Bambu IndahvsBulgari Resort Bali
Both Bambu Indah and Bulgari Resort Bali are praised by writers. Overall, Bambu Indah ranks significantly higher than Bulgari Resort Bali. Bambu Indah comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 7 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Bambu Indah
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 Planet
Top 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
Oyster
Upper-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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Bulgari Resort Bali
Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu, Bali 80364, Indonesia
From $748/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"The maid might not leave a diamond necklace on your pillow when she turns down the bed at night, but this new resort still gleams with all the luxury its name implies."
Travel + Leisure
"The Bulgari Resort is perched in the southernmost tip of Bali, allowing for sunrise and sunset views from any of the 59 freestanding, private villas." Full review
Star Service
"Owned by Rome-based luxury jeweler Bulgari, this luxury resort is located near the stunning clifftop Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple, on the island's far southwestern tip known as The Bukit." Full review
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Premier Ocean Villas are located higher up and have wider expanses of views, making them among the most requested.
Oyster
Luxury
"One of Bali's chicest properties, the five-pearl Bulgari Resort Bali is an ultra-luxury resort with 59 villas featuring Javanese mahogany furnishings and volcanic rock interior walls." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The setting literally takes the breath away: the resort’s 59 villas occupy a regal position atop a 160-meter-high cliff near Uluwatu, one of Bali’s most sacred temples." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This decadent destination on Bali's south-western shore combines exotic tropical beauty with high-end Italian sophistication." Full review
Jetsetter
"Fashion label lavishes East-West glamour atop the rugged Bukit Peninsula’s 500-foot limestone cliffs." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Spectacular views spread out before you...the resort seamlessly blends two worlds — its 59 villas and five mansions feature sophisticated custom Italian furnishings." Full review