COMO Shambhala Estate, BalivsSoori Bali
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali ranks significantly higher than Soori Bali. COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali comes in at 93 with accolades from 9 publications including Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and Hideaway Report.
COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Ubud, Payangan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $604/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If you want a retreat that rejuvenates as it relaxes you look no further than the COMO Shambhala, which calls itself "The Estate" and rightly so." Full review
Concierge
"The Como group spared no expense on its flagship property, nestled amid jungle greenery outside Ubud—and the results are spectacular."
Travel + Leisure
"This lush private estate employs a small army of life coaches, energy healers, yoga masters, and nutritionists to help guests “make informed life changes.” (." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"With its gorgeous, secluded setting in a tropical rain forest, the five-pearl, 30-room Como Shambhala Estate is a peaceful oasis that attracts travelers seeking a health-conscious getaway." Full review
Star Service
"Located 2 kilometers away from the nearest paved road, down a lurching side lane, Como Shambala has taken up residence in the former quarters of Begawan Giri Estates." Full review
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Guests may choose to dine in their quarters for any meal.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The reigning queen of Bali, and a key player globally when it comes to destination spas." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"No matter how tight your muscles or stressed your mind, the wall-to-wall waterfall luxury of the hotel Como Shambhala Estate in Ubud and its decadent spa will straighten you out in now time." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Lavish health retreat overlooking the most spectacular section of the Ayung River Gorge." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Tucked away a short distance from Bali’s cultural center of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate invites you to take up residence and embrace both luxury and wellness." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This property reigns as a five-star refuge for luxury travelers seeking to say farewell to stress and hello to spiritual development." Full review
Soori Bali
Banjar Dukuh, Desa Kelating, Kerambitan, Tabanan, Bali 82161, Indonesia
From $873/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Set between green rice fields and a black-sand beach, the location is stunning, and if it feels a bit sleepy that’s precisely the intention." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This luxury villa compound on a (still) remote stretch of Bali's west coast has 46 very private villas, each with their own plunge pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"Bali has its fair share of breathtaking resorts, but none feels quite as authentic and luxurious as Alila Villas Soori, on the island’s less traveled southwest coast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Nestled between verdant rice paddies and a shimmering black-sand beach, this is a pampering paradise." Full review
Star Service
"Situated 10 minutes from the Tanah Lot, one of Bali's most sacred temples, and less than an hour from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the Soori Bali is set within the Tabanan Regency." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Soori Bali is an elegant, eco-friendly seaside retreat set among rice paddies, just a 30-minute drive from Bali’s more popular tourist areas." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The 48 villas are pure sophistication, aesthetically simple, with a strong tendency towards large, open, undefined spaces...choose between pool, terrace, or beachfront spaces, at ground level" Full review