AmandarivsTanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Amandari ranks slightly better than The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, Bali - a GHM hotel. Amandari comes in at #2 in Bali with accolades from 11 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Mr & Mrs Smith.
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
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
Jl. Goa Gajah, Tengkulak Kaja, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $550/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"When to go: The sunny high season (JuneSept.).
Which room to book: Pool Villa 6 has the best views
Amenities:
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Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Not only does the Chedi Club deliver stunning views of Ubud’s lush green rice fields but it comes steeped in Indonesian history." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 20-villa property combines the Hadiprana family’s personal art and antique collection with a very English feel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This five-pearl boutique resort in the green hills of the artsy Ubud area has 20 separate villas, each providing guests with their own butler; many have private pools." Full review
Jetsetter
"Intimate art-filled Ubud estate with its own spa, amphitheater and bewitching views of holy Mount Agung." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah in Ubud was once the private residence of renowned architect and art-collector, Hendra Hadiprana; luckily for us, he’s turned his home into a (very special) hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Endless rice fields and tasteful artwork combine to create a sense of harmony and balance at The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah in the foothills of Bali." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It’s hard to believe this hotel is only 10 minutes from Ubud—it feels like a private estate miles from civilization." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Bali’s most tasteful, arty luxury resorts. This oasis, conjured up by an art collector, boasts graceful buildings and lusciously crafted accommodation." Full review
Frommer's
"Shimmering ponds dotted with migrant Java pond herons and Dutch colonial black swans are surrounded by terraced hills of rice paddies tended by generations of Balinese farmers." Full review