24 Best Hotels in Bali, From Oceanview Villas to Jungle-Immersed Escapes | Condé Nast Traveler

"Time tested and as ravishing as any new build, this archetypal Balinese resort—the very first luxury hotel in Ubud and second-ever Aman—masterfully blends vernacular architecture of the island with chic elegance and warm approachability. It's a truly heavenly, actually sacred jungle setting, where orchids reach out of tree trunks, fragrant frangipani blossoms seem to rain from the cerulean sky, and incensed Balinese Hindu offerings are as ubiquitous as cicada harmonies. Along with the understated minimalism signature to Aman, Amandari feels like an extension of Kedewatan village, a traditional little gem north of Ubud center where, like the resort—and its spa, too—Balinese Hindu rituals take precedence. Breakfast, included in all stays, is something to look forward to, with a large selection of Indonesian and Western dishes served in portions small enough that guests might try several in one sitting. There are multiple special dining options, including a Ngejot Balinese Feast, which opens with a private traditional dance performance before a rijstaffel-style meal of island classics." - Chris Schalkx, Kathryn Romeyn