If you’re looking for the best luxury villas in Bali, we have researched the top hidden gems in Bali. Stay somewhere private and secluded away from vast resorts.
A private villa is often the answer for luxury travelers, offering privacy away from vast resorts and where better to choose your luxury villa the Indonesian paradise island of Bali. With forested volcanic mountains, achingly beautiful beaches, and tropical coral reefs.
Read on for our guide to the top 10 best villas in Bali…
1. Sungai Jungle Villas: Jungle Villa I
Hidden away on a jungle-covered hillside in rural Cepaka village lies Sungai Jungle Villas, a pair of utterly stunning private residences with authentic thatched roofs, and turquoise sparkling infinity pools set against a lush green, leafy jungle backdrop.
The interiors open directly onto stunning outdoor spaces filled with luxurious loungers, dreamy daybeds, and open dining spaces. Inside you’ll be greeted by billowing canopies surrounding sumptuously comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms with double vanities, and freestanding, richly-scented, petal-filled baths. The owners and the incredibly friendly staff make it their mission to ensure you have a truly dream-like stay.
Jungle Villa I is a stunning three-suite Jungle Villa that sleeps six guests in luxury. Imagine off-white terrazzo, traditional Balinese thatched roofing, and vast ceilings combined with luxury touches like outdoor baths and showers under the stars, statement mirrors, the comfiest of day-beds, and romantic, canopied king beds.
Three spacious bedrooms open out onto the stunning 18m infinity pool and deck, plus there are two dining areas, both seating up to 14, a leisure pavilion, a spa room and a bar bale. A small army of staff caters to your every need, including chefs, bar staff, dining staff, housekeeping, and spa staff. This stunning villa has all the amenities you could need, including A/C, Wi-Fi, TVs, safe, a minibar, and workspaces.
2. Sungai Jungle Villas: Jungle Villa II
Also at Sungai Jungle Villas is the fractionally smaller, but never-the-less impressive, three-suite sister villa to Jungle Villa I that enjoys all the same luxury and style touches alongside jungle and river views, palimanan stone floors, custom-made lime-washed and waxed furniture. The Master suite boasts a balcony overlooking the pool and river beyond, whilst bedrooms two and three are just as generous and feature king beds with outdoor showers and dressing rooms, and more besides. The spacious dining area can also accommodate up to 10 guests.
Jungle Villa I can be booked in conjunction with Jungle Villa II to give up to six bedrooms, two pools, three dining areas, a bar bale, and a dedicated spa room for 12 very lucky guests.
3. The Pavilions Bali
The Pavilions Bali in Indonesia enjoys a prime location in the timeless and relaxing seaside town of Sanur, where tourism originally started in Bali. The beautiful resort offers its guests relaxed and spacious villas, most with private pools, set amid magnificent tropical gardens. Guests can indulge their appetites at the delightfully authentic Jahe Restaurant, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Poolside Bar or experience a candlelit dinner in their private villa.
Each of the 25 villas is unique in its design and décor. However, they all benefit from original Balinese artwork and woven organic fiber furnishings. Individual features include a private garden to relax in, various lounging options indoors and out, and a generously appointed ensuite bathroom with a deep soaking tub and rain shower. A butler is always on hand to help prepare your in-villa breakfast and arrange complimentary private transfers to Sanur Beach, which is just 5 minutes away.
Pool Villas enjoy a private pool and beautiful veranda, all nestled in lush tropical greenery. Bright, airy living spaces open out onto private sundecks with sparkling pools. Large master bedrooms come with double or twin beds (on request), full ensuite bathrooms with bathtubs and showers, and outdoor rain showers or tubs. These villas truly have everything you need for a magical stay in Bali.
4. Jimbaran Puri, a Belmond Hotel
Hemmed by jungle and lulled by the lap of the Indian Ocean, Belmond Jimbaran is rich in the island spirit. Arriving at Jimbaran Puri is like discovering a secret garden. Cottages and villas incorporate local materials like bamboo, teak, and alang-alang thatching. Set right on the beach. The infinity pool is made from Javanese stone that shimmers emerald in the sunlight. Real beauty, genuine kindness, and deep peace abound.
Villas at Jimbaran Puri provide an idyllic Balinese beach escape, while each luxury cottage reveals an interior of cool marble floors, sumptuous teak woods, and high-beamed ceilings. Breathtaking beach and garden views invite you to outside amid your own lush sanctuary.
5. Wapa Di Ume Ubud
Wapa Di Ume Ubud is a wonderful hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Bali. This boutique resort is just 5 minutes from Ubud Centre, which boasts rice fields as its centerpiece, placing you truly at one with nature.
Wapa di Ume Resort & Spa is a 5-minute drive from Ubud Centre and offers traditional Balinese villas with sweeping views of the rice fields. The resort has a restaurant, a spa, a whirlpool, and an outdoor swimming pool. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
6. Bracha Villa Seminyak
Bracha Villa Seminyak offers luxury accommodation with a free private car park, and a swimming pool. The villa is 2 km from the center of Seminyak and in the vicinity of Jalan Petitenget. It is located 0.3 km from Petitenget Street. For food, there’s a pizzeria serving European and Italian cuisine nearby or Eat Street is just a few minutes’ drive away. Various beaches can be found near the property.
Each villa has air conditioning, a writing table, an iron and ironing board, and an equipped kitchen with a microwave, kitchenware, and glassware. Every room comes with an en suite bathroom. Guests wishing to travel lightly can make use of a bathtub, bath sheets, and towels for an additional supplement. Electric blankets and linens are offered at Bracha Villas Bali.
7. Villa Kayu Raja Seminyak
Villa Kayu Raja Seminyak has 58 villas. There are 48 one-bedroom villas and ten two-bedroom pool villas. This is probably the most cost-effective villa complex in this listing and, as a result, is not so luxurious. Each villa is split level in design and has a private pool, open-air living and dining room, kitchen set, and a single Jacuzzi bath with a shower in the bathroom. All villas are built with a secluded design, offering privacy and luxury living.
8. Villa Kayu Raja Seminyak
Famed for its Spas and being the boutique shopping capital of Bali, Seminyak is an upmarket resort full of luxury accommodations and fashionable high-end restaurants and bars. When compared to Kuta, the ambiance is much more sophisticated and laid-back. The beach is an amazing place to relax.
Villa Aisha is a newly renovated luxury serviced villa ideally located on a quiet, secure Gang off Jalan Kunti in the heart of Seminyak. The villa is within walking distance from the beach, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Ideally located in the center of the action and within walking distance of any of the beachfront hotels that you might want to pop into for a cocktail, but at the same time, quiet, tranquil, and secure. This oasis of calmness is the perfect place to slow down for anyone that needs to get away from the hectic day-to-day.
The villa has four spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. 3 In-room TVs and DVDs and two safety deposit boxes. The living area is spacious and open plan, and the lounge area has specially fitted zip-down blinds that can be used to enclose the space if required due to bad weather. There is a private pool and sun lounging area, plus a beautiful bale with a day bed to relax on. Lush tropical gardens surround the pool area, and an outdoor gas-fired Aussie barbecue is ideal for a family day by the pool. An iPod docking and free Wi-Fi are also available in the villa. This little slice of paradise can be booked via Bali Villas Holiday Vacation Rentals (HVR) who are Bali’s largest independent villa rental agency.
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