The MenjanganvsMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores slightly higher than The Menjangan. Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve comes in at #18 in Bali with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
The Menjangan
Jl. Raya Gilimanuk, Singaraja Km. 17 | Taman Nasional Bali Barat, West Bali National Park, Bali 81155, Indonesia
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"If you want to see what Bali was like before the tourists (or, really, anyone) took over, Menjangan Resort is the place."
Jetsetter
"When you stay at The Menjangan in Pejarakan, you'll be within the vicinity of Bali Barat National Park. This 4-star resort is within the region of Macro Bali Divecenter and Reef Seen Turtle Hatchery." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Just within the buffer zone of Bali Barat National Park, this five-star resort is the perfect spot for those wanting to see both sides of the national park." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Menjangan is a 22-room upscale property in Bali Barat National Park on the northwest coast of Bali." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Located within the boundary of West Bali National Park, The Menjangan is a beautiful, tucked-away luxury resort that is far from Bali’s regular tourist track." Full review
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Jl. Kedewatan 9, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $615/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
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"The sustainably sourced Mandapa resort is modelled on an indigenous Balinese village to include its own temple and private rice paddies, where guests can turn their hand at planting and harvesting." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The third resort in Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-exclusive Reserve group, Mandapa occupies a pristine, 24-acre swath of land where the Ayung River meets a plunging valley in the heavenly high country of Ubud." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"With the Ayung river coursing through its verdant 14 acres, its own sawah (rice paddy) and an ancient temple, plus gracious staff to boot, Mandapa is an homage to Balinese culture." Full review
Jetsetter
"Reimagined Indonesian village turned Ritz-Carlton Reserve, nestled among rice fields and bordered by the Ayung, Bali’s longest river." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The magical, secluded location is surprisingly only a 10-minute drive from the center of Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Epic doesn't even begin to describe the extent to which this stunning resort soars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient." Full review
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Travel + Leisure
"Breathtaking is one way to describe the bird's-eye view of Mandapa, which looks like a fairytale scene combining river, jungle, rice terraces, and temples"
Bali Travel Guide
July 16, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in the emerald Ubud jungle, Mandapa is one of the most lavish (and well-loved) resorts in the region"
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