The Legian Seminyak, BalivsAmandari
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Amandari is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Legian Bali. Amandari scores 92 with endorsements from 11 publications including The Telegraph, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $406/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Set among the bustling shops and nightspots of Seminyak, 45 minutes northwest of Kuta, the Legian occupies one of the best stretches of beach on the southern coast."
Lonely Planet
"The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The undisputed glamour-puss of Bali hotels, the all-suite Legian sits center stage on fabulous Legian Beach, just a quick skip from the swish shops and nightclubs of Seminyak." Full review
Star Service
"The Legian offers excellent accommodations, scenic sea views and solitude at a reasonable price." Full review
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Be sure to arrange transport from the hotel or have directions written clearly for your taxi driver, or you will end up at the better-known Legian Beach hotel.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Offering the perfect counterpoint to the action of its Seminyak beachfront, The Legian exudes tranquil Balinese minimalism with pools, fountains, teakwood, and 67 intimate suites." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tropical elegance, class and style emanate from every corner of this frangipani-scented five-star on Seminyak Beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A boutique seaside hideaway on buzzy Seminyak Beach made up of stylish suites and all-frills villas, hotel The Legian Bali is a study in two kinds of luxury." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Legian offers suites, clustered around the hotel’s nexus, a three-tiered swimming pool surrounded by umbrella-shaded decks and manicured gardens...there’s 24-hour room service for the shy." Full review
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