AmandarivsW Bali - Seminyak
Both Amandari and W Bali - Seminyak are rated highly by writers. On balance, Amandari ranks slightly higher than W Bali - Seminyak. Amandari is ranked #2 in Bali with positive reviews from 11 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide 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
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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
W Bali - Seminyak
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The high-tech W Retreat & Spa Bali sits on the best curve of the best beach on an island that has until now stressed the traditional."
Fodor's
"If you want to be part of the in-crowd in Bali, the W Seminyak is the place to make your entrance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A five-story, 237-unit hotel built around a lagoon pool on one of the best stretches of the Seminyak shoreline; 76 rooms in the main wing face the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The location on a wave-tossed stretch of sand and the views are hard to quibble with." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel, located on beautiful Seminyak Beach, provides the perfect backdrop for the W Retreat and Spa brand's hallmark of representing the earth's elements in its design." Full review
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The most requested retreats are the ocean-facing rooms with skylights.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"While W Bali – Seminyak resides in the heart of Bali’s party scene, it has become a destination for couples and families along with the revelers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"W Bali is an invigorating tropical playground in the heart of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas." Full review
Frommer's
"What looks like a nondescript monstrosity dominating Petitenget's surf beach is actually Indonesia's first W Hotel, Starwood's flagship W Retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The accommodations are divided into 158 ocean- or garden-facing “retreat” rooms and 79 freestanding villas, fully equipped residential units with private entrances." Full review