Located on a clifftop plateau on the Bikut Peninsula on Bali’s southern coastline, the Alila Villas Ululwatu was designed by the award-winning Singapore architecture firm WOHA using environmentally sustainable principles, including water conservation and recycling and the use of local stone, wood, rattan and other raw materials. The luxury property, which opened in 2009, is the recipient of the prestigious Green Globe “Best Practice Building, Planning and Design” certification. Its 84 sea-view, private-pool villas feature contemporary Balinese accents along with such amenities as 24-hour butler service, wireless Internet and flat-screen satellite TVs. The resort has a 24-hour fitness center with yoga and pilates studio, while the Spa Alila features a variety of massage, skin and hair treatments. Dining includes the contemporary décor and western cuisine of CIRE and authentic Indonesian and Balinese dishes at Warung. Alila Villas Uluwatu is approximately 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Resting on a cliff top plateau overlooking the Indian Ocean, this hotel feels as if it’s at the edge of the world.

History: The hotel is just minutes away from the breathtaking Uluwatu Temple, one of Bali’s most fascinating locales, built around the 11th Century.

Service: The Alila Uluwatu has been endowed with countless awards for its impeccably first-class service since it opened.