Originally Posted by
WasKnown
Thanks for the detailed review and the comparison with the St. Regis. Did you stay at the Alila as well? What kind of room did you book here? I have heard from many people that Mandapa should be experienced with a villa. It seems opinions vary in terms of how it stacks up against the other top Bali resorts (Bulgari and Amankila).
Sorry, I have not tried the other properties. I'm not the right person to ask this as I have been quite loyal to Bonvoy, and formerly SPG, so I have not strayed more than a dozen times. It has (mostly) served me extremely well in terms of benefits and upgrades. The Bulgari is on my list of eventual to-dos but have been putting off because of the lack of participation in Bonvoy.
I do agree a villa is a must at the Mandapa, and the St. Regis for that matter.
My aunt loved
Amanjiwo (not on Bali though) many years ago and she is one of a handful of people whose opinion I trust so I'll pass that recommendation along.