6 Of The Best Luxury Hotels In Bali

An island that lures with its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Bali is a destination that should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Known for its rice terraces, lush jungle, sandy beaches and Hindu temples, it offers a plethora of experiences and appeals to a range of travelers — from surfers and yogis to honeymooners, families and spiritual seekers.

Given Bali’s large size, it’s best to explore the island slowly, basing yourself in different towns for a change of scenery and a holistic view of this multifaceted destination. From jungle hideaways and wellness resorts to beachfront properties and whimsical tented camps, discover the best luxury hotels in Bali.

Capella Ubud

Surrounded by rice fields, tropical jungle and Hindu shrines, Ubud is the cultural — and spiritual — heart of Bali. While its bustling streets are lined by local boutiques and cafes, the best hotels are located a short drive from town in the countryside. Capella Ubud, a luxury tented camp resort designed by the inimitable Bill Bensley, is an alluring perch to soak in the magic of Bali while traveling back in time. The property was inspired by Indonesia’s colonial period and architectural details pay homage to these early European explorers. There are 23 tents, each featuring a unique design with whimsical wallpaper, safari-style furniture and private swimming pools with monkey statues.

Amenities like the gym and swimming pool are strewn throughout the property, making a stay here a true exploration. The Officer’s Tent, styled like a vintage gentleman’s club, serves a complimentary cocktail hour each evening, while Mads Lounge, the property’s main restaurant, has been designed to resemble an old rice barn. The highlight here is Api Jiwa, an open-air barbecue restaurant helmed by Italian chef Nicola Russo. The omakase menu combines Asian and Mediterranean flavors in dishes like Lombok oyster with passion fruit, chili and cucumber, and Tangerine granita with coconut and vanilla.

Don’t miss booking a spa treatment during your stay. Capella’s Auriga Spa experiences include wellness rituals inspired by the different phases of the moon, allowing guests to "tap into celestial rhythms".

Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel Bali

Located in close proximity to Bali's International Airport, Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, is the perfect place to begin or end your trip. A paradisiacal escape dotted with fragrant frangipane trees, blooming azaleas and floating lily pads, this is a resort that will make you feel far away from it all. The hotel has 38 cottage suites with secluded terraces or wooden decks with beach views and 26 pool villas for extra indulgence. Accommodations feature cool marble floors, teak wood furnishings and local Balinese art, along with canopy beds, a large stone bathtub, outdoor shower and generously sized private swimming pool.

While many of Bali’s beachside properties overlook the sea, the high waves or rough tides mean swimming isn’t always possible. Not so at Jimbaran Puri: here you can enjoy dips in the sea and dine with your toes in the sand. The shimmering infinity pool, surrounded by chic cabanas, beckons for long days of sunbathing — while the property’s beach spa will leave you feeling rejuvenated and restored. Try the abhyanga ritual, an Ayurvedic herbal massage, for the ultimate pampering.

Toast the sunset happy hour drinks while lounging on daybeds at Puri Bar before a romantic dinner at Nelayan Restaurant which serves Indonesian dishes reimagined with French techniques. Chef Adi's specials include a decadent bamboo lobster thermidor in a rich wine egg yolk cream sauce.

The Asa Maia

Bali began to gain a reputation as a leading surf destination in the 1960s thanks to its world-class reef break waves along the cliffs of Uluwatu, a scenic area located along the island’s southern coast. Pro surfers still flock to this area today and when they do, they stay at The Asa Maia, an intimate wellness retreat that takes a holistic approach to health and wellness. A family-owned boutique hotel with just 10 reclaimed Javanese gladaks (traditional wooden homes), The Asa Maia offers a nurturing space to relax and recharge through innovative therapies in a thoughtful, traditional setting.

Its small size means everything can be personalized, from deep tissue massages at the property's award-winning spa to tailored breathwork sessions with Syddartha Booke, one of the resident trainers. Guests shouldn't miss daily contrast therapy plunges in the hotel's subterannean 7.5°C cold and 40°C hot pools: by tapping into the elemental forces of fire and ice, this ancient practice calms the nervous system, elevates your mood and can support injury recovery. Other treatments include yoga, physiotherapy, emotional freedom technique and qigong. The hotel also has an infrared Himalayan salt sauna to promote deeper healing.

At The Asa Maia, every detail has been thoughtfully curated: from the antimicrobial bathtubs made of copper — a powerful conductor of healing energy — to the flax linen bedding, ikat textiles and teak cabinets. Enjoy immunity-boosting vegetarian and pescatarian meals before a dip in the property’s saltwater swimming pool or head out to Uluwatu’s spectacular beaches: Thomas Beach and Padang Padang Beach are just a stone’s throw from the property.

Amandari

Since the opening of Amanpuri in Phuket, Thailand back in 1988, Aman has remained one of the most legendary brands in Asia and now boasts five properties in Indonesia. Founded by Indonesian hotelier Adriana Zecha, the brand’s second property was Amandari in Ubud — and it remains one of the most timeless retreats on the island. The epitome of laidback elegance, this legendary hideaway was designed by renowned Australian architect Peter Muller to resemble a traditional Balinese village with winding pathways, stone gateways and tropical gardens. During the day, you can spot children from the nearby Kedewatan village practicing their dance lessons, or villagers bringing offerings to the 7th-century Hindu shrine located inside the property.

Amandari, whose name means “Peaceful Soul”, is an effusively tranquil place where clean lines and natural materials blend effortlessly into the natural environment. The resort is dotted with Aman’s classic open-air pavilions and is home to 30 suites in stand-alone thatched huts, along with a spacious villa featuring three bedrooms and a two-tiered private swimming pool.

At the heart of the property lies Amandari’s rice-paddy inspired swimming pool (the first infinity pool in Bali) perched above Ayon Valley, providing ample space for reflection. Amandari's open-air Restaurant serves tantalizing Indonesian fare like coconut charcoal grilled tiger prawns or duck cooked inside a bamboo stalk along with flavorful harvest vegetables — green papaya, water spinach, jackgruit — accompanied by spicy sambals.

COMO Uma Canggu

Steps away from Bali’s famous Echo Beach, COMO Uma Canggu is a sleek urban hotel designed in collaboration with Japanese-born designer Koichiro Ikebuchi and Milan-based designer Paola Navone. An elegant sanctuary in Bali’s buzziest town, the hotel is located in downtown Canggu where you can enjoy shopping at concept stores, exploring local markets and dining at chic restaurants.

COMO Uma Canggu is one of three COMO resorts on the island — the brand also has two retreats in Ubud. This beachfront hotel has 52 rooms and suites that overlook the scenic coast or the property's vast lagoon pool. There are also 55 one- and two-bedroom residences with kitchenettes and private balconies (perfect for families). Play by COMO, a program designed to inspire creativity in children aged 4 to 12, will keep young guests busy while their parents enjoy treatments at COMO Shambhala, the brand’s famed wellness center. Whether you opt for reflexology, lymphatic drainage or a deep tissue massage, you will feel like a new person after your treatment.

Physical well-being is a focus here and the property’s gym is impressive with multiple Pilates and yoga studios, daily drop-in classes and state-of-the-art steam facilities. The property also offers surfing lessons for all levels: take advantage, as Canggu has some of the island’s best waves.

Most guests stay here for access to the COMO Beach Club for its daybeds, hip DJ sets and front-row seats to Canggu's majestic sunsets. The menu offers flavorful, healthy dishes like Mediterranean mezze, burrata topped with locally-grown lemon jam, and red snapper ceviche, along with more indulgent fare like pizza frutti di mare and baby back ribs.

The Oberoi Beach Resort Bali

Originally built in 1972 as an exclusive private club named Kayu Aya, The Oberoi Beach Resort is one of Bali’s longest standing hotels. For over 50 years, it has spearheaded the rise of tourism on the island and welcomed celebrity guests including Julia Roberts, Gianni Versace, David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Located right on the beach in the bustling town of Seminyak, the resort’s manicured lawns and palm trees cover fifteen acres with ocean views everywhere you look. The large outdoor pool, dotted with yellow Balinese parasols, is the perfect place to spend lazy days sunbathing before catching a traditional dance performance at the property’s tiered amphitheater. Each evening, the patio hosts candlelit dinners featuring Oberoi’s famed Indian cuisine and local Balinese recipes.

The property has 74 traditional villas with thatched roofs, ornately-carved wooden furnishings and outdoor patios where you can enjoy private dining on a raised pavilion with ocean views — opt for a private pool villa for an extra luxurious stay. A family-friendly property, there are plenty of activities for children, including tennis lessons, painting classes and kite making.

The Oberoi Beach Resort Bali is also home to a sea turtle sanctuary. During the summer months, female Olive Ridley turtles lay their eggs on a stretch of beach in front of the resort. The hotel relocates the eggs to protect them from predators; after 50 days, the baby turtles begin to hatch and start swimming in a protected saltwater sanctuary. If you're lucky, you'll be able to release your own baby turtle into the sea during your stay.