The Oberoi Beach Resort - BalivsMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Both The Oberoi Bali and Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores slightly higher than The Oberoi Bali. Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 85 with endorsements from 6 publications like Jetsetter, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Oberoi Beach Resort - Bali
Seminyak Beach, Jl. Laksmana, Seminyak, Bali 80033, Indonesia
From $390/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The beautifully understated Oberoi has been a refined Balinese-style beachside retreat since 1971." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Oberoi skillfully combines luxury with simplicity and charges the surroundings with Balinese history and culture, including bi-weekly dance performances and daily offerings in the hotel's temples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Gorgeous thatched-roof villas set in 15 acres of immaculate landscaped gardens adjacent to Seminyak Beach, offering one of the best luxury escapes in Bali." 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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