Aman Villas at Nusa DuavsAlila Ubud
Aman Villas at Nusa Dua and Alila Ubud are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Alila Ubud scores significantly higher than Aman Villas at Nusa Dua. Alila Ubud comes in at #13 in Bali with accolades from 7 reviewers like Jetsetter, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Aman Villas at Nusa Dua
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Tablet
Mr & Mrs Smith
Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
Michelin Guide
Tablet
Jl Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"The Amanusa has a magnificent hilltop setting overlooking a golf course and the beaches." Full review
"Privacy is the reason to reserve one of this Aman’s 35 thatched-roof suites, set behind bougainvillea-covered sandstone walls." Full review
"Perched on a watchtower bluff, it stands as a sybaritic sentry over the golf course, the immense hotels in Nusa Dua, the sea and the distant volcanoes." Full review
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For those who want to minimize walking, request one of the Garden or Deluxe units closer to reception.
"Overlooking the golf course and across Selat Badung in the distance, the Amanusa is one of Bali's best hotels."
20.0
"Suites come with massive four-poster beds, sunken soaking tubs and garden courtyards with outdoor showers, and eight of the villas have their own private plunge pools." Full review
"Bali's Amanusa is an homage to the high-life, just an easy 15-minute trip from the airport." Full review
4 Stars
"Showcasing the discreet luxury that Aman resorts are famous for, Amanusa...sprawls across a massive hillside estate in one of the island’s most upscale neighborhoods.
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92.0
"Refined resort set on a garden hillside overlooking the Bali National Golf Club, 20 minutes south of Denpasar airport." Full review
Bib Gourmand
"Sprawling thatched-roof villa, surrounded by classic Balinese craftsmanship and first-rate contemporary luxuries...suites come with massive four-poster beds, sunken soaking tubs and garden courtyards" Full review
"Of the Aman resorts in Bali, Aman Villas at Nusa Dua is the closest to the archetypal Bali getaway. This is not to say it’s average, or even typical — this chain takes great pride in..." Full review
Alila Ubud
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Michelin Guide
Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Bali 80572, Indonesia
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"The Alila has a beautiful campus with some very mature and elegant gardens as a part of its lovely landscape." Full review
"Clinging to a hillside over the Ayung River, Alila Ubud's low-rise landscape pays homage to a traditional Balinese village." Full review
"Near Payangan, the Alila offers great views and modern luxury amid rural tranquillity." Full review
"Set in the Balinese hillside village of Payangan, this hotel has made sweeping efforts to minimize its environmental impact and aid the surrounding community in the process." Full review
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Note that there are a lot of steps to get around the property and those with limited mobility should request a room closest to the pool.
Luxury
"Located in the lush Ayung River valley rainforest, the 68-room property offers luxury and serenity in equal measure, and its intimate feel makes it a particularly good choice for couples." Full review
8.0
"Alila Ubud is a luxurious – but excellent-value – hotel with positively inebriating views of the Ayung River, and an infinity pool overlooking the valley." Full review
"With a cliff-hugging infinity pool and acclaimed dining, you won’t be roughing it at this Bali-based boutique retreat." Full review
Bib Gourmand
"Think of Bali and you almost certainly think of idyllic white sand beaches, thatched-roof villas open to the sea breeze, and maybe a bit of snorkeling. Alila Ubud, then, will confound..." Full review