Batu Bolong Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Hotel TuguCurio folklore sanctuary
The soaring Bale Agung hall centers around a five-meter Garuda statue carved from a single tree, flanked by centuries of Indonesian antiquities.
“Thursday evenings bring traditional Balinese gamelan, an ensemble of percussion instruments, into the lobby, alongside rare Balinese dances.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A reconstructed 1706 Chinese Peranakan temple and thousands of documented Indonesian antiquities define the living-museum grounds.
Remarkable
Weekly gamelan performances, canang sari offering workshops, and local temple ceremony excursions immerse guests in Balinese traditions.
Notable
Individually styled Javanese timber villas feature hand-beaten copper tubs, stained-glass windows, and private lotus pond pavilions.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
I absolutely loved it for its soulful rusticity and tasteful nostalgia, and spent much of my time there taking in the stunning historical artifacts
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set right on Batu Bolong, the resort sits steps from Canggu's iconic surf breaks, lively beachfront cafes, and bustling boutique streets.
The rooms
Javanese timber villas feature hand-beaten copper tubs and four-poster beds, while select suites add private plunge pools and lotus pond views.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A deep blue pool curves through tropical gardens and antique stone carvings near the beach.
The spa
Waroeng Djamoe Spa draws on traditional Balinese healing with floral soaking baths and massages on antique treatment beds.
Restaurant
Ji at Bale Sutra 1706
Set inside a reconstructed 1706 temple, the red-lit dining room serves Japanese fusion dishes among ancient Chinese carvings.
IWA Restaurant
Low tables and cushions sit beneath soaring timber pillars, serving traditional regional recipes from across the Indonesian archipelago.
At the table
The bamboo-paneled Keraton Bar mixes classic cocktails, and open-air garden pavilions host private dinners.
How it began
Antiquities collector Anhar Setjadibrata designed the property as a living museum, rescuing and reassembling an authentic 1706 Chinese Peranakan temple on site.
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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.