Ubud
Overlooking the rushing waters and rice-clad hills of the Wos Valley, the Ibah offers refined luxury in 17 spacious, stylish, individual suites and villas…
Ubud
Overlooking the rushing waters and rice-clad hills of the Wos Valley, the Ibah offers refined luxury in 17 spacious, stylish, individual suites and villas…
Raja Ampat Islands
With large, elegant over-water bungalows on a gorgeous, pristine, small island off northern Batanta, and masses of good diving nearby, this resort is…
Nusa Lembongan
Affiliated with Big Fish Diving, there are nine bungalow-style, cold-water and fan rooms in this palm-shaded compound back off the beach. Nearby there are…
Seminyak
The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali. All 79 rooms claim to be suites, even if…
Bukit Peninsula
The top-end choice in Tanjung Benoa, the huge Conrad combines a modern Bali look with a refreshing, casual style. The 353 rooms are large and thoughtfully…
Lovina
Clean, modern lines are the hallmark of this luxe beach resort, which is walkably close to the centre of Kalibukbuk. The 66 rooms are large, all with…
Lombok
An astonishing hotel, this larger-than-life amalgamation of luxury accommodation, eclectic design and spiritual Indonesian heritage sits on a wonderful…
Canggu
Right in the middle of the heart of Batu Bolong, this family-run compound has 10 traditional-style units around a pool. Inside the thatched walls you'll…
Gili Trawangan
An atmospheric spot with six bright and airy glass-fronted Javanese-style houses with tiled roofs connected to outdoor terrazzo bathrooms. Expect plush…
Bukit Peninsula
A hippie-chic playground where you rough it in style, Mick's never has more than 16 guests. Seven artful bungalows and one luxe villa are set in lush…
Aceh
Simeulue's most upmarket option has a prime location directly on the Peak break. It has a mix of elegant, traditional bungalows that incorporate recycled…
Sanur
Looming over Sanur's beachfront, this massive hotel has 120 elegant suites and villas on a sprawling site that includes a 50m infinity pool. The design is…
Senggigi
A stylish boutique hotel amid the palms about 1km south of Pura Batu Bolong. Each of the 15 luxe bungalows has an outdoor living room and a hip modern…
Kalimantan
Linked to Nunukan Island by a 1km-long boardwalk, Virgin Cocoa is Maratua's latest luxury offering. More a luxurious retreat than a dive resort, it has 18…
Surabaya
Someone went to town when they designed this aggressively artsy hotel. We love the foyer area with its melting wax-like columns, the graffiti in the…
Ubud
Set well back in the rice fields near the river valley, this resort has a heavy overlay of Bali style. Accommodation ranges from suites to large three…
East Java
A wonderful eco-hotel where the complex resembles a traditional village and all the buildings make good use of recycled wood and solar power. There's…
Padang
Run by friendly young owner Yuliez, who's an excellent source of info, this central homestay provides bona fide backpacker digs in the form of an air-con…
Seminyak
Here since 1980, this old-school guesthouse has spacious, grassy grounds with fruit trees and a quiet spot located almost on the beach. The eight rooms…
Ubud
Set below the valley rim, the curved open-air reception area looks like a Cinerama screen of Ubud beauty. Many villas have private pools and all share the…
Bukit Peninsula
Each of the 147 villas here are designed in traditional Balinese manner, complete with a carved entrance way that opens on to an open-air living pavilion…
West Papua
Set on Aiduma Island, Triton Bay Divers opened in 2015 and is still the only dive resort in the region. It has just six elegant wooden cottages on a…
Medan
The best backpackers in Medan is this homestay in a quiet residential street east of the centre. Spotlessly clean rooms, comfy beds and friendly, helpful…
Gili Trawangan
Sinuous bamboo and thatch architecture echo the snakelike curves of the pool at this upscale property at the south end of the strip. There are tidy…
Bukit Peninsula
The 16 very individual bungalows with thatched roofs are scattered about a compound dominated by a cliff-side infinity pool. All have open-air living…
Nusa Lembongan
About 500m west of Tanjung Sanghyang is this eponymously named property with four plush suites and a two-bedroom villa. The views are sweeping, and should…
West Java
Nest in a cool Torajan-style cottage or smaller, modern 'Jakarta rooms' right on the beach; this is the nicest choice in Carita. It has a beautiful pool …
West Lombok
The poshest resort in the Southwest Gilis, Kokomo has 15 large villas in a beautiful position right by the ocean. Units have fridges and other kitchen…
Bukit Peninsula
One of the pools at this romantic hotel is suitably tiled pink. The 25 rooms have terraces and balconies, plus artistic touches. There is a lush Mexican…
Senggigi
Offers 20 rooms, all with a tasteful, well-equipped simplicity, in a quiet ocean-front location towards Pura Batu Bolong. Rooms on the upper floors have…
Tiger Islands Village & Eco Resort
Thousand Islands
A couple of glittering tropical dots in the ocean host this delightful, upmarket eco-resort. This beachside retreat uses recycled rainwater, solar panels…
Ubud
A tranquil pocket in the midst of central Ubud's bustle, this newish resort has settled seamlessly into its lush and tranquil riverside location. Rooms…
North Sulawesi
This easygoing place is very well set up for anyone with an interest in dive photography, as one guide is assigned per two divers. House reef dives are…
Canggu
Raising the design bar in Canggu with its 'tropical brutalism' style, the Slow's aesthetic is defined by elegant spaces with clean lines, natural colour…
Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas
South Lombok
This appealing, Sasak-themed four-star resort spills onto a superb beach less than 3km east of the junction. The 102 rooms have high sloping roofs and…
Ubud
Just south of the Monkey Forest, this spacious and tranquil resort has 16 rooms that are beautifully finished in natural materials to traditional designs…
Bukit Peninsula
The pick of the Balangan bunch, these two luxe compounds have hotel rooms, bungalows and villas. There are 21 different units, but all enjoy a position on…
West Bali
There are eight rooms in bungalow-style units at this sweet little family-run place (Wayan and Putu are charmers), which is about 200m along a small lane…
Nusa Lembongan
If Nusa Lembongan is a getaway, this is the getaway from Nusa Lembongan. Perched on a bluff on the southeast corner of the island, there are sweeping…
Pulau Bintan
This good-value, lower-end resort features 50 thatched-roof, Balinese-style chalets, each with its own verandah and choice of a garden or sea view. The…