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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton ReservevsAlila Villas Uluwatu
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Alila Villas Uluwatu is the choice of most reviewers compared to Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Alila Villas Uluwatu ranks #7 in Bali with recommendations from 8 reviewers including Oyster, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Jl. Kedewatan 9, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $615/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper "The sustainably sourced Mandapa resort is modelled on an indigenous Balinese village to include its own temple and private rice paddies, where guests can turn their hand at planting and harvesting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The third resort in Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-exclusive Reserve group, Mandapa occupies a pristine, 24-acre swath of land where the Ayung River meets a plunging valley in the heavenly high country of Ubud." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With the Ayung river coursing through its verdant 14 acres, its own sawah (rice paddy) and an ancient temple, plus gracious staff to boot, Mandapa is an homage to Balinese culture." Full review
Jetsetter "Reimagined Indonesian village turned Ritz-Carlton Reserve, nestled among rice fields and bordered by the Ayung, Bali’s longest river." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The magical, secluded location is surprisingly only a 10-minute drive from the center of Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Epic doesn't even begin to describe the extent to which this stunning resort soars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Breathtaking is one way to describe the bird's-eye view of Mandapa, which looks like a fairytale scene combining river, jungle, rice terraces, and temples"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Situated in the emerald Ubud jungle, Mandapa is one of the most lavish (and well-loved) resorts in the region"
The 14 Most Beautiful Jungle Hotels Around the World
March 27, 2022
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Concierge Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Oyster Jetsetter The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet Forbes Travel Guide 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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
