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<figure id="attachment_142744" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-142744" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-142744 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Mandapa-a-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve-1.jpg" alt="Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Mandapa-a-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve-1.jpg 1200w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Mandapa-a-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Mandapa-a-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Mandapa-a-Ritz-Carlton-Reserve-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-142744" class="wp-caption-text">Relaxation is guaranteed at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Bali.</figcaption></figure>
Secluded, intimate, and deeply connected to their surroundings. Boutique resorts offer something far beyond the standard luxury getaway. In appreciation of the best of the best, the 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA), now in their 18th year, honor the most exceptional retreats around Asia Pacific featuring the most exceptional exclusivity and authenticity.
At the pinnacle this year is <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-boutique-resorts/mandapa-a-ritz-carlton-reserve-bali" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve</a> in Bali a tranquil sanctuary nestled along the Ayung River, followed by <a href="https://destinasian.com/bali-hotels-jimbaran-raffles-bali">Raffles Bali</a><a href="https://destinasian.com/bali-hotels-jimbaran-raffles-bali">,</a> which promises personalized indulgence in a cliffside setting.
Bali remains a stronghold of boutique excellence, with Capella Ubud and Bulgari Resort Bali, <a href="https://destinasian.com/bali-hotels-alila-villas-uluwatu">Alila Villas Uluwatu</a>, and The Legian Seminyak securing their places among the best. Beyond Indonesia, the winners span Thailand and Japan: Six Senses Yao Noi offers cinematic island views in Phang Nga, while Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai immerses guests in a remote wilderness retreat. Aman Kyoto, hidden in a secret garden, and The Racha in Phuket round out this year’s most extraordinary boutique resorts.
For those who seek a getaway where every detail tells a story, these boutique havens promise experiences as unforgettable as their settings. Explore more winners from the <a href="https://destinasian.com/update/2025-destinasian-readers-choice-awards-full-rankings">2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards</a> and plan your next escape.

Mandapa, Bali – DestinAsian Readers’ Best Boutique Resort

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