Where to stay in Bali

What we love most about Soori Bali is its complete sense of place. The pool, spa and rooms are beautiful but it’s the experiences created to immerse you in what makes Bali so magical, that we find most intriguing.

Occasionally we find a resort that quite simply ticks all the boxes and Samaya Seminyak does just that – the location is spot on, right on the beach and close to restaurants and bars and the pool villas are stylish and spacious.

One of our favourite Ubud retreats is Uma Ubud, a rustically stylish escape. The hillside location makes for exceptional valley views and the signature spa is regarded as one of the best around.

With a stunning setting, surrounded by paddy fields and overlooking the jungle and Wos River, the impressive Capella Ubud is a luxury tented retreat located in the authentic village of Keliki, about 20 minutes from the centre of Ubud.

Ametis is a charming romantic hideaway, tucked away behind the cool cafés and sophisticated boutiques of up-and-coming Canggu, a five-minute walk from the beach. This intimate sanctuary is boutique retreat at its best, with a sleek contemporary flair subtly complemented with touches of Balinese artefacts and artwork reflecting the edgy neighbourhood. Dark woods combined with beautiful batik fabrics create a relaxed environment with a real sense of place.

Belmond Jimbaran Puri embraces all that we love about Bali. The style is relaxed, service friendly; the design a nod to local traditions. Shady thatched roofs keep you cool, whilst swathes of highly polished teak create a warm authentic vibe.

The 19 thatched villas of the Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate are set amidst a beautiful coconut grove, in completely private walled gardens providing the ultimate in luxury and privacy.

This contemporary pool villa resort is in the very heart of Seminyak, a chic, glamorous spot home to stylish boutiques, restaurants and bars, all within walking distance.

This all-suite and super-stylish boutique resort is uber chic, funky and ideally located close to the centre of leafy Ubud. The unique design combines contemporary raw-concrete architecture with a rustic and local finish to create an urban retreat with a Balinese edge.

Uber-modern’, ‘poised’ and ‘edgy’ all define Alila Uluwatu; a resort perched somewhat precariously on a plateau, beneath which limestone cliffs plunge to the surf. This place screams, shouts and stamps wow factor!

Spectacularly located amidst the rice fields and verdant hillsides of Ubud’s beautiful Ayung Valley, the resort offers 19 spacious villas, each with its own private pool – and all discreetly nestled into the hillside.

The Pavilions is a real Turquoise favourite. Location-wise, it is pretty much perfect - within walking distance of local restaurants, cafes and the beach, with beautiful tropical gardens and a charming traditional Balinese design.

In a pristine cove, overlooking the untouched reefs of the Flores Sea the twenty tents that comprise the wilderness ‘camp’ of Amanwana offer an experience that is unlike any other we have found in Indonesia.

Just a 10 minute drive from central Ubud and surrounded by jungle and rice fields, Sandat Glamping offers a twist on the usual boutique hotel.

We always love stumbling across hidden gems on our travels and Blue Karma Nestling Ubud, a gorgeous little boutique retreat is just that. Designed in harmony with the environment with local timbers and traditional Balinese furnishings, this is an authentic retreat, perfect for those looking to get away from it all and relax. Two things stand out for us here – one is the small touches that such a small resort offers, friendly staff who address you personally and the second is the stunning setting with views to the rice terraces one way and jungle the other, you really do feel remote and yet Ubud is just 10 minutes’ drive away if you wish to get out and explore the region. The resort runs a complimentary shuttle or can arrange private transfers for you.

Boasting one of the most breathtakingly beautiful settings in the outskirts of Ubud, Mandapa Reserve is situated on the edge of the Ayung Valley.

Menjangan Dynasty is a unique tented retreat, located on a beachy headland facing the West Bali national park and across the island towards the jungle clad mountains of Bali.

A stay at Plataran Menjangan is like no other in Bali. Tucked away in the protected sanctuary of West Bali National Park, Plataran is a truly luxurious hideaway, but is also a place to find a natural wilderness and inject a completely unique experience to your Bali holiday.

Cruise around the world’s largest archipelago of Indonesia. We have teamed up Dream Yacht Charter and now offer a sensational sailing itinerary around Indonesia. You can either charter your own boat or travel with a few like-minded couples on a more affordable ‘by the cabin’ shared catamaran charter.

Sanak is a luxurious retreat nestled right on top of farmed rice paddies, just 10 minutes from Munduk in the mountainous north of Bali, just 10 minutes from Munduk. This is a true eco retreat, built in harmony with its surrounds, supporting the local community, giving work to the people in the local village.

This is the perfect place for a truly authentic and genuine insight in to the rich, cultural heritage of Bali. The location is remote, rural and completely unspoilt, the ambiance incredibly relaxing and the sense of peace you leave with, unmistakable.

The Oberoi Bali is a classic, one of the original luxury resorts in Bali and the first in Seminyak. When it opened in 1978, the Oberoi stood in isolation in the middle of verdant rice fields fronting a gorgeous long stretch of beach.