Must-see hotels in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.