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AYANA Resort BalivsDesa Seni

Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, AYANA Resort and Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Desa Seni, A Village Resort. AYANA Resort and Spa scores 90 with approval from 9 publications like Gayot, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.

AYANA Resort Bali
9/10
Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Bali 80364, Indonesia
From $178/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 Amenities: ..."
Fodor's 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 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 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 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 Gayot
"This cliff-top sanctuary blends privacy with all the major attractions of a destination resort."
Oyster 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 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 The Telegraph
8.0
"The AYANA Resort and Spa is known for its fiery sunsets at its Rock Bar." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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
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Desa Seni
8/10
Jl. Kayu Putih #13, Pantai Berawa, Canggu, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"A short drive from Seminyak along winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A short drive from Seminyak along Bali’s winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This eco-compound of antique Indonesian houses is surrounded by palms, tropical landscaping, and brilliant green rice fields." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Wellness treatments and holistic living are the big draw at Desa Seni, but even if you spurn crystal spiritual detoxification you can enjoy its serenity and style." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One person described this place as like a hippie Four Seasons, and that's not far from the truth."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"You can't fail to feel calmer after a stay at this magical resort based on a traditional Indonesian village." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Desa Seni is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in Canggu, less than a 10-minute walk from Batu Belig Beach and a 15-minute drive from Petitenget." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"What’s the vibe at this spa? With a name that means "village of art" in Bahasa Indonesian, Desa Seni is a delight" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Desa Seni (Artist's Village) is comprised of antique joglos and embellished with royal antiques and charming folk art." Full review

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