Petulu Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
The Giri DestinationsBohemian jungle haven
Duck-egg blue walls, stone garden paths, and subak irrigation channels weave through bamboo groves filled with regional tribal woodcarvings.
“The Purist Villas' eclectic decor, enriched with authentic Indonesian arts and crafts, is sensual, textural, and unique.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored antique Joglo timber pavilions blend with petrified wood tables, Timor stone carvings, and woven rattan details.
Notable
Dedicated round-the-clock butler service assists with custom excursions, in-villa treatments, and private plunge pool dining.
Notable
Ayurvedic rituals and traditional Balinese botanical bodywork complement daily yoga sessions beside lush jungle ravines.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Purist’s 16 villas and suites are exemplary for the care with which they’ve been assembled — at up to two bedrooms apiece, they’re practically residential...
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set among Petulu's quiet bamboo ravines and terraced rice paddies, the retreat runs regular shuttles to downtown Ubud.
The rooms
Restored timber pavilions feature open-air limestone bathrooms and granite soaking tubs, while most villas open onto private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The tiered infinity pool looks out across the jungle ravine, lined with cushioned daybeds and carved stone reliefs.
Spa and yoga
Daily yoga sessions take place in an open-air timber pavilion, and the spa offers Ayurvedic bodywork and floral baths.
Restaurant
Café Balisimo
The open-air thatched pavilion serves seasonal Balinese dishes and Mediterranean tapas beside the swimming pool.
How it began
Designers Yvonne Hulst and Alberto Cortes conceived the retreat as holiday architecture, retrofitting antique timber houses with large glass panels.
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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.