Where to Stay in Bali by Isabel Clift
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It’s tricky trying to work out where to stay in Bali with so many sumptuous places on offer. Our top five picks for luxury hotels in Bali should make life easier; whether you’re after peaceful unspoiled beaches, traditional spa treatments, your own infinity pool or even a hotel with an in-house wedding planner. Check out our list of the best Bali luxury hotels below to get inspired:
1. Como Shambhala Estate
A fantasy island-style break awaits you at this intimate and luxurious 22-room retreat. Whether you want to kick-start a detox (their tailor-made programmes are tip-top) or indulge your inner sun-worshipper, your time spent here will be at the upmost of comfort and style. Rooms are polished to perfection, food is organic and sleek service makes the place feel super-peaceful.
2. Ubud Hanging Gardens
Bathe in stunning ocean views from the tiered infinity pool, or swan off to the Balinese spa for traditional treatments: this sumptuous Ubud hotel has luxury all mapped out. Surrounded by rainforest and rice terraces, the location is picture-perfect, and private villas (with their own infinity pools!) for both couples and families mean everyone can enjoy a break with style.
3. Waka di Ume
Small, private and intimate, this 16-room boutique hotel offers all things traditional in a slick modern setting: dine on delicious Balinese fare, indulge in authentic spa treatments and set up residence in a thatch-roof hut. Expect spectacular surroundings: rolling hillside surrounds each private hut (two of which with their own pools) and treats include sunken baths and outdoor showers. This is a real romantic paradise.
4. Waka Shorea Resort
This very special eco-retreat is the only hotel permitted in Barat Bali National Park – which makes it the ultimate escape for couples. A ten-minute boat ride from the main land, Waka Shorea offers a whole world of in-touch-with-nature activities including snorkelling, scuba diving off the coral reef and monkey-spotting on nature treks. Pristine beaches are wonderfully peaceful, too.
5. AYANA Resort and Spa
Want to take the sting out of organising your Bali wedding? Make use of AYANA’s on-staff wedding planner! So popular are paradise nuptials at this resort, they employ one full-time. The whole place is cut out for the love-struck: villas have private plunge pools, romantic cliff-top meals are a spectacular speciality and the Thalasso spa is so extensive you could spend whole days exploring it.
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