Top Hotels in Bali

[Last updated: Sun 17 Jan 2021]

Bali is undisputedly the most romantic island in Southeast Asia. Its Hindu culture in the midst of Muslim Indonesia is a contrasting study of luxury getaways and affordable accommodations. Here are the top Bali hotels:

1) Katamama

One of the top Bali hotels, it is located in busy and noisy Seminyak. Other resorts and guesthouses in the area are more traditional, but Katamama has the unique vibe of a distinct post war modernist design feel of the Jengki. Owner and restaurateur Ronald Akili incorporated this theme into the hotel's collection of late 1940s to 1960s style furniture. These include Hans J. Wegner chairs and Paul McCobb tables which are distributed among the hotel's suites.

Katamama also aims to promote fading Indonesian arts through smooth teak furniture and other handicraft from local artisans that are scattered all over this iconic hotel.

2) COMO Uma Canggu

This hotel is part of the well known COMO group of hotels worldwide. One of the top Bali hotels, it is distinctively curated to reflect the spiritual and exotic profile of its elegant location.

It is pleasantly situated on Bali's south coast. Its beachfront proximity offers vast views of the gentle volcanic sand and the frolicking waves.

It is a modern glass and steel edifice that blends South Beach with Bali spirit. But it is a sanctuary away from rugged Canggu for the foreign and local bohemian nomads.

At the COMO Beach Club, in a chic beach shack setting, there is always a chill music beat as visitors relax in colorful batik banquettes and swaying white chaisies. Wellness is prominent here through Balinese clean cuisine and de-stressing at COMO Shambhala Spa.

3) Mandapa

It is a luxury jungle. Elegant but with an ancient feel. This Ritz Carlton Reserve Property is a rare place in Bali set aside for those who enjoy an exotic sanctuary one of the most beautiful places on earth.

You will be escorted to one of 35 suites or 25 private pool villas. It has its own black stone temple, free flowing lounges and a Bali village inside with rice paddies and winding laneways.

4) Hoshinoya Bali

Hoshino Resorts has established its first property outside Japan which merges seamlessly Japanese themes with Bali culture.

It is obvious in the scenes where Japanese architecture in the form of tiered roofs mingle with Balinese alang alang which are thatched roof pavilions.

Futon beds, hand painted lampshades and locally made wood artwork from Ubud artisans are aplenty in the guest villas.

Each villa is separated by water paths and have access to the hotel's 3 pools.

The restaurant 's menu is a merry mix of Indonesian and Japanese favorites. Wagyu beef tenderloin and sambal topped tuna tataki and many more.

5) The Samaya Seminyak

One of the top Bali hotels, The Samaya let's you experience a unique delivery of Balinese hospitality.

It has an unbeatable beachfront proximity, just a couple of minutes away from the exciting lifestyle district of Bali.

There are vast ranges of villa categories in the Samaya. Visitors have a choice between beachfront villa selections or villas just across the road at the Royal Courtyard.

Each villa has a life of its own. Each have their own full bodied private lap pool, and each have their own distinct modern and chic interiors.

The Samaya is also very accessible to the well known Seminyak Petitenget Beach.

6) Six Senses Uluwatu

This unique hotel is shaped like a fan onto a high cliif peak somewhere on Bali's southern coastline. Six Senses Uluwatu has as its claim to fame this distinct shape plus the amazing infinity pool which several hotel watchers say is the best blue swath of water in the world that reaches out to touch both the blue skies and the white clouds.

Six Senses Uluwatu has long been immersed in the wellness sector through its extensive list of invigorating spa treatments, through its sought after Integrated Wellness Screening and through an organic kitchen garden to hunger for.

7) Amandari Ubud

When you are in Amandari, it is as if you are in a typical Balinese village. It is situated among a lush jungle and a staircase of rice terraces in the heartland. You will be accommodated in Alang Alang thatched dwellings - all with private tropical gardens, and some with pools, while you stare in a dreamlike state at the bamboo ceilings.

All the suites are exquisitely decorated with coconut wood and teak.

Amandari's Ubud locale is sacred ground for locals because Balinese dance classes for kids are held here and religious rites pass through regularly.

8) Capella Ubud

It is the only luxurious accommodation in the Keliki Valley at Ubud. On a steep patch of jungle by the river, there are 23 tents with dark pitched roofs. Nearby are brass monkey statues scattered around the foliage and the bushes. These are not just ragtag display of embellishments but are the distinct layout genius of brilliant designer Bill Bensley.