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AmandarivsDiscovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Amandari scores significantly higher than Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. Amandari comes in at 84 with accolades from 7 sources such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and concierge.com.
Amandari
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Concierge
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
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Jalan Raya Kedewatan, Kedewatan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Built within Kedewatan village, the Amandari manages to balance sensitivity and opulence with its unique integration of resort and community." Full review
Lonely Planet "In Kedewatan village, the storied Amandari does everything with charm and grace – sort of like a classical Balinese dancer." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In true Aman form, this luxurious hideaway displays an unwavering commitment to seclusion and romance from its perch high above the Ayung River gorge on the outskirts of Ubud." Full review
Concierge "If you want a sense of how life is lived in a typical Balinese village, Amandari purports to provide it."
Star Service "This property is located 3 kilometers east of town, 24 kilometers north of Denpasar and 40 kilometers northeast of the airport." Full review
i
Phones, dedicated modem lines, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, minibars, safes, robes and slippers are in place, but TVs are absent (they can be delivered upon request).
Gayot "This thirty-suite property is located in central Bali where rice terraces and the roaring Ayung River converge, along with the artistic elements of the town of Ubud."
Condé Nast Traveler "Views of the rice terraces of the Ayung River Gorge are part of the magic at this "beautiful property" designed as a Balinese village, whose name translates to "peaceful spirits."" Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Set within the lush green grounds, overlooking the Ayung River, are a selection of simple yet sophisticated villas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Bali hotel Amandari acts as an authentic village by connecting locals walking across the grounds with visting guests. Plenty of luxury is on offer though." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Exquisite sanctuary overlooking the Ayung River Gorge near the artists’ village of Ubud." Full review
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Frommer's Lonely Planet
Oyster
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This is one of Kuta's long-time hotels right on the main strip. Their classic oceanfront rooms feature dark varnished furnishings and spectacular views of Kuta Beach, just steps away." Full review
Lonely Planet "The 312 spacious rooms in four-storey blocks at this large resort front expansive gardens and a gigantic swimming pool." Full review
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For a real splurge, rent one of the private villas on the water (units two to seven are best).
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 381-room hotel is located right on Kuta Beach next to the Discovery Shopping Mall." Full review
