Desa SenivsAlila Villas Uluwatu
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Alila Villas Uluwatu ranks slightly higher than Desa Seni, A Village Resort. Alila Villas Uluwatu ranks #7 in Bali with endorsements from 8 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Desa Seni
Jl. Kayu Putih #13, Pantai Berawa, Canggu, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A short drive from Seminyak along winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"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." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This eco-compound of antique Indonesian houses is surrounded by palms, tropical landscaping, and brilliant green rice fields." Full review
Fodor's
"Wellness treatments and holistic living are the big draw at Desa Seni, but even if you spurn crystal spiritual detoxification you can enjoy its serenity and style." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One person described this place as like a hippie Four Seasons, and that's not far from the truth."
The Telegraph
9.0
"You can't fail to feel calmer after a stay at this magical resort based on a traditional Indonesian village." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Desa Seni is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in Canggu, less than a 10-minute walk from Batu Belig Beach and a 15-minute drive from Petitenget." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"What’s the vibe at this spa?
With a name that means "village of art" in Bahasa Indonesian, Desa Seni is a delight" Full review
Frommer's
"The Desa Seni (Artist's Village) is comprised of antique joglos and embellished with royal antiques and charming folk art." Full review
Alila Villas Uluwatu Show All Reviews
Jl Belimbing Sari Banjar Tambiyak Desa Pecatu, Uluwatu 80364, Indonesia
From $598/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
This fabulous clifftop pleasure complex on Bali's booming south coast is the region's first fully successful marriage of..."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This fabulous clifftop pleasure complex on Bali’s booming south coast is the region’s first fully successful marriage of postmodern cool and tropical hot." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Bali’s most seductive new hideaway has one foot in the air (an impossibly cantilevered pavilion seems to float skyward over a cliff) and the other firmly planted in the earth." Full review
Star Service
"You can see for miles from the elevated position of this seafront resort, which is only a half-hour drive from the airport and 15 minutes from Uluwatu Temple." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"From its cliffside location overlooking the Indian Ocean, to its minimalist, modern architecture ... the luxurious Alila Villas Uluwatu provides a serene retreat with spectacular views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Poised on 100-metre high cliffs on the Bukit Peninsula, the Alila Villas Uluwatu is one of the most visually-striking hotels in the world." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A stylish outpost on Bali’s starkly beautiful Bukit Peninsula, hotel Alila Villas Uluwatu is a dramatic, eco-friendly design den in a jaw-plummeting setting." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Visually stunning, this vast resort has an artful contemporary style that is at once light and airy while still conveying a sense of luxury." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"One of Bali’s very own landmarks, Alila Villas Uluwatu has received much praise for its architecture and its quality service." Full review