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Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay vs Alila Ubud

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Alila Ubud scores slightly better than Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. Alila Ubud is ranked #13 in Bali with praise from 7 sources including Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Frommer's.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
8 / 10
Kuta Selatan, Jimbaran, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $418 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"From the moment a staff member meets you at the airport with a chilled hand towel, the service at this resort is unparalleled."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Expectedly luxurious and dramatic, this Four Seasons sits atop a cliff at the southern end of Jimbaran Bay." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The Four Seasons Resort is an all-suites hotel." Full review
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Avoid villas near the road.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"With villas arranged around seven squares, emulating a Balinese village, "the resort feels like an exclusive city where golf carts take you everywhere!"." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Each of the 147 villas here is designed in a traditional Balinese manner, complete with a carved entrance way, which opens onto an open-air dining pavilion overlooking a plunge pool." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This tropical Four Seasons promises unparalleled luxury in a classic island setting."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"There’s a magic formula at work at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, one that’s made the hotel as romantic for couples as it is fun for families." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Private villas and intimate service, the last word in luxury on Bali’s tranquil shore." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"This restorative beach-side idyll, refurbished last year, continues to see off the competition with its fabulous facilities, superlative spa and exceptional staff." Full review
Independent Independent
"The 147-villa resort spans part of the coastline, becoming an entire village in itself, with winding paths and colourful botanical gardens...the real jewel at Jimbaran Bay, though, is the spa."
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Alila Ubud
Alila Ubud
8 / 10
Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Bali 80572, Indonesia
From $98 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Alila has a beautiful campus with some very mature and elegant gardens as a part of its lovely landscape." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Experience Bali’s inland side at Alila Ubud, the jungle antidote to the countless (and often generic) resorts that line the island’s coast. A 15-minute drive from Ubud, Bali’s cultural..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Near Payangan, the Alila offers great views and modern luxury amid rural tranquillity." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"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.
Oyster Oyster
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
The Telegraph The Telegraph
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
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"With a cliff-hugging infinity pool and acclaimed dining, you won’t be roughing it at this Bali-based boutique retreat." Full review