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Desa Seni vs Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Desa Seni, A Village Resort and Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Desa Seni, A Village Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Desa Seni, A Village Resort has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 8 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Lonely Planet.

Desa Seni
Desa Seni
8 / 10
Jl. Kayu Putih #13, Pantai Berawa, Canggu, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"A short drive from Seminyak along winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A short drive from Seminyak along Bali’s winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This eco-compound of antique Indonesian houses is surrounded by palms, tropical landscaping, and brilliant green rice fields." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Wellness treatments and holistic living are the big draw at Desa Seni, but even if you spurn crystal spiritual detoxification you can enjoy its serenity and style." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One person described this place as like a hippie Four Seasons, and that's not far from the truth."
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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
8 / 10
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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Wallpaper 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 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 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 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 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
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