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title: "Juwuk Manis Relaxing vs The Samara: which hotel is better?"
description: "Juwuk Manis Relaxing or The Samara in Bali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Juwuk Manis Relaxing vs The Samara

Both are in Bali, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Ubud
## [Juwuk Manis Relaxing](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/juwuk-manis-relaxing-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1711802/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Ubud
## [The Samara](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-samara-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2215997/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Samara

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 310 m apart.

### Choose Juwuk Manis Relaxing if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2019 / 2011)

### Choose The Samara if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.1)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (17 / 10)
-   breakfast included
-   free parking

### Why is Juwuk Manis Relaxing better than The Samara?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2019 vs 2011) (+8y)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Samara better than Juwuk Manis Relaxing?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1) (+0.7)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 33) (+16)
5.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Juwuk Manis Relaxing | The Samara |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Location | 3.1 | 4.0  (+0.9) |
| Facilities | 8.3 | 9.2  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | 7.0  (+1.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 47 | 93  (+46) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 52 | – |
| Rank in Bali | bottom 23% | top 41%  (+36%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1 | 4.0  (+0.9) |
| Distance to Ubud centre | 110 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 30 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 10 | 17  (+7) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 1.0 km  (−200 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 10 | 8 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019  (+8y) | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 24 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

310 m apart

Juwuk Manis Relaxing: city centre: 20 km, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 30 km, 10 places to eat within 500 m.

The Samara: city centre: 20 km, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 30 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 396 hotels in Ubud](https://stayversus.com/en/indonesia/bali/area/ubud/)

## Weather in Bali

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## Juwuk Manis Relaxing or The Samara: common questions

### Which is better, Juwuk Manis Relaxing or The Samara?

The Samara leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Juwuk Manis Relaxing or The Samara?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Juwuk Manis Relaxing and The Samara?

The two hotels are 310 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/juwuk-manis-relaxing-bali-vs-the-samara-bali/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/