Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottCascading cliffside retreat
Perched on the Sawangan cliffs, an open-air pavilion looks over tiered gardens and a glass elevator descending to the ocean.
“Rooms are designed with lots of woven textures that bring warmth to a neutral color palette, and take every opportunity to invite the outdoor environment in.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated 24-hour villa butlers, personal shoppers, swift buggy transfers, and welcome tea blessings upon cliffside arrival.
Remarkable
A cliffside campus descending seventy meters by glass elevator to private sands, multiple pools, and family programs.
Notable
An indoor Hydro-Vital pool with swan-neck massage jets complements lush garden treatment villas and seaside aerial yoga.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Perched on the southern tip of the island, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali sprawls across a dramatic cliff and drops all the way down to its private white-sand beach.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the quiet Sawangan coastline in southern Nusa Dua, secluded white sand beaches lie just a short drive from Uluwatu.
The rooms
Spacious suites and villas feature woven Anyaman accents, freestanding soaking tubs, and private terraces opening onto plunge pools or ocean panoramas.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An oceanfront infinity pool stretches along the white sand beach, flanked by palms and sun loungers.
The spa
Garden spa villas hold sunken soaking tubs, offering bodywork infused with crushed pearl and seaweed.
Hydrotherapy and gym
A garden courtyard holds the Hydro-Vital pool with swan-neck jets, beside a twenty-four-hour fitness center.
Bar
Breezes Tapas Lounge
Under a thatched circular pavilion right on the sand, the open-air bar serves tapas and cocktails overlooking the surf.
At the table
Clifftop tables at Bejana look across the ocean, and The Beach Grill serves fresh seafood right on the sand.
How it began
Opened in 2015 to mark the brand's return to Bali, the architecture incorporates sacred Kalpataru tree motifs across its cliffside 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.