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Bambu IndahvsSofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Bambu Indah scores marginally better than Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Bambu Indah ranks #11 in Bali with endorsements from 7 publications including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Star Service Lonely Planet
Jetsetter Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Lot N5 Nusa Dua Tourism, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Smiling and efficient staff welcome guests with a cold towel and welcome drink, and escort them to reception." Full review
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Avoid those closest to the main lobby, as they offer no view at all.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Making up a part of the resort strip, the Sofitel has a vast pool that meanders past the 415 rooms, some of which have terraces with direct pool access." Full review
Jetsetter "Sophisticated family-friendly beach retreat with an enormous pool and a street market–style restaurant." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This 451-room luxury resort is located in upmarket Nusa Dua, on Bali's south coast." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Balmy ocean breezes wrap around the curved staircase spiraling down to the garden level, and a beautifully sculptured wooden tree of life emerges from the center up to the top of the domed ceiling.
" Full review
