Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Nusa Dua
Making up part of the resort strip, the Sofitel has a vast pool that meanders past the 415 rooms, some of which have terraces with direct pool access. The…
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Bukit Peninsula
Visually stunning, this vast resort has an artful contemporary style that is at once light and airy while still conveying a sense of luxury. The 85-unit…
Kerobokan
This sprawling resort has a prime position right at the junction of Seminyak and Kerobokan beaches (and nightlife). The 240 rooms come in various flavours…
Ubud
A five-minute walk from the south entrance to the Monkey Forest, this compound has large grounds that feature an organic garden (produce is used in the…
Kuta & Legian
An elegant choice tucked away near Double Six Beach, this exquisite little hotel is run by Made, the doyen of the Made's Warung empire. The 12 units are…
Central Mountains
Tucked in the hills of Toya Bungkah, this friendly hostel offers basic, affordable dorm accommodation and a toasty dipping pool filled with mineral water…
West Bali
Set amid gorgeous scenery, this place is just what its name says: somewhere to meditate, practise yoga, go on nature walks and more – all in total silence…
North Bali
This lovely beachside resort, on the quieter east end of the bay, is set in spacious and verdant grounds. Widely spaced bungalows are works of traditional…
Seminyak
Understated yet cultured, the Samaya is one of the best bets for a villa right on the beach in south Bali. It boasts 52 villas in a luxurious contemporary…
Kerobokan
This small development has only seven villas, which range in size from one to two bedrooms. Like the many other nearby villa hotels, each unit has a…
Bukit Peninsula
Fourteen bungalows are spread across a large site right on the cliff, just 400m east of the Ulu Watu cafes (about 200m off Jl Labuan Sait). The units are…
Kuta & Legian
A hidden entrance sets the tone for the secluded feel of Un's, a two-storey place with bougainvillea spilling over the pool-facing balconies. The 30…
Kuta & Legian
There are nine comfortable rooms in this fine guesthouse on a busy Kuta corner – it has all the basics. It's a 10-minute walk from the beach and a 10…
Ubud
Putu, her husband Sampo and her father Nyoman are understandably proud of the five modern guest rooms in their family compound. These have tile floors,…
Canggu
Away from Canggu's hubbub, this modern hostel has six rooms facing a courtyard with a serene pool. Owner Hanafi is a local tourism legend. Popular Pantai…
Kuta & Legian
In a relatively quiet area near the beach, this vintage family-run hotel has 22 bungalow-style rooms. Standards are high and for a little bit extra you…
Nusa Lembongan
A lovely affordable option if you want to be near a sandy beach; the 20 bungalows are set back a bit from the infinity pool.
Bukit Peninsula
This luxurious beachside retreat is set in nice grounds complete with a maze-like pool that looks on to open ocean. The 64 cottages and villas have…
Ubud
Luxurious Amandari does everything with the charm and grace of a classical Balinese dancer. Superb views over the green river valley – the 30m green-tiled…
Canggu
Aimed at Bali's ever-growing slew of digital nomads, Outsite's five traditional Javanese-style bungalows and atmospheric pool offer a cosy place to…
Kerobokan
Like many W hotels, the usual too-cute-for-comfort vibe is at work here (how 'bout an 'extreme wow' suite?), but the location on a wave-tossed stretch of…
Kuta & Legian
A colossus five-star resort, Double-Six takes a leaf out of the Vegas book of extravagance. Fronted by a luxurious 120m pool, the 146 spacious rooms all…
East Bali
Nine large freestanding villa-style units with spacious sea-facing verandahs and romantic four-poster beds sheathed in mosquito nets are among the…
Canggu
This hotel is an oasis among the sterility of walled villas, run by inexperienced and lovable staff. Rooms range from singles with shared bathrooms to…
Central Mountains
A vision in bamboo and set in a remote corner of Bali near coffee plantations, this idiosyncratic lodge is so green that just about the only other colour…
Ubud
The latest offering from Indonesia's hip Artotel chain, this place offers 22 good-size studios (20, 30 and 40 sq m) with amenities including a coffee…
West Bali
This luxury villa compound on a (still) remote stretch of Bali's west coast has 48 very private villas, each with its own plunge pool. The accommodation…
North Bali
Set on Bali Barat National Park land, this luxe resort is the perfect spot for those wanting to fully experience the national park. Spread over 382…
Candidasa
Opened in 2018, this small backpacker-style hostel offers two dorms (one mixed, one female only); each sleeps eight and fronts onto the pool. Most action…
North Bali
The 36 rooms here are set in densely planted gardens that assure privacy. The pool is down by the beach while the cafe has sweet water views through the…
Central Mountains
This boutique hotel offers a serene escape. Its large infinity pool seems to disappear into the rice terraces, while its eight bungalows are really quite…
Nusa Lembongan
This upmarket resort perched on a terraced hillside has a large infinity pool. Some of its 25 luxury units are villa-style and have multiple rooms and…
West Bali
Typical of the luxe villas cloistered in the Cemagi area, Ombak offers lavish comfort at a fairly good price, considering what you get. There are three…
Bukit Peninsula
This beautiful resort clings to the side of hills that roll down to the sea. Stone paths lead between walled villas draped in bougainvillea and punctuated…
North Bali
These four two-storey villas are on sweeping grounds; each has a unique style that mixes antiques with silks and relaxed comfort. Outside the air-con…
Kerobokan
On the main road, but backing onto rice paddies, this small hotel exudes a Dutch-Javanese colonial charm. Rooms mix simplicity with old-world character,…
West Bali
You can sample village life as part of this innovative program that places travellers in the homes of residents of the rice-growing village of Jegu, 9km…
Ubud
Escape the central Ubud hubbub here. Made and Ketut are your friendly hosts, and their five rooms are in traditional Balinese stone-and-brick houses set…
Ubud
Overlooking the rushing waters and rice-clad hills of the Wos Valley, the Ibah offers refined luxury in 17 spacious, stylish, individual suites and villas…
Central Mountains
Luxurious rooms set in refined cottages are arrayed artistically at this hillside location. Lush gardens mix with mannered architecture that combines new…
