Bali

This property is located 3 kilometers east of town, 24 kilometers north of Denpasar and 40 kilometers northeast of the airport. — Star Service

Book a table just for two at the end of AYANA’s private jetty, for a 5-course lobster dinner accompanied by the melodies of a Balinese gamelan orchestra. — Travel + Leisure

Set in Bali’s dazzling green central highlands among 18 acres of gardens, this property’s Star Wars-esque architecture seems—well, rather alien at first. — Travel + Leisure

Serene and stylish resort in a dramatic hillside location along Bali’s southern coastline where land falls precipitously into the Indian Ocean. — Hideaway Report

All-suite beach pad in tony Nusa Dua with butlers, a spa and 40,000-square-foot swimming pool. — Jetsetter

This tropical Four Seasons promises unparalleled luxury in a classic island setting. — Gayot

Lavish health retreat overlooking the most spectacular section of the Ayung River Gorge. — Hideaway Report

Tranquil thatch-roofed retreat stuffed full of Indonesian artwork on Bali's surf-friendly south coast. — Jetsetter

One of Bali's best resorts, the Aman­kila is perched along the jutting cliffs. — Lonely Planet

The maid might not leave a diamond necklace on your pillow when she turns down the bed at night, but this new resort still gleams with all the luxury its name implies. — Concierge

This five-pearl resort is best known for its breathtaking main pool, which sits dramatically over jungle treetops and offers gorgeous vistas of the gorge below. — Oyster

The four hand-carved wooden houses transported from Java, each more than 100 years old, are set amid rice fields on the Sayan Ridge, an ethereal Eden near Ubud. — Concierge

The third resort in Ritz-Carlton’s ultra-exclusive Reserve group, Mandapa occupies a pristine, 24-acre swath of land where the Ayung River meets a plunging valley in the heavenly high country of Ubud. — Travel + Leisure

This refreshingly low-key resort on the island's southeastern coast is easily the most family-friendly on the island. — Concierge

One of the only hotels in the Jimbaran Beach area that's directly on the ocean, the mid-sized Jimbaran Puri is a quiet Balinese escape with a luxurious yet relaxed vibe. — Oyster

A short drive from Seminyak along Bali’s winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali. — Condé Nast Traveler

Hotelier Christina Ong proves that less is more with this 29-room hotel a five-minute drive from Ubud. — Concierge

Viceroy’s infinity pool overlooking the Petanu River gorge is a beautifully inviting entrance to the hotel, and sets the tone. — The Telegraph