Bali, IndonesiaSeminyak Beach
The Elysian Villas Resort
Walled villa compound
Seminyak Beach Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
Walled villa compound
The resort runs like a private Balinese village, hiding standalone walled residences along quiet footpaths to insulate guests from the street.
What it’s good at
Notable
Private villa pavilions feature sunken stone bathtubs and eight-meter courtyard plunge pools.
Listed
Teak-lined pavilions use sliding glass doors opening onto walled courtyards and lotus ponds.
Listed
A central twenty-five-meter pool with waterfall cabanas anchors the Balinese massage pavilion.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Elysian’s 26 private villas face out onto walled garden courtyards, each one with a private eight-meter swimming pool.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Seminyak Beach is a short walk away, and Petitenget's beach clubs and dining scene lie just beyond the lane.
The rooms
Glass walls fold open completely, turning the air-conditioned bedroom and lounge into an open-air pavilion beside your private pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curtained four-poster cabanas flank the pool edge, where floating woven trays deliver breakfast in the morning.
The spa
Therapists in three private treatment suites use warm basalt stones and custom body scrubs mixed with local herbs.
Rush Bamboo Restaurant and Bar
The open-air timber pavilion serves Balinese classics beside the water, hosting weekly satay barbecue dinners with live dance.
How it began
Architect Brian Quirk designed the 2005 resort around Tennyson's 'The Lotos-Eaters', weaving quiet lotus ponds throughout the grounds.
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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.