I'm typing this from the River Pool Villa. I've been wanting to come here a long time ever since watching this and it's finally come true. I will be spending 14 full days in this heaven. Greetings from Mandapa 😂
For these earthy,Spa like properties, you really know how to pick the best music to be presented in the video. I'm impressed with the lovely plants they have all over..totally love the rooms and pools...
I would not have thought of THE RITZ CARLTON in such a place as this, because the simplicity of the organic Zen design is serene, beautiful and your senses are heightened with it's calming natural surroundings. Love this, I really appreciate the cultural background info. Thank you :-)
Really appreciated how your effort to making the beautiful of Ritz Carlton Mandapa. Attention to details of each corners from the main entrance, lobby area (completes with the beautiful shrines & temples around), the villas and it’s all reflected to the Hindu Balinese philosophy. Plus with beautiful music in the background that you choose...it’s absolutely WOW❤️👍👍. I am Balinese and so proud with my culture...thanks for sharing this to the worlds🙏.
Bali is wonderful. unlike other tourist destination, you don’t have to spend so much because it really is affordable. The people are also hospitable and warm. Their culture is so rich and vibrant. Ive been there once, and i hope to come back soon.
I live in an apartment in the Bay Area. These videos take me somewhere serene and peaceful. One day I will visit a resort featured on this channel. Gotta have hope!
I went water rafting along Ayung River just earlier this year, I looked up at these grandiose hotels along the river and wondered how it was like inside. Mandapa being one of them. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to relieve memories from that day and allowing me the different view of this beautiful river. One day, I'll stay at this gorgeous place but till then, it'll remain as a to-do list.
Hi doc. I literally had tears rolling down my eyes at the end of the clip. It made me so very nostalgic . I was in Ubud Bali in the summer of 2017. But now I am cooped up in the house. Your videos take me on a virtual tour of the world. Had seen the Tagallalang rice fields, the Blanco museum, and the elephant safari park in Ubud. The rice fields were balm to the eyes. Mandapa sits like a jewel in the emerald green surroundings. The resort has so many Hindu trappings. The suite you occupied was luxury redefined. The view of the rafters bumping along the Ayung river can be therapeutic. Greenery till the eyes take you is another striking feature of this property. Indeed a great substitute for your quintessential beaches. The 'ijuk' roofs look so glossy and rustic. Reminds me of traditional homes on the coastal belt of Karnataka. Thank you doc for posting this stupendous video.
Thank you so much, my friend, for this amazing video! The picture quality is outstanding, and the vibe is truly unique. I wish you a fantastic day! Greetings from Germany!💜💜💜💜💜👍
You've knocked the ball out of the park with this video. Now I must visit the 4 seasons Bali hotel and now the Ritz Bali Hotel. I love the spiritual vibes and brilliant interiors and exteriors of the properties.
again i have to react..but briefly...resort=unbelievable-epic..no words needed..your camera work:masterpiece..again tears in my eyes...and your eggs benedict:))....resort/your work is a oscar winner..big thanx
Your filming, editing, written narrative and superb choice of music accompaniment is so beautiful and perfect! I feel the dramatic tension building as you film the Mandapa in all of it's splendid and sublime beauty....every scene carefully composed in your exquisite imagination! You are, by far, the finest travel film-maker on the Planet and I feel like I have just seen a wonderful full-length feature film every time I watch one of your magnificent films. There should be an Academy Award for this catagory of film-making as you are it's Master Story-teller and Cinematographer, Sir!
Amazing video and really does the resort justice. Stayed in October 16 and going back again next week as we loved it so much. Hell of a trek from Scotland but we love coming back to Bali. Definitely has the edge over the four seasons due the level of service which was out of this world.
@@luxurytravelexpert l just recently came across your videos and they are excellent. The locations you are "bringing us" to are amazing! Keep up the excellent work! :)
I don't really comment on videos on RUclips, but I have to say something. The videos you make are just amazing, the camera work is excellent. The music you choose for your videos is very good too. It fits nicely and is a great background. I really enjoy watching your videos, they are the best content on RUclips. Thank you for taking your time to show us all these amazing resorts and the trips you take to get there. Most of us unfortunately won't have a chance to stay in these resorts so at least we can see what they look like in detail. Keep up the good work! ;)
@@AgungSatriaNasution yep. It's outrageous expensive. The videographer might be from Netherlands or Belgium because these two country people are very frugal all year long and then spurge on all their vacations Which other nationalities seldom do. I love his videos too, very elegant, soothing and he even goes into the pools to take videos for flowing movements. Thumbs up!
Kudos for making the effort to film mainly when no one is around. With me, I tend to be embarrassed when filming in public areas with all the folks staring at me. Especially in the Middle East!
your v-logs are all outstanding! Quite an archive of luxury resorts and airline experiences for travelers and travel professionals (should be reference material for travel agents). Keep up the great work!
Just stumbled across this video. Unbelievably, we are staying right now in the featured villa ! If anyone is watching this and considering a visit, just do it! IMHO Mandapa is the finest hotel anywhere in the world. Beautiful and serene with unrivalled service. A life affirming privilege.
BRAVO!! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! To all those that participated in building this phenomenal luxury, over the top, WOW hotel congratulations your hotel is absolute perfection. The attention to detail in every aspect is absolute stunning. What I love about Balinese design most (and I love everything they do with design), is the fact they use the garden, as the main attraction (main room if you will) and incorporated into the interior design via windows & sliding doors. This is absolutely breathtaking. 🌴🌴🌴💙 As, for your filming...top notch!! I love your channel. I typically mute the music (no offense to the musicians) just to really be engulfed into your tour. Your camera techniques are perfection, with words spoken mainly thru your cliff notes which give you all the info you really need. Keep up the great work. You have the perfect job! Wishing you & your family all the best in 2020!! 🎉✈️🌎💚🍀
Beautiful. At every turn you catch your breath..... Exquisite. Wonderfully shot and your music is perfect. A spot of heaven on Earth..... Thank you. PS: Viktor and Olivia?
I built my house in Bali 3 years ago. I had concieved it in Paris, influenced by artists' ateliers. When I started settling down in Bali, I it was then that I learnt the real Balinese architecture of houses. I had built the wrong house. I learnt thst you can NOT concieve a house in a place other than the place it will be built.
Absolutely stunning views and very well choreographed! Well done on such an amazing video. Any chance you could put up the music playlist? Especially the first song , very touching and relaxing...thank you.👍
I know I said that I felt claustrophobic in the Bali jungle last week, but Mandapa is simply stunning. It rises above the rain forest, ancient and modern at the same time. I love seeing the rain--no rain in SF Bay Area for about 7 months, although we had 1/8 inch last week. Wherever Dr LTE goes, eggs bennie will follow. I must investigate the meaning of the sacred black and white checkerboard cloth. Bali is an exotic and wonderful place. Your villa was one of the best I've seen in your videos.
Its about balancing life, black and white checkerboard meaning is how we balancing the good behave and bad behave become something nice and useful for us as a human because there is no 100% good and 100% bad in this world, we have to balance it for our life like how the earth balancing its rotation to the sun.
Absolutely beautiful. Seems so peaceful. Glad to see you got to relax and use the spa. I always wondered if you were able to use the amenities during your stays. Thank you for showing another place I must go!!
This hotel is amazing and you do an excellent job presenting it. I felt so inspired by the architecture, people, culture, and food. I will have to visit this hotel when I visit Ubud.
Dès qu'on voit l'entrée et avec l'aperçu, on sait que tout va être beau et magique. Les premières images sont très émouvantes. On a vraiment l'impression d'être dans un sanctuaire. Quand on commence à s'aventurer en dehors du hall d'accueil vers la villa, ça devient mysterieux, fantastique ( 12.03 ) 15.49 : Sacrée belle ambiance ! 16.33 salle de bain très agréable aussi 20.13 C'est vraiment merveilleux Très émouvant de voir ce temple. On se dit que si on allait là-bas, on aimerait y passer du temps. 32.17 Ce pic-nique a l'air très appétissant 38.14 Super belle image. Complètement magique. Les plats du dîner, ça a l'air assez extraordinaire; le buffet du petit déjeuner aussi.
Gorgeous video! You really did the resort justice. I stayed here last October and was blown away by the villas, spa, restaurants and setting. I'm surprised you didn't rank the property higher than Amankila and Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. I guess I'll have to return to Bali and check-out those resorts :)
My Favorite food is Nasi goreng , And Nasi goreng best taste in The world only in Mandapa - Ubud , and the Menu serve at Sawah Restaurant on Lunch Time . I can't stay there because expensive , but lucky can enjoying the good food there ..
we stayed at one of the pool villas here... if there is a place to relax in this world... this is it. It is really a top luxury destination... and also if you stay there, do NOT go on tours as why waste money just to sleep in this place? We went for dinner a couple of times outside but for the most part just stayed on the beautiful grounds and in our own pool. If you want to tour, sleep in a cheaper place.
Me too I lived there for 2 years where I met my wife. We now live back in Australia. Watching these beautiful videos really make me miss Bali. I know one day I will live back here.
It seems that the video was taken at rainy season, when the skies were mostly grey and gloomy, no golden sunshine, so that the beauty of nature is less than perfect
@@luxurytravelexpert Wow seriously?? There must have been a climatic anomaly at that year then wkwkwk... Juli used to be the dry time of year in Bali/Indonesia, biasanya bulan juli itu pasti kering loh dan langit selalu cerah
I'm typing this from the River Pool Villa. I've been wanting to come here a long time ever since watching this and it's finally come true. I will be spending 14 full days in this heaven.
Greetings from Mandapa 😂
Enjoy your holiday
For me being an introvert this is the best most beautiful place I have ever seen love it thank you so much
Another amazing hotel for introvert is Amanjiwo. ALSO IN INDONESIA! Go check it out Amanjiwo hotel in Central Java!
Its really awesome.Unforgetable. Unity in natural. Feels genuine of Bali's character. So tranquil .
For these earthy,Spa like properties, you really know how to pick the best music to be presented in the video. I'm impressed with the lovely plants they have all over..totally love the rooms and pools...
Actually, I am using a new music database since two weeks :-)
I was talking about this on the other trip report! His music choices are spot on!
I would not have thought of THE RITZ CARLTON in such a place as this, because the simplicity of the organic Zen design is serene, beautiful and your senses are heightened with it's calming natural surroundings. Love this, I really appreciate the cultural background info. Thank you :-)
Really appreciated how your effort to making the beautiful of Ritz Carlton Mandapa. Attention to details of each corners from the main entrance, lobby area (completes with the beautiful shrines & temples around), the villas and it’s all reflected to the Hindu Balinese philosophy. Plus with beautiful music in the background that you choose...it’s absolutely WOW❤️👍👍. I am Balinese and so proud with my culture...thanks for sharing this to the worlds🙏.
Bali is wonderful. unlike other tourist destination, you don’t have to spend so much because it really is affordable. The people are also hospitable and warm. Their culture is so rich and vibrant. Ive been there once, and i hope to come back soon.
I have been to many resorts in Asia from 1985-2005, This place looks so peaceful and I love all the nature that surrounds. This is on my bucket list
I stayed at the Mandapa in May 2018 ... truely amazing! Such a beautiful property. The restaurant is not to be missed.
Thank you! We hope to welcome you again in the near future :)
Can you redeem points at Mandapa
I live in an apartment in the Bay Area. These videos take me somewhere serene and peaceful. One day I will visit a resort featured on this channel. Gotta have hope!
So lovingly filmed and presented. I can tell it's unrivalled sense of place and effortless elegance moved you as deeply as it did me.
Villa is so beautiful and the decoration of bathroom is also beautiful, impressive !
( I love how bathroom has separated shower, toilet and bathtub !)
I went water rafting along Ayung River just earlier this year, I looked up at these grandiose hotels along the river and wondered how it was like inside. Mandapa being one of them. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to relieve memories from that day and allowing me the different view of this beautiful river.
One day, I'll stay at this gorgeous place but till then, it'll remain as a to-do list.
Hi doc. I literally had tears rolling down my eyes at the end of the clip. It made me so very nostalgic . I was in Ubud Bali in the summer of 2017. But now I am cooped up in the house. Your videos take me on a virtual tour of the world. Had seen the Tagallalang rice fields, the Blanco museum, and the elephant safari park in Ubud. The rice fields were balm to the eyes.
Mandapa sits like a jewel in the emerald green surroundings. The resort has so many Hindu trappings. The suite you occupied was luxury redefined. The view of the rafters bumping along the Ayung river can be therapeutic. Greenery till the eyes take you is another striking feature of this property. Indeed a great substitute for your quintessential beaches. The 'ijuk' roofs look so glossy and rustic. Reminds me of traditional homes on the coastal belt of Karnataka. Thank you doc for posting this stupendous video.
This must be what heaven looks like. So beautiful and peaceful.
Thank you so much, my friend, for this amazing video! The picture quality is outstanding, and the vibe is truly unique. I wish you a fantastic day! Greetings from Germany!💜💜💜💜💜👍
Easily, the most beautiful resort I've ever been to. Mandapa is Paradise
This was one of the best hotels of my life I stayed there during my honeymoon in 2018! Incredible!
You've knocked the ball out of the park with this video. Now I must visit the 4 seasons Bali hotel and now the Ritz Bali Hotel. I love the spiritual vibes and brilliant interiors and exteriors of the properties.
Mudah2an mereka2 yg bekerja di bidang pariwisata, dari level 'pinggir jalan' sampai 'bintang lima', bisa bangkit lagi setelah pandemi ini 💪
Amin
again i have to react..but briefly...resort=unbelievable-epic..no words needed..your camera work:masterpiece..again tears in my eyes...and your eggs benedict:))....resort/your work is a oscar winner..big thanx
Your truly a blessing for using your gift
Just perfection. Captures all that a hotel in Ubud should.
Your filming, editing, written narrative and superb choice of music accompaniment is so beautiful and perfect! I feel the dramatic tension building as you film the Mandapa in all of it's splendid and sublime beauty....every scene carefully composed in your exquisite imagination! You are, by far, the finest travel film-maker on the Planet and I feel like I have just seen a wonderful full-length feature film every time I watch one of your magnificent films. There should be an Academy Award for this catagory of film-making as you are it's Master Story-teller and Cinematographer, Sir!
Thank you for your kind message
Amazing video. Gives the feel as if being there. Awesome coverage. Great work.
Amazing video and really does the resort justice. Stayed in October 16 and going back again next week as we loved it so much. Hell of a trek from Scotland but we love coming back to Bali. Definitely has the edge over the four seasons due the level of service which was out of this world.
Enjoy your holiday in Bali! I agree that the Mandapa Reserve is the best hotel in the Ubud area.
Looking forward to welcome you back!
@@luxurytravelexpert l just recently came across your videos and they are excellent. The locations you are "bringing us" to are amazing! Keep up the excellent work! :)
Wirklich unglaublich schön was Du uns immer zeigst, danke dafür !
I don't really comment on videos on RUclips, but I have to say something. The videos you make are just amazing, the camera work is excellent. The music you choose for your videos is very good too. It fits nicely and is a great background. I really enjoy watching your videos, they are the best content on RUclips. Thank you for taking your time to show us all these amazing resorts and the trips you take to get there. Most of us unfortunately won't have a chance to stay in these resorts so at least we can see what they look like in detail. Keep up the good work! ;)
Why won't you get the chance to stay in these resorts?
Duh because its expensive
@@AgungSatriaNasution yep. It's outrageous expensive. The videographer might be from Netherlands or Belgium because these two country people are very frugal all year long and then spurge on all their vacations Which other nationalities seldom do. I love his videos too, very elegant, soothing and he even goes into the pools to take videos for flowing movements. Thumbs up!
@@FoodforThought12345678dsds why Chinese people are so rude in nature? 😂
Kudos for making the effort to film mainly when no one is around. With me, I tend to be embarrassed when filming in public areas with all the folks staring at me. Especially in the Middle East!
This is my second favorite so far, after Monastero Santa Rosa. Thank you for sharing your lovely experiences!
OMG the ultimate natural resort I've ever seen
Ritz Carlton and Bali are so good together. The one in Nusa Dua is also amazing. It has lots of daily activities for the guest.
your v-logs are all outstanding! Quite an archive of luxury resorts and airline experiences for travelers and travel professionals (should be reference material for travel agents). Keep up the great work!
Just stumbled across this video. Unbelievably, we are staying right now in the featured villa ! If anyone is watching this and considering a visit, just do it! IMHO Mandapa is the finest hotel anywhere in the world. Beautiful and serene with unrivalled service. A life affirming privilege.
Enjoy your stay ;-)
BRAVO!! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! To all those that participated in building this phenomenal luxury, over the top, WOW hotel congratulations your hotel is absolute perfection. The attention to detail in every aspect is absolute stunning. What I love about Balinese design most (and I love everything they do with design), is the fact they use the garden, as the main attraction (main room if you will) and incorporated into the interior design via windows & sliding doors. This is absolutely breathtaking. 🌴🌴🌴💙
As, for your filming...top notch!! I love your channel. I typically mute the music (no offense to the musicians) just to really be engulfed into your tour. Your camera techniques are perfection, with words spoken mainly thru your cliff notes which give you all the info you really need. Keep up the great work. You have the perfect job! Wishing you & your family all the best in 2020!! 🎉✈️🌎💚🍀
Thank you for your kind comment. Happy 2020 to you as well ...
Beautiful. At every turn you catch your breath..... Exquisite. Wonderfully shot and your music is perfect. A spot of heaven on Earth..... Thank you.
PS: Viktor and Olivia?
So peaceful ... heavenly feelings
Stayed twice during summer 2017 and early 2018. Resort is really good, service is really nice, very private and secluded .
Did it bother you that this property doesn't participate in Marriott Bonvoy?
So relaxing.... I will definitely take a day or two for enjoying myself.
Amazing! We’re so lucky to see/experience this level of comfort due to You! I stopped @13:23 ... decided I’d save the rest for tomorrow. 👍🏻
This video helped me a lot as an architecture student
I built my house in Bali 3 years ago. I had concieved it in Paris, influenced by artists' ateliers. When I started settling down in Bali, I it was then that I learnt the real Balinese architecture of houses. I had built the wrong house. I learnt thst you can NOT concieve a house in a place other than the place it will be built.
That's an outstanding video. What a peaceful, tranquil place. I'd love to have a long stay at that resort. It's not a flashy, glitzy tourist trap.
I can feel the spirit...it needs no words...
This place is so serene and peaceful, such beauty:-)
Absolutely stunning views and very well choreographed! Well done on such an amazing video. Any chance you could put up the music playlist? Especially the first song , very touching and relaxing...thank you.👍
Gorgeous! I also love the Viceroy in Ubud!
Very impressive. I can feel the cool breeze. So peaceful in mind.
I love this hotel. One of my top 3 in the world. Its such an amazing place.
Thanks for making such wonderful video.. it really make my mood on so relaxing so peaceful ❤
I know I said that I felt claustrophobic in the Bali jungle last week, but Mandapa is simply stunning. It rises above the rain forest, ancient and modern at the same time. I love seeing the rain--no rain in SF Bay Area for about 7 months, although we had 1/8 inch last week. Wherever Dr LTE goes, eggs bennie will follow. I must investigate the meaning of the sacred black and white checkerboard cloth. Bali is an exotic and wonderful place. Your villa was one of the best I've seen in your videos.
Its about balancing life, black and white checkerboard meaning is how we balancing the good behave and bad behave become something nice and useful for us as a human because there is no 100% good and 100% bad in this world, we have to balance it for our life like how the earth balancing its rotation to the sun.
@@agusarya677 Thank you for the explanation--that is lovely.
Absolutely beautiful. Seems so peaceful. Glad to see you got to relax and use the spa. I always wondered if you were able to use the amenities during your stays. Thank you for showing another place I must go!!
This hotel is amazing and you do an excellent job presenting it. I felt so inspired by the architecture, people, culture, and food. I will have to visit this hotel when I visit Ubud.
Going back on the vlogs I missed..this is so beautiful and peaceful.😉
Nice reserve liked the main pool area especially at night and the rice paddies walk seems delightful to do .
20:24 the kiwi bird !!! awesome little creature !!!
Ive been on this resort in a suite. Simply amazing!
Breathtaking beautiful . No words
Thanks for posting the music, wish you would have done this, for all your other great videos. Enjoyed your trip, very beautiful resort.
Very nice. I think the villas in Bhutan offer a very similar feeling of serenity and calm.
Hope I can go back this hotel and Ubud again very soon. Miss the food there.
the music makes me feels, can explain, my soul feels so good.
Dès qu'on voit l'entrée et avec l'aperçu, on sait que tout va être beau et magique.
Les premières images sont très émouvantes. On a vraiment l'impression d'être dans un sanctuaire.
Quand on commence à s'aventurer en dehors du hall d'accueil vers la villa, ça devient mysterieux, fantastique ( 12.03 )
15.49 : Sacrée belle ambiance !
16.33 salle de bain très agréable aussi
20.13 C'est vraiment merveilleux
Très émouvant de voir ce temple. On se dit que si on allait là-bas, on aimerait y passer du temps.
32.17 Ce pic-nique a l'air très appétissant
38.14 Super belle image. Complètement magique.
Les plats du dîner, ça a l'air assez extraordinaire; le buffet du petit déjeuner aussi.
What a place to relax you have the best job in the world pure relaxation ..😎
Bali has great interior design it's own and unique!!!
Love the vibe, its relaxation.
Gorgeous video! You really did the resort justice. I stayed here last October and was blown away by the villas, spa, restaurants and setting. I'm surprised you didn't rank the property higher than Amankila and Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. I guess I'll have to return to Bali and check-out those resorts :)
It's the best resort in the Ubud area, without any doubt :-)
Beautiful resort 😊 you should try Hanging Garden and Nandini Jungle next time.
My Favorite food is Nasi goreng , And Nasi goreng best taste in The world only in Mandapa - Ubud , and the Menu serve at Sawah Restaurant on Lunch Time . I can't stay there because expensive , but lucky can enjoying the good food there ..
Oh wow really? I'll go try the nasi goreng there when this Covid is over. I live 30 minutes from Ubud, in a small village. Don't go out very often.
Very well designed... Peacefully beautiful
Bali is heaven of the world
Correction : Bali is already well known before Eat pray love movie.. 😊
dian fajar Before even the book was written. That was probably what interest the writer to come to Bali.
Temple like hotel are very unique and beautiful and like zen style which makes you feel comfortable and meditative!!!!
Wow. What a view. Beautiful
Thank you for showing us such an incredible place.
I tipped my hats off to the designer of this hotel. He succeed in catching the essence and feels of ubud. Great job on the video as well, sir :D
Another Perfect video. Thank you.
Thanks for making this video. Open my eyes and my inspiration
WOW, yet again.
Thank you for sharing.
Stunning
SPECTACULAR IMAGES!!!!!!!
Absolutely stunning!
Ah Bali always delivers
Fabolous review
Great video tour and great place !!
Ohhh the rain part...what a paradise.
Well for next Ubud holiday, I wanna stay here
And how about Soori Bali? I love that one too, the sunset scenery is truly amazing!
You could use a Balinese traditional music as the background I think it will gives more vibe to the video . Anyway , this is beautiful .
Very nice beautiful place very clean friendly place fresh food and lots of nice green around the rooftop thanks,
Man, if you're as good as a dokter as making these realy great video's.....very very nice
I hope so ;-)
Thank you for visiting Indonesia especially Bali..enjoy
Wonderful. This resort is an absolute dream. 💙
Wow. Beautiful hotel
تحياتي لكم من المملكه العربيه السعودية🇸🇦
Really Great Resort👍🔥🙏
Very Absolute Of Nature👍🔥
beautiful location❣
Omg this is great! Hopefully can go there someday, eventhough i'm Indonesian 😂❤️
Beautifully filmed. Please can you get close ups of the textiles and art next time you film them . ?
we stayed at one of the pool villas here... if there is a place to relax in this world... this is it. It is really a top luxury destination... and also if you stay there, do NOT go on tours as why waste money just to sleep in this place? We went for dinner a couple of times outside but for the most part just stayed on the beautiful grounds and in our own pool. If you want to tour, sleep in a cheaper place.
Miss Bali island
Me too I lived there for 2 years where I met my wife. We now live back in Australia. Watching these beautiful videos really make me miss Bali. I know one day I will live back here.
It seems that the video was taken at rainy season, when the skies were mostly grey and gloomy, no golden sunshine, so that the beauty of nature is less than perfect
This video was taken in July, the height of the dry season ;-)
@@luxurytravelexpert Wow seriously?? There must have been a climatic anomaly at that year then wkwkwk... Juli used to be the dry time of year in Bali/Indonesia, biasanya bulan juli itu pasti kering loh dan langit selalu cerah