About this hotel
General information
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve sits among rainforest and rice fields on the banks of the Ayung River, a few minutes from the historic centre of Ubud. In Sanskrit mandapa means temple, and the resort’s architecture takes ancient Indonesian temples as its model. Guests are welcomed with the sound of a traditional Balinese gong and a local cooling drink before a personal butler shows them to a suite or pool villa.
Days here are built around Balinese cooking, a spa above the river, yoga, swimming with views of the rice terraces and an introduction to island culture, with programmes for adults and for children at the Mini Explorers club. There are two function rooms for up to 40 guests, business services, concierge and laundry; weddings and honeymoon programmes can be arranged.
Location
The resort lies beside the Ayung River, 10 minutes by car from central Ubud, 35 minutes from Sanur and about an hour from Kuta, Seminyak and Nusa Dua. Ngurah Rai International Airport is around an hour away.
Spa
Mandapa Spa & Wellness is built above the Ayung River. It has an outdoor pool with a hydro-massage area and river views, a sauna, steam room, ice fountain, hydro-massage showers, a 24-hour gym, a yoga studio and eight treatment rooms, four of them for couples. Programmes follow six themes — Balinese spa, cleansing, nutrition, alternative therapy, body therapy and healing — and therapists combine ancient Balinese techniques, modern Western methods, local natural ingredients and ESPA products.
Sports & leisure
The heated outdoor pool looks out over the rice fields, and yoga takes place in a pavilion facing the river. Cycling (bikes are available to hire), rafting, local cooking lessons, cultural programmes and excursions are offered.
For children
The Mini Explorers club, for children aged five and over, is an introduction to Balinese culture: jungle yoga and fitness, rice-field walks and treasure hunts, lessons with Balinese healers, painting with plant dyes, chocolate making, organic gardening, night-time nature walks and flying Balinese kites. Babysitting can be arranged on request.
Restaurants & bars
Restaurants and bars:
- Kubu at Mandapa — European and Mediterranean cooking and European wines in bamboo pavilions in a garden, named after the woven shelters Balinese farmers used to store rice
- Sawah Terrace — Balinese, Asian and healthy dishes on a veranda overlooking rice fields and forest
- Pool bar — light bites, drinks and tea
- Library bar — drinks, teas and snacks
Room service, picnics and private dining are available.
Rooms
The 60 suites and villas are decorated in traditional Balinese style — natural wood, fine fabrics, paintings and work by local artists. Floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces face the rainforest, rice fields and the Ayung River, and a butler is on call around the clock.
Rooms have air conditioning, a telephone, an LCD TV, a Bluetooth speaker, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, a bathroom with bathtub and shower, a hairdryer, Balinese-style robes and slippers.
Reserve Suite
A suite with a king-size or twin beds, a living room, a bathroom with a freestanding oval tub and rain shower, a dressing room and a terrace overlooking rice fields and forest. For two adults; connecting rooms are available.
Mandapa Suite
A suite with a king-size or twin beds, a spacious living room, a bathroom with a freestanding oval tub, a dressing room and a terrace with 270° views over rice fields and forest. Sleeps three adults.
One Bedroom Pool Villa
A villa with a king-size bedroom, a living and dining room, a bathroom with oval tub, an outdoor shower, a dressing room and a Balinese garden with a pool overlooking rice fields or the river. Sleeps three adults.
One Bedroom River Front Pool Villa
A riverside villa with a king-size bedroom, a living and dining room, a bathroom with oval tub, an outdoor shower, a Balinese garden and a pool terrace facing the forest and river. Sleeps three adults.
Reserve Two Bedroom Pool Villa
A villa set right above the Ayung River, with two bedrooms (king-size or two queen-size beds), a living room, a full kitchen, indoor and outdoor living and dining areas, two bathrooms, a garden and a terrace with a large panoramic pool. Sleeps five adults.
Mandapa Three Bedroom Pool Villa
A villa above the Ayung River with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, three bathrooms (one with sauna and steam shower), a fitness and spa area, a garden and a terrace with two pools. Well suited to weddings; sleeps seven adults.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.