Candidasa Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattThatched coastal pavilions
The resort runs like a quiet seaside village, with open-air pavilions gathered between Mount Agung and the water.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Four thatched pavilion wings by Kerry Hill angled around an inverted-pyramid central pool.
Notable
Thatched oceanfront treatment bales and afternoon tea under coconut palms along the coast.
Notable
Communal megibung feasts seasoned with artisanal sea salt from nearby Kusamba salt pans.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The design, by renowned hotel architect Kerry Hill, feels just right, with a pleasing mix of the traditional and the modern.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In a coastal coconut grove near Candidasa, facing the sea with no town outside the gate.
The rooms
Every room looks past coconut palms to the sea. Private terraces and balconies come fitted with daybeds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool slopes inward from a shallow rim toward its deep center, set among tall coconut palms.
The spa
Curtained cabanas and thatched bales sit along the shore, where Balinese massages use botanical body scrubs.
The yoga pavilion
Surya Shala sits along the beachfront, hosting morning yoga and meditation sessions facing the ocean.
Seasalt Restaurant
The thatched pavilion sits over a lotus pond, serving regional Indonesian dishes under a soaring conical ceiling.
Ocean Bar
Timber counters and woven chairs sit right on the beachfront lawn for sunset cocktails beside the sea.
At the table
Lanterns light private tables set on the seaside deck as dusk settles over the water.
How it began
Hotelier Franky Tjahyadikarta bought this coconut grove after diving along the coast, opening the property in 1994.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.