COMO Shambhala Estate, BalivsBambu Indah
Both Bambu Indah and COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bambu Indah. COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali comes in at #1 in Bali with praise from 9 sources like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Mr & Mrs Smith.
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Ubud, Payangan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $604/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you want a retreat that rejuvenates as it relaxes you look no further than the COMO Shambhala, which calls itself "The Estate" and rightly so." Full review
Concierge
"The Como group spared no expense on its flagship property, nestled amid jungle greenery outside Ubud—and the results are spectacular."
Travel + Leisure
"This lush private estate employs a small army of life coaches, energy healers, yoga masters, and nutritionists to help guests “make informed life changes.” (." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"With its gorgeous, secluded setting in a tropical rain forest, the five-pearl, 30-room Como Shambhala Estate is a peaceful oasis that attracts travelers seeking a health-conscious getaway." Full review
Star Service
"Located 2 kilometers away from the nearest paved road, down a lurching side lane, Como Shambala has taken up residence in the former quarters of Begawan Giri Estates." Full review
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Guests may choose to dine in their quarters for any meal.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The reigning queen of Bali, and a key player globally when it comes to destination spas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"No matter how tight your muscles or stressed your mind, the wall-to-wall waterfall luxury of the hotel Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud and its decadent spa will straighten you out in now time." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Lavish health retreat overlooking the most spectacular section of the Ayung River Gorge." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Tucked away a short distance from Bali’s cultural center of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate invites you to take up residence and embrace both luxury and wellness." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This property reigns as a five-star refuge for luxury travelers seeking to say farewell to stress and hello to spiritual development." Full review
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