Must-see hotels in West Bali

  • Gajah Mina

    West Bali

    Designed by the French architect-owner, this 11-unit boutique hotel is close to the ocean. The private, walled bungalows march out to a dramatic outcrop…

  • Taman Wana Villas & Spa

    West Bali

    For a near-religious experience you might consider staying at this remote boutique resort, a striking 2km drive through a jungle past the Palasari church…

  • Puri Dajuma Cottages

    West Bali

    Coming from the east on the main road, you won't be able to miss this seaside resort, thanks to its prolific signage. Happily, the 35 rooms – either in…

  • Bali Silent Retreat

    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…

  • Soori Villas

    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…

  • Ombak Villa Cemagi

    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…

  • Bali Homestay Program

    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…

  • Surya Homestay

    West Bali

    There are eight rooms in bungalow-style units at this sweet little family-run place (Wayan and Putu are charmers), which is about 200m along a small lane…

  • Anara Surf Camp

    West Bali

    This surf camp and modern guesthouse is on the shores of Pantai Medewi, with the sea on one side and rice paddies on the other. There are different levels…

  • Pondok Pitaya

    West Bali

    Right on wave-tossed Balian Beach and fresh with the scent of ocean spray, this complex features an eclectic range of rooms: from vintage Indonesian…

  • Pondok Pisces

    West Bali

    You can certainly hear the sea at this tropical fantasy of thatched cottages and flower-filled gardens. There are 12 rooms; those on the upper floor have…

  • Surf Villa Mukks

    West Bali

    About 900m east of the Medewi surf break at Pulukan, this Japanese-owned guesthouse has modern rooms overlooking rice fields and distant surf. It's a…

  • Made's Homestay

    West Bali

    Three basic bungalow-style units are surrounded by banana trees back from the beach. The rooms are basic, clean, large enough to hold numerous surfboards…

  • Ayu Balian

    West Bali

    The seven rooms in this slightly shambolic two-storey block look down the road to the surf. Some have hot water and air conditioning; the friendly owner…

  • Gubug Balian Beach

    West Bali

    On a spacious site close to the beach are 14 rooms, some of which have views down the lane to the surf. The cheapest rooms are fan and cold water only.