Amandari, UbudAmandari in Ubud, Indonesia has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 57 hotels we score in Ubud. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $1,452 a night (cached, not a live quote).Amandari is a 30-suite resort located in the village of Kedewatan, situated on a terraced ridge overlooking the Ayung River gorge. The property uses traditional Balinese architecture, including thatched pavilions and stone walkways, to create a village-like atmosphere. Guests stay in suites or villas arranged around private gardens or courtyards, some featuring plunge or infinity pools. Facilities include an open-air restaurant serving Western and vegetarian dishes, a spa, a gym, and a large infinity pool. A shuttle service provides transport to local shops and galleries. While the setting is peaceful, the resort has only one on-site restaurant for dining.What stands out

Traditional Balinese village design

Views of the river gorge

Complimentary shuttle service

Private garden courtyards

Watch out for

Only one on-site restaurant

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