Discovery Kartika Plaza HotelvsFour Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan ranks significantly better than Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan ranks #10 in Bali with endorsements from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is one of Kuta's long-time hotels right on the main strip. Their classic oceanfront rooms feature dark varnished furnishings and spectacular views of Kuta Beach, just steps away." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The 312 spacious rooms in four-storey blocks at this large resort front expansive gardens and a gigantic swimming pool." Full review
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For a real splurge, rent one of the private villas on the water (units two to seven are best).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 381-room hotel is located right on Kuta Beach next to the Discovery Shopping Mall." Full review
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Show All Reviews
Sayan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $329/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Set in Bali’s dazzling green central highlands among 18 acres of gardens, this property’s Star Wars-esque architecture seems—well, rather alien at first." Full review
Concierge
"Indonesian art and local handmade fabrics decorate the 42 spacious villas and 18 suites of this property, just outside of Ubud."
Star Service
"4 kilometers west of town and 40 kilometers north of the airport...designed to impress, and arriving guests may be awe-struck as they approach its Japanese-inspired, Roman-sized buildings." Full review
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Choose rooms fronting the river or its tributary for views of bathing natives and working farmers.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Dine on contemporary Indonesian cuisine at the Ayung Terrace, or sip a passion fruit martini overlooking the valley at Jati Bar. "Staying here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience."" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Set below the valley rim, the curved open-air reception area looks like a Cinerama screen of Ubud beauty." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Rising out of a verdant valley, echoing the curves and waves of the surrounding fields and watery rice paddies, the Four Seasons Sayan bowls you over from the moment you cross its sky-bridge entranceway." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Creatively designed hideaway overlooking the Ayung River." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"With just 60 guest rooms, this Bali village resort is small by Four Seasons standards, which is exactly what makes Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan so appealing." Full review
Jetsetter
"Exclusive Bali riverside retreat with a spa, two-level pool and majestic jungle views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Upon arrival at this John Heah—designed resort—with its dramatic bridge leading to a giant rice bowl of a lotus pond that hovers like a spaceship above the treetops and Ayung River—it's obvious you're somewhere special"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021