Destination: Bali | The Best Hotels and Resorts

One of the Cultural Hubs of South East Asia

Bali, the famed “Island of the Gods”, stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth. Its diverse landscape of mountainous terrain, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides provide a picturesque backdrop to its colourful, spiritual and unique culture. The cultural landscape of the Bali province has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The main airport serving the region is DPS – Denpasar Ngurah Rai International. It is considered one of the better airports in all of Asia. With the new International Termianl opening in 2014, DPS became a much more efficicient airport.

VIP Meet & Greet: is available upon request, and suggested.

Flying Private: There are several FBO options available.

BELMOND JIMBARAN PURI
Jimbaran Bay

Size: 38 rooms
Style: Relaxed Elegance
Year Opened: 2006

An extremely pleasant and laid back beach resort, perfect to chill pre or post mountain adventures.

Set on the talcum-white sands of one of Bali’s most beautiful bays lies Jimbaran Puri, a Belmond Hotel. Nestled between lush jungle and the Indian Ocean, beachside villas are crafted from bamboo, teak and alang-alang thatching. The acclaimed restaurant serves exquisite Indonesian-fusion cuisine right on the sand. Open-air massages, sunset cruises and cookery classes add to the allure.

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RAFFLES BALI
Jimbaran Bay

Size: 32 rooms
Style: Elegant Luxury
Year Opened: 2020
Most Recent Renovation/Update: 1988

The progressive Southeast Asian cuisine of Gaetan Biesuz at Rumari is worth a night out at Raffles Bali.

When your stay is curated by a wellness butler (as is each visit to Raffles Bali), you know it’s going to be incredible. Enjoy everything from mindfulness treatments in the spa to spacious villas with private pools, plus all the fresh, Southeast Asian cuisine you could possibly want. While you’re there, check out the two tennis courts, jogging track, and meditation terrace. Or just lounge by the beachfront infinity pool with a signature Bali Sling cocktail.

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BULGARI RESORT BALI
Uluwatu

Size: 64 rooms
Style: Contemporary
Year Opened: 2006
Designer/Architect: Antonio Citterio & Patricia Viel

The 2nd Bulgari property built, this is the most opulent of the Balinese Resorts.

Bulgari Resort Bali is a luxury haven with 59 villas and 5 mansions, all of which have spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The beauty of its setting is matched only by the property’s blend of traditional Balinese and contemporary Italian design. Below the resort is the unspoiled, mile-long private beach, accessible only by the property’s cliffside elevator. Villas range from 3,000 to 47,500 square feet each, with an open-air living room, plunge pool, and patio within a secluded tropical garden. The property boasts a beach club, three restaurants, a bar, an oceanfront spa, and an infinity-edge pool – the vibrant hub of the resort.

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DESA POTATO HEAD
Seminyak

Size: 58 rooms
Style: Contemporary & Upbeat
Year Opened: 2010 (Beachclub), 2020 (Resort)
Designer/Architect: Soo K. Chan

In the heart of Seminyak’s creative village, just steps from the sand, Desa Potato Head is more than just a boutique hotel. It sits in stark contrast to the classic luxury of heritage beach resorts across the island. Here, an ever-evolving vignette reveals modern rooms that sit aside art installations, a buzzy beach club, sound stages and studios, a library and unique concept stores. It’s a holistic scene that draws globetrotting creatives, hedonists and sun-kissed locals alike.

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2023 voted #40

REMOTE LANDS: CLASSIC INDONESIA
Duration: 13 Days
Interests: Heritage
Destinations: Indonesia

This 13-day luxury Indonesian adventure is replete with unforgettable experiences. With time spent in Bali and Java and a private cruise around the islands of Komodo National Park, your days are packed with one amazing activity after another, from white water rafting to diving with manta rays to biking through rice paddies. Exploring off the beaten path, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to learn about Indonesian history and culture and spend time away from the crowds.

This itinerary is an example. All trips are 100% bespoke.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER:
Bali Travel Guide
Nowhere on the planet offers the same combination of surfing, spirituality and sun-kissed sybaritic pleasure as Bali. On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences. A stay here might mean tropical brutalism of The Slow in Canggu or mod-Balinese bamboo pods at Ubud’s Bambu Indah. It might mean kicking back with Canggu’s clean-living nomads, Seminyak’s style-conscious surfers, or Ubud’s smart crowd, who eat at Noma-ish Locavore and roll their eyes at the mention of Eat, Pray, Love. Either way, everyone and everything is welcome.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER:
The Best Times to Visit Bali
The low season is what any traveler should aim for. Visit Bali in April, May, September, or October, and the island can be appreciated at its best.

TRAVEL + LEISURE:
Bali Seasons, Explained
These are the best times to visit the island, whether you’re coming for the beaches, hiking, or festivals.

My Virtuoso Bali Information Page
Here is a good place to start for some additional information on quality Hotels, Water Adventures and Activities.