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Bambu IndahvsAYANA Resort Bali
Both AYANA Resort and Spa and Bambu Indah are endorsed by writers. On balance, AYANA Resort and Spa scores slightly better than Bambu Indah. AYANA Resort and Spa has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 9 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
Bambu Indah
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent Travel + Leisure
The Wall Street Journal
Banjar Baung, Sayan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Savvy travelers with an environmental bent will think they have died and gone to heaven." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Several outbuildings create a timeless village with underpinnings of luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can swim in the natural pool, walk in the surrounding rice paddies, and dine by candlelight at the Ayung River’s edge." Full review
Concierge "The four hand-carved wooden houses transported from Java, each more than 100 years old, are set amid rice fields on the Sayan Ridge, an ethereal Eden near Ubud."
Condé Nast Traveler "The four hand-carved wooden houses transported from Java, each more than 100 years old, are set amid rice fields on the Sayan Ridge, an ethereal Eden near Ubud." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 11-room Bambu Indah is a sustainable, upper-mid-range bamboo oasis that blends into the Indonesian jungle setting from its location above rice paddies and the Ayung River." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This is the consummate south-east Asian eco-retreat; small, scenic, and almost entirely sustainable." Full review
Independent "Each of the villas is different, reflecting Indonesia’s diverse architecture...the hotel also has a natural river pool filtered with algae and an excellent restaurant.
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Travel + Leisure "Earth-friendly to its core, from the striking sustainable bamboo architecture to the permaculture farm–to-table food, this eco-luxury resort that tumbles artfully down to natural swimming pools by the river is home to enlightening experiences and design"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
The Wall Street Journal "Pitched up along the Ayung River in the depths of Ubud’s jungle, this eco-conscious resort is a whimsical collection of tropical dwellings made from swirling bamboo and antique teak"
A Locals’ Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist Crowds
January 10, 2024
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
