Top 5 Most Luxurious Hotels in Bali

Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin, under Hotel Tips.

Bali is a fairytale island located east of Java in Indonesia. It’s long been considered to be an ultimate vacation destination and with cheap flights to Bali becoming the norm, it’s even easier to and cheaper to visit than ever before.

Here are the top five most luxurious hotels in Bali, in no particular order.

Uma Ubud Hotel – Gianyar, Bali
If you’re looking for simple, refined and relaxing vacation, this zen-inspired resort will leave you inspired and soothed. Overlooking the secluded vistas of the Tjampuhan Valley, the Uma Ubud features an interior design by famed Japanese designer Koichiro Ikebuchi. The resort has a world-famous wellness center, along with spas, saunas, massage areas, yoga rooms and a wide range of healthy foods.

Alila Ubud Hotel – Ubud, Bali
This hotel is located in the Indonesian village of Payangan, only a few minutes from the mystic Ayung river. It’s designed to look like a traditional Balinese village, while still providing the top-flight extras you’d expect to find at a luxury resort. The hotel boasts a private garden, luxury spa and a huge swimming complex wit panoramic views over the stunning Balinese countryside. There is also a boutique and art gallery that features contemporary Balinese artists.

Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort – Bali
With jaw-dropping views of the Indian Ocean, this resort has all the high-end features you’d expect to find at a top hotel. But it might be best known for its 18-hole golf course designed by famed golfer Greg Norman. The course has been named “Best course in Asia” by Golf Magazine and many golfers travel here from around the world simply to play this course.

Villa Kubu Hotel – Seminyak, Bali
Not a traditional hotel, this resort features a number of traditional-style Indonesian villas place carefully in the midst of a tropic Indonesian countryside. Located within a 10-minute walk of Seminyak Beach, the hotel is a popular spot for weddings and other romantic occasions. While the emphasis is on secluded beauty, the resort also includes popular restaurants and shops, as well as a spa and wellness center.

Ubud Hanging Gardens – Bali
This hotel has 38 luxury private pool villas, along with a two-level heated plunge pool and panoramic views of the revered Pura Penataran Dalem Segara temple. The resort also boasts a huge comprehensive spa and wellness center and a gourmet restaurant that offers cooking lessons from a famed private chef.

Whatever resort you pick, this is the time to take advantage of today’s cheap flights to Bali to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.