Nusa Lembongan
Associated with World Diving, a local dive operator, this place offers fantastic rooms with terraces facing the ocean. Six plusher rooms surround a dive…
Must-see hotels in South Bali & the Islands
Bukit Peninsula
Seven individualistic bungalows are built into the rocks just above a low-tide patch of sand just east of Pantai Labuan Sait. All share the stunning views…
Nusa Lembongan
Two posh villas and 18 stylish suites shelter near a pool behind the beach at Lembongan's most upscale digs. The French designer-owner has decorated the…
Sanur
One of Bali's first boutique hotels, Tandjung Sari has flourished since it opened in 1967 and continues to be lauded for its relaxed style. The 29…
Bukit Peninsula
'Artsy and beautiful' just begins to describe this collection of huts and cottages made from thatch, driftwood and other natural materials. Each sits on a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nusa Lembongan
Affiliated with Big Fish Diving, there are nine bungalow-style, cold-water and fan rooms in this palm-shaded compound back off the beach. Nearby there are…
Bukit Peninsula
The top-end choice in Tanjung Benoa, the huge Conrad combines a modern Bali look with a refreshing, casual style. The 353 rooms are large and thoughtfully…
Bukit Peninsula
A hippie-chic playground where you rough it in style, Mick's never has more than 16 guests. Seven artful bungalows and one luxe villa are set in lush…
Sanur
Looming over Sanur's beachfront, this massive hotel has 120 elegant suites and villas on a sprawling site that includes a 50m infinity pool. The design is…
Bukit Peninsula
Each of the 147 villas here are designed in traditional Balinese manner, complete with a carved entrance way that opens on to an open-air living pavilion…
Bukit Peninsula
The 16 very individual bungalows with thatched roofs are scattered about a compound dominated by a cliff-side infinity pool. All have open-air living…
Nusa Lembongan
About 500m west of Tanjung Sanghyang is this eponymously named property with four plush suites and a two-bedroom villa. The views are sweeping, and should…
Bukit Peninsula
One of the pools at this romantic hotel is suitably tiled pink. The 25 rooms have terraces and balconies, plus artistic touches. There is a lush Mexican…
Bukit Peninsula
The pick of the Balangan bunch, these two luxe compounds have hotel rooms, bungalows and villas. There are 21 different units, but all enjoy a position on…
Nusa Lembongan
If Nusa Lembongan is a getaway, this is the getaway from Nusa Lembongan. Perched on a bluff on the southeast corner of the island, there are sweeping…
Nusa Lembongan
Run by an awesome family, this collection of 10 cottages is everything an island escape should be. It's near the sweet little spot of sand called Sunset…
Nusa Penida
A very steep 1km back from the beach, on the road to Toyapakeh, expat-owned Namaste is a high-concept guesthouse with 10 rustic-style bungalows made with…
Nusa Lembongan
Eleven luxe villas climb the hillside from a lobby right by the corner of Jungutbatu Beach. Units have comfy wicker loungers and hammocks as well as large…
Denpasar
The Inna Bali has simple gardens, a huge banyan tree and a certain nostalgic charm; it dates from 1927 and was once the main tourist hotel on the island…
Nusa Dua
Attached to a large convention centre, the Westin has an air-conditioned lobby (a rarity) and vast public spaces. Guests in the 433 rooms enjoy the best…
Bukit Peninsula
A rare budget find amid the pricey resorts of Jimbaran, this former spa is older and slightly rundown, but in an aesthetically interesting way. The best…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
