full review
Lonely Planet "Set below the valley rim, the curved open-air reception area looks like a Cinerama screen of Ubud beauty." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Rising out of a verdant valley, echoing the curves and waves of the surrounding fields and watery rice paddies, the Four Seasons Sayan bowls you over from the moment you cross its sky-bridge entranceway." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Creatively designed hideaway overlooking the Ayung River." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"With just 60 guest rooms, this Bali village resort is small by Four Seasons standards, which is exactly what makes Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan so appealing." Full review
Jetsetter "Exclusive Bali riverside retreat with a spa, two-level pool and majestic jungle views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Upon arrival at this John Heah—designed resort—with its dramatic bridge leading to a giant rice bowl of a lotus pond that hovers like a spaceship above the treetops and Ayung River—it's obvious you're somewhere special"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
Alila Ubud
Frommer's Jetsetter Lonely Planet Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
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.
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
