Best seaside hotels in Bali: 10 luxury resorts near the beach

Bali offers hundreds of accommodation options, but beachfront hotels remain the most popular choice for a holiday. The possibility to reach the beach in a few minutes, admire the Indian Ocean directly from your room or watch sunsets by the pool makes such resorts especially popular.

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Where to choose a hotel near the sea in Bali

There is no single best coast on the island - each beach area of Bali offers its own type of holiday. Nusa Dua is known for calm beaches and luxury resorts, Jimbaran - for cosy bays and seafood restaurants, Seminyak - for stylish beach clubs, Canggu - for the atmosphere of a surfing resort, while Uluwatu attracts visitors with panoramic views from high cliffs.

The selection includes both classic beach resorts with direct access to the ocean and luxury hotels on scenic coastal cliffs, which are considered some of the most beautiful places to stay in Bali.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran

The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nusa Dua

The St. Regis Bali is one of the best beach resorts in Bali. The hotel is located directly on the coast of Nusa Dua - one of the island's calmest beaches, with white sand and a gentle entrance into the ocean. Thanks to the high level of service and spacious grounds, the resort is popular among guests who value privacy.

Spacious rooms, suites and villas with private pools are available, and some categories have direct access to the resort's famous lagoon. Several restaurants operate on site, including Kayuputi, known for modern Pan-Asian cuisine and Sunday brunches, as well as Boneka, which serves breakfasts and international dishes. The Children's Learning Center is open for children, while adults can enjoy the St. Regis Spa, a large swimming pool, water sports and personal butler service, which is part of the resort concept.

The St. Regis Bali Resort

Alila Villas Uluwatu, Uluwatu

Alila Villas Uluwatu is one of Bali's most recognisable resorts, located on top of the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu, 100 metres above the ocean. This hotel has repeatedly received international architecture awards thanks to its modern design, which harmoniously combines natural materials, open spaces and panoramic ocean views.

All villas have private pools, spacious terraces and open-air pavilions for relaxation. The resort has CIRE restaurant with modern international cuisine, the Asian restaurant The Warung, Sunset Cabana bar and the award-winning Alila Spa. Guests can enjoy yoga, fitness, excursions and walks along the Uluwatu coast. The resort organises transfers to the nearest beaches. The main reason to choose Alila Villas Uluwatu remains the stunning ocean views.

Alila Villas Uluwatu

The Mulia, Nusa Dua

The Mulia is a large resort complex in Nusa Dua that regularly receives international awards for service and is included in rankings of the best beach hotels in Asia. Its main advantage is its convenient location on a wide sandy beach with a gentle entrance into the ocean.

The resort combines three accommodation concepts - The Mulia, Mulia Resort and Mulia Villas, so it is easy to choose an option for both a romantic trip and a large family holiday. There are several swimming pools, including the famous pool with stone female statues by the coast, Mulia Spa, a fitness centre and a kids' club. Guests can choose restaurants serving Japanese, Chinese, international and Mediterranean cuisine, while Soleil restaurant is considered one of the best places in Bali for a leisurely Sunday brunch with ocean views.

Mulia Resort - Nusa Dua

AYANA Resort Bali, Jimbaran

AYANA Resort has long become one of the symbols of luxury holidays on the island. The resort occupies a huge area on the limestone cliffs of Jimbaran and is part of the single AYANA Bali complex, which brings together several hotels, villas and extensive infrastructure. Despite its cliffside location, guests have access to the private Kubu Beach, which can be reached by lift.

More than 30 restaurants and bars operate within the complex, including the famous Rock Bar, considered one of the best places in Bali to watch the sunset. Guests have access to spacious rooms and villas, 14 swimming pools, the award-winning AYANA Spa, a thalassotherapy centre with a seawater pool, tennis courts, a kids' club and a wide range of activities. The resort is well suited both for romantic trips and family holidays.

AYANA Resort Bali

W Bali Seminyak, Seminyak

If most beach resorts in Bali are associated with calm and seclusion, W Bali - Seminyak is chosen for a completely different atmosphere. This designer hotel is located directly on Seminyak Beach - in one of the island's liveliest areas, where popular restaurants, boutiques, beach clubs and nightlife are concentrated.

Guests can stay in modern rooms with ocean views or choose a spacious villa with a private pool. The resort has the signature FIRE restaurant, Starfish Bloo seafood restaurant and the legendary Woobar, which has long become one of Seminyak's landmarks. A large oceanfront pool, AWAY Spa, daily yoga classes and a convenient location. W Bali is ideal for combining a beach holiday with active entertainment outside the hotel.

W Bali Seminyak

Bulgari Resort Bali, Uluwatu

Bulgari Resort Bali is one of the island's most prestigious resorts, where Italian elegance meets traditional Balinese architecture. The hotel is located on top of a cliff in Uluwatu, and guests are taken to the private beach by a panoramic lift descending through the cliffs directly to the ocean.

The resort has 64 luxury villas and mansions with private pools, surrounded by tropical gardens. Dining is provided by Il Ristorante - Niko Romito, awarded a Michelin star, and Sangkar restaurant, which serves Indonesian cuisine. The stay is complemented by The Bulgari Spa, located at the edge of the cliff, yoga, boat trips and personalised butler service. Bulgari Resort Bali is chosen for maximum privacy, impeccable design and one of the most beautiful ocean views.

Bulgari Resort Bali

InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran

InterContinental Bali offers the chance to experience the atmosphere of traditional Bali. It is located directly on Jimbaran Beach, which is known for its calm sea and seafood restaurants where tables are set directly on the sand. At the same time, the airport can be reached in just 15-20 minutes, which is especially convenient after a long flight.

The resort is surrounded by tropical gardens and offers spacious rooms, suites and club residences in Balinese style. Several restaurants and bars operate on site, including the Japanese KO Restaurant and Jimbaran Gardens restaurant, specialising in local cuisine. Guests have access to six swimming pools, SPA Uluwatu, Planet Trekkers kids' club, tennis courts and daily cultural programmes.

InterContinental Bali Resort

COMO Uma Canggu, Canggu

COMO Uma Canggu is difficult to call a classic beach resort. It is a modern hotel that perfectly reflects the atmosphere of Canggu - an area that has become a centre of surfing, gastronomy and a relaxed lifestyle. The resort is located directly by Echo Beach, so many guests start the day with a walk along the shore or a surfing session.

The hotel offers bright designer rooms, spacious residences and penthouses with private pools. Special attention is paid to a healthy lifestyle: at COMO Beach Club restaurant you can try dishes from the signature COMO Shambhala Cuisine menu, while the wellness centre offers yoga, Pilates and personal training. COMO Uma is a modern resort with a relaxed atmosphere, good service and convenient access to Canggu's best cafes and beach clubs.

COMO Uma Canggu

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, Nusa Dua

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua successfully combines French elegance with Balinese hospitality. The resort is located on Nusa Dua Beach and attracts guests with its spacious grounds, large lagoon pool and calm atmosphere, which is suitable for both romantic and family holidays.

Guests are offered modern rooms and suites, some with direct access to the pool, as well as villas with private pools. Several restaurants and bars operate on site, among which Cucina especially stands out, known for Sunday brunches and Mediterranean cuisine. Sofitel Kids Club is open for children, while adults can visit SoSPA, the fitness centre or spend the day by the ocean.

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran

This is one of the resorts where the history of luxury holidays in Bali began. Instead of multi-storey buildings, a traditional Balinese village with separate villas surrounded by greenery was built here. Thanks to this, even when the resort is highly occupied, it retains a feeling of seclusion.

All villas have private pools and spacious terraces, and many offer beautiful views of Jimbaran Bay. Guests can discover Balinese cuisine at Jala Cooking Academy, relax at Healing Village Spa, practise yoga, take a boat trip or simply spend the day on one of the island's best beaches. The luxurious Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is valued for impeccable service, attention to local traditions and an atmosphere that makes you want to return.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran