Bambu IndahvsTanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, Bali - a GHM hotel ranks marginally better than Bambu Indah. The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah, Ubud, Bali - a GHM hotel is ranked #8 in Bali with endorsements from 9 reviews like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler 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
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
Jl. Goa Gajah, Tengkulak Kaja, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $550/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"When to go: The sunny high season (JuneSept.).
Which room to book: Pool Villa 6 has the best views
Amenities:
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Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Not only does the Chedi Club deliver stunning views of Ubud’s lush green rice fields but it comes steeped in Indonesian history." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This 20-villa property combines the Hadiprana family’s personal art and antique collection with a very English feel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This five-pearl boutique resort in the green hills of the artsy Ubud area has 20 separate villas, each providing guests with their own butler; many have private pools." Full review
Jetsetter
"Intimate art-filled Ubud estate with its own spa, amphitheater and bewitching views of holy Mount Agung." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah in Ubud was once the private residence of renowned architect and art-collector, Hendra Hadiprana; luckily for us, he’s turned his home into a (very special) hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
"Endless rice fields and tasteful artwork combine to create a sense of harmony and balance at The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah in the foothills of Bali." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It’s hard to believe this hotel is only 10 minutes from Ubud—it feels like a private estate miles from civilization." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"One of Bali’s most tasteful, arty luxury resorts. This oasis, conjured up by an art collector, boasts graceful buildings and lusciously crafted accommodation." Full review
Frommer's
"Shimmering ponds dotted with migrant Java pond herons and Dutch colonial black swans are surrounded by terraced hills of rice paddies tended by generations of Balinese farmers." Full review