AYANA Resort BalivsAlila Ubud
Both AYANA Resort and Spa and Alila Ubud are praised by experts. Overall, AYANA Resort and Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to Alila Ubud. AYANA Resort and Spa is ranked #4 in Bali with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as Star Service, Gayot and Concierge.
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Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Bali 80364, Indonesia
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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Fodor's
"All the must-have elements of a Balinese getaway come together at one of the island's most lauded—and lavish—properties." Full review
Jetsetter
"Majestic temples, volcanoes and beaches that sit between tropical gardens and world-class waves — Bali is a worthwhile pilgrimage for travelers in search of the exotic and the..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Book a table just for two at the end of AYANA’s private jetty, for a 5-course lobster dinner accompanied by the melodies of a Balinese gamelan orchestra." Full review
Star Service
"Previously the Ritz-Carlton, AYANA Resort and Spa is 2 kilometers from its neighbor, the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay." Full review
Gayot
"This cliff-top sanctuary blends privacy with all the major attractions of a destination resort."
Oyster
Luxury
"A four-and-a-half-pearl luxury resort in a scenic cliff-top location overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Jimbaran location is quiet and secluded, and perfect for those needing to recharge." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"In the southwestern peninsula of Bali amid 222 acres of private tropical forest, you’ll find the expansive Ayana Resort and Spa Bali." Full review
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At sunset, tables and chairs are set out on the sand in front of beach shacks and the beach transforms into a lively area where you can choose from a selection of seafood and have it weighed and grilled to perfection.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The AYANA Resort and Spa is known for its fiery sunsets at its Rock Bar." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A huge resort up on the cliffs of Bali with so much to do you'll never have to leave." Full review
Alila Ubud
Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Bali 80572, Indonesia
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Alila has a beautiful campus with some very mature and elegant gardens as a part of its lovely landscape." Full review
Jetsetter
"Experience Bali’s inland side at Alila Ubud, the jungle antidote to the countless (and often generic) resorts that line the island’s coast. A 15-minute drive from Ubud, Bali’s cultural..." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Near Payangan, the Alila offers great views and modern luxury amid rural tranquillity." Full review
Star Service
"Set in the Balinese hillside village of Payangan, this hotel has made sweeping efforts to minimize its environmental impact and aid the surrounding community in the process." Full review
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Note that there are a lot of steps to get around the property and those with limited mobility should request a room closest to the pool.
Oyster
Luxury
"Located in the lush Ayung River valley rainforest, the 68-room property offers luxury and serenity in equal measure, and its intimate feel makes it a particularly good choice for couples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Alila Ubud is a luxurious – but excellent-value – hotel with positively inebriating views of the Ayung River, and an infinity pool overlooking the valley." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"With a cliff-hugging infinity pool and acclaimed dining, you won’t be roughing it at this Bali-based boutique retreat." Full review