Uluwatu Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
HyattClifftop modernist showcase
A cantilevered slatted-wood cabana juts over hundred-meter limestone cliffs, where open pavilions look out across the Indian Ocean.
“Its 65 pool villas sit atop limestone cliffs facing southern Bali’s legendary waves.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cantilevered slatted-wood cabanas and volcanic lava rock roofs crafted by WOHA frame dramatic limestone ocean cliffs.
Remarkable
Dedicated villa hosts deliver customizable service across sprawling pool pavilions outfitted with custom-blended botanical amenities.
Notable
A cliff-edge aerial yoga pavilion, Indian Ocean infinity lap pool, and open-air cabana massage treatments.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
From inside any of the 65 villas you’d be hard pressed to place them in the island-villa genre at all — there’s so little tropical kitsch and so much sophisticated apartment-life functionality.
“Singaporean firm WOHA is behind the sustainable framework, which renders native lava rock, bamboo and wood into a clean-lined, flowing design...”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched along the Bukit Peninsula's southern cliffs, the secluded plateau overlooks famous surf breaks far above the shoreline.
The rooms
Every villa opens onto a private plunge pool and daybed cabana, framed by bamboo ceilings and indoor-outdoor rain showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 50-meter freshwater infinity pool stretches along the cliff edge, looking straight out over the Indian Ocean.
The spa
Open-air cabanas perch directly on the cliff edge for Balinese massage and Ayurvedic Shirodhara warm-oil therapies.
The gym
A glass-walled fitness pavilion sits among crushed volcanic rock and tropical greenery, open for workouts at any hour.
At the table
CIRE serves Mediterranean dishes on the clifftop terrace, and Batique pours rare whiskies beside walls of copper batik stamps.
Its uber-chic design blends the contemporary style with Balinese charm without being cliché.
How it began
Flat rooftops are topped with Mount Batur volcanic lava rock for natural cooling alongside reclaimed ironwood railway sleepers.
“The striking latticework rectangles of this all-villa resort, set high on a cliff, has become an icon for contemporary Bali.”
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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.