Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

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“A truly once-in-a-lifetime property! Go for a villa if you can - they are on another level compared to the standard suites and absolutely worth the extra cost. Request Villas 10-12 for the best rice paddy view. The complimentary activities like cooking classes and yoga sessions are wonderful, and book a cliffside table at Ambar for a stunning sunset view.”

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“This is the crown jewel of the Marriott portfolio. It truly feels like you're in a Balinese village with not an ounce of modern design anywhere. The service is spot on and the Sewah restaurant has the best local food I've had yet. The free daily activities like rice farming are a ton of fun, and getting lost in the rice farm, petting the resort cows named Manda and Dapa, and chasing the sassy ducks is quite unique.”

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“Stayed 3 nights at Mandapa and it mostly delivered. The vibe feels like a Balinese village with working rice paddies running through the property. Book a villa - they have your own pool and private veranda facing jungle or rice paddies. Kubu restaurant is genuinely one of the best meals I've had in a resort, and every guest gets a dedicated butler who learns your preferences quickly. The rice paddy yoga at sunrise is also a highlight.”