Alila UbudvsPotato Head Suites
Both Alila Ubud and Katamama are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Alila Ubud is preferred by most writers compared to Katamama. Alila Ubud has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 7 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
Potato Head Suites
Jl. Petitenget no. 51B, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Wallpaper
"A quietly modern space that’s layered with acres of terrazzo, Balinese bricks, teak, and hand-made Javanese tiles." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist architecture with plenty of local flavor is the calling card at this Bali-meets-Brooklyn boutique property in upscale Seminyak." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Come for the sand, the sounds and the blistering party scene." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Katamama is little brother to Seminyak favourite Potato Head Beach Club, so you know you’re in safe hands." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Katamama is an upscale boutique hotel with a young, hip vibe that sits just behind the famous Potato Beach Club Resort." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There are huge windows, lavish seating areas and private terraces and balconies." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"In short, Katamama has it all: luxury, authenticity, and a downright cool vibe." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An artisanal theme pervades this brick-clad Brutalist boutique hotel that manages to be a quiet respite in the heart of lively Seminyak, from its colorful terrazzo to in-room textiles and woven baskets"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021