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See. Tirta Empul water temple↗ Whisper wishes before intricately carved water spouts. Ayung Valley↗ Go rafting for an outdoor thrill. Agung Rai Museum of Art↗ See performances of Balinese dance.

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Stay. COMO Uma Ubud↗ A top-rated resort in Indonesia. Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve↗ A top-rated resort in Indonesia.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 9, 2026

28 Best Hotels in Bali, From Oceanview Villas to Jungle-Immersed Escapes

Epic bathtubs, frangipani-laden landscaping, and some of the warmest hospitality anywhere await.

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  • Four Seasons Resort Bali at SayanHotelWaterfront villas with lotus-filled pools, lobby overlooks palms.
  • AnantaraHotelSecond property on Bali with bungalows carved into hillside.
  • Hoshinoya BaliHotelResort with 30 villas designed by Rie Azuma.
  • Elsewhere
  • Desa Potato Head BaliHotelSeminyak, IndonesiaCreative village and beach club with studios and suites.
  • FurtherHotelPererenan, IndonesiaDiffused hotel spread over several buildings in a sleepy village.
  • Regent Bali CangguHotelCanggu, IndonesiaSuites and oceanfront villas with expansive panoramas.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, BaliHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaResort with 313 suites and villas, six restaurants and bars.
  • BejanaRestaurantNusa Dua, IndonesiaDine on authentic Indonesian cuisine with ocean views.
  • AmandariHotelKedewatan, IndonesiaArchetypal Balinese resort blending vernacular architecture and chic elegance.
  • NirjharaHotelTabanan, IndonesiaIntimate waterfall resort with distinctive room types.
  • The Writers BarRestaurantJimbaran Bay, IndonesiaSignature cocktail bar in the open-air lobby.
  • RumariRestaurantJimbaran Bay, IndonesiaFine-dining spot with tasting menus reimagining Southeast Asian flavors.
  • Thomas SurfboardsPlacePererenan, IndonesiaBoard shop and concept store by Australian label.
  • Oaken LabPlacePererenan, IndonesiaBoutique by Jakarta-based natural skin care brand.
  • The Laguna BaliHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaResort with 287 modern rooms and 11 villas.
  • Arwana restaurantRestaurantNusa Dua, IndonesiaAward-winning on-site restaurant with signature menu.
  • Bvlgari Resort BaliHotelUluwatu, IndonesiaResort with 59 pool villas facing Indian Ocean.
  • Il Ristorante – Nico RomitoRestaurantUluwatu, IndonesiaTasting menus at this fine-dining spot.
  • DomeRestaurantSeminyak, IndonesiaRetro-futurist natural wine bar and eatery.
  • Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran BayHotelJimbaran Bay, IndonesiaAll-villa retreat with open-air hilltop lobby.
  • SundaraRestaurantJimbaran Bay, IndonesiaSpot for live music, craft cocktails, and Sunday brunches.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

The Best Spas in the US & Around the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Your manual for planning that next adventure around a top-rated spa resort.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

10 Best Resorts in Indonesia 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts on the magical islands of Indonesia.

10 hotels in this story
  • Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton ReserveHotelThis jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet…
  • COMO Uma UbudHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • Nihi SumbaHotelSumba, IndonesiaDiscover wild nature and ancient traditions at NIHI resorts.
  • The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, BaliHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaSet within the larger, exclusive Nusa Dua resort region, and on one of Bali’s most beautiful beaches.
  • Raffles BaliHotelJimbaran, IndonesiaGo for the divine dose of luxury hospitality, stay for the thriving nature reserve atmosphere and blissful dining.
  • The St. Regis Bali ResortHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaOccupying a prime tranche of sea coast in the resort enclave of Nusa Dua, the St.
  • Alila Villas UluwatuHotelUluwatu, IndonesiaThe striking latticework rectangles of Alila Uluwatu, an all-villa resort set high on a cliff on the Bukit Peninsula,…
  • The Apurva Kempinski BaliHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaBook a stay at The Apurva Kempinski Bali located in Nusa Dua, Bali and enjoy 5 star luxury.
  • Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak BeachHotelSeminyak, IndonesiaStay at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, a 5-star beachfront resort in Seminyak with rooms, villas, dining, wellness…
  • Mulia ResortHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaIt can be tough to navigate Bali when you're bringing the family along; resorts trend toward pleasing couples, with…
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 30

20 Years After Eat, Pray, Love, Bali Is Still Worth a Wellness Trip

As Elizabeth Gilbert’s groundbreaking memoir turns two decades old, a writer who’s tried them all shares her favorite Bali resorts for a soulful wellness reset.

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 28

8 Editor-Approved Hotels in Bali You Can Book for Less Than $250 a Night

With paradisiacal pools, Balinese charm, and seriously great eats, these are the budget-friendly boltholes to consider for your Indonesian escape.

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  • COMO Uma UbudHotelOffers intimate, hyperlocal experiences with jade-green pool.
  • Anantara UbudHotelOffers private sessions with Hindu high priests.
  • Bisma EightHotelAn all-suite hideaway with an infinity pool over the valley.
  • Elsewhere
  • Desa Potato Head BaliHotelSeminyak, IndonesiaPart hotel, part creative village, part beach club.
  • FurtherHotelPererenan, IndonesiaA diffused hotel spread over four terra-cotta-toned buildings.
  • The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, BaliHotelNusa Dua, IndonesiaSet within the larger, exclusive Nusa Dua resort region, and on one of Bali’s most beautiful beaches.
  • Hotel Tugu BaliHotelCanggu, IndonesiaPreserves Indonesia's near-forgotten cultures with antiquities.
  • Munduk CabinsHotelMunduk, IndonesiaEco-conscious cabins tucked into lush mountain foliage.
  • UlekanRestaurantMunduk, IndonesiaServes Indonesian food like an edible tour of the archipelago.
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 14

At Nihi Rote and Hospitality Academy, Exploring Eastern Indonesia by Boat and Board

A far cry from Bali, the remote Indonesian island has long been a go-to amongst surfers. Now, Nihi Rote and Hospitality Academy is ushering in a new crowd of quiet-seekers.

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  • COMO Uma UbudHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • Nihi SumbaHotelSumba, IndonesiaSister property to Nihi Rote, fronting a coveted wave.
  • Nihi Rote and Hospitality AcademyHotelRote Island, IndonesiaSister property to Nihi Sumba, fronting a coveted wave.
  • NammoRestaurantRote Island, IndonesiaBeach club with poolside restaurant and watersports instructors.
  • Bo’a breakSightRote Island, IndonesiaSurf spot located in front of Nammo beach club.
  • Rote Hospitality AcademyPlaceRote Island, IndonesiaTrainees prepared traditional song, dance, and a local feast.
  • IndikaRestaurantRote Island, IndonesiaServes fruit bowls until 5:30 p.m.
  • Rote Island HutsHotelRote Island, IndonesiaNonprofit retreat channeling income into local education.
  • Sardine Beach RoteHotelRote Island, IndonesiaSpectacular three-villa property in five acres of gardens.
  • Mick’s Place RoteHotelRote Island, IndonesiaThree delightful beachfront bungalows with private courtyards.
  • 81 PalmsHotelRote Island, IndonesiaSix A-frame cabins plus four smaller bungalows.
  • Next DoorHotelRote Island, IndonesiaFour smaller bungalows near T-Land break.
  • T-Land breakSightRote Island, IndonesiaSurf spot located at Nemberala Beach.
  • Nemberala BeachSightRote Island, IndonesiaBeach near the T-Land surf break.
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Lonely PlanetSep 8

The Best Things to Do in Bali

With its unique culture, tropical landscapes and delightful hospitality, Bali is one of the most alluring destinations on the planet.

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  • Ayung ValleySightGo rafting for views of wild jungle canyons.
  • Mason AdventuresPlaceReputable rafting company, runs longest trips.
  • Four Seasons Resort Bali at SayanHotelLuxury hotel accessible from riverbank.
  • Yoga BarnPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • UluwatuNeighborhoodBali, IndonesiaIt is home to the Uluwatu Temple.
  • UbudNeighborhoodBali, IndonesiaAlign your chakras here.
  • BaturSightBali, IndonesiaClimb at sunrise for spectacular views.
  • Coral TriangleSightBali, IndonesiaSnorkel here for rich marine habitats.
  • West BaliAirportBali, IndonesiaGo on "safari" for spectacular wildlife.
  • PerancakNeighborhoodBali, IndonesiaPhotographers will love its fleet.
  • Radiantly AliveHotelCanggu, IndonesiaYoga studio with a communal atmosphere.
  • Padang PadangSightBali, IndonesiaWorld-class surf break, the "Balinese Pipeline".
  • Echo BeachSightBali, IndonesiaRelatively mellow waves, good for surfing.
  • Kuta BeachSightKuta, IndonesiaGood for novice surfers, chilled waves.
  • Sekumpul WaterfallSightBali, IndonesiaIdyllic spot for swimming in a cool river.
  • Menjangan resortHotelWest Bali, IndonesiaSecret spot for wildlife viewing.
  • Kawah IjenSightJava, IndonesiaCrater on neighboring Java.
  • Potato HeadBarSeminyak, IndonesiaBeach club with pools, music, and restaurants.
  • IjenRestaurantSeminyak, IndonesiaBali's first zero-waste restaurant.
  • Finns Beach ClubSightCanggu, IndonesiaCanggu institution with bars, restaurants, music.
  • Byrdhouse Beach ClubBarSanur, IndonesiaVibrant extension to Segara Village Hotel.
  • Segara Village HotelHotelSanur, IndonesiaBeach front Sanur Hotel with 5 hectares beach front hotel with traditional balinese and modern provides 120 rooms ,…
  • KutaNeighborhoodBali, Indonesia
  • CangguNeighborhoodBali, Indonesia
  • ImpossiblesSightBali, Indonesia
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Lonely PlanetAug 22

The 13 best places to visit in Indonesia

In Indonesia, it

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  • Agung Rai Museum of ArtMuseumAdmire works of art.
  • Ubud Monkey ForestNature reserveVisit for simian encounters.
  • Yoga BarnPlaceOffers Ashtanga sessions.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gili TrawanganSightLombok, IndonesiaLargest and most developed of the Gili Islands.
  • Komodo National ParkSightFlores, IndonesiaShelters the world's largest lizards, Komodo dragons.
  • Gili MenoNeighborhoodLombok, IndonesiaSmallest and most traditional of the Gili Islands.
  • Gili AirGuest houseLombok, IndonesiaLively hub for yoga tourism.
  • Tanjung Puting National ParkSightBorneo, IndonesiaSpot orangutans in this coastal tropical swamp forest.
  • Raja AmpatSightWest Papua, IndonesiaEnchanting island group with rainforests and lagoons.
  • GamSightRaja Ampat, IndonesiaIsland with Alfred Russel Wallace's restored hut.
  • Gunung KerinciTrailSumatra, IndonesiaSoutheast Asia's tallest volcano, 3805m, in Sumatra.
  • Kerinci Seblat National ParkSightSumatra, IndonesiaLarge refuge for Sumatran tigers.
  • BorobudurPlace of worshipJava, IndonesiaLargest Buddhist structure in the world, a nine-tiered temple.
  • Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National ParkSightEast Java, IndonesiaContains five volcanoes in a lunar landscape.
  • Gunung BromoSightBromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, IndonesiaSmoldering volcano rising out of a large crater.
  • Gunung SemeruTrailBromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, IndonesiaClimbing is limited to 600 people per day.
  • Tana TorajaNeighborhoodSulawesi, IndonesiaFascinating region with unique customs and traditions.
  • Gua Batu CerminSightFlores, IndonesiaCave with stalactites, stalagmites, and a fossilized turtle.
  • Air Panas MalanageSightFlores, IndonesiaHot springs.
  • Seventeen IslandsSightFlores, IndonesiaOffers superior snorkeling.
  • KutaNeighborhoodLombok, IndonesiaTop year-round surfing destination.
  • Pantai SegerSightKuta, IndonesiaWaves suitable for all surfing levels.
  • Wae ReboNeighborhoodFlores, Indonesia
  • BenaNeighborhoodFlores, Indonesia
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Lonely PlanetJul 8

17 things you should do in Ubud, Bali

Gorgeous temples, performing arts, wellness treatments, terraced rice paddies and more.

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Condé Nast TravelerMar 5

9 Dreamy Hotels Our Editors Are Booking This Summer

From villas on the Amalfi Coast to historic inns at the Jersey Shore, these one-of-a-kind properties are getting us excited for the sunshiny months ahead.

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  • Life Gallery Hotel & SpaHotel
  • Elsewhere
  • Le SirenuseHotelPositano, ItalyIconic, family-owned jewel perched above the Amalfi Coast.
  • Virginia HotelHotelCape May, United StatesSeaside landmark hosting guests since 1879 in Cape May.
  • Ett HemHotelStockholm, SwedenCharming Arts and Crafts townhouse with midcentury-modern furniture.
  • Silver Sands Motel & Beach BungalowsHotelNorth Fork, United StatesHas firepits, fishing charters, and Flamingo Estate toiletries.
  • AmanyaraHotelProvidenciales, Turks and Caicos IslandsRetreat on Providenciales island with timber-shingled pavilions.
  • The Claremont HotelHotelSouthwest Harbor, United StatesOldest hotel on island with pool overlooking Somes Sound.
  • Brush Creek RanchHotelSaratoga, United StatesLuxury cabins with private decks and open-range views.
  • Madonna InnHotelSan Luis Obispo, United StatesMadonna Inn in San Luis Obispo offers 110 themed rooms, spa, pool, dining, bakery, shopping, and horseback riding—all…
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