Ubud is Indonesia’s 2nd most popular destination but despite it being highly visited by tourists from around the world, a select number of resorts and properties offer absolutely enchanting seclusion and privacy for the most discerning of travelers. Such is the offering of Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve with 5-star amenities and personal service, situated along the Ayung River and offering majestic rice paddies and lush greenery views for guests to enjoy.
The Mandapa features a total of 60 luxury accommodations: 35 of which are suites while 25 of them are private pool villas. Views and surroundings can range from riverside, vast rice paddies, and deep jungles.
The property’s villa offerings range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, with sizes between 430 to 2000 square meters. Each villa has an intimate outdoor private pool only steps away, bathtubs, a private outdoor area, outdoor shower, a landscaped garden, views of the Ayung River or rice paddies, and a 24 hour personal butler.
The suites are one-bedroom accommodations, with ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub, room sizes between 100 to 145 square meters, a living room, a private patio, views of the tropical forest or rice paddies, and a 24 hour personal butler.
Upon your arrival at the Reserve, a Balinese gong will mark your entry, and a refreshing local drink mixed with local organic herbs will be served by your butler, who will see to it that you get to your villa or suite, guide you through your accommodation, and present to you the wide range of features, amenities, and services that can be had at the resort.
The property features a large swimming pool for all guests to use, complimentary yoga classes, 4 unique dining concepts, and a restorative spa and fitness center.
Cuisine served at the property range from Mediterranean-European at the Kubu bamboo restaurant, while Balinese and Asian cuisine are served at the Sawah restaurant, and light snacks and drinks are on offer at the Pool Bar or The Library.
The Mandapa Ritz-Carlton Reserve is the ultimate luxury resort for anyone who wants to commune with nature while still being absolutely comfortable and pampered. (ritzcarlton.com)
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