East Bali
One of the original Amed resorts, the Uyah is looking faded but still has lots going for it. Rooms have small terraces, good bathrooms and four-poster…
Must-see hotels in Bali
Ubud
This hipster haunt behind the Alchemy cafe has a classic motel configuration overlaid with rock-and-roll panache. The 24 rooms are set up for global…
East Bali
Perched on jutting cliffs, this luxury resort has three infinity pools that step down to the sea in a cascade of aqua blue – a magnificent sight. The 33…
Bukit Peninsula
Rumah Bali is a luxurious interpretation of a Balinese village by cookbook author Heinz von Holzen, who also runs local restaurant Bumbu Bali. Guests…
Ubud
Located in a river valley amidst the rice fields of Peliatan, 2km from the centre of town, this huge resort was built in 2001 and is looking a bit dated;…
East Bali
Though the stony beach in front of this boutique hotel isn't ideal for swimming or sunbathing, a small jade-green pool compensates. The eight rooms are…
East Bali
Perched on the headland right above the blue water of the Bali Sea, this hotel has a distinctive white and aquamarine colour scheme that complements its…
East Bali
Lush grounds incorporating a naturalistic pool and plenty of palm trees are the main draw at this well-run hotel. The bungalows may be set too close…
Ubud
One of Ubud's new crop of boutique-style guesthouses, Sapodilla is notable for its large, stylishly presented rooms and its high levels of service –…
Candidasa
Amarta's 16 rooms are arranged in a garden compound right next to Mendira Beach; the best are the modern suites at the rear of the compound, which have…
Kuta & Legian
In a multistorey building off a relatively quiet side street in Legian, this comfy and economical hotel will wow backpackers with its sparkling clean…
North Bali
Coming here is like visiting your rich friends, albeit ones with good taste. These custom-built villas, 3km east of Yeh Sanih, are large and have…
Candidasa
Resembling a homestay compound, this well-priced guesthouse is hidden behind a banana grove east of town. Cramped standard rooms have air-con, simple…
East Bali
German-owned, this oceanside resort is dated but well maintained. A reef just offshore keeps the on-site dive centre busy (dives €23 to €60, snorkel…
East Bali
Swiss owned, this small resort has a garden setting and a good stretch of beach. There are three standard rooms with cramped bathrooms, five larger garden…
Sanur
Ideally located for an early fast boat to Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida or the Gilis, this long-running guesthouse has a veteran conviviality. Rooms are…
East Bali
You'll feel like you're staying with friends at this family-run guesthouse located deep in a waterfront palm forest in a remote part of East Bali. The…
Ubud
This 43-room slightly worn hotel sprawls out across picture-perfect rice fields just south of the centre of Ubud. Rooms are large and suitably Balinese in…
North Bali
The name says it all, albeit very calmly. Yoga and a lavish spa figure prominently in the lifestyle at this resort devoted to your internal and mental…
Seminyak
Is it Mondrian? Is it Roy Lichtenstein? We're not sure which modern artists are the inspiration for this eye-popping hotel, but we can say the results…
North Bali
Near the docks for boats to Menjangan, this 54-unit resort extends down to a small, mangrove-fringed, white-sand beach. The rooms have an unadorned…
East Bali
Guests here partake in serious programs for personal and spiritual development, including free daily meditation sessions. The comfortable rooms are split…
East Bali
This friendly nine-room homestay is surrounded by organic fruit trees and has a cute pool area. The rooms are comfortable, although the singles are very…
Sanur
Just north of the old Hyatt, this villa compound has a colourful history: it was redesigned by the famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa in 1975, Mick…
Kuta & Legian
Gardens filled with bird-of-paradise flowers set the tone at this 191-room, full-service resort with four-storey blocks and individual garden units…
Canggu
This sleek take on a traditional Balinese guesthouse has clean lines and plenty of minimalist white. The six rooms are airy and have outdoor sitting areas…
Canggu Region
Soaring above nearby villas, this apartment complex has nine one-bedroom units that come in various flavours. Some have ocean views, others have private…
Kuta & Legian
Looming across the road from Kuta Beach, this vast resort boasts a huge pool, a vertical garden and 308 rooms in five-storey blocks. The design is hip and…
East Bali
Villas in this compact compound are in a variety of sizes and have kitchen facilities, so are ideal for families; cottages are smaller but have sea views…
Seminyak
It's like visiting the gracious friends in Bali you wish you had. Ideally located on a little gang off busy Jl Drupadi, this large villa-style inn has a…
Kuta & Legian
Follow your ears down a long gang to the roar of the surf at this good-value beachside hotel that defines mellow. It feels like a time warp from the 1980s…
North Bali
In a verdant setting on a hillside 100m from Air Panas Banjar, the 12 rooms at Pondok Wisata Grya Sari have a timeless charm. The furniture and the decor…
Nusa Lembongan & Islands
With a sprightly white and blue colour scheme, the theme here is retro-chic island kitsch. The accommodation consists of air-conditioned beach boxes,…
North Bali
Rare for Bali, this small waterfront resort has a refreshing light-blue-and-white colour scheme. There are seven large units in a two-storey main building…
Bukit Peninsula
Right on the sands of Balangan Beach, the 19 bare-bones rooms (all share bathrooms) at this bamboo-shack bungalow are perfect for surfers and beach bums…
Ubud
The name means 'Beautiful Home', and this tranquil family-run hotel secreted in rice fields east of Ubud does indeed have a beautiful setting. The place…
Bukit Peninsula
With 419 rooms, the Intercontinental is really a little city on the beach. Decorated with Balinese arts and handicrafts, it tries to meld local style to a…
East Bali
On the edge of a ridge commanding spectacular views over the rice fields, this guesthouse offers four charming bungalows with individual terraces. Rooms…
Ubud
Located a gentle 2.5km uphill from the centre, this elegant compound enjoys engrossing verdant views across rice fields. New and old styles mix in the 33…
Ubud
Owner Oka Wati is a lovely host and guests enjoy her hospitality. The 20 rooms have terraces or balconies, where there's always a thermos of tea available…
