Uluwatu Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design ResortOutside the door
The house
Bulgari HotelsItalianate clifftop roost
Perched atop a 160-meter limestone cliff, thatched pavilions and volcanic stone walls overlook crashing Indian Ocean surf.
“hand-hewn volcanic rock, Javanese mahogany, and exclusive fabrics banded and bordered by local artisans reflect the heritage of the archipelago.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Round-the-clock dedicated butler service, flexible arrival check-ins, packing assistance, and tailored flower petal baths in every villa.
Remarkable
Hand-cut volcanic lava stone, alang-alang thatched roofs, and custom Italian furnishings cascade down terraced limestone cliffs.
Remarkable
A cliffside funicular descending to private coral sands, paired with oceanfront dining pavilions and dedicated tennis courts.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
It’s essentially a cross between a traditional Balinese village and a modern luxury resort.
“The five-bedroom mansions define understated opulence, with private entrances, leather-clad staircases, mosaic marble bathrooms stocked with Bulgari toiletries, and hand-picked Indonesian antiques.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu sits ten minutes along the coast, though daily life revolves around the resort's secluded Bukit Peninsula bluffs.
The rooms
Walled courtyards shelter open-air living pavilions, ocean-facing daybeds, and private plunge pools lined in jade-green sukabumi stone.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A clifftop infinity pool overlooks crashing coastal surf, and the oceanfront fitness center is equipped with Technogym machines.
The spa
An antique 19th-century carved Javanese Joglo welcomes guests to open-air treatment pavilions overlooking reflecting pebble pools and the sea.
At the table
Il Ristorante serves Italian tasting menus beside an illuminated reflection pool, while Sangkar prepares regional Balinese cuisine beneath woven lamps.
The resort seamlessly blends two worlds — its 59 villas and five mansions feature sophisticated custom Italian furnishings…complemented by traditional Balinese design elements found throughout the property.
How it began
Built in 2006, the resort terraces hand-cut volcanic rock down the cliffside to echo the contours of traditional Balinese rice paddies.
“Unlike some of Bulgari’s other hotels, which lean heavily into a could-be-anywhere gallery-like aesthetic, Bali has a more sympathetic design blending local materials.”
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Silver
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Bronze
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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.