Canggu
Right at Batu Bolong Beach, this exquisite hotel blurs the boundaries between accommodation and a museum-gallery, especially the Walter Spies and Le…
Must-see hotels in Kuta & Southwest Beaches
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Seminyak
The beautifully understated Oberoi has been a refined Balinese-style beachside retreat since 1971. All accommodation options have private verandahs, and…
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Kerobokan
The same architectural derring-do that makes Potato Head much copied is on display at the club's hotel. However here the details are lavish and artful…
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Canggu
Both intimate and stylish, Sedasa has an understated Balinese elegance. The 10 large rooms overlook a small pool and have designer furniture. The beanbags…
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Kerobokan
This sprawling resort has a prime position right at the junction of Seminyak and Kerobokan beaches (and nightlife). The 240 rooms come in various flavours…
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Kuta & Legian
An elegant choice tucked away near Double Six Beach, this exquisite little hotel is run by Made, the doyen of the Made's Warung empire. The 12 units are…
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Seminyak
Understated yet cultured, the Samaya is one of the best bets for a villa right on the beach in south Bali. It boasts 52 villas in a luxurious contemporary…
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Kerobokan
This small development has only seven villas, which range in size from one to two bedrooms. Like the many other nearby villa hotels, each unit has a…
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Kuta & Legian
A hidden entrance sets the tone for the secluded feel of Un's, a two-storey place with bougainvillea spilling over the pool-facing balconies. The 30…
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Kuta & Legian
There are nine comfortable rooms in this fine guesthouse on a busy Kuta corner – it has all the basics. It's a 10-minute walk from the beach and a 10…
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Canggu
Away from Canggu's hubbub, this modern hostel has six rooms facing a courtyard with a serene pool. Owner Hanafi is a local tourism legend. Popular Pantai…
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Kuta & Legian
In a relatively quiet area near the beach, this vintage family-run hotel has 22 bungalow-style rooms. Standards are high and for a little bit extra you…
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Canggu
Aimed at Bali's ever-growing slew of digital nomads, Outsite's five traditional Javanese-style bungalows and atmospheric pool offer a cosy place to…
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Kerobokan
Like many W hotels, the usual too-cute-for-comfort vibe is at work here (how 'bout an 'extreme wow' suite?), but the location on a wave-tossed stretch of…
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Kuta & Legian
A colossus five-star resort, Double-Six takes a leaf out of the Vegas book of extravagance. Fronted by a luxurious 120m pool, the 146 spacious rooms all…
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Canggu
This hotel is an oasis among the sterility of walled villas, run by inexperienced and lovable staff. Rooms range from singles with shared bathrooms to…
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Kerobokan
On the main road, but backing onto rice paddies, this small hotel exudes a Dutch-Javanese colonial charm. Rooms mix simplicity with old-world character,…
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Seminyak
The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali. All 79 rooms claim to be suites, even if…
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Canggu
Right in the middle of the heart of Batu Bolong, this family-run compound has 10 traditional-style units around a pool. Inside the thatched walls you'll…
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Seminyak
Here since 1980, this old-school guesthouse has spacious, grassy grounds with fruit trees and a quiet spot located almost on the beach. The eight rooms…
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Canggu
Raising the design bar in Canggu with its 'tropical brutalism' style, the Slow's aesthetic is defined by elegant spaces with clean lines, natural colour…
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Kuta & Legian
In a multistorey building off a relatively quiet side street in Legian, this comfy and economical hotel will wow backpackers with its sparkling clean…
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Seminyak
Is it Mondrian? Is it Roy Lichtenstein? We're not sure which modern artists are the inspiration for this eye-popping hotel, but we can say the results…
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Kuta & Legian
Gardens filled with bird-of-paradise flowers set the tone at this 191-room, full-service resort with four-storey blocks and individual garden units…
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Canggu
This sleek take on a traditional Balinese guesthouse has clean lines and plenty of minimalist white. The six rooms are airy and have outdoor sitting areas…
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Kuta & Legian
Looming across the road from Kuta Beach, this vast resort boasts a huge pool, a vertical garden and 308 rooms in five-storey blocks. The design is hip and…
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Seminyak
It's like visiting the gracious friends in Bali you wish you had. Ideally located on a little gang off busy Jl Drupadi, this large villa-style inn has a…
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Kuta & Legian
Follow your ears down a long gang to the roar of the surf at this good-value beachside hotel that defines mellow. It feels like a time warp from the 1980s…
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Seminyak
You can literally dance for joy at this cultured guesthouse where the owner, a professional tango dancer, offers lessons. The 12 compact rooms, with names…
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Kuta & Legian
The Jayakarta fronts a long and shady stretch of beach. The palm-shaded grounds, several pools and various restaurants make it a favourite with groups and…
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Kuta & Legian
Large rooms close to the beach yet away from irritations are a big part of the appeal of this older 40-room hotel. It's well maintained and there are…
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Patra Jasa Bali Resort & Villas
Kuta & Legian
At the far-south end of Tuban near Kuta Reef Beach, this low-key resort is very quiet, yet close to the action thanks to the beach walk. The spacious…
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Seminyak
Ground zero for Seminyak: the 11 villas are a short walk to some of the best restaurants and the beach. Units vary in size but each is a private walled…
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Canggu
Right on a bend in the lagoon and fronting Berawa Beach, this light and airy resort makes the most of its long and narrow location. Even the smallest of…
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Canggu
The five breezy rooms at this contemporary guesthouse are very comfortable. Some have lovely views of the (surviving) rice fields, and all have fridges…
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Kuta & Legian
This Kuta institution has a lush, green setting for its 20 thatch-roofed cottages with outdoor sunken baths. Bed choices include kings and twins. The pool…
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Seminyak
The beach is only 50m from this cute, idiosyncratic property tucked away on a small gang. The 22 art-filled units are mostly suites, which have a nice…
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Kuta & Legian
One of Bali's few flashpacker options, Island is a real find – literally. Hidden in the attractive maze of tiny lanes west of Jl Legian, this stylish…
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Seminyak
The 26 excellent-value rooms here are in older two-storey blocks set around a small pool; the decor is a bit dated but everything is well maintained…
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Canggu
This well-equipped hostel has a split personality: two locations, with the other just around the corner on Jl Pantai Berawa. There are eight-, six- and…
