AmandarivsPotato Head Suites
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Amandari ranks significantly higher than Katamama. Amandari comes in at 92 with approval from 11 reviewers like Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Amandari Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
94.0
"Exquisite sanctuary overlooking the Ayung River Gorge near the artists’ village of Ubud." Full review
Potato Head Suites
Jl. Petitenget no. 51B, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Wallpaper
"A quietly modern space that’s layered with acres of terrazzo, Balinese bricks, teak, and hand-made Javanese tiles." Full review
Jetsetter
"Modernist architecture with plenty of local flavor is the calling card at this Bali-meets-Brooklyn boutique property in upscale Seminyak." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Come for the sand, the sounds and the blistering party scene." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Katamama is little brother to Seminyak favourite Potato Head Beach Club, so you know you’re in safe hands." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Katamama is an upscale boutique hotel with a young, hip vibe that sits just behind the famous Potato Beach Club Resort." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There are huge windows, lavish seating areas and private terraces and balconies." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"In short, Katamama has it all: luxury, authenticity, and a downright cool vibe." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An artisanal theme pervades this brick-clad Brutalist boutique hotel that manages to be a quiet respite in the heart of lively Seminyak, from its colorful terrazzo to in-room textiles and woven baskets"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021