The luxury hotels in Bali are meant to make a stay in one of the last paradises on earth even more pleasurable. The Indonesian island offers spirituality and authenticity, but also comfort and adventure.
Luxury Hotels in Bali
A key destination for those seeking luxury and exclusive tourism, it unites gastronomy, nature and, above all, a unique culture in the world, with Hindu and Indonesian elements in a hybridization that has given them their own idiosyncrasy
The best luxury hotels in Bali demonstrate that the island is one of the luxurious places to travel to take into account. A destination that combines spectacular landscapes, jungles, beaches and nature with history, spirituality and exoticism. Hotels in the mountains with swimming pool and on the beachfront, which combine a wild landscape with a different and unforgettable culture
10 best hotels in Bali
There are many luxury hotels in Bali. Depending on what we come looking for, some options are better than others. We bring you our 10 favorite luxury hotels in Bali and, remember, we can find you one with the features you prefer.
1. The Kayon Resort Ubud by Pramana (Ubud, Bali)
We start the list with The Kayon Resort Ubud by Pramana, a hotel located in the hills of Ubud. In the middle of the jungle, this is an adults-only resort, ideal for honeymoons in Indonesia.
On the walls, they feature reliefs of the Ramayana, one of the sacred texts of Hinduism. The entire hotel is imbued with that aura of spirituality and luxury that will make you feel like you’re in a tale of sultans and viziers. The cafeteria overlooks a waterfall!
The hotel’s restaurant overlooks a waterfall
With private villas and rooms, you will find all the comfort for a romantic and special getaway. The spa and its large number of pools also make this hotel a perfect place to relax in the island’s interior.
2. The St. Regis Bali Resort (Nusa Dua, Bali)
The St. Regis Bali Resort is the best option if you are looking for a luxury hotel in Bali by the beach. In one of the best beaches of the island, with white sand, coconut trees and a great amplitude, you can enjoy all the luxury in the middle of nature.
The St. Regis Bali Resort is the best option if you are looking for a luxury hotel in Bali on the beach
This large hotel offers fire shows and traditional dancing in the evenings. Its villas with private pool and hammocks where you can simply enjoy the moment, also have direct access to the beach
If you are more of a pool person than a beach person, we also have different options such as the large lagoon-shaped saltwater pool, your normal pool or the spa facilities, with pools for wellness
3. Soori Bali (Tabanan, Bali)
Designed by architects Soo K. Chan and Ling Fu, Soori Bali is a hotel that seeks sustainability in all its spaces. In addition, the hotel won first prize in the luxury hotel category in the Exclusive Travel Reviews 2020. In addition, it also holds the Best Luxury Hotel Design award from the Financial Times and the Best Spa in Indonesia award in 2018 and 2019. With these accolades, it couldn’t be missing from the list.
To stay at the Soori Bali is to enjoy a hotel at the foot of the ocean, next to a sacred mountain. An accommodation with private villas and swimming pool dedicated entirely to the well-being of all its guests. A place from which to make excursions or simply enjoy everything the hotel has to offer
At the foot of the beach, the Soori Bali also offers one of the most beautiful sunsets in Indonesia. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best spa hotels, not only in Indonesia, but in the world
4. Capella Ubud (Ubud, Bali)
Capella Ubud is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. We already talked about it when we talked about luxury hotels worldwide and could not miss in this special on Bali.
Capella Ubud is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world
Amidst rice fields and the Balinese rainforest lies a place built for luxury from tradition. With wood carved with traditional Balinese motifs, all spaces provide comfort and design without abandoning the connection with the place where they are located.
This is a luxury hotel in Bali designed to relax. To do yoga, take a dip in the pool, or simply watch the hours go by. With dozens of experiences available, private butler, private pools and all the comfort of (perhaps) the best hotel on the island
5. Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Kedewatan, Bali)
Another of the best luxury hotels in Bali is Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. With 60 villas and suites, butlers, spa and two swimming pools, it is located relatively close to Ubud.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
On the banks of the sacredUyung River, it offers all kinds of nature activities. Combined with the comfort of its spa and private villas, Mandapa allows for a first-class experience in the middle of a nature reserve
A way to get to know more of that unassailable Bali that is protected in the middle of the jungle and that is now within our reach thanks to luxury hotels like this one. You will have all the services you want and, at the same time, you will feel in the middle of nowhere, breathing the most authentic Bali
6. Mason Elephant Lodge (Taro, Bali)
If elephant hotels are your thing, and you’re looking for something outside of Africa, the Mason Elephant Lodge is a great option. This 5-star Bali hotel is located inside a private elephant reserve.
Mason Elephant Lodge is a great option
There you can see them in their natural habitat and interact with them, enjoy a museum dedicated to the figure of these pachyderms originating from Sumatra or even an art gallery. This place is so popular that it has been chosen by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in 2019, joining Alicia Keys or Christian Bale, among others
In your executive suite you can enjoy a 24-hour private butler, chauffeur, private terrace with views, private bar and even your own Jacuzzi. The rooms also stand out for their spectacular views: the lake, the rice fields or the hotel’s botanical garden will make looking out of the window an experience, while elephants graze below.
7. Hanging Gardens (Ubud, Bali)
It was one of the hotels we highlighted in our luxury pools special. Of course, the Hanging Gardens could not be missing in the luxury hotels in Bali special. Much more than a spectacular pool, this hotel stands out for its location in the middle of the jungle
Defined as heaven on Earth, its luxury villas are located hanging over the jungle. Also its main pool, located on several levels, copies the curved shapes of the island’s rice terraces
With a contemporary design by architect Popo Danes, it is built on a sloping mountain. The luxury of this hotel is so important that it won the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards in 2019.
8. Padma Resort Ubud (Panyagan, Bali)
Another luxury hotel in Bali is the Padma Resort Ubud. With 147 villas and rooms in the middle of the Panyagan rainforest, it’s a quiet, first-class location just a few kilometers north of Ubud.
Padma Resort Ubud is the Padma Resort Ubud
The 89-meter infinity pool with panoramic views also takes luxury to a new level. The views can also be found inside each suite or villa, where nature almost reaches inside the hotel.
TheSpa’s infinity pool with its panoramic views also allows you to take luxury to a new level
The spa is another of the best on the island, with treatments designed to make your stay unforgettable. In this case we are facing a hotel for the whole family, with a special center for activities with the little ones while their parents enjoy and relax among the Balinese exuberance
9. Four Seasons Resort Bali AT Sayan (Ubud, Bali)
We can’t forget in this list the Four Seasons Resort Bali AT Sayan. One of the world’s leading luxury hotel chains could not forget a destination like Bali, offering one of its best hotels in the Sayan Valley
There, between suspension bridges over the jungle and on the banks of the Uyung River is located this spectacular hotel. With a very characteristic architecture in the shape of a rice bowl, it unites avant-garde and tradition
Private pool villas feature jungle and river views. Also the spa and common areas are truly spectacular. One of those places you have to visit at least once in your life if you want to know the true meaning of luxury
10. Banyan Tree Ungasan (Ungasan, Bali)
We end the list with Banyan Tree Ungasan. Located on a cliff above the beach, this is a place where the jungle and the ocean come together creating a perfect postcard. Just a stone’s throw from the famous Uluwatu temple, it is located in a magical place.
With spacious luxury villas with private pools and ocean views, this hotel is an ideal destination for honeymooners and even weddings. A place to experience luxury and nature, indulge in a traditional Balinese massage at the spa or swim in the oceanfront infinity pool
Its contemporary and avant-garde restaurants will appeal to lovers of hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants, as its gastronomy has nothing to envy them
If you want a luxury trip to Bali and enjoy these or other fantastic hotels, contact us without obligation. We will be happy to prepare a completely tailor-made trip for you.
