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W Bali - SeminyakvsMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Both W Bali - Seminyak and Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, W Bali - Seminyak is preferred by most writers compared to Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. W Bali - Seminyak has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 8 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Concierge.
W Bali - Seminyak
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The high-tech W Retreat & Spa Bali sits on the best curve of the best beach on an island that has until now stressed the traditional."
Fodor's "If you want to be part of the in-crowd in Bali, the W Seminyak is the place to make your entrance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A five-story, 237-unit hotel built around a lagoon pool on one of the best stretches of the Seminyak shoreline; 76 rooms in the main wing face the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet "The location on a wave-tossed stretch of sand and the views are hard to quibble with." Full review
Star Service "This hotel, located on beautiful Seminyak Beach, provides the perfect backdrop for the W Retreat and Spa brand's hallmark of representing the earth's elements in its design." Full review
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The most requested retreats are the ocean-facing rooms with skylights.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"While W Bali – Seminyak resides in the heart of Bali’s party scene, it has become a destination for couples and families along with the revelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"W Bali is an invigorating tropical playground in the heart of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas." Full review
Frommer's "What looks like a nondescript monstrosity dominating Petitenget's surf beach is actually Indonesia's first W Hotel, Starwood's flagship W Retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide "The accommodations are divided into 158 ocean- or garden-facing “retreat” rooms and 79 freestanding villas, fully equipped residential units with private entrances." Full review
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
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Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Jetsetter Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Jl. Kedewatan 9, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $615/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Wallpaper "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 Telegraph9.0
"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"
The 14 Most Beautiful Jungle Hotels Around the World
March 27, 2022
