bali hotels

A jewel of a resort on the Island of the Gods

A tranquil mountaintop escape connecting travelers to the essence of Bali

Set on a verdant cliffside above the Indian Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is quite the eyeful: The resort, whose two distinct levels are connected by a soaring glass elevator, contains 313 suites and villas, six restaurants and bars, and a spectacular pool that hovers over the threshold of the Indian Ocean. You'll want to book a dinner at Bejana, for authentic Indonesian cuisine—the sambal udang, a dish of Kalimantan-style King prawns and tomato-chili relish, might nearly distract you from your view of the ocean below.

This property reigns as a five-star refuge for luxury travelers seeking to say farewell to stress and hello to spiritual development.

The 219-room seaside Mulia & Mulia Villas in the southeastern tourist enclave of Nusa Dua is one of our readers' favorite resorts in Asia for a reason: The Indian Ocean is just steps away. The 20-room spa is well equipped to cure whatever ails you, from a Finnish wood sauna to a steam room, not to mention Bali's first (and presently, only) ice fountain room, set to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Within the spa, there are also both hot and cold water pools for you to alternate between—and the shock to your system is one way to get that circulation going, if you'd rather not hit the fitness center. Alternately, spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon over brunch at Soleil, a Mediterranean spot infused with Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai flavors, where you can indulge in a generous spread of meats, grilled seafood, and an epic dessert buffet.

Astounding clifftop wellness outpost at the island’s hottest surf spot, from an early-adopting champion of sustainability.

Set within the larger, exclusive Nusa Dua resort region, and on one of Bali’s most beautiful beaches.

Occupying a prime tranche of sea coast in the resort enclave of Nusa Dua, the St. Regis brings Fifth Avenue smarts to the tropics without losing a scintilla of the island’s languorous magic. Spacious lagoon villas offer a choice of garden privacy, a private gate to the beach, or hop-in access to the meandering lagoon pool. There’s no end of things to do here—an athletic club, frequent cultural events, and an exquisite spa. The resort also abounds in private nooks: A magnificent formal garden dotted with thatched pavilions occupies an expanse of nearly two acres between the main building and the golf course. The beachside Kayuputi restaurant is easily one of the island’s best, offering extravagances like wagyu beef carpaccio and Sturia caviar.

African-style riverside jungle camp evoking spice-trade romance, in a tucked-away part of the island.

The Four Seasons Resort Bali has been offering its own form of warm hospitality for more than two decades.

Tugu was the first hotel in Canggu, a pioneer in what was, at the time, just fields of rice paddies running up to the edge of the ocean.

A tropical getaway that welcomes guests into the fold of Balinese culture

Go-slow territory with palo-santo-scented mornings.

This jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient.

Follow a bumpy lane from Ubud’s center, and eventually you'll reach this tranquil all-suite hideaway, which is one with nature.

A serene Bali escape on a stunning stretch of seaside property.

The striking latticework rectangles of this all-villa resort, set high on a cliff, has become an icon for contemporary Bali.

Experience the jungles of central Bali in their purest form—without having to rough it.