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AmankilavsMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Amankila and Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Amankila scores slightly better than Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Amankila ranks #12 in Bali with praise from 9 publications including Hideaway Report, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Amankila
Concierge
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report94.0
"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.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Wallpaper Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Jetsetter Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Jl. Kedewatan 9, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $615/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper "The sustainably sourced Mandapa resort is modelled on an indigenous Balinese village to include its own temple and private rice paddies, where guests can turn their hand at planting and harvesting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The third resort in Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-exclusive Reserve group, Mandapa occupies a pristine, 24-acre swath of land where the Ayung River meets a plunging valley in the heavenly high country of Ubud." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With the Ayung river coursing through its verdant 14 acres, its own sawah (rice paddy) and an ancient temple, plus gracious staff to boot, Mandapa is an homage to Balinese culture." Full review
Jetsetter "Reimagined Indonesian village turned Ritz-Carlton Reserve, nestled among rice fields and bordered by the Ayung, Bali’s longest river." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The magical, secluded location is surprisingly only a 10-minute drive from the center of Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Epic doesn't even begin to describe the extent to which this stunning resort soars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient." Full review
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Any sights we should be sure to check out?
Travel + Leisure "Breathtaking is one way to describe the bird's-eye view of Mandapa, which looks like a fairytale scene combining river, jungle, rice terraces, and temples"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Situated in the emerald Ubud jungle, Mandapa is one of the most lavish (and well-loved) resorts in the region"
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