Bali, IndonesiaLovina
The Damai
Danish-Balinese hillside villas
Danish-Balinese hillside villas
Danish restraint shapes these open-air pavilions on the northern hills, far removed from the island's busy southern coast.
What it’s good at
Listed
Open-air garden pavilions host traditional Balinese Boreh scrubs and open yoga sessions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The look is less like a traditional Balinese villa resort and more like an upscale apartment complex, a collection of modern-luxe residences outfitted with a generous helping of local color.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Kayuputih hills look out over Lovina Bay and coastal valleys, three hours north of Denpasar.
The rooms
Villas open onto breezy living pavilions with vaulted ceilings. Select villas add private plunge pools in walled gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved freshwater infinity pool looks out over forest canopy toward Lovina Bay and the distant volcanoes of Java.
The spa
Thatched garden pavilions hold open-air soaking tubs, offering deep-tissue massages with coconut oil pressed in Kayuputih village.
The Damai Restaurant
Candlelit tables surround an open fire pit beside the pool, serving Balinese bistro dishes flavored with honey from resort hives.
How it began
Danish founder Nils Normann originally built the estate as a private retreat, opening it as a hotel in 1997.
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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.