From its cliffside location overlooking the Indian Ocean, to its minimalist, modern architecture that seamlessly melds with lush, green grounds, the luxurious Alila Villas Uluwatu provides a serene retreat with spectacular views at every corner. There’s a gorgeous and vast infinity pool, though each of the 65 villas on the property has its own private pools as well. The sleek, contemporary spaces offer a host of other comforts, from techy amenities like flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi, to gorgeous bathrooms that provide indoor and outdoor showers and tubs. The remote location means that guests are limited to the two restaurants on-site, though these offer tasty fine dining and local cuisine. There’s also a beautiful spa providing sumptuous treatments and a modern fitness center, plus morning yoga classes offered daily. Reaching the beach requires a hike down the cliff via steep stairs, so travelers seeking a more accessible beach vacation might want to consider the nearby Bulgari resort instead, which has an elevator that goes to its gorgeous, private beach (though also an even heftier price tag).
From its cliffside location overlooking the Indian Ocean, to its minimalist, modern architecture that seamlessly melds with lush, green grounds, the luxurious Alila Villas Uluwatu provides a serene retreat with spectacular views at every corner. There’s a gorgeous and vast infinity pool, though each of the 65 villas on the property has its own private pools as well. The sleek, contemporary spaces offer a host of other comforts, from techy amenities like flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi, to gorgeous bathrooms that provide indoor and outdoor showers and tubs. The remote location means that guests are limited to the two restaurants on-site, though these offer tasty fine dining and local cuisine. There’s also a beautiful spa providing sumptuous treatments and a modern fitness center, plus morning yoga classes offered daily. Reaching the beach requires a hike down the cliff via steep stairs, so travelers seeking a more accessible beach vacation might want to consider the nearby Bulgari resort instead, which has an elevator that goes to its gorgeous, private beach (though also an even heftier price tag).
The 72-room Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa is a modern luxury resort perched on a cliffside with gorgeous views over the Indian Ocean from most of its facilities, including a rooftop restaurant and beautiful infinity-edge pool. Spacious suites and villas offer stylish, contemporary decor and private balconies with outdoor soaking tubs, plus a duplex penthouse is available with a private pool and sundeck. The luxurious spa features a wide range of treatments including hair and nail services, and there’s also a fitness center and yoga classes are offered. The property’s cliffside locale, though scenic, also means that there are lots of steps to navigate throughout the grounds, and though there’s direct access to a private beach, it’s rocky and not always swimmable. For a sandy beach, travelers might want to consider another luxurious offering from the brand, the Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa.
The 72-room Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa is a modern luxury resort perched on a cliffside with gorgeous views over the Indian Ocean from most of its facilities, including a rooftop restaurant and beautiful infinity-edge pool. Spacious suites and villas offer stylish, contemporary decor and private balconies with outdoor soaking tubs, plus a duplex penthouse is available with a private pool and sundeck. The luxurious spa features a wide range of treatments including hair and nail services, and there’s also a fitness center and yoga classes are offered. The property’s cliffside locale, though scenic, also means that there are lots of steps to navigate throughout the grounds, and though there’s direct access to a private beach, it’s rocky and not always swimmable. For a sandy beach, travelers might want to consider another luxurious offering from the brand, the Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa.
One of Bali's chicest properties, the five-pearl Bulgari Resort Bali is an ultra-luxury resort with 59 villas featuring Javanese mahogany furnishings and volcanic rock interior walls (plus five chic three- and five-bedroom mansions). Along with a private beach and gorgeous infinity pool, the resort offers four bars and restaurants, an opulent spa with a long menu of services and the option of private treatment pavilions, a fitness center with personal trainers, and plenty of space for meetings and weddings. However, the removed location, while peaceful and romantic, may not be to everyone's liking, and it's not a good spot for travelers who like to explore destinations on foot. Travelers who'd prefer to be in the center of cultural action might want to check out the Royal Kamuela in Ubud, a luxury property in the heart of Bali's artistic and cultural hub.
One of Bali's chicest properties, the five-pearl Bulgari Resort Bali is an ultra-luxury resort with 59 villas featuring Javanese mahogany furnishings and volcanic rock interior walls (plus five chic three- and five-bedroom mansions). Along with a private beach and gorgeous infinity pool, the resort offers four bars and restaurants, an opulent spa with a long menu of services and the option of private treatment pavilions, a fitness center with personal trainers, and plenty of space for meetings and weddings. However, the removed location, while peaceful and romantic, may not be to everyone's liking, and it's not a good spot for travelers who like to explore destinations on foot. Travelers who'd prefer to be in the center of cultural action might want to check out the Royal Kamuela in Ubud, a luxury property in the heart of Bali's artistic and cultural hub.
The four-pearl Bebek Tepi Swawah Villas & Spa is a traditional Balinese-owned property set in lush tropical gardens. It's a little out of town (around a 10-minute drive from downtown Ubud), though the quiet location makes it ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat. There are 25 Balinese-style rooms, each with free Wi-Fi, a deep-soaking tub, and a furnished patio or balcony; some with outdoor hot tubs. The property has a tranquil spa, two outdoor pools, and two restaurants -- including one that’s famous for its crispy duck. A free a la carte breakfast is available, and there’s a free shuttle service around Ubud. Travelers preferring to be in the heart of downtown Ubud should consider rates at KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion, which adds free bike rentals.
The four-pearl Bebek Tepi Swawah Villas & Spa is a traditional Balinese-owned property set in lush tropical gardens. It's a little out of town (around a 10-minute drive from downtown Ubud), though the quiet location makes it ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat. There are 25 Balinese-style rooms, each with free Wi-Fi, a deep-soaking tub, and a furnished patio or balcony; some with outdoor hot tubs. The property has a tranquil spa, two outdoor pools, and two restaurants -- including one that’s famous for its crispy duck. A free a la carte breakfast is available, and there’s a free shuttle service around Ubud. Travelers preferring to be in the heart of downtown Ubud should consider rates at KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion, which adds free bike rentals.
The 108-room Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is a luxury resort nestled in 24 acres of riverside tropical jungle about 10 minutes outside Ubud. The setting is natural and peaceful, ideal for travelers looking to rejuvenate away from the city. Spacious rooms and villas are nicely decorated in a modern style with handsome Balinese furniture, and some of the villas have their own private plunge pools. Three restaurants and a bar all provide indoor/outdoor seating and beautiful jungle views. The two pools are lovely, and the spa in an open-air pavilion allows guests to hear the sounds of nature during their treatments. Freebies include breakfast, yoga, and rice-field treks. Travelers without children looking for a smaller property could check out the boutique resort Amori Villas, which has only seven villas.
The 108-room Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is a luxury resort nestled in 24 acres of riverside tropical jungle about 10 minutes outside Ubud. The setting is natural and peaceful, ideal for travelers looking to rejuvenate away from the city. Spacious rooms and villas are nicely decorated in a modern style with handsome Balinese furniture, and some of the villas have their own private plunge pools. Three restaurants and a bar all provide indoor/outdoor seating and beautiful jungle views. The two pools are lovely, and the spa in an open-air pavilion allows guests to hear the sounds of nature during their treatments. Freebies include breakfast, yoga, and rice-field treks. Travelers without children looking for a smaller property could check out the boutique resort Amori Villas, which has only seven villas.
Suly Resort and Spa is a mid-range hotel located a 20-minute shuttle ride from downtown Ubud. The hotel features a classic Balinese aesthetic and offers rice field views, two outdoor swimming pools, a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, a yoga shala, and spa. The 67 guest rooms range from standalone Deluxe Garden Rooms which feature huge floor-plans, Balinese interior stylings, and large balconies to more modern and streamlined hotel style rooms with contemporary interiors. Many rooms also have rice field views. Overall, the property is tranquil and serene but the hotel is a bit run down and aged. Nearby KajaNe Yangloni Private Boutique Health & Leisure Center also features rice field views and tropical grounds, but has newer rooms and better facilities -- though rates are higher.
Suly Resort and Spa is a mid-range hotel located a 20-minute shuttle ride from downtown Ubud. The hotel features a classic Balinese aesthetic and offers rice field views, two outdoor swimming pools, a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, a yoga shala, and spa. The 67 guest rooms range from standalone Deluxe Garden Rooms which feature huge floor-plans, Balinese interior stylings, and large balconies to more modern and streamlined hotel style rooms with contemporary interiors. Many rooms also have rice field views. Overall, the property is tranquil and serene but the hotel is a bit run down and aged. Nearby KajaNe Yangloni Private Boutique Health & Leisure Center also features rice field views and tropical grounds, but has newer rooms and better facilities -- though rates are higher.
With 54 rooms and villas and a remote location in Northern Bali, the three-pearl Mimpi Resort Menjangan is a good alternative to some of the larger, busier resorts on the island. Although it specializes in group dive tours, many visitors come here for the on-site hot springs. All rooms have semi-open bathrooms and marble floors; villas also have private tubs with hot springs water, and many even have their own small pools. There are also a few swimming pools and a number of hot springs throughout the property, three of which are in the lovely on-site spa. Travelers to the area may want to compare rates at the four-pearl Naya Gawana Resort & Spa nearby.
With 54 rooms and villas and a remote location in Northern Bali, the three-pearl Mimpi Resort Menjangan is a good alternative to some of the larger, busier resorts on the island. Although it specializes in group dive tours, many visitors come here for the on-site hot springs. All rooms have semi-open bathrooms and marble floors; villas also have private tubs with hot springs water, and many even have their own small pools. There are also a few swimming pools and a number of hot springs throughout the property, three of which are in the lovely on-site spa. Travelers to the area may want to compare rates at the four-pearl Naya Gawana Resort & Spa nearby.