Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve – A Favorite for Families in Ubud (Bali)

Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers 60 villas and suites, each with a private pool and views of the surrounding rainforest, rice paddies, or the Ayung River. Every accommodation includes a complimentary 24-hour butler service, a separate seating area with sofas, and a flat-screen satellite TV. The hotel also provides complimentary on-site parking and valet service, along with a personal safe and an en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower facilities.

Guests can dine at 5 restaurants, including Kubu Restaurant serving International cuisines and Sawah Terrace offering authentic Indonesian dishes. The Ambar Ubud Bar provides handcrafted cocktails with Japanese fusion dining, while the Pool Bar serves refreshments by the heated pool. Private dining cocoons line the banks of the Ayung River for intimate evening meals, and in-villa dining service is available around the clock.

The Mandapa Spa & Wellness Center offers holistic programs based on ancient Balinese philosophies, including facials, body treatments, and couples massage in treatment rooms set along the river. Guests have free access to a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga and fitness classes. The hotel organizes cultural activities aligned with the Balinese lunar calendar, as well as cooking classes, walking tours, and themed dinner nights.

The resort runs Mandapa Camp, a kids' club with live animals (including cows Manda and Dapa), bamboo huts, an organic farm, and screen-free cultural workshops. Children can enjoy an indoor play area, kids' outdoor play equipment, board games, and a babysitting service available upon request. The hotel also offers a complimentary family photo shoot session and curated excursions such as a vintage VW tour through Ceking rice terraces.

Mandapa is located a 10-minute drive from downtown Ubud, with a complimentary shuttle service for guests exploring the town. The sacred Tirtha Empul Temple is a 15-minute drive away, and the Goa Gajah historical site is reachable within 20 minutes. Bali Denpasar International Airport is a 1-hour drive from the resort, and the hotel offers airport pickup and drop-off services upon request.

Service: Complimentary 24-hour butler service in all rooms

Rooms: Private pool villas with rice paddy or river views

Dining: 5 restaurants including Japanese fusion and private river cocoons

Wellness: Mandapa Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room

Family: Mandapa Camp with live farm animals and cultural workshops

Activities: Vintage VW tours, cooking classes, white water rafting