It is selected after receiving a certain number of votes from the expert voting Academies that create 50 Best’s world-leading global and regional lists.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has made its debut in the collection of city guides, 50 Best Discovery. Following the addition of more than 500 new venues to the platform in February 2025, more than a hundred cities and towns are represented on 50 Best Discovery for the first time.
The new additions feature more than 240 restaurants, 100 bars and 170 hotels. With this latest refresh, 50 Best Discovery now features 3,700+ hospitality establishments worldwide. Each venue, including Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is selected after receiving a certain number of votes from the expert voting Academies that create 50 Best’s world-leading global and regional lists.
Masanori Hosoya, General Manager of Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, said, “The debut of Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, on 50 Best Discovery is a testament to the passion and dedication of our team in delivering exceptional and unforgettable experiences for our guests. We are deeply honoured to be recognised on such a prestigious platform, which highlights the very best in global hospitality. This achievement not only celebrates our luxurious accommodations and services but also reinforces our commitment to offering immersive, bespoke experiences that connect guests with the beauty and culture of Ubud, Bali. We are excited to share this milestone with our community and look forward to welcoming even more discerning travellers to our sanctuary in the heart of Bali.”
A combination of more than 3,000 Academy members votes for the venues that feature on the platform- 50 Best Discovery. It operates as an extension of the annual 50 Best rankings of restaurants, bars, and hotels. Restaurants, bars and hotels cannot apply to be part of 50 Best Discover.