Discovery Kartika Plaza HotelvsAmankila
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Amankila is the choice of most reviewers compared to Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. Amankila is ranked #12 in Bali with accolades from 7 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is one of Kuta's long-time hotels right on the main strip. Their classic oceanfront rooms feature dark varnished furnishings and spectacular views of Kuta Beach, just steps away." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The 312 spacious rooms in four-storey blocks at this large resort front expansive gardens and a gigantic swimming pool." Full review
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For a real splurge, rent one of the private villas on the water (units two to seven are best).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 381-room hotel is located right on Kuta Beach next to the Discovery Shopping Mall." Full review
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.