Deriving its name from the Sanskrit word for “temple,” Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve stands as a tropical shrine dedicated to the self. Fronting the Ayung River near the Ubud jungle, the hotel – which features 35 suites and 25 private pool villas, each with its own butler – replicates a traditional Balinese village, complete with working rice paddies. Four restaurants serve health-conscious cuisine sourced from the organic garden; arrange to have a romantic dinner overlooking the river or rice terrace. The spa offers a variety of programs focused on physical and spiritual well-being.