Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens
5-star resort · Payangan, Bali
Long Weekend score
StrongNo serious reports. in 276 reviews
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Bali are rated 8.8 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 68% of Bali hotels
- 93% of guest comments are praise
- 100% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 68% of Bali hotels. Compared with 6,148 hotels in Bali. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 93% of guest comments are praise. 596 praise, 44 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 100% of guest photos show no damage. 60 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $227 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $143
- 677 mto Nearest main road: Jalan Raya Payangan
- 276 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- Staff224 praise · 5 complain
- Food93 praise · 8 complain
- Quiet at night74 praise · 1 complain
- Views67 praise · 3 complain
- Cleanliness38 praise · 2 complain
Against
- Expensive food and drinks15 of 276 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
276 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (224 guests). Weakest: location, where 12 of the 52 who mention it complain.
Quiet at night741Strength
This property located next to the valley and stunning views and quiet, you feel like talking to trees and birds.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Were on a round trip and regretted not booking a day of rest to enjoy the peace.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Aircon was little bit noisey
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Staff2245Strength
The staff are also very attentive.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
The service was also superb—warm and attentive.
Google, October 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Was made to feel low by reception staff...very rude people
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Views673Strength
The views are absolutely breathtaking, the food is delicious, and the staff are incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
A truly magical stay at Nandini Hanging Gardens, Ubud 🌿✨ Stunning views, peaceful vibes, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Ours was the panoramic view but it is located away from the jungle and the pool area, which defeats the purpose.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Cleanliness382Strength
The rooms are very clean, modern, and comfortable, and the STAFF are extremely helpful and friendly.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Very clean and very beautiful views on the jungle was stunning.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The staff were friendly and the food was good, but the hygiene was honestly unacceptable for a hotel claiming 5-star standards.
Google, April 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Food938Strength
Great staff, outstanding rooms, brilliant food, beautiful setting.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
We enjoyed the jungle sound and its silence, the food and the perfect service from you.
Tripadvisor, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The only improvement we see is that the dinner was too small.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Pool265Mostly good
The restaurant, pool, spa, and bar were all excellent.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Surrounded by nature, a truly fantastic pool, clean and elegant rooms.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The pool area is beautiful but as the pool was unheated, it was too cold for swimming!
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room size92Mostly good
Very nice and spacious rooms.
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The location is amazing and rooms were huge and well kept.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Room was nice, bathroom was really big and nice, felt room could have been a little bigger.
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast256Mostly good
Breakfast was à la carte and very delicious—the presentation of the dishes was beautiful and felt special.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
In addition, the facilities and the rooms were great, breakfast very good as well.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Dining: Breakfast options are somewhat limited and are served as a set rather than a traditional buffet.
Google, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Location4012Mostly good
Location and amenities were fantastic.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel's location is also very good for visiting the center and the east of the island.
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
It was far from any restaurants so we ended up eating there all the time.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: room condition, value and beds.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 1,315 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: expensive food and drinks, in 15 of 276 reviews.
Expensive food and drinks15 of 2761 in 18 reviews
The prices (food, drinks, spa) aren't cheap, but they're not surprising given the hotel's standard.
Google, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The only thing I will advise is the resort food is pricey for Bali.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
You need a taxi or scooter to get around9 of 2761 in 31 reviews
Getting to Ubud was a taxi (Grab) and took about 35m.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds7 of 2761 in 39 reviews
The spa centre was ridiculously expensive and then you add 21%
Booking network, July 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Furthermore, they are very greedy and even set deadlines with specific times by which you have to pay, for example, €2 for laundry.
Google, May 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Mould or damp4 of 2761 in 69 reviews
**Rooms:** Quite dated, with mold/mildew in the bathrooms, very poor quality old bedding, and the rooms were freezing cold — there seemed to be no real heating or atmosphere to speak of.
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Towards the end, there was also a musty smell in the room, which unfortunately transferred to our clothes.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Serious reports
None found in 276 reviews.
Photos, checked
0 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (0%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (5), spa (3), bar (1), private balcony (6), water view (2).
Price, place and rooms
Price
$227 is a typical night, from 301 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Nov 2026, $154Dearest month: Aug 2027, $275
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Agoda$150
- Trip.com$151
- reserve-online.net$167
- Traveloka$168
- expedia.co.id$169
- Booking.com$190
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
No landmark, beach or station is within a half-hour walk; the closest is the Ubud Monkey Forest, 18.3 km away.
- Nearest main road: Jalan Raya Payangan677 m
- The Ubud Monkey Forest18.3 km
- Seminyak Beach43.3 km
- Kuta Beach46.1 km
- Bali airport48.8 km
- Uluwatu Temple49.0 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
The map has little detail around this hotel, so a low count can mean unmapped rather than absent. Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
15 room types, from 48 to 500 m².
- Jungle View Villa with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea48 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBalconySea or water view
- Panoramic Jungle View Villa with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea48 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Sunrise View Villa with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea48 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtubBalcony in its photosA view, going by the room's name
- Room Assigned on Arrival48 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtub
- Jungle View Royal Suite with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea80 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Jungle View Villa Suite80 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
The other 9 room types
- Panoramic Corner Jacuzzi Royal Suite with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea100 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtubBalcony
- Panoramic Corner Jacuzzi Villa Suite100 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtubBalcony
- Family Duplex Royal Suite with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea200 m²Sleeps 62 Double bedBathtubBalcony
- Family Duplex Villa Suite200 m²Sleeps 42 King bedBathtubBalcony
- Presidential Suite220 m²Sleeps 31 Queen bedBathtub
- Garden View Villa Suite220 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtubBalconyA view, going by the room's name
- Private Garden Royal Suite with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea220 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtubBalcony
- Presidential Royal Suite with Free Daily Sunset Yoga and Afternoon Tea500 m²Sleeps 31 super-king bedBathtub
- Presidential Villa Suite500 m²Sleeps 21 King bed + 1 Sofa bedBathtubBalcony
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9.2 out of 10. 68% of the 6,148 hotels in Bali are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.8.
Every review site, out of 100
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How we know
276 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 660 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 276 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 184 older, 33 in other languages, 148 with a score but no words and 19 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 186 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 24 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 15 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.