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Bambu IndahvsMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bambu Indah scores slightly better than Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Bambu Indah ranks #11 in Bali with accolades from 7 sources including Concierge, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Wallpaper Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Jl. Kedewatan 9, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $615/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper "The sustainably sourced Mandapa resort is modelled on an indigenous Balinese village to include its own temple and private rice paddies, where guests can turn their hand at planting and harvesting." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The third resort in Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-exclusive Reserve group, Mandapa occupies a pristine, 24-acre swath of land where the Ayung River meets a plunging valley in the heavenly high country of Ubud." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With the Ayung river coursing through its verdant 14 acres, its own sawah (rice paddy) and an ancient temple, plus gracious staff to boot, Mandapa is an homage to Balinese culture." Full review
Jetsetter "Reimagined Indonesian village turned Ritz-Carlton Reserve, nestled among rice fields and bordered by the Ayung, Bali’s longest river." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The magical, secluded location is surprisingly only a 10-minute drive from the center of Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Epic doesn't even begin to describe the extent to which this stunning resort soars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Breathtaking is one way to describe the bird's-eye view of Mandapa, which looks like a fairytale scene combining river, jungle, rice terraces, and temples"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Situated in the emerald Ubud jungle, Mandapa is one of the most lavish (and well-loved) resorts in the region"
The 14 Most Beautiful Jungle Hotels Around the World
March 27, 2022
