The Best Luxury Hotels in Bali

Viceroy Bali, set against Ubud’s verdant Petanu River Valley and with the Mount Batur volcano within eyesight, consistently receives top marks for its gorgeous location, pristine surroundings, and noteworthy service. Its 40 Balinese villas feature private pools, indoor-outdoor lounge areas, canopy beds, and marble bathrooms. The heated infinity pool touts views of the Valley of the Kings and a swim-up bar. You’ll also find a gym, spa, and two restaurants on-site. Thatched roofs, gazebos, and elegant open-air architecture are prevalent throughout.

The resort also features a helipad for guest use (at a fee), offers yoga and cooking classes, and runs bicycle tours.

With over 400 classically outfitted rooms (ranging from standard to executive levels), the award-winning InterContinental Bali Resort is located steps away from the beach in Jimbaran. It’s situated across six different wings, which means there is plenty of room to spread out. A large resort like this one checks a lot of boxes for all types of travelers; there are multiple dining outlets (including restaurants serving French and Japanese cuisine), outdoor pools with water fountain features, sand and water activities, a spa, the kids' club, and business meeting rooms. The resort also features a sand volleyball court, beachside lounge chairs, and landscaped gardens accented with various Hindu gods statues throughout.

Booking at a higher category, such as at the Club InterContinental level situated in its own wing, comes with additional perks like lounge access (including afternoon tea service), a personal butler available 24/7, and access to the property’s exclusive pool.

All of Raffles Bali’s 32 spacious one- and two-bedroom villas tout partial or panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, a private terrace with loungers, an indoor-outdoor shower, a soaking tub, and a private pool. A shared infinity pool overlooking the beach sports exposed lounge chairs and covered day beds. Dining options include a meal in a nearby secret cave, illuminated by torches and candlelight. The hotel's Rumari restaurant is positioned at the property’s highest point, affording views of the Indian Ocean from its terrace. Its Farm Terrace hosts cooking and mixology classes, while in-villa dining is available around-the-clock.

A unique Emotional Wellbeing program offers sound healing meditation, reiki, and traditional Balinese healing practices, while the spa features a meditation terrace and fitness center.

Dubai-based Jumeirah opened its family-friendly Bali resort in 2022. The 123 all-villa property is located in Bali’s southwestern Pecatu region, in beachy Uluwatu. Its Peafowl Pavilion offers  a host of culturally-minded activities for kids and teens, including Balinese dress-up and musical experiences, bonfire nights, and unstructured recreation in its dreamland garden.

Each guest villa includes a private pool and outdoor pavilion, so there is plenty to do within the accommodations. Elsewhere throughout the resort, guests will enjoy three dining outlets where one might sample Jimbaran style seafood dishes (a mix of spicy-tangy-sweet), a spa and traditional Turkish hammam (which the resort claims is unique to the area), yoga classes and sunset meditations, and 24/7 butler service upon request.

Travelers with an adventurous spirit and a taste for luxury will want to check into one of the 22 one-bedroom tents, each accessed via a suspension bridge. Depending on which tent guests book, getting to the accommodations may or may not include a steep trek down the hill where the property sits.

No two tents are decorated the same, and guests can expect lots of vintage objects, patterned textiles, wood floors, and four-post beds all encapsulated with zippered mosquito nets and see-through plastic covers for windows (so you can still enjoy the natural visuals when it often rains). Each tent also features an outdoor deck with day beds and some include a private pool.

Yoga, use of the property's bicycles, and access to its communal “Officer’s Tent” living room (where rotating cultural activities are hosted) are included in your rate. Dining occurs at Mads Lange (named after a Danish spice trader). The property’s tented dining room serves lunch and dinner menus that include Indonesian dishes like beef rendang and Pesisi fish curry. 

Aman Villas at Nusa Dua’s 27 villas in Bali’s southern peninsula offers families a private pool, private chef, and two butlers, whether you’re booking a two-bedroom or six-bedroom villa. Enjoy meals made with locally caught seafood and produce from the nearby market, customized by a dedicated chef—hire them to also host a cooking class in your kitchen. Babysitting services are also offered, which would be ideal when adults book a signature spa treatment such as a Balinese massage, which traditionally utilizes alternating thumb and palm pressure to relieve tension.

Nearby, a host of water-based activities are accessible. Head 10 minutes to the beach, or book a private yacht excursion for sunbathing, lounging, diving, and even an onboard massage. The Bali National Golf Club is also close by. Guests will arrive at the fragrant, garden-laced property from Denpasar Airport in 20 minutes via complimentary transfer. 

Wellness seekers will find COMO Uma Ubud’s 46 rooms, suites, and villas particularly appealing. Restrained yet modern décor in neutral tones complements its tropical surroundings (think: banyan trees and coconut palms) it's located just a 30-minute stroll from the town’s center. Its rooms come with yoga mats, and some feature their own infinity-edged plunge pool.

The wellness program, Shambhala Retreat, hosts Ayurvedic treatments, guided walks, daily complimentary yoga classes in its outdoor pavilion overlooking the Tjampuhan Valley and River Oos, steam rooms, and a gym. One can even book a chakra healing session with its Bali-born practitioner. In traditional Balinese culture, working with and balancing the universe’s energy as it relates to the body’s seven energy centers (or chakras) is believed to contribute to physical and emotional wellness. 

Its culinary team sources ingredients locally and with the community in mind. For example, its cashew nuts and roselle are purchased from a social enterprise. Cooking classes utilizing native herbs and spices are also an option.