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From its restaurant to its spa, Jumeirah Bali, Uluwatu, draws on the wisdoms and traditions the Balinese have passed down for centuries. And it shows everywhere: at the award-winning Talise Spa (which has the only Turkish Hammam in the city, I hasten to add), to the activity program with rituals and spiritual pursuits derived from the locals, and the food where Indonesian influences run through every bite.
The villa-only property boasts 123 residences – every single one complete with private pool. The architecture? Striking. Steeped in Hindu-Javanese history, the design elements are a hallmark of Indonesia’s long-passed Majapahit Empire, a long-established Hindu dynasty that chronicles the marriage of a Javanese princess to a Balinese King in 1342. The kingdom’s architectural style is characterised by an indoor-outdoor aesthetic, which is woven through every palatial square-foot of Jumeirah Bali. Think elegant pavilions that were used for bathing and socialising, terraced gardens, exquisite water pools, and “grand city walls designed to protect the ruling elite”.
The property is perched on the cliff-face, towering over the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula, and world-famous surf spot, Uluwatu. So, if an active holiday is more your speed, Jumeirah Bali is a surfer’s paradise. There’s also a well-equipped fitness centre, a yoga studio, and a daily rotation of wellness activities, including golf lessons, Balinese dance classes, morning and afternoon stretching classes, hatha yoga and more.
Food here is superb across the board, whether you want a taste of a traditional Megibung feast, or to indulge in an array of “MideterrAsian” cuisine. GRAZIA’s favourite spot was undoubtedly Akasa, where your table overlooks sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Book a table for sundowners and thank us later. And because we love a female force at the forefront of an establishment, we loved meeting Chef Joan Achour, who began her culinary journey with the hotel group at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam in Dubai. Her vision for Akasa is local flame-grilled cuisine with an Asian twist, and is not one to miss.
Naturally, the service is impeccable too: bonus points for the on-demand 24-hour e-butler service on Whatsapp, meaning any request, question or booking can be taken care of from the quiet tap of your phone.
But no amount of foodie indulgences or hotel activities can compare to the utter bliss of simply lolling on your villa deck, watching Mother Earth put on a show in the form of Bali’s famous sunsets. Each of the 123 villas feature an open-air lens into nature—from the bed or the giant bathtub.
This beachside hotel ticks all our boxes—amazing food, sprawling grounds, incredible private villas, and great vibes with a side of Zen. It’s just the type of environment guests crave when looking for the utmost in privacy. Whiling away lazy hours here comes very easily, trust us.
