Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Clifftop surf rendezvous
Sun-drenched terraces buzz with oceanfront energy, blending a music residency and DJ sessions with sweeping views of the Bukit surf.
“Modernist lines frame a stunning cliff-side setting at this grown-up—but not buttoned-up—Uluwatu hotspot positioned 100 feet up.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Clifftop daybeds wrap a 25-meter infinity pool hosting regular sunset DJ sets and cliff-face dance parties.
Notable
Mid-century California surf aesthetic detailed with pastel terrazzo tiling, raw concrete, and open-air timber pavilions.
Notable
Seven clifftop suites feature four-poster beds, freestanding bathtubs, and custom cocktail bars with dedicated bartending service.
What they say
Selected
Michelin
2025
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Tatler.
The best of both worlds: stylish, spacious, and luxe suites, plus a built-in social life revolving around a 25-meter infinity pool…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Stepped paths descend the Uluwatu limestone bluff, providing direct low-tide access to legendary reef breaks and the shoreline below.
The rooms
Suites named after iconic Indonesian surf breaks feature four-poster beds, pastel terrazzo accents, freestanding tubs, and bespoke cocktail bars.
Yoga on the deck
Bring a swimsuit.
Morning yoga and pilates sessions take place out on the cliffside timber deck above the morning swell.
At the table
Wooden stairs lead down the cliff face to the Ocean Deck, where rustic bars serve cocktails above crashing waves.
Soaring above a dramatic 200-foot vertical rock face overlooking the Indian Ocean, Ulu Cliffhouse is one of the most prestigious beach clubs in Bali, with mid-century California surf design elements.
How it began
London studio Shed and Design Assembly shaped the clifftop perch, channeling mid-century California surf culture in timber and terrazzo.
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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.
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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.