Kuta & Legian
The Jayakarta fronts a long and shady stretch of beach. The palm-shaded grounds, several pools and various restaurants make it a favourite with groups and…
Must-see hotels in Bali
Seminyak
You can literally dance for joy at this cultured guesthouse where the owner, a professional tango dancer, offers lessons. The 12 compact rooms, with names…
Ubud
Owned by artist I Wayan Karja – whose studio-gallery is also on-site – this homestay in the plateau village of Penestanan, just west of Ubud, has 19 rooms…
Nusa Dua
A little city, of sorts, the 636-room Hyatt has areas that are better than others. Some rooms in the West Village face the taxi car park (of the four…
Nusa Penida
In the town of Kutampi just outside Sampalan, this guesthouse is convenient for the main harbour. The manager Agus speaks excellent English and is a…
Ubud
In a tranquil location overlooking a small river valley in the very heart of Ubud, Griya and family offer well-priced rooms that are simple but…
Bukit Peninsula
Tasteful and ultra laid-back, this guesthouse has open-plan bamboo bungalows with futon beds and a design that incorporates its natural environment. It's…
Ubud
Designed by local architect Awan Sukhro Edhi, this 12-villa compound is a serene retreat. Modern villas set in garden surrounds have either one or two…
Ubud
This midrange choice is centrally located and has lovely gardens that open onto the Ubud Water Palace. Its bungalow-style rooms are simply furnished but…
Canggu Region
Surrounded by other villas, this one has four rooms on two floors. The bottom ones have direct access to the pool. The upstairs pair have terraces with…
East Bali
This whitewashed hillside hotel complex contrasts with its lushly green grounds. The infinity pool is an ahhh-inducing classic of the genre and has…
Ubud Region
Staying in one of the nine rooms here is like having your own tree house – you're surrounded by soaring palms and rice terraces. Rooms have a stylish…
Sanur
One of Sanur's first hotels, La Taverna has been reconstructed as an all-suites property while retaining its artful, simple charm. The pretty grounds and…
Kuta & Legian
Large rooms close to the beach yet away from irritations are a big part of the appeal of this older 40-room hotel. It's well maintained and there are…
Bukit Peninsula
The 20 tidy rooms here have good ventilation and hot water, and face a small compound with a lovely pool. Some 2nd-floor units have distant ocean views,…
East Bali
The key to Sidemen's charm lies in its simplicity, and this place is a good example. Five basic rooms (some with wonderful views from small terraces), a…
Ubud
Though literally a stone's throw from the hectic main road, here rice fields (complete with ducks) miraculously materialise. Huge rooms and suites with a…
Central Mountains
Two atmospheric old Dutch houses adjoin to form a compound of six rooms, immersed amid an English-style garden. The decor is traditional and simple; the…
Sanur
Another basic, small beachfront hotel, the Peneeda (which is not phonetically accurate for Penida) is a good choice for sun, sand and room service at a…
Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas
Kuta & Legian
At the far-south end of Tuban near Kuta Reef Beach, this low-key resort is very quiet, yet close to the action thanks to the beach walk. The spacious…
Nusa Dua
This lavish Nusa Dua resort leaves most of the others in the sand. Every conceivable luxury is provided, from electronics to furnishings, the marble and…
Canggu
Right on a bend in the lagoon and fronting Berawa Beach, this light and airy resort makes the most of its long and narrow location. Even the smallest of…
Seminyak
Ground zero for Seminyak: the 11 villas are a short walk to some of the best restaurants and the beach. Units vary in size but each is a private walled…
Canggu
The five breezy rooms at this contemporary guesthouse are very comfortable. Some have lovely views of the (surviving) rice fields, and all have fridges…
Kuta & Legian
This Kuta institution has a lush, green setting for its 20 thatch-roofed cottages with outdoor sunken baths. Bed choices include kings and twins. The pool…
Nusa Lembongan
The nine units at this hillside place are a mix of square and circular numbers with thatched roofs and balconies. The large rooms (some with fan only)…
North Bali
A slightly older resort with spacious grounds, the beachfront Amertha benefits from having big mature trees that give it that timeless tropical feel…
Padangbai
Padangbai's best budget accommodation is in a leafy street close to the port. It's had a full makeover but the laid-back vibe, bar, lounge, dorm…
Seminyak
The beach is only 50m from this cute, idiosyncratic property tucked away on a small gang. The 22 art-filled units are mostly suites, which have a nice…
Central Mountains
Perched on a precipice at the east end of the village, the 15 rooms (all with hot water and balconies) have better views the higher you go. The rooftop…
Ubud
Work your way through a classic family compound and you’ll come to this homestay with eight extremely well-maintained bungalow-style rooms. Three have air…
Ubud
Surprisingly tranquil considering its central location, this friendly place has 49 rooms in five categories – the super deluxe and suite rooms look over…
Kuta & Legian
One of Bali's few flashpacker options, Island is a real find – literally. Hidden in the attractive maze of tiny lanes west of Jl Legian, this stylish…
Ubud
South of the Monkey Forest (you may be joined by a monkey visitor on your balcony), this small hotel sits in the middle of rice fields – be sure to get a…
Bukit Peninsula
There's a relaxed hacienda feel to Bingin Garden, where eight bungalow-style rooms are set among an arid garden and a large pool. It's back off the cliffs…
Bukit Peninsula
The best-value cliff-side option has 12 rooms in modern, two-storey bungalow-style blocks. The grounds are thickly landscaped but the real appeal is the…
Seminyak
The 26 excellent-value rooms here are in older two-storey blocks set around a small pool; the decor is a bit dated but everything is well maintained…
Lovina
This older, well-run beach hotel hasn't changed in years and neither have its prices. The 30 rooms, in a two-storey block, are clean if a bit frayed…
Canggu
This well-equipped hostel has a split personality: two locations, with the other just around the corner on Jl Pantai Berawa. There are eight-, six- and…
North Bali
A slice of modern style in Pemuteran, Kubuku has a smallish pool with a bar and an inviting patch of lawn. The 17 comfortable rooms are decent value, and…
