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W Bali - SeminyakvsAlila Ubud
W Bali - Seminyak and Alila Ubud are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, W Bali - Seminyak ranks slightly better than Alila Ubud. W Bali - Seminyak comes in at #5 in Bali with recommendations from 8 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
W Bali - Seminyak
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The high-tech W Retreat & Spa Bali sits on the best curve of the best beach on an island that has until now stressed the traditional."
Fodor's "If you want to be part of the in-crowd in Bali, the W Seminyak is the place to make your entrance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A five-story, 237-unit hotel built around a lagoon pool on one of the best stretches of the Seminyak shoreline; 76 rooms in the main wing face the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet "The location on a wave-tossed stretch of sand and the views are hard to quibble with." Full review
Star Service "This hotel, located on beautiful Seminyak Beach, provides the perfect backdrop for the W Retreat and Spa brand's hallmark of representing the earth's elements in its design." Full review
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The most requested retreats are the ocean-facing rooms with skylights.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"While W Bali – Seminyak resides in the heart of Bali’s party scene, it has become a destination for couples and families along with the revelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"W Bali is an invigorating tropical playground in the heart of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas." Full review
Frommer's "What looks like a nondescript monstrosity dominating Petitenget's surf beach is actually Indonesia's first W Hotel, Starwood's flagship W Retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide "The accommodations are divided into 158 ocean- or garden-facing “retreat” rooms and 79 freestanding villas, fully equipped residential units with private entrances." Full review
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
