Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali

The all-villa resort achieves a unique harmony with the local savannah environment, located just 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International airport and 15 minutes from Jimbaran Bay near the renowned Uluwatu Temple.

Uluwatu’s exquisitely designed luxury villas maximise private space, comfort and views with contemporary open-plan design, unique flat lava rock roofs and bamboo ceilings, while cooling sea breezes flow throughout an interior of indulgent finishings. To ensure your every whim is handled, all come with private butlers.

Indulge your senses with fine-dining, traditional warung-style restaurants, a spectacular clifftop pool and bar, and the Spa Alila sanctuary.

The resort’s concierge can organise activities in the local area, ranging from village temple walks and bike rides through Balinese rice fields, through to river rafting, mountain climbing, scuba diving and lessons at the Alila Cooking School.

We like: Alila Villas Uluwatu is the first resort in Bali designed to achieve the highest standard in environmentally sustainable design.

Best for: eco-luxury sanctuary experience inspired by the unique savannah landscape of this region of Bali