Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ubud, Bali

Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ubud, Bali

Set on a dramatic cliff top a hundred meters above the Ayung River and nestled into the Ubud forest, Mandapa Reserve will be a mindful journey to the extraordinary, a full emersion inside the native Ubud Culture, recreating the Balinese way of living. The sprawling two and three-bedroom riverfront villas are tucked inside the sanctuary and are idyllic for a family holiday. The verdant rice paddies surrounding Mandapa are more than simply beautiful scenery. The white grains are the foundation for nearly every meal in Bali, accompanied by fragrant spices, colourful vegetables, tender meats and local fish. Visitors can experience Indonesian cuisine, alongside international dishes, at four distinct dining venues, where every meal is an elegantly orchestrated experience. Through dedicated butlers and a renowned intuitive service, the Mandapa Reserve will provide rich, meaningful memories that will last for a lifetime.

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The town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia, is known as a center for traditional crafts and dance. The surrounding Ubud District’s rainforest and terraced rice paddies, dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, are among Bali’s most famous landscapes. Ancient holy sites include the intricately carved Goa Gajah (“Elephant Cave”) and Gunung Kawi, with its rock-cut shrines.

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