Bambu IndahvsThe Legian Seminyak, Bali
Both Bambu Indah and The Legian Bali are praised by experts. On balance, Bambu Indah scores slightly better than The Legian Bali. Bambu Indah comes in at 87 with endorsements from 7 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and Concierge.
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
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $406/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Set among the bustling shops and nightspots of Seminyak, 45 minutes northwest of Kuta, the Legian occupies one of the best stretches of beach on the southern coast."
Lonely Planet
"The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The undisputed glamour-puss of Bali hotels, the all-suite Legian sits center stage on fabulous Legian Beach, just a quick skip from the swish shops and nightclubs of Seminyak." Full review
Star Service
"The Legian offers excellent accommodations, scenic sea views and solitude at a reasonable price." Full review
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Be sure to arrange transport from the hotel or have directions written clearly for your taxi driver, or you will end up at the better-known Legian Beach hotel.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Offering the perfect counterpoint to the action of its Seminyak beachfront, The Legian exudes tranquil Balinese minimalism with pools, fountains, teakwood, and 67 intimate suites." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tropical elegance, class and style emanate from every corner of this frangipani-scented five-star on Seminyak Beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A boutique seaside hideaway on buzzy Seminyak Beach made up of stylish suites and all-frills villas, hotel The Legian Bali is a study in two kinds of luxury." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Legian offers suites, clustered around the hotel’s nexus, a three-tiered swimming pool surrounded by umbrella-shaded decks and manicured gardens...there’s 24-hour room service for the shy." Full review