Bambu IndahvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Bambu Indah scores significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton Bali. Bambu Indah is ranked #11 in Bali with endorsements from 7 reviews such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure 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 Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Lot #3 | Banjar Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service
" Indian Ocean views from much of the resort are exceptional from this cliff location, and a panoramic bridge with glass elevator connects guests with the serene stretch of sand 70 meters below.
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Accommodations are extremely spacious and comfortable, the beach is perfect for paddling, and there’s enough on-site facilities to keep little ones occupied for a week." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"313 suites and villas, six restaurants and bars, and a spectacular pool that hovers over the threshold of the Indian Ocean." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Perched on the southern tip of the island, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali sprawls across a dramatic cliff and drops all the way down to its private white-sand beach." Full review
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The Sunday brunch is famous among locals as well, so make sure to reserve your table in advance.