AmankilavsCOMO Uma Ubud, Bali
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, COMO Uma Ubud, Bali ranks marginally better than Amankila. COMO Uma Ubud, Bali ranks #9 in Bali with approval from 9 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
Amankila
Manggis, PO Box 33, Manggis, Bali 80871, Indonesia
From $950/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"This resort, with its series of interlocking, terraced buildings set right into a cliff side, takes full advantage of its setting above the Lombok Strait."
Insight Guides
"The most impressive of Bali’s three Aman resorts, it is built on the side of a cliff and extends to the sea below."
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The beach is accessed by a flight of steep stairs (or ask for a buggy to take you there).
Lonely Planet
"One of Bali's best resorts, the Amankila is perched along the jutting cliffs." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Even Aman junkies will admit that this extraordinary resort, perched above the dramatic Lombok Strait on Bali's forested east coast, raises the bar for the hotel group." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With a perfect-scoring location in eastern Bali right on the Lombok Strait, "this beautiful resort is very much in touch with its community."" Full review
Gayot
"Signature, sophisticated Aman architecture provides a luxurious home base for unique island escapes."
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Bali’s longest established luxury resorts, Amankila stands sentry on a hillside overlooking the Lombok Strait on the east coast of Bali." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Enchanting beachside resort descending a tropical hillside above the Badung Strait." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Amankila, a luxury hotel in eastern Bali, is one of three Aman Resorts properties on the island." Full review
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Be it a personal snorkeling session or a private dinner on the beach, the crew ensures any request can be arranged at the drop of a hat.
COMO Uma Ubud, Bali
Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Banjar Lungsiakan, Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $237/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Most luxury properties here are designed in traditional country style, but the Uma offers a distinctly contemporary choice, blending modern comfort with the stunning natural environment." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Intimate and stylish, this Como hotel—just a five-minutes drive from the galleries and shops of Ubud—draws a chic young clientele." Full review
Concierge
"Hotelier Christina Ong proves that less is more with this 29-room hotel a five-minute drive from Ubud."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of Ubud's most attractive properties, the 46 rooms here come in a variety of sizes but all have a relaxed naturalistic style." Full review
Wallpaper
"The Uma by Como in Ubud, sits at Bali’s heart and draws on its peaceful and culturally rich environment. The hotel comprises a series of modern rooms that hint at the local vernacular." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"COMO Uma Ubud pays respect to that rich cultural tradition...while also opting for elements of contemporary interior design and sleek minimalist architecture." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Given the incredible valley scenery, the soothing sounds of Balinese wildlife, and the beautiful thatched balés that fill the place, it couldn’t fail." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A serene oasis of calm in the bustle of Ubud, Bali." Full review