Luxury Hotels in Bali

Capella Ubud

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Located in the heart of the Keliki rainforest in Bali, Capella Ubud is the perfect hotel for getting back to nature and disconnecting from the outside world. Designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, as well as adding a touch of luxury and signature Bensley style, not a single tree was destroyed in its construction, guaranteeing an unspoilt experience of the lush green forests it sits in.

Best for: Setting & Views, Eco-tourism, Wildlife & Nature, Peace & Quiet

COMO Uma Canggu

Location: Bali | Indonesia

COMO Uma Canggu is a beautiful luxury hotel which stands in striking contrast to the ancient temples and pristine countryside of Bali, and is the perfect base from which to explore both. Surfers from pros to beginners will find some of Bali’s best breaks on their doorstep, while those who prefer to relax will find a wide range of yoga and meditation classes on offer.

Best for: Water activities, Spa & Wellness, Luxury Hotel, Beach

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a luxury hotel set amongst the lush green rice paddies and rolling hills of Ubud, the cultural capital of the Indonesian island of Bali. In true Ubud style, the hotel is traditionally designed, and you’ll stay in a beautiful Balinese villa hewn from dark wood. There’s top Balinese and international food across two restaurants, and, this being Ubud, a luxurious spa where you can let your troubles melt away.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Setting & Views, Cultural Immersion, Peace & Quiet

Bvlgari Resort Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Positioned on cliffs 150 metres above the sea, the Bulgari Resort Bali more closely resembles a beautiful medieval fortress than a hotel. With stunning views over the Indian Ocean and the ancient temple of Uluwatu, this lofty hotel is a design hybrid of traditional Balinese architecture and slick Italian styling, complete with private gardens and an acclaimed spa.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views

Hanging Gardens of Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

With immaculate terraced gardens, traditional spa treatments and idyllic pool villas built on stilts, the Hanging Gardens of Bali fuses traditional Balinese style with utmost luxury. Rainforests, volcanoes and temples provide the spectacular backdrop to this secluded escape in the heart of Bali’s majestic landscape.

Best for: Setting & Views, History & Heritage, Spa & Wellness, Cultural Immersion

Alila Villas Uluwatu

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Peace, space, and simplicity pretty much sum up Alila Villas Uluwatu. Poised high on the clifftop, above Bali’s crashing waves and mellow black sands, this award-winning design hotel is like nothing you have ever experienced.

Best for: Chic Design, Setting & Views, Luxury Hotel, Honeymoon

Alila Ubud

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Alila Ubud is an exhilarating and beautiful resort, perched above forest canopies, overlooking misty volcanoes, and is just minutes from Bali’s cultural heart and capital, Ubud.

Best for: Hideaway, Cultural Immersion, Wildlife & Nature, Setting & Views

Alila Manggis

Location: Bali | Indonesia

If you want to do more than just lie on the beach, Alila Manggis is one of Bali's best-kept secrets. A paradise nestled on the east coast, surrounded by pockets of farmland where life has scarcely changed for centuries, this boutique hotel will immerse you in local life, and is renowned for its fantastic cooking class.

Best for: Cultural Immersion, Snorkelling & Diving, Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel

Alila Seminyak Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Alila Seminyak Bali has a postcard-perfect setting, nestled in tropical gardens on the beachfront, and offers a quintessential luxury experience, with stylish contemporary design, gorgeous accommodation and panoramic Bali views.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, Beach, Setting & Views, Couples

Amankila

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Aman luxury meets breathtaking scenery at Amankila. Set in a beautiful spot in Bali, against a backdrop of dusty volcanoes, pearly sands and lush vegetation, Amankila lets you relax and unwind in style in the peace and tranquillity of your villa.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Service & Hospitality

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay offers an exclusive slice of Bali, one of Indonesia's hotspots, including beautifully spacious and private villas, pristine white sands and some of the best surfing on the island.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Water activities, Honeymoon

Plataran Menjangan

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Plataran Menjangan is a luxurious haven in West Bali National Park. This nature reserve is home to countless endemic species who live across mangroves, jungles and coast, and the hotel’s luxurious villas are dotted across similarly diverse environments, providing stunning views over the untouched wilderness. 

Best for: Wildlife & Nature, Beach, Multi-activity, Setting & Views

Komaneka at Monkey Forest

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Set in leafy tropical gardens, Komaneka offers a zen-like oasis in the heart of central Ubud, perfectly placed for perusing Bali’s creative core. The property was formerly a residence for artists behind the prestigious Komaneka Gallery, which showcased contemporary Indonesian and Balinese art, placing you right in the heart of Ubud’s creative roots.

Best for: Honeymoon, Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel

Belmond Jimbaran Puri

Location: Bali | Indonesia

This Belmond hotel is a real favourite of ours, offering an exclusive bubble on Bali’s most beautiful beach. By day, Belmond Jimbaran Puri is the place to relax and enjoy endless water sports on the 2km-long stretch of soft white sand, and after a mesmerising sunset it’s just a short walk along the beach to the laid-back seafood warungs.

Best for: Beach, Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Service & Hospitality

COMO Uma Ubud

Location: Bali | Indonesia

COMO Uma Ubud is one of our favourite places for retreating from everyday life. The exotic calm of the place soothes stresses away with its tropical mountainside location, expansive spa retreat, and koi carp ponds in the villas' courtyards. Give it a few days of complimentary yoga classes overlooking the valley, swims in the infinity pool and a la carte breakfasts with tropical juices, and you'll be feeling on top of the world.

Best for: Spa & Wellness, Cultural Immersion, Wildlife & Nature, Walking & Trekking

Surya Shanti Villa

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Built with the environment in mind, Surya Shanti Villa is an eco-friendly retreat that channels the serenity of its surroundings. Submerged among the rice terraces that carpet the slopes of Mount Agung, the property’s collection of traditional villas soak up breath-taking views of Bali’s holiest volcano and the forested valleys below.

Best for: Setting & Views, Off the Beaten Track, Village Life, Hideaway

Green Camp

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Get back to basics at Green Camp, a fully immersive family-friendly eco-camp designed to educate about the environment and encourage an appreciation of nature in all its glory. Never a dull moment goes by at Green Camp; one minute you might be building rafts made from bamboo and the next you’ll be rolling around in a messy mud fight with your new camp buddies. 

COMO Shambhala Estate

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Situated in Ubud, Bali’s breathtakingly beautiful cultural heartland, COMO Shambhala Estate is a luxurious holistic health retreat and the perfect place to get away from it all, relax, retune and revitalise your life. If you can bear to drag yourself away, you will return home a whole new you. 

Best for: Honeymoon, Spa & Wellness, Cultural Immersion, Luxury Hotel

The Menjangan

Location: Bali | Indonesia

There’s nothing quite like the Menjangan in Bali. Encircled by 382 hectares of national park, this unique and tranquil hotel lets you get lost in nature, with hundreds of fascinating species of flora and fauna and a tranquil beach right on your doorstep.

Best for: Setting & Views, Hideaway, Peace & Quiet, Wildlife & Nature

Tanah Gajah

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Hidden amongst a carpet of luscious green rice fields that stretch far beyond what the eye can see, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana, combines stunning panoramic views of Bali’s natural surroundings with a little insight into the heart of Balinese life. Wake up to sunrise over Bali’s holiest mountain at this art collector’s hideaway, only a short distance away from Ubud.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Romantic, Service & Hospitality

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Deep in the heart of the tranquil highlands, guests at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan are perfectly situated to experience a different side of Bali. Surrounded by verdant rice fields and enchanting lotus ponds, immerse yourself in Bali’s exciting cultural heritage, just minutes away from Ubud.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Setting & Views, Peace & Quiet, History & Heritage

Soori Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Rice paddies rippling in the breeze, and waves crashing onto an endless stretch of sultry, black sand: this is all you will see for miles and miles at this stunningly remote hotel. Soori Bali is the only resort on the beach, totally removed from the tourist bustle, but close enough to village life to experience the real Bali.

Best for: Hideaway, Peace & Quiet, Spa & Wellness, Cultural Immersion

Samaya Ubud

Location: Bali | Indonesia

The award-winning Samaya Ubud offers guests blissful seclusion in the Ayung Valley’s lush, tropical hills, yet is only 15 minutes away from thriving Ubud. Set amidst a backdrop of vivid green rice paddies and lush tropical vegetation, all that’s left for you to do is unwind.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Boutique Hotel

Komaneka at Bisma

Location: Bali | Indonesia

At Komaneka at Bisma, indulge in luxury in the heart of a tropical forest, and take advantage of stylish interiors and panoramic views – all just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Ubud.

Best for: Setting & Views, Village Life, Hideaway, Peace & Quiet

Samaya Seminyak Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Guests at the Samaya Seminyak Bali, in the south of the island, are perfectly located to enjoy the restaurants, boutiques and galleries of the town of Legian, with the beautiful Seminyak Beach right on the doorstep. Watch the sun go down on the on the equator from the delicate gardens of this wonderful Balinese getaway before getting a table for two at one of the many beachside restaurants.

Best for: Honeymoon, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Boutique Hotel

The Bale

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Minimalist, smart and oh-so slick, The Balé promotes pure escapism. This luxury adults-only retreat in Nusa Dua is designed with such perfect architectural precision, its clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and whitewash walls creating a calm and soothing environment, soundtracked only by trickling pools and birdsong overhead.

Best for: Chic Design, Honeymoon, Spa & Wellness, Luxury Hotel

Banyan Tree Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Perched high on the cliffs of Bali, the Banyan Tree’s romantic location is the perfect antidote to the demands of modern life. You’ll wake to panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, eat in fantastic restaurants and be pampered at the on-site spa. This, combined with attentive staff and a distinctive ‘welcome ceremony’ that make this a truly unique stay.

Best for: Setting & Views, Luxury Hotel, Chic Design, Honeymoon

The Legian

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Fronting onto the picture postcard-worthy Seminyak Beach on Bali's southern coast, The Legian is steeped in contemporary chic and modern luxury. Its location is also perfect for hitting the island’s stylish boutiques, coolest bars and hottest nightlife. This resort is a trendy young thing, with modern touches such as a nicely curated library of free movies.

Best for: Family-friendly, Luxury Hotel, Beach, Service & Hospitality

The Damai Lovina

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Black sandy beaches, undisturbed rural villages and views of Java’s distant high-rise volcanoes provide the backdrop to your stay at the secluded Damai Lovina. Glimpse dolphins wallowing in the warm waters on a traditional Balinese fishing boat, or simply relax in the peace and quiet of Bali’s understated northern region.

Best for: Peace & Quiet, Romantic, Setting & Views, Snorkelling & Diving

Amandari

Location: Bali | Indonesia

As with all Aman resorts, the mystique and history of the surroundings are conjured the moment you enter the traditionally styled Amandari. Sloping down to sacred rice terraces, and with a well trodden path to holy waters, the elegant and spiritual Amandari welcomes you to Bali’s cultural capital, Ubud.

Best for: Luxury Hotel, Honeymoon, Family-friendly, Chic Design

The Amala

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Tranquil and intimate, The Amala is a boutique wellness resort tucked away in the heart of Seminyak, offering a soothing, adult only retreat away from the stresses of modern-day living. Zen-like designs and bamboo-lined pathways set the scene for utter relaxation in a location which features easy access to the beaches, cafés and restaurants nearby.

Best for: Boutique Hotel, Spa & Wellness, Chic Design, Peace & Quiet

Kayumanis Jimbaran

Location: Bali | Indonesia

With a handful of the southern coastline’s most pristine beaches on your doorstep, the Kayumanis Jimbaran provides you with the perfect opportunity to rest, relax and enjoy Bali’s renowned silky golden sands and calm tropical waters. In villas that double as your own private hideaway, sample the Kayumanis Jimbaran’s home-away-from-home experience and escape those modern-day stresses.

Best for: Family-friendly, Beach, Service & Hospitality, Food & Wine

Puri Ganesha

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Owned by the English Egyptologist Diana von Cranach, and her Balinese husband Gusti, Puri Ganesha is the place to clear your mind of stresses, and put the rest of the world on hold. With just four villas at this ultra-remote Bali sanctuary, you’ll be made to feel really at home as you relax by your private pool, and “eat yourself better” with their delicious organic food.

Best for: Honeymoon

Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Inspired by the vitality of the volcanic peaks, and ancient healing lore of the island, Spa Village Resort Tembok in Bali provides a blissful retreat from modern-day stresses. There are many spas around the world that aim to restore mind, body, and soul, but this beautiful retreat does so in a truly unique and unforgettable way.

Best for: Beach, Peace & Quiet, Spa & Wellness, Snorkelling & Diving

Glamping Sandat

Location: Bali | Indonesia

Sandat is the first Indonesian glamping destination on Bali, known as the ‘island of the Gods’. A truly unique experience, this eco-friendly resort near sleepy Ubud offers barefoot-luxury and a variety of striking tents and cottages. Engage with nature in total comfort and return to the real world completely relaxed.

Best for: Honeymoon, Hideaway, Setting & Views, Village Life

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort & Spa

Location: Bali | Indonesia

The incredible location of Munduk Moding Plantation is its main draw, but you’ll also appreciate the great service, superb food and the tastefully decorated villas and suites. Embrace the traditions of the local villagers and get to experience a side of Bali that not many have been lucky enough to see.

Best for: Hideaway, Peace & Quiet, Food & Wine, Setting & Views