Bali’s Top 5 Luxury Hotels
Luxury is the hallmark of Bali accommodation, and few places on earth boast a greater density of world class hotels.
Samaya Bali, Ubud.
Located on the banks of Ayung River, tranquility and seclusion are key here. Private villas – each with its own pool, gazebo and garden – overlook either the river or terraced rice paddies. Visitors give high marks for personalized service that isn’t overbearing. Though not as secluded, Samaya Bali at Seminyak, in Bali’s crowded beachfront area is also highly rated.
Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Ubud
Located on what was once the private estate of a French art collector, the Chedi Club blends the glamour of old Bali with the elegance of modern Asia. Accommodations include suites, pool villas, and spa villas. Each pool villa has a private pool, while each spa villa comes with a sauna, cold plunge pool, morning massage and afternoon spa treatment. Complimentary afternoon cocktails, a large swimming pool, spa center and fitness club make guests yearn to stay.
Komaneka, Ubud
The four Komaneka hotels in Ubud all rank among Bali’s most luxurious. Komaneka at Bisma offers pool villas and spa facilities in a jungle setting abundant with birds and butterflies. Komaneka at Tanggayuda enjoys a secluded setting overlooking the Oos River, while Komaneka at Monkey Forest melds the graceful simplicity of traditional Balinese dwellings with modern luxuries. The new Komaneka at Rasa Sayang, along Monkey Forest Road, puts guests in the heart of contemporary shopping, restaurants, and culture.
Viceroy Bali, Ubud
The recently remodeled Viceroy Bali offers luxury villas in a rural setting. With just 15 suites, the hotel has the feel of a mountain hideaway, with views looking out over cascading tropical forests and the Petanu River gorge. Villas are sumptuous, featuring spacious rooms, air conditioning, marble floors. Facilities include a spa and fitness center while he house restaurant features French cuisine and a good wine cellar.
Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bukit
At the southern tip of Bali, atop cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort features elegant villas with private pools and cabanas and a central pavilion that juts dramatically out over the sea. As one might expect from this resort-rich area, the emphasis is on camaraderie rather seclusion, and amenities include business facilities, two restaurants, a spa and 50-meter infinity pool seems to lead straight to the sea.
No matter where you stay, there’s bound to be a Bali accommodation that will make your vacation unforgettable experience in the land of the gods.