COMO Shambhala Estate, BalivsAlila Villas Uluwatu
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali is the choice of most professionals compared to Alila Villas Uluwatu. COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali scores 93 with approval from 9 publications such as Star Service, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Ubud, Payangan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $604/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you want a retreat that rejuvenates as it relaxes you look no further than the COMO Shambhala, which calls itself "The Estate" and rightly so." Full review
Concierge
"The Como group spared no expense on its flagship property, nestled amid jungle greenery outside Ubud—and the results are spectacular."
Travel + Leisure
"This lush private estate employs a small army of life coaches, energy healers, yoga masters, and nutritionists to help guests “make informed life changes.” (." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"With its gorgeous, secluded setting in a tropical rain forest, the five-pearl, 30-room Como Shambhala Estate is a peaceful oasis that attracts travelers seeking a health-conscious getaway." Full review
Star Service
"Located 2 kilometers away from the nearest paved road, down a lurching side lane, Como Shambala has taken up residence in the former quarters of Begawan Giri Estates." Full review
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Guests may choose to dine in their quarters for any meal.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The reigning queen of Bali, and a key player globally when it comes to destination spas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"No matter how tight your muscles or stressed your mind, the wall-to-wall waterfall luxury of the hotel Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud and its decadent spa will straighten you out in now time." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Lavish health retreat overlooking the most spectacular section of the Ayung River Gorge." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Tucked away a short distance from Bali’s cultural center of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate invites you to take up residence and embrace both luxury and wellness." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This property reigns as a five-star refuge for luxury travelers seeking to say farewell to stress and hello to spiritual development." Full review
Alila Villas Uluwatu Show All Reviews
Jl Belimbing Sari Banjar Tambiyak Desa Pecatu, Uluwatu 80364, Indonesia
From $598/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
This fabulous clifftop pleasure complex on Bali's booming south coast is the region's first fully successful marriage of..."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This fabulous clifftop pleasure complex on Bali’s booming south coast is the region’s first fully successful marriage of postmodern cool and tropical hot." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Bali’s most seductive new hideaway has one foot in the air (an impossibly cantilevered pavilion seems to float skyward over a cliff) and the other firmly planted in the earth." Full review
Star Service
"You can see for miles from the elevated position of this seafront resort, which is only a half-hour drive from the airport and 15 minutes from Uluwatu Temple." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"From its cliffside location overlooking the Indian Ocean, to its minimalist, modern architecture ... the luxurious Alila Villas Uluwatu provides a serene retreat with spectacular views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Poised on 100-metre high cliffs on the Bukit Peninsula, the Alila Villas Uluwatu is one of the most visually-striking hotels in the world." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A stylish outpost on Bali’s starkly beautiful Bukit Peninsula, hotel Alila Villas Uluwatu is a dramatic, eco-friendly design den in a jaw-plummeting setting." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Visually stunning, this vast resort has an artful contemporary style that is at once light and airy while still conveying a sense of luxury." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"One of Bali’s very own landmarks, Alila Villas Uluwatu has received much praise for its architecture and its quality service." Full review