Bali, IndonesiaNusa Dua
Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
Clifftop pool-villa resort
Clifftop pool-villa resort
The property runs as an intimate all-inclusive enclave, giving guests private villa grounds and wide ocean horizons high above the surf.
“From its perch atop a dramatic sea-facing cliff in southern Nusa Dua, the resort feels secluded.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Around-the-clock butler service attends every suite, with beachside refreshments and afternoon tea.
Notable
A cliffside inclinator descends to private sands, with non-motorized watersports and cave dining.
Listed
Thatched cliffside pavilions and dark timber suites incorporate textiles woven by island artisans.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The look is crisp and modern, with warm Balinese-inspired design accents: smooth dark wood and bright white linens, candles glowing inside glass lanterns.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the Sawangan cliffs of southern Nusa Dua, above a beach reached by inclinator.
The rooms
Villas and select suites open onto private plunge pools, and glass doors lead to balconies fitted with stargazing telescopes.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The cliff-edge infinity pool overlooks the Indian Ocean. Attendants bring chilled cucumber eye compresses and ice cream straight to your lounger.
The spa
Galangal Spa has two treatment rooms for Balinese massages and an outdoor sunken tub filled with flower petals.
TE.JA.CO. Lounge & Bar
The lobby lounge takes its name from tea, jamu, and coffee. Drinks range from traditional herbal tonics to local arak cocktails.
At the table
Rempah-Rempah serves breakfast spreads beside a garden pond. Private candlelit dinners are arranged inside a natural sea cave on the beach.
How it began
Bensley Design Studio master-planned the grounds in 2013, arranging thatched pavilions and private villas across eight hectares of oceanfront cliff.
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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.