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Bambu IndahvsThe Elysian
Both Bambu Indah and The Elysian are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Bambu Indah scores significantly higher than The Elysian. Bambu Indah scores 92 with endorsements from 7 sources like Lonely Planet, concierge.com and oyster.com.
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
The Elysian
Star Service
Jetsetter Oyster
18 Sari Dewi, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $398/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Each villa has its own plunge pool and private garden terrace enhancing its appeal. While it may not be as hip as Amana, it does have all the requisite accoutrements." Full review
Jetsetter "The Elysian is a collection of 26 villas, all secluded tropical sanctuaries, yet within walking distance of the area’s best beaches, restaurants and shopping." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Elysian is a luxury boutique hotel offering a romantic, peaceful stay a short distance from Seminyak Beach and world-famous Ku De Ta beach club." Full review
