Best Luxury Hotels in Bali – Exceptional Hotel Guide for 2025
We’ve picked the 13 best luxury hotels in Bali that truly standout.
This isn’t a regular list, but a practical decision guide for travellers seeking the most luxurious accommodation. Handpicked from experience. Unbiased. Useful. Compiled to help you choose what suits you best.
What’s Special? Secluded jungle luxury and discreet service beyond five stars.
Location: Ubud
Stay Highlights:
- A regular on global hospitality award lists since 2013. Named the Best Luxury Honeymoon Resort Worldwide in 2024.
- 40 five-star villas and suites with Balinese design, a private infinity pool, and jaw-dropping valley views.
- Evening turn-downs, custom wellness plans, and intuitive service.
- It’s one of Bali’s few resorts with a private helipad for a grand arrival.
- Widely considered one of the best luxury hotels in Bali.
Dining Highlights:
- Apéritif Restaurant: Tasting menus, a colonial setting, and an extensive wine list.
- CasCades Restaurant: Gourmet food, golden-hour views, and a cosy open-air setting.
- Pinstripe Bar: Signature cocktails and a speakeasy setting.
Best For: Romantics and wellness seekers.
Instagram:Viceroy Bali
Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay
What’s Special? Warm and peaceful beachfront elegance.
Stay Highlights:
- Listed as the #1 Beach Resort in Indonesia at the 2024 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific.
- Bali’s only resort with a full-time priest who performs blessings and explains Balinese culture.
- It’s designed like a Balinese village with 147 luxe villas.
- Direct access to the beach.
- Thrilling helicopter rides to G-Land for rare views of Bali’s coastline and Java.
Dining Highlights:
- Sundara Beach Club: Famous Sunday brunch with tapas, barbecues, and Asian-Western bites.
- TELU Bar: Eco-friendly cocktails.
Best For: Families and culture lovers.
Instagram: fsbali
Samanvaya — Adults Only
What’s Special? Slow, quiet hillside living for adults aged 14 and older.
Location: Sidemen Valley
Stay Highlights:
- A ‘hidden gem’ for rice terrace views and quiet luxury.
- Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice award in 2024.
- Boutique property. Villas are designed with traditional Balinese architecture and eco-friendly materials.
- Two infinity pools over lush rice fields.
- Private hot tubs are available in select villas for added seclusion.
Dining Highlights:
- Samanvaya Restaurant: Global dishes and local flavours.
- Lounge Bar & Garden Bar: Casual drinks, craft cocktails and relaxed settings.
Best For: Adults who want nature without noise.
Instagram: samanvayabali
The Apurva Kempinski Bali
What’s Special? Striking clifftop opulence that feels like a showcase.
Location: Nusa Dua
Stay Highlights:
- Recognised as the ‘Best Resort Hotel in Indonesia’ by DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Award 2024.
- 465 rooms, suites, and villas offering panoramic Indian Ocean views.
- Large, dramatic, and photo-worthy spaces.
Dining Highlights:
- Koral: Bali’s first aquarium restaurant. It serves coastal Indonesian dishes.
- Izakaya by OKU: Japanese flavours.
- Bai Yun: Chinese hot pot dining.
- L’Atelier by Cyril Kongo: Mediterranean tapas and cigars.
- Reef Beach Club: Oceanfront barbecues and cocktails by a 42-metre beachfront pool.
Best For: Glam travellers and celebration groups.
Instagram: kempinskibali
The Legian, Seminyak
What’s Special? Quiet beachfront sophistication in the middle of Seminyak’s vibrance.
Stay Highlights:
- Listed as a member of Leading Hotels of the World.
- Situated directly on Seminyak Beach.
- Near Bali’s chicest shops and stylish nightlife.
- 66 sea-facing suites.
- An iconic three-tiered infinity pool.
Dining Highlights:
- The Restaurant: European and Southeast Asian cuisines.
- The Pool Bar: Light bites and refreshing beverages.
- The Ocean Bar: Signature cocktails and panoramic sunset views.
Best For: Couples and solo travellers who want a beach in the vicinity of shops and nightlife.
Instagram: thelegianseminyak
The Oberoi Beach Resort
What’s Special? A cultural beachfront stay that feels like a garden estate.
Location: Seminyak Beach
Stay Highlights:
- Ranked 1st in 2024 Conde Nast Traveller, UK, Readers’ Choice Awards.
- Direct access to the beach.
- Traditional thatched-roof Lanais and villas with modern comforts.
- A natural stone amphitheatre hosts Balinese dance performances.
- Outdoor pool with ocean views.
- PADI dive training.
- Dive trips around the Gili Islands
Dining Highlights:
- Frangipani Café: Alfresco breakfasts and light lunches.
- Kura Kura Restaurant: European and Indonesian dishes.
- Kayu Bar: Cocktails and light bites.
Best For: Couples and solo travellers who want a quiet beach stay and cultural experiences.
Instagram: oberoihotels
Mandapa by Ritz-Carlton
What’s Special? An ultra-luxurious riverside experience with rainforest calm, private pools, and slow, sacred rituals.
Location: Ubud
Stay Highlights:
- Named Five-Star Hotel in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards.
- Ritz-Carlton-level finishes, but styled as a Balinese village, with 60 suites and villas. Each accommodation features private pools and spacious sundecks.
- Join a Full Moon blessing, sound healing, or sacred fire ceremony.
Dining Highlights:
- Kubu: Mediterranean tasting menus served in private bamboo cocoons.
- Sawah Terrace: Balinese and Indonesian cuisine.
- Ambar: Asian-style tapas and cocktails.
- The Pool Bar: Light bites and juices served poolside.
Best For: Affluent couples, wellness seekers, and spiritual travellers.
Instagram: mandapareserve
The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali
What’s Special? A five-star beachfront living that combines family fun with cultural immersion.
Location: Kuta
Stay Highlights:
- Awarded the Best Family Hotel at the Exquisite Awards 2024.
- Beachfront on Kuta. Offers sunset views right from your lounge.
- 495 rooms, suites, and villas.
- Family-friendly with a kids’ club and cooking classes.
- Eight outdoor pools, including beachfront options.
Dining Highlights:
- Kunyit Restaurant: Balinese and Indonesian cuisine with cultural performances.
- Sands Restaurant: Beachfront dining with international flavours.
- Lobby Lounge: Light refreshments and afternoon tea.
- Pool Bar: Cocktails and snacks by the water.
Best For: Families and casual luxury travellers.
Instagram: theanvayabeachresortbali
Padma Resort Legian
What’s Special? Coastal opulence with tropical vibes and a Balinese soul.
Location: Legian Beach
Stay Highlights:
- Recognised as the Best Beachfront Family Resort in 2024 by the Exquisite Awards.
- Spread across 9.6 hectares of tropical gardens with ponds and pathways.
- 432 rooms and suites.
- Multiple pools, including an infinity pool with ocean views and a kids’ pool.
- A full kids’ club, wellness spa, and easy access to local shopping and markets.
Dining Highlights:
- SKAI Bar & Grill: Sunset views, cocktails, and grilled favourites.
- Tenkai Japanese Nikkei: Japanese-Peruvian fusion.
- Donbiu: Indonesian dishes, buffet nights, and live entertainment.
Best For: Families and couples.
Instagram: padmalegian
The Kayon Jungle Resort
What’s Special? Quiet, romantic jungle luxury only for couples.
Location: Bresela, near Ubud
Stay Highlights:
- Named the Best Romantic Hotel in Asia by Boutique Hotel Club Awards 2024.
- Insta-famous three-tiered infinity pool. Its design is inspired by the Tegallalang Rice Terraces.
- Curated romantic and wellness experiences.
- Canyon Jetty — an intimate spot for yoga, lunch, or relaxing by the waterfall.
Dining Highlights:
- Kepitu Restaurant: Local and global meals in an open-air jungle setting.
- Wanna Jungle Pool & Bar: A day club with stunning cocktails.
- Canyon Jetty Restaurant: Private riverside dining with waterfall views.
Best For: Couples who want privacy and connection with nature.
Instagram: kayonjungleresort
Amankila
What’s Special? Luxe cliffside calm with East Bali’s quiet and intimate culture.
Location: Manggis, East Bali
Stay Highlights:
- Named Indonesia’s Leading Boutique Resort by the World Travel Awards in 2024.
- 34 stilted suites with thatched roofs and wide terraces facing the Lombok Strait.
- Three-tiered infinity pool cascading down the hillside.
- Private black-sand beach with loungers and beachside service.
- Bespoke experiences like guided treks, snorkelling, and yacht cruises.
- Included in numerous best luxury hotels in Bali Guides.
Dining Highlights:
- The Restaurant: Indonesian and international cuisine with breathtaking sea views.
- Arva: Seasonal Italian dishes in an open-air setting.
- Beach Club: Light bites and drinks by the coastal pool.
Best For: Couples and solitude seekers who want slow luxury, ocean views, and total switch-off.
Instagram: amankila
Regent Bali Canggu
What’s Special? Stylish, serene, and non-showy sophistication meets Canggu’s cool surf-town vibe.
Location: Canggu Beach
Stay Highlights:
- Home to the world’s first Regent Spa — a destination in itself. It has nine serene pools and indulgent rituals.
- All-suite and villa resort. Many offer sea views, lagoon access, or private pools.
- Set in lush coastal gardens.
- Access to the Regent Club with à la carte breakfasts, afternoon tea, and cocktails.
Dining Highlights:
- Taru: A signature restaurant serving refined Balinese and global fare.
- Sazón: Latin-inspired flavours in a vibrant, relaxed space.
- The Pool Bar: Light bites and drinks with ocean breeze.
Best For: Travellers who want stylish beachfront living, spa time, and Canggu’s vibe.
Instagram: regenthotels
