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…
Must-see hotels in Bali
Seminyak
The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali. All 79 rooms claim to be suites, even if…
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…
Lovina
Clean, modern lines are the hallmark of this luxe beach resort, which is walkably close to the centre of Kalibukbuk. The 66 rooms are large, all with…
Canggu
Right in the middle of the heart of Batu Bolong, this family-run compound has 10 traditional-style units around a pool. Inside the thatched walls you'll…
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…
Ubud
Set well back in the rice fields near the river valley, this resort has a heavy overlay of Bali style. Accommodation ranges from suites to large three…
Seminyak
Here since 1980, this old-school guesthouse has spacious, grassy grounds with fruit trees and a quiet spot located almost on the beach. The eight rooms…
Ubud
Set below the valley rim, the curved open-air reception area looks like a Cinerama screen of Ubud beauty. Many villas have private pools and all share the…
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…
Central Mountains
About 800m east of Munduk, this country inn (whose name means 'feeling good') has traditional cottages overlooking the lush local terrain. The open-air…
Central Mountains
Hidden 500m down a tree-shaded lane that's off the main road, 1km east of Munduk. Eight gorgeous rooms are elaborately built amid fruit trees and forest …
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…
Ubud
A tranquil pocket in the midst of central Ubud's bustle, this newish resort has settled seamlessly into its lush and tranquil riverside location. Rooms…
Canggu
Raising the design bar in Canggu with its 'tropical brutalism' style, the Slow's aesthetic is defined by elegant spaces with clean lines, natural colour…
Ubud
Just south of the Monkey Forest, this spacious and tranquil resort has 16 rooms that are beautifully finished in natural materials to traditional designs…
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…
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…
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…
North Bali
This guesthouse is well run and charming, with immaculate, comfy rooms featuring open-air bathrooms with lovely garden showers. It's one of the best…
North Bali
On a small lane south of the main road, this stylish guesthouse has nine immaculate units set in a flower-filled garden, with hot water and other comforts.
Tulamben
The oceanside pool and yoga pavilion at this swish German-owned resort are major drawcards, as is the extensive range of facilities and amenities …
East Bali
The name of this lovely clifftop option means 'relax', and its facilities make this easy, with a bougainvillea-fringed pool, plenty of sun lounges, a spa,…
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…
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…
East Bali
Get off the grid at this chilled-out hideaway. Meditation, healing and yoga classes help you relax and the rooms are well situated for good swimming and…
East Bali
Associated with the Ubud hotel of the same name, this is the first luxury resort in the Sidemen area. Villas (some with private pool) are scattered across…
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…
Side by Side Organic Garden & Homestay
East Bali
Set amid lush rice fields near Tirta Gangga in the tiny village of Dausa, this non-profit endeavour was set up to give work to locals and improve their…
Ubud
Sleek Singapore style has arrived in Ubud courtesy of this 2018 hotel opening. There's loads to like, including a spectacular infinity pool, a hip…
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…
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…
Candidasa
Set next to Candidasa's pretty lagoon, Rama Shinta's 15 rooms are split between a two-storey stone structure and bungalows. All have terraces and have…
