AmankilavsMaya Ubud Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Amankila scores slightly higher than Maya Ubud Resort & Spa. Amankila has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 9 sources such as Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Concierge.
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.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Jalan Gunung Sari, PO. Box 1001, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The design makes elegant use of local materials, blended in an immaculate, contemporary style and rooms reflect a refined simplicity." Full review
Concierge
"The 108-room Maya Ubud harmonizes with its wild surroundings without resorting to the clichéd faux-temple architecture that mars many of its corporate competitors."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 108-room Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is a luxury resort nestled in 24 acres of riverside tropical jungle about 10 minutes outside Ubud." Full review
Gayot
"Thoughtful attention to design details sets this resort apart in the hills of Ubud."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the most beautiful large hotels around Ubud, this sprawling property is well integrated into its surrounding river valley and rice fields." Full review