Bali, IndonesiaJungutbatu
Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Spa
Coral hillside resort
Jungutbatu Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Coral hillside resort
The resort steps down a steep coral hillside to the boardwalk, looking across the strait directly toward Mount Agung.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The villas and suites are typically Balinese in their mixture of modernist and traditional elements, and all of them open onto balconies or terraces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The waterfront boardwalk runs directly below, leading past local seaweed farms toward Jungutbatu Beach and offshore surf breaks.
The rooms
Rooms open onto private terraces over the water, and select villas add open-air stone bathtubs and private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Draped daybeds line the two-lane lap pool on the upper tier, and freshwater basins step down toward the bay.
The baths
An outdoor ice bath sits on a timber terrace, and open pavilions look out to sea over flower-petal baths.
The gym
Reformer Pilates machines and free weights sit on polished hardwood floors facing panoramic windows over the ocean.
Muntigs Bar & Restaurant
Thatched pavilions border the lower pool terrace, where candlelit tables serve Balinese dishes overlooking the bay.
Restaurant
The Deck Cafe & Bar
Wicker stools line a white counter along the boardwalk, where cocktails and pastries overlook the turquoise bay.
How it began
The Australian Sinclair family discovered the site during a 1999 surf trip and built the property from local island stone.
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Our shorthand
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.