The Best Luxury Hotels and Villas in Uluwatu, Bali
PUBLISHED August 25th, 2016 12:02 pm | UPDATED July 28th, 2024 01:39 am
Beyond Ubud and Canggu at the core of Bali island, Uluwatu lies on the southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsular. Having become increasingly popular after being discovered as a surfing destination in the 1970s, the area has spawned more than a few luxury villas and hotels … all of them with the guarantee of spectacular views of limestone cliffs and the Indian Ocean.
There’s no better place for a splurge on accommodation than Uluwatu when in Bali, so we thought we’d share our wish list with you, too!
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Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort
Set on Bali’s secluded southern coast, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort offers sprawling and magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. With only 30 rooms, this exceptional sanctuary of ingenious design and rugged beauty blends innovation that offers a unique way to experience the Island of the Gods. The stunning infinity edge pool beckons, along with revitalizing yoga sessions and luxury treatments at Anantara Spa, where signature rituals are inspired by Indonesia’s Spice Islands.
Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort is located at Jl. Pemutih – Labuan Sait, Uluwatu, Bali 80364, Indonesia.
Villa Emile
Located just a short 200m walk from the famous Bingin Beach, Villa Emile is a beach lover’s dream home. This modern designed five-bedroom pool villa is a perfect vacation for large groups. With spacious bedrooms wrap around the central pool and garden area, Villa Emile offers plenty of living space for relaxation.
Hidden Hills Villas
Situated in the hills of Uluwatu, Hidden Hills Villas is a luxurious retreat with both traditional and modern styles. What we like most about it though, is that it’s a family-run resort that combines design elements from all over the world to achieve a unique energy and look for each villa – making their slogan “Bringing the World Together in Bali” ring all the more true.
Hidden Hills Villas is located at Jln. Labuan Sait, Gang Puncak Sekapa II, Pecatu – Kuta, Selatan 80361, Badung – Bali, Indonesia.
The Istana
With its dream location high above the Indian Ocean on a Bali cliff-top, The Istana (which means palace in Indonesian) is truly palatial in every sense: in its profuse living space, in the symmetrical elegance of its architecture, in its stunning interior design, and in the impeccable service provided by its staff. The Istana is perfect for a group of 10, and one of the many highlights is the separate pool in the master suite.
The Istana is located at Uluwatu, The Bukit.
Bulgari Resort Bali
A favourite of celebrities, Bulgari Resort Bali occupies a secluded plateau near Uluwatu, on the southern tip of the Jimbaran peninsula. Defined by cliffs that fall dramatically to the Indian Ocean, the resort is blessed both by sunrise and spectacular sunset views, and there’s private access via funicular to a pristine stretch of beach. Set within the volcanic stone walls of the resort, each of the 59 villas is a private haven of between 300 and 500 square meters in size combining both indoor and outdoor spaces. At the highest point of the property, a traditional temple acts as a guardian overseeing the wellbeing of the resort’s occupants and has its own spiritual community to carry out the daily ceremonies that are so integral to the Balinese Hindu religion.
Bulgari Resort Bali is located at Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin Uluwatu, Bali 80364.
The Edge
An exclusive private villa in Bali with professional and personalized dedicated butler service, The Edge spreads over 1.5 hectares and is currently running an extension villa project that consist of a 3-bedroom villa, three 1-bedroom villas and a Beach Club; with only 3 villas that has complete resort facilities. Located at the edge of the cliff offering breathtaking views of the ocean from the pinnacle of Bali, the entire property lies 80 metres above the Indian Ocean offering panoramic views, wherever you are, in The Edge.
The Edge is located at Jl. Pura Goa Lempeh Banjar Dinas Kangin, Pecatu – Uluwatu Bali 80364, Indonesia.
The Ungasan Clifftop Resort
The Ungasan’s seven architecturally designed villas offer exclusively private accommodation and dedicated personal service for up to 14 guests. The heart of the resort is undoubtedly the 28m infinity pool, but if that’s not enough, try a spot of snorkelling, relax on their tranquil beach or take out the kayaks and stand up paddle boards to explore the reef at the Sundays Beach Club.
The Ungasan Clifftop Resort is located at Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, Bali – Indonesia.
Khayangan Estate
Resting upon 1.5 hectares of land and 170 metres above Selonding Beach, Khayangan estate offers one of the best views in Bali with a 180-degree panoramic vista of the Indian Ocean. Designed by one of Asia’s leading resort and luxury villa architects Cheong Yew Kuan, the estate features eleven antique joglos set amidst a magnificent garden with terraces of yellow irises, swaying palms and fragrant frangipani trees. The architecture blends Javanese tradition with contemporary design and European influences seamlessly.
Khayangan Estate is located at Jl. Goa Lempeh, Pecatu, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia.
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