1 Best places to stay in Bali

Sashaying down a tropical hillside on sleepy Jimbaran Bay, the intimate ambience of this resort comes courtesy of a design inspired by local villages – albeit a very luxe version of them. Woven sensitively into the landscape, the communal pools are built around trees, with rushing waterfalls, while the sturdy volcanic stone villas are tucked away along twisting paths and set within their own courtyards for elevated privacy. Their thatched pavilions and sea-view infinity pools rubber-stamp a relaxing outdoor living vibe.

Bali is an incredibly spiritual place and home to many excellent luxury spas but none captures the essence of Balinese culture better than the Healing Village Spa, a two-storey palace suspended over water. It honours Bali’s traditions and translates them into beautifully curated treatments and rituals. This spa has some of the island’s best therapists and healers but it’s not shy of modern technology, and is constantly innovating to ensure there is always something to intrigue.