Bambu IndahvsConrad Bali
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Bambu Indah scores marginally better than Conrad Bali. Bambu Indah ranks #11 in Bali with approval from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
Conrad Bali
Jalan Pratama 168, Tanjung Benoa, Bali 80363, Indonesia
From $166/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"This refreshingly low-key resort on the island's southeastern coast is easily the most family-friendly on the island."
Travel + Leisure
"The most family-friendly of Bali’s resorts, the Conrad has over 1,000 feet of pristine beach fronting a calm, child-safe lagoon." Full review
Star Service
"Located 10 kilometers from Ngurah Rai airport, the Conrad Bali follows Balinese traditional religious practices in the making of daily offerings and recognition of local holidays and celebrations." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale property situated right on the beach in Nusa Dua. There's not much within walking distance, but the hotel offers plenty to do." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Tanjung Benoa's flashiest hotel combines a modern Bali look with a refreshing, casual style." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Conrad Bali has a picture-perfect sandy beachfront as pure as Bali itself." Full review
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The Dining
There are five restaurants to choose from at Conrad Bali, but the closest one to the beach is the steak-and-seafood-focused Eight Degrees South, which features ocean breezes flowing through the open doors and windows.
Jetsetter
"Large, family-friendly luxury resort maximizes its swath of sand with a mega roster of activities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"In a departure from the island’s trend toward over-the-top fantasy villas, the 353 rooms at the Conrad are downright tasteful—spacious and comfortable, with authentic Indonesian accents." Full review