One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
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Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Bambu Indah
Sculptural bamboo pavilions by IBUKU, curvilinear roofs, and an engineered bamboo elevator descending the gorge.
Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape
Doorless, wall-free bales built from salvaged boat ironwood open onto panoramic jungle vistas and copper bathtubs.
Further Hotel
Handmade Tabanan brick lattices cast shifting light across earth-toned suites.
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Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Alila Manggis
Four thatched pavilion wings by Kerry Hill angled around an inverted-pyramid central pool.
Alila Ubud
Kerry Hill architecture framing an infinity pool cantilevered over the Ayung ravine.
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Cantilevered slatted-wood cabanas and volcanic lava rock roofs crafted by WOHA frame dramatic limestone ocean cliffs.
Amandari
Paras-stone walls enclose freestanding alang-alang thatched pavilions framed in bamboo, overlooking a curved emerald-green infinity pool.
Amankila
Stilted alang-alang thatched suites connect via elevated walkways above a signature three-tiered infinity pool.
Birdhouses Bali
Architect Alexis Dornier elevated three timber pavilions on stilts above the forest floor.
Bvlgari Resort Bali
Hand-cut volcanic lava stone, alang-alang thatched roofs, and custom Italian furnishings cascade down terraced limestone cliffs.
Capella Ubud
Bill Bensley's whimsical nineteenth-century explorer camp set across twenty-three stilted tents filled with bespoke curios.
COMO Shambhala Estate
Open-air jungle residences integrate reclaimed teak timber, Carrara marble, and curving infinity pools along the Ayung River gorge.
COMO Uma Canggu
Paola Navone and Koichiro Ikebuchi combine Japanese minimalism and Italian flair with volcanic stone pillars and copper-hued accents.
Desa Potato Head Bali
Brutalist elevated architecture by OMA and Andra Matin incorporating millions of hand-pressed terracotta temple bricks.
Four Seasons Resort Bali At Jimbaran Bay
Thatched alang-alang roofs, carved wooden portals, and stone courtyard walls arranged across seven terraced village squares.
Four Seasons Resort Bali At Sayan
John Heah's dramatic submerged bowl curves down the gorge, finished in teak, local stone, and traditional ikat textiles.
Hanging Gardens Of Bali
Cantilevered bi-level infinity pools built from volcanic stone jut dramatically over the jungle canopy and steep gorge.
HOSHINOYA Bali
Cantilevered wooden gazebos and thatched alang-alang villas flank three canal pools modeled on Balinese irrigation channels.
Jumeirah Bali
Palatial villas and multi-tiered oceanfront infinity pools take inspiration from fourteenth-century Majapahit royal water palaces.
La Reserve 1785
French antiques mingle with East Timorese textiles and Marvel art across thirteen vaulted boudoir suites.
Mandala The Bay
Picasso-inspired murals, polished terrazzo floors, and a circular sunken firepit hand-carved into the oceanfront cliff rock.
Nirjhara
Arched bamboo portals lead to stilted treehouse canopy suites crafted with woven rattan ceilings and coconut wood panelling.
Raffles Bali
Open-air timber pavilions, high woven vaulted ceilings, and handmade batik tapestries define cascading oceanfront pool villas.
Soori Bali
Clean-lined pavilions of local sandstone and Pejaten terracotta open directly to courtyards, reflective ponds, and ocean surf.
Suarga Padang Padang
Soaring bamboo cathedral roofs, reclaimed Kalimantan ironwood, and sustainable stilt architecture set along the limestone cliffs.
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
The late architect Hendra Hadiprana designed this estate around his private art collection.
The Asa Maia Hotel
Century-old hand-hewn Javanese timber gladaks feature salvaged Belgian bluestone bathtubs, petrified wood furniture, and copper hardware.
The Edge
A glass-bottom pool cantilevered over the limestone cliff and subterranean cave dining with digital projection mapping.
The Legian Seminyak
Minimalist teakwood interiors, polished parquet floors, and curated Indonesian art conceived by interior designer Jaya Ibrahim.
The Ridge Bali
Teak furnishings, river stone, hand-carved wood accents, and bamboo-lined walkways create a clean wabi-sabi aesthetic.
The Slow Hotel
Raw concrete walls and native Bangkirai timber screens pair with custom furniture and rotating gallery art.
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They did this well. You’ll notice.
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.
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.
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.