Whether celebrating a special occasion or you want to get away from it all, consider staying in one of the best beach resorts in Bali.
Bali is everything you would expect a paradise to be – abundant lush greens, crystal clear waters, and a serene tropical setting. Dubbed the Island of the Gods, Bali is the ultimate destination for a relaxing holiday. Its stunning natural beauty of lush greenery and spectacular beaches make it a haven for travelers seeking relaxation.
As one of the world’s top tourist destinations, Bali has no shortage of excellent accommodation options. If you want to splurge while experiencing the laidback and luxurious vibe of the tropical island, consider spending a night or two in a beach resort. There are plenty to choose from – others are nestled on a quiet corner of the island, while some are sitting atop a cliff overlooking the ocean.
If you need suggestions on where to stay, here’s my list of the best Bali beach resorts! Also, be sure to my guides on Planning a Trip to Bali, Glamping in Bali, and Things To Do in Uluwatu for more trip inspiration!
Soori Bali
Where: Tabanan, Bali
Price: $1,200+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/soori-bali.en-gb.html
Soori Bali is where the Kardashians stayed when they visited this wondrous Indonesian island. As one of the loveliest best beach resorts in Bali, the elegant and eco-friendly resort exudes a sense of tranquility, seamlessly combining natural textures with bold and contemporary interiors.
Soori is in a peaceful beachfront area on the island, far from the tourist crowds. It’s the perfect location for those who want to enjoy pure relaxation. The villas are spacious and have a private pool, gazebo, lounge area, and dressing room. You’ll have a spacious bathroom with an oversized bathtub and rain shower. The Beach Pool Villas are the standard offering but offer less privacy. If you don’t mind splurging, book the Ocean Pool Villas, offering complete privacy and uninterrupted ocean views.
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Where: Uluwatu, Bali
Price: $1,300+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/alila-villas-uluwatu.en-gb.html
https://www.alilahotels.com/uluwatu/
Perched on a clifftop overlooking the stunning Indian Ocean on Bali’s southern shores, Alila Villas Uluwatu is one of the most luxurious beach resorts in Bali. It has the island’s most gorgeous infinity pool, with villas so chic that you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world as you get in.
There are 65 villas with one to three bedrooms each, mostly facing the ocean. They are bright and airy, with oversized windows and spacious daybeds. Aside from the infinity pool, Alila Villa has a spa with treatment rooms, a yoga pavilion, an organic garden, and a gym. When it’s time to go to the beach, take the cliff-hugging stairway with 600 steps heading to the property’s private beach.
Potato Head Suites & Studios
Where: Seminyak, Bali
Price: $279+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/potato-head-studios-at-desa-potato-head.en-gb.html
https://seminyak.potatohead.co/sleep/potato-head-suites/
Located in Seminyak, the chicest area of Bali, home to many luxury hotels and high-end shops and restaurants, Potato Head has 58 spacious suites featuring modern and traditional designs. As one of the most eco-friendly beach resorts in Bali, Potato Head follows a “zero-waste” ethos in all aspects of the resorts.
Almost every detail of the modern and traditional suites is handmade and purposefully chosen to reflect Bali’s remarkable crafts and traditions. Potato Head emphasizes the Balinese culture through wellness, art, music, and nature. Luxury amenities include an island-inspired spa, 24-hour gym, rooftop bar, pool, and a tropical garden with direct access to the beach.
Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa
Where: Legian, Bali
Price: $231+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/bali-mandira-beach-resort-spa.en-gb.html
Located across the long and golden sandy beach of Legian, Bali Mandira Resort & Spa is one of the most family-friendly beach resorts in Bali. Aside from offering a range of world-class facilities and attractions that appeal to families with kids, such as oceanfront pools with water slides, a swim-up bar, sun loungers, private cabanas, and a kids’ club, Mandira has lovely cottages and suites capable of accommodating up to five guests.
Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa offers guests an elevated luxury experience in a sophisticated beachfront setting. While it appeals mostly to families, it also caters to honeymooners, solo adventurers, or anyone seeking to relax and unwind while embracing a beach lifestyle.
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Where: Jimbaran, Bali
Price: $700+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/four-seasons-resort-bali-at-jimbaran-bay.en-gb.html
https://www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay/
Perched on Bali’s scenic hillside, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is a luxurious resort offering over a hundred villas designed to mimic a traditional Balinese village. Still, you are treated to fancy and modern amenities when staying in this beachfront resort, from swimming pools to sun loungers. You can also join wellness activities like morning meditation and yoga classes.
Decked with jasmine, hibiscus, and frangipani flowers, the beautiful villas at Four Seasons Resort have bright and airy interiors featuring shades of white and cream, tastefully decorated with Balinese art. Enjoy delectable breakfasts of fresh tropical fruits, yogurts, eggs, pastries, and healthy juices in an open-air pavilion.
The Ungasan Clifftop Resort
Where: Uluwatu, Bali
Price: $569+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/the-ungasan-clifftop-resort.en-gb.html
Step inside one of the most luxurious beach resorts in Bali, the Ungasan Clifftop Resort. Perched on a cliff, Ungasan is a relaxing oasis with a beautiful sandy beach of pristine white sands and clear waters. For the ultimate luxury and privacy, book a private one-bedroom villa with a pool and indulge in luxurious in-room services from your own butler.
Ungasan has secluded villas to guarantee privacy, perfect for couples on a honeymoon or romantic getaway. But if you’re with the family, book the five-bedroom villa capable of accommodating up to 15 guests! Other amenities include a spa and wellness centre, a beach club, a gym, and an in-house restaurant, Selatan.
The Bulgari Resort Bali
Where: Uluwatu, Bali
Price: $1,600+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/bulgari-hotels-resorts-bali.en-gb.html
https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/bali
Located along the southwestern shore of Bali, the Bulgari Resort Bali definitely tops the list of the most lavish beach resorts in Bali. Stay in thatched villas with a sparkling infinity pool and lovely cabanas overlooking the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Designed by Italian architects, Bulgari features a contemporary Italian flair decorated with Balinese antiques, local handicrafts, and exotic art pieces.
Each of the 59 villas in the Bulgari Resort Bali features an open-air living room with uninterrupted ocean views and oversized windows for an airy feel. The bathrooms will remind you of your favorite spas and compete with outdoor showers, a central bath, and double basins. To top it off, you’ll be treated to Bulgari brand toiletries!
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
Where: Seminyak, Bali
Price: $598+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/the-legian-bali.en-gb.html
https://lhm-hotels.com/en/the-legian-seminyak-bali
Luxury awaits you in the Legian Seminyak, one of the top beach resorts in Bali. Lying along the island’s western coast, the exclusive resort is incredibly chic, highlighted by the impressive three-tiered oceanfront pool. Enjoy refreshing cocktails by the pool in every swim and marvel at the stunning sunsets.
The well-appointed suites and villas are bright and airy. For ultimate luxury, stay in one of the luxury villas complete with butler service, a private pool, and plush amenities. Legian offers all the amenities you would expect in a lavish resort, such as a spa, fitness center, and library. Best of all, you’ll have direct access to Seminyak Beach.
The Oberoi Beach Resort Bali
Where: Seminyak, Bali
Price: $429+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/the-oberoi-bali.en-gb.html
https://www.oberoihotels.com/hotels-in-bali/
Oberoi is a five-star luxury beach resort sitting along the stunning sandy shores of Seminyak. The lavish resort has spacious thatched-roof villas with canopied beds and sunken tubs. For a truly relaxing holiday, book the luxury pool villa, with a private pool, furnished patio, dining pavilion, and a spacious bathroom with luxury amenities.
As expected in a luxury resort, you’ll enjoy first-class amenities such as outdoor massage pavilions, a natural amphitheater with live performances, and themed buffet dinners. At the beach, you can relax in the comfy sun loungers with umbrellas. There are also facilities for guests who want to stay active, such as a tennis court and bike rentals.
The St. Regis Bali Resort
Where: Nusa Dua, Bali
Price: $649+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/the-st-regis-bali-resort.en-gb.html
https://thestregisresort.com-bali.com/en/
St. Regis Bali lies in the famous resort area of Nusa Dua along the southeastern shore of Bali. It’s one of the most opulent beach resorts in Bali, offering first-class touches, including a vast lagoon pool and on-site restaurants serving delectable meals. Offering wellness and relaxation, you will have access to a fitness center, yoga classes, personal trainer, and spa treatments.
Some villas at St. Regis have direct access to the beach. But if you prefer to swim at the pool, book the pool suites, allowing you to swim in privacy. If you want to indulge in retail therapy, St. Regis is only a short drive to Bali Collection, Nusa Dua’s main shopping area.
The Samaya Seminyak Bali
Where: Seminyak, Bali
Price: $574+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/the-samaya-bali.en-gb.html
https://thesamayabali.com/seminyak/
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one for special occasions, stay in Samaya Bali Seminyak. As one of the most luxurious beach resorts in Bali, Samaya offers villas equipped with a private lap pool. Furnished with modern amenities and plush linens, you will feel pampered throughout your stay. In addition, its beachfront location gives you easy access to one of Bali’s best beaches.
As expected in a luxury resort, Samaya has onsite restaurants serving tasty Balinese and international dishes, so you won’t have to leave the resort when hunger arises. But if you want to explore, you won’t be far from Seminyak’s best shops and restaurants. Other amenities include a spa, fitness center, and a 24-hour butler who can help arrange activities, including special candlelit dinners to surprise the love of your life.
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
Where: Seminyak, Bali
Price: $229+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/indigo-bali-seminyak-beach.en-gb.html
https://seminyak.hotelindigo.com/
Another plush resort in Seminyak is the Hotel Indigo Bali, with designs inspired by its surroundings. For instance, one of the things that will catch your attention as you get in is the golden lamps dangling at the lobby ceiling, featuring Balinese parasols and bamboo fish traps. Meanwhile, rooms have modern amenities like an air conditioning system and coffee machine.
Spend your days swimming at the beach or in one of the five outdoor pools. Indulge in ultimate luxury by staying in a sophisticated villa with a private pool. All units have a daybed on a patio or balcony and a fully furnished ensuite bathroom.
Ulu Cliffhouse
Where: Uluwatu, Bali
Price: $175+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/the-clubhouse-at-ulu.en-gb.html
Ulu Cliffhouse is a new boutique hotel featuring seven sophisticated suites. Whether you’re heading to Bali for a romantic escape or a relaxing break with family or friends, you should stay in Ulu Cliffhouse. Here, you’ll be treated to a 25-meter infinity pool, a beautiful beach, a few steps from the resort, and world-class dining experiences.
The spacious rooms at Ulu Cliffhouse exude sophistication and tropical Balinese flair, providing you with an intimate oasis in the heart of Uluwatu. If you’ve built up some appetite after a day at the beach, The Clubhouse at Ulu has you covered, a seaside eatery serving delectable local and international dishes.
COMO Uma Canggu
Where: Canggu, Bali
Price: $287+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/como-uma-canggu.en-gb.html
https://www.comohotels.com/bali/como-uma-canggu
Some of Bali’s best surfing beaches are only a few steps away from COMO Uma Canggu, making it one of the best beach resorts in Bali for surfing. The luxury resort offers various accommodation options, from one and two-bedroom residences to studio rooms, suites, and duplex penthouses with a rooftop pool.
If you’re here to hone your surfing skills, you’ll love staying in COMO even more. The resort has partnered with Tropicsurf to provide hotel guests with board rentals and professional surfing lessons. You’ll have breakfast at the property’s spacious and open-air dining area.
Raffles Bali Jimbaran
Where: Jimbaran, Bali
Price: $1,100+ per night
https://www.booking.com/hotel/id/raffles-bali.en-gb.html
Set in the picturesque area of Jimbaran Bay, the Raffles Bali resort is one of the most expensive beach resorts in Bali. Yet, splurging in this resort will be well worth it. You will be pampered the most when staying at one of its luxurious pool villas, which has a private pool and outdoor terrace.
Located only a few meters from Jimbaran Beach, spend your days relaxing at one of Bali’s beautiful beaches. But one of the highlights of your stay is indulging in the signature Bali Sling at the resort’s iconic Writers Bar. The private butlers of Raffles will be happy to arrange bespoke treatments, including cultural immersions and activities.
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