AmankilavsThe Legian Seminyak, Bali
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Amankila is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Legian Bali. Amankila is ranked #12 in Bali with recommendations from 9 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Insight Guides.
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.
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $406/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Set among the bustling shops and nightspots of Seminyak, 45 minutes northwest of Kuta, the Legian occupies one of the best stretches of beach on the southern coast."
Lonely Planet
"The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The undisputed glamour-puss of Bali hotels, the all-suite Legian sits center stage on fabulous Legian Beach, just a quick skip from the swish shops and nightclubs of Seminyak." Full review
Star Service
"The Legian offers excellent accommodations, scenic sea views and solitude at a reasonable price." Full review
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Be sure to arrange transport from the hotel or have directions written clearly for your taxi driver, or you will end up at the better-known Legian Beach hotel.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Offering the perfect counterpoint to the action of its Seminyak beachfront, The Legian exudes tranquil Balinese minimalism with pools, fountains, teakwood, and 67 intimate suites." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tropical elegance, class and style emanate from every corner of this frangipani-scented five-star on Seminyak Beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A boutique seaside hideaway on buzzy Seminyak Beach made up of stylish suites and all-frills villas, hotel The Legian Bali is a study in two kinds of luxury." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Legian offers suites, clustered around the hotel’s nexus, a three-tiered swimming pool surrounded by umbrella-shaded decks and manicured gardens...there’s 24-hour room service for the shy." Full review