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The 3 most romantic hotels in Bali

Bali is a magical island in Asia. It has the most beautiful people, amazing food, stunning views and luxury hotels – everything one might need for an amazing beachside holiday. First thing to think about is where in Bali you’d like to stay. The most popular area is Seminyak, a very busy central area with a multitude of excellent high-end bars, restaurants and boutiques. This area is perfect for those who like a bit of action and want ‘to see and be seen’. The Legian Bali The best hotel here is The Legian Bali. It is an all suite hotel with a very intimate and luxurious feel. All suites have been recently renovated and feel modern yet The Legian has managed to preserve an authentic Balinese feel. Theotel’s tiered pools face onto the long white sand beach; they are a perfect place to watch the sunset with a loved one, with a cocktail in hand. The hotel’s spa is a sanctuary of wellness. Divine local specialties like hot oil scalp massage are blissful. The Legian Bali The Legian restaurant is another reason we recommend this hotel. We had one of the most romantic dinners in Bali here. Candle light, sparkling pools, crushing waives are the background for an exquisite meal prepared by a German chef who used to work for Adlon Kempinski (one of Europe’s most famous hotels). For those travellers who prefer a little less action yet a lot of glamour, South of Bali is perfect! It is our favourite area. Uluwatu boasts some of the most spectacular views on the island and is home to many of the top end hotels. Alila Villas Uluwatu Our favourite hotel in the area is Alila Villas Uluwatu. This resort has been designed to seamlessly combine Bali’s natural elements with very modern cutting edge design. The resort is faultless – large ultra comfortable villas (all with private pools), wet edge pool overlooking the ocean, designer pavilion (perfect place for evening drinks). Even the deck chairs are the most comfortable we have ever seen – attention to detail in this resort is unsurpassed. Alila Uluwatu The atmosphere in the resort in very peaceful and romantic. It is a very ‘couply’ resort. Alila also has a strong focus on wellness. The resort’s spa offers multi-day detox and wellness programs, while daily yoga lessons are blissful. The Warung, Alila’s Indonesian restaurant, is one of the best in Bali for gourmet authentic Balinese dinner. It is a must try for all visitors! Amankila Our third suggestion is nestled in an even more exclusive and quiet part of Bali – Eastern side, Manggis. Manggis is home to an iconic resort, a pioneer in Balinese luxury travel – Amankila. This resort is 21 years old, yet it is still featured as one of the most prestigious resorts in Asia. It is on the Conde Nast Gold list for 2013. Amankila Amankila’s famous 3 tiered pools have made it in many publications about Bali. When you see them for the first time, it takes your breath away – the view from hotel’s lobby towards the pools and the sea is stunning. The Amankila service is on par with the other Aman resorts in the world – superb! Everything is a ‘yes’! The resort feaures only 34 suites, and during a few days we spent here we saw a maximum of 2-3 other couples at the resort. If you are looking for an ultra quiet location with maximum privacy and want to get away from it all – Amankila is perfect. The only thing to mention, is that Amankila suites are quite small by Balinese luxury standards. If you want to really spoil yourself, request Suite Number 1  – it is by far the largest and the most luxurious at the resort. Amankila is also famous for the activities it offers to its guests. You can choose from going on a snorkeling trip on Amankila’s boat, diving in one of the best diving locations in Bali (nearby), surfing on a private beach and many others. So after a few days of romantic bliss you could entertain yourself with a few exciting activities. No matter which option you choose, a blissful and romantic holiday is guaranteed. All three hotels are superb and will make sure you have a holiday of a lifetime! Marina Noble is Founder of The Lux Traveller. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.

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10 Comments

  1. SO many stunning, romantic places to stay in Bali.

    And new ones seem to open every other week.

    Not a bad starting point, this list. Although, it’ll need an update in no time at all, no doubt.

    You’ll just have to go back.

    Happy travels,

    Ben

  2. What great 3 destinations in Bali. 3 amazing hotels, if I have the money to fly to Bali, I would like to stay at Amankila, it’s beach looks amazing. Excellent recommendation.

  3. Looking for a Bali holiday in 2016, maybe June or July. Intimate place, gourmet dining, all inclusive, or semi self catering rental. Any ideas that I can search for?

  4. Thanks for sharing! Bali is my favourite holiday destination. In my opinion, the two best places are Jimbaran Bay and Ubud. Both boast their own unique qualities that make them worth seeing. Jimbaran has beautiful beaches, whilst Ubud’s rich cultural heritage and spirit is hard to find elsewhere. If you can get around to both in one trip, it’ll be well worth your time. Each spot has their own incredible range of accommodation types to choose from, however as a long-time visitor I tend towards Karma Jimbaran and Karma Mayura. I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience with them. Karma Jimbaran is right on the white sand beaches of Jimbaran Bay, and sits away from the hustle and bustle of the big tourist spots. The private villas are huge, with their own private pool and garden. Karma Mayura in Ubud is set on a river, surrounded by a tropical jungle. It’s simply breathtaking. The rooms there are designed in true Balinese style, giving you a thoroughly authentic Balinese experience.

  5. depend on what you like, for beach area i sugest uluwatu or jimbaran area such anantara uluwatu, ayana resort jimbaran and if you like the magical area tray ubud thera alot of beautiful villa there with beautiful village view, my suggest are pitamaha or viceroy

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