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Bambu IndahvsThe Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Bambu Indah scores significantly better than The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. Bambu Indah ranks #11 in Bali with accolades from 7 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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 Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Star Service Oyster The Telegraph
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, Lot N 2, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Every day features some type of cultural performance and the whole place has the feel of Indonesia's royal roots." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Resembling a stylized Balinese village, this luxury resort in Nusa Dua features tropical gardens... and a vast network of lagoon pools connecting seven regular pools and manmade waterfalls." Full review
Star Service "A fine meld of the tropical and the commercial, the hotel consists of modern Balinese-inspired structures set into lush aquatic grounds. It is located 15 kilometers southeast of the airport." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Features a sprawling tropical lagoon pool, a big saltwater pool near the beach, two smaller sand-bottomed pools, a beach with water sports, a full-service spa, and several good restaurants and bars." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This self-proclaimed barefoot-luxury resort is famed for its evening fire dance performances, lavish Sunday beachfront brunches and evening cocktail hours featuring Balinese-made wine and cheese." Full review
