The Best Resorts in Bali
Last updated · Written by the BaliHotels.com editors
The short answer
Bali does resorts brilliantly — and affordably. A pool villa or a five-star suite here costs a fraction of the equivalent in the Maldives or Hawaii. The right resort depends on what you want: clifftop views, a kids' club, jungle seclusion or a calm beach. Here are the best Bali resorts for each, with live prices.
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Best for luxury & views — Uluwatu
Clifftop resorts with infinity pools over the ocean, dramatic sunsets and serious privacy. Bali's showpiece luxury stays and its most romantic.
Best for families — Nusa Dua
Gated five-star resorts with kids' clubs, calm swimming beaches and space for everyone. The easiest, lowest-hassle resort holiday in Bali.
Best for wellness & nature — Ubud
Riverside pool villas and jungle resorts, spas, yoga and rice-terrace views. The place to slow down.
Best for style & couples — Seminyak
Design-led boutique resorts near the island's best dining and beach clubs. Adult, walkable and social.
Best for value & calm — Sanur
Relaxed beachfront resorts on a calm, reef-protected lagoon — great value and lovely for a quiet stay.
Resorts vs villas vs hotels in Bali
A resort gives you pools, restaurants, a spa and often a beach in one place — ideal for families and anyone who wants to switch off. A private-pool villa gives you seclusion and space, often better value for couples or groups. A plain hotel is best if you plan to be out exploring and just need a comfortable base. Not sure which area suits you? Start with our where to stay in Bali guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best resort area in Bali?
- It depends on your trip: Uluwatu for clifftop luxury and views, Nusa Dua for families and easy all-in-one resorts, Ubud for wellness and jungle resorts, Seminyak for style and dining, and Sanur for great-value calm. Nusa Dua is the safest all-rounder for a first resort holiday.
- Which Bali resorts are best for families?
- Nusa Dua has Bali's best family resorts — gated five-stars with kids' clubs, multiple pools and calm, safe swimming beaches all in one place. Sanur is a quieter, better-value alternative with a gentle lagoon beach.
- Are Bali resorts good value?
- Yes — Bali is one of the best-value luxury-resort destinations in the world. A private-pool villa or five-star suite here typically costs a fraction of the equivalent in the Maldives, Hawaii or the Caribbean, especially outside July–August and Christmas/New Year.
- Should I choose a resort, a villa or a hotel in Bali?
- Choose a resort for pools, restaurants, a spa and a kids' club in one place; a private villa for space, seclusion and value (often cheaper per person for groups); or a plain hotel if you plan to be out exploring and just need a comfortable base.
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