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AmandarivsAYANA Resort Bali
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Amandari is preferred by most reviewers compared to AYANA Resort and Spa. Amandari has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 11 reviewers like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Amandari
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Concierge
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
Jalan Raya Kedewatan, Kedewatan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Built within Kedewatan village, the Amandari manages to balance sensitivity and opulence with its unique integration of resort and community." Full review
Lonely Planet "In Kedewatan village, the storied Amandari does everything with charm and grace – sort of like a classical Balinese dancer." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In true Aman form, this luxurious hideaway displays an unwavering commitment to seclusion and romance from its perch high above the Ayung River gorge on the outskirts of Ubud." Full review
Concierge "If you want a sense of how life is lived in a typical Balinese village, Amandari purports to provide it."
Star Service "This property is located 3 kilometers east of town, 24 kilometers north of Denpasar and 40 kilometers northeast of the airport." Full review
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Phones, dedicated modem lines, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, minibars, safes, robes and slippers are in place, but TVs are absent (they can be delivered upon request).
Gayot "This thirty-suite property is located in central Bali where rice terraces and the roaring Ayung River converge, along with the artistic elements of the town of Ubud."
Condé Nast Traveler "Views of the rice terraces of the Ayung River Gorge are part of the magic at this "beautiful property" designed as a Balinese village, whose name translates to "peaceful spirits."" Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Set within the lush green grounds, overlooking the Ayung River, are a selection of simple yet sophisticated villas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Bali hotel Amandari acts as an authentic village by connecting locals walking across the grounds with visting guests. Plenty of luxury is on offer though." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Exquisite sanctuary overlooking the Ayung River Gorge near the artists’ village of Ubud." Full review
AYANA Resort Bali Concierge
Fodor's
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Star Service Gayot
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
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."
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
