Soori BalivsAlila Ubud
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Alila Ubud is preferred by most reviewers compared to Soori Bali. Alila Ubud ranks #13 in Bali with accolades from 7 reviews like Frommer's, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
Soori Bali
Banjar Dukuh, Desa Kelating, Kerambitan, Tabanan, Bali 82161, Indonesia
From $873/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Set between green rice fields and a black-sand beach, the location is stunning, and if it feels a bit sleepy that’s precisely the intention." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This luxury villa compound on a (still) remote stretch of Bali's west coast has 46 very private villas, each with their own plunge pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"Bali has its fair share of breathtaking resorts, but none feels quite as authentic and luxurious as Alila Villas Soori, on the island’s less traveled southwest coast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Nestled between verdant rice paddies and a shimmering black-sand beach, this is a pampering paradise." Full review
Star Service
"Situated 10 minutes from the Tanah Lot, one of Bali's most sacred temples, and less than an hour from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the Soori Bali is set within the Tabanan Regency." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Soori Bali is an elegant, eco-friendly seaside retreat set among rice paddies, just a 30-minute drive from Bali’s more popular tourist areas." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The 48 villas are pure sophistication, aesthetically simple, with a strong tendency towards large, open, undefined spaces...choose between pool, terrace, or beachfront spaces, at ground level" 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