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Bambu IndahvsThe Royal Beach Seminyak Bali - MGallery
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Bambu Indah scores significantly higher than The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali - MGallery Collection. Bambu Indah comes in at #11 in Bali with approval from 7 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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 Royal Beach Seminyak Bali - MGallery Lonely Planet
Star Service Oyster
Jetsetter
Gayot
Jl. Camplung Tanduk, Seminyak Beach, PO Box 3384, Seminyak, Bali 80033, Indonesia
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "This comfortable hotel is on a wide expanse of beach. It doesn't have the flash of some of its top-end competitors but it's a relaxing place for a classic beach holiday."
Star Service " The sprawling but well-designed complex embraces three-story accommodation buildings and some superb one- and two-story villas." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale, 145-unit Royal Beach is one of the most affordable options offering direct access to Seminyak Beach." Full review
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There are two gorgeous outdoor pools (one overlooks the ocean) and the surrounding loungers have built-in buzzers for requesting service.
Jetsetter "Balinese beachfront hideaway with tropical gardens, traditional architecture and a rustic-chic spa." Full review
Gayot "Comfort, appealing design and reliability entice travelers to this beachfront retreat."
