When people begin planning their trip to Bali, their eyes will experience a sensory overload the moment they lay them on the infinite number of luxury accommodation choices Bali offers.
From straight up 5-star modern penthouse suites in Seminyak to premium lodging in luxury resorts nestled in the jungles in Ubud, choosing the best one is a great problem to have.
One edge that Bali has over many other tropical destinations is its wide range of affordable villas that can be booked, complete with private pools, clean and contemporary suites, and convenience like no other (some even come with private butlers!). Villas in Bali are the epitome of extravagance, and there’s nowhere else in the world that you’d be able to afford to live like a king at a fraction of the price expected.
There’s such a wide range of great villas that we’ve decided to curate the best ones into a list for you to peruse. They’re the best of the best, the cream of the crop, and you’re going to have to book them in nice and early to ensure you get a spot!
1. Daha Luxury Residences Seminyak
A five-star residence that comes with world-class service – that’s what the Daha Luxury Residences Seminyak is all about. Set at a walkable distance to the beach, and literally a stroll away from the Seminyak Square Shopping Mall, it’s extravagance, convenience, and affordability all rolled into one neat, contemporary package.
The villa contains two bedrooms, a living room, and a generous kitchen. A la carte, American, or Asian breakfast choices are available daily from the property. As one of the most highly rated properties in Bali right now, you’ll need to book in early.
Why Guest Love It: “We liked the location, how easy it was to communicate to the manager and how clean and safe the property is. The villas are amazing and will definitely stay again”, “The hotel driver collected us from the airport without any hiccups and we checked right in (it was very late at 11:30pm so we were appreciative!)”, “Did a day trip to Ubud with Putu the driver, he was friendly and very accommodating”, “Staff were fantastic, clean property, very close to everything, and very private.”
Notable Features: Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, airport shuttle, spa and wellness centre
Book It Here: Daha Luxury Residences Seminyak
2. Villa Aditi (Great for large groups!)
If you’re planning a trip for a large group, Villa Aditi is one of the best choices you have. Supreme privacy right in the middle of Seminyak means that you get all the convenience in the world without the crowds that usually come with it. A gorgeous, generous-sized pool decked out in Balinese styling and ample space to lounge around with friends and family makes for a great way to end the day.
The villa is clean, contemporary, and relatively large in size. The entire establishment is air-conditioned, and guests get to enjoy free Wi-Fi, free airport shuttle, daily continental and American-style breakfast options, and for those who want to mix it up with days eating out and days eating in, there’s even an on-site BBQ to make use of.
Why Guest Love It: “Everything was to our liking. The location was alright, around 15-minutes walk to the main street. They have everything, you can even have a BBQ party if you want!”, “Large kitchen, living, dining, lounge. All air-con. Great pool. Near new villa. Great staff!”, “The villa offered free breakfast and airport pick up and drop off which we were grateful for!”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, free airport shuttle, family rooms, free parking
Book It Here: Villa Aditi
3. Villa Escape
This stunning villa, which is set on the island of Lembongan, is what your Balinese villa dreams are made of. Sturdy wooden outdoor decks, tall full-length glass doors opening out to a massive private pool surrounded by luscious greenery, and plenty of open-plan spaces inside a generously fitted house to cater for the pleasures and comfort of groups who just want to relax and enjoy their tropical holiday.
Rustic bohemian vibes are felt throughout this property, with wooden décor finishing all around and woven weed slatted roofs. Featuring BBQ facilities, free Wi-Fi, rooms with pool views, air-conditioning, and daily continental breakfast, you’ll never want to leave.
Why Guest Love It: “The privacy and staff were amazing. The location was so close to many attractions”, “Villa is great and the staff are super friendly. It’s also located next door to the best restaurant on the island, so it made food an easy decision”, “Comfortable beds, lovely clean villa, friendly staff”.
Notable Features: Outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free Wi-Fi, family rooms
Book It Here: Villa Escape
4. Royal Samaja Villas
The moment you step foot into this villa, expect to be swept away by the sheer modern elegance of it. Timeless grey and white tones are set throughout the house, with grey brick walling taking your views by the pool up a notch. The pool is kept superbly clean and crystal clear, and the spacious bathrooms with glass showers and bathtubs by the glass windows are going to make you re-think your bathroom styling back at home.
Literally a stone throw’s away from the Seminyak Square Shopping Mall means that you can duck out for some quick retail therapy before coming home and jumping straight into the pool, or else the popular bar and club Ku De Ta is only a few minutes walk away. If you want to completely hang up your walking shoes, a free shuttle service is available to and from the Seminyak area.
Why Guest Love It: “What’s not to like! This was an amazing resort/villa and so worth the money. The rooms are fabulous and the service and care provided was excellent”, “Home away from home…beautiful…amazing staff”, “Loved our own swimming pool at the privacy of it. It was like a lovely oasis and so relaxing”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, airport shuttle, outdoor pool, spa and wellness centre, free Wi-Fi, bar
Book It Here: Royal Samaja Villas
5. Casa Daha Luxury Water Slide Villa (Great for large groups!)
If you’re heading to Bali in a rather large group, look no further than the Casa Daha Luxury Water Slide Villa. With a massive guest capacity of 14 people across four massive bedrooms, there is no telling when you will be able to come across a premium accommodation option like this at this absurdly cheap cost again. Look at the price! It is ridiculous. All guests can join together to mingle in the large living room, the fully equipped kitchen, or outdoor by the garden near the pool.
It’s located close to attractions such as the Seminyak Square Shopping Mall, Petitenget Temple, Ku De Ta, Potato Head Beach Club, and Oberoi Street. It is the definition of exceptional quality and elegance, and truly the only option you should be considering if you’re organising for a large group. They’ll definitely thank you for it.
Why Guest Love It: “The water slide at the swimming pool was extremely fun for kids and even adults!”, “Exactly like the photos, very beautiful”, “The staff were great, the location easily accessible, too, and loved the rooftop! Overall great time and will be back”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, airport shuttle, non-smoking rooms, free parking
Book It Here: Casa Daha Luxury Water Slide Villa
6. Nau Villa Ubud
Nau Villa Ubud boasts a small collection of luxury, traditional Balinese style villas right in the middle of Tegallalang. If you’re after a completely serene getaway where you can get in touch with nature, wake up to the sounds of birds chirping and views of vast fields of grass and rice paddies and just generally live at a much slower pace than the popular city areas, this is the perfect accommodation for you.
Whilst it is set in a completely rural surrounding, it offers all the premium comfort features you’d expect in a luxury modern accommodation, such as full air-conditioning, a flat screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries, and balcony with pool views. The villa offers continental or full English-Irish breakfast options. This is an especially great option for couples who want a little privacy.
Why Guest Love It: “Everything about this villa is superb. Staff is exceptionally helpful especially our English speaking driver”, “Tranquil place with wonderful staff and beautiful setting. The food was super delicious. Would always book again”, “I would definitely recommend these peaceful villas for everyone who’s looking for real comfort. Every nook and cranny explored – and it’s all fine, expensive and brand new”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, bar.
Book It Here: Nau Village Ubud
7. Vinila Villas by Karaniya Experience
Set completely away from the main tourist areas, Vinila Villas by Karaniya Experience redefines luxury and elegance. The property is set in Nusa Dua, south of the island, and is only 10km away from Denpasar International airport. If you ever get a little tired of the exquisite private pool (which is highly unlikely, considering it is set in white stone, surrounded by sunbeds and gorgeous greenery), then the famous white-sand beach, Geger Beach, is only 1.4km away.
Get treated like royalty with free shuttle service to and from the airport, and lounge away under the sun whilst making use of the free Wi-Fi service. All villas are air-conditioned, and come with a flat-screen TV, a seating room, a dining area, and a terrace or a balcony.
Why Guest Love It: “The place was beautifully decorated and well maintained. Best part is free drop to nearest shopping mall and pickup/drop off from airport”, “Service was excellent, very polite and friendly especially traveling with an infant and child”, “You feel like you are along there because of the very nice villa isolation from each other”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, free airport shuttle, family rooms, outdoor pool, bar
Book It Here: Vinila Villas by Karaniya Experience
8. Amanputri Villa
Traditional Balinese styling with a sprinkle of modern touches means that you’ll feel as though you’re in a tropical paradise the entire time you’re laying on the sunbeds by the pool, watch the days go by as you sip on cocktails and call room service for some of the best food you’ll ever eat in Bali (their food is their strong forte! Think daily breakfast choices of continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, Asian, and American).
The outdoor swimming pool is slightly larger than most villa pools, and slight towering trees offers shade if you want to take a quick break from swimming in the sun. It is literally a minute walk to the beach, and a few minutes more to get your party on at the Ku De Ta Beach Club a few hundred meters away. This is the greatest option for a bit of peace and quite and loud music and parties.
Why Guest Love It: “Felt like an oasis of serenity to us, a little piece of heaven, especially the garden, pool and patio. We had lots of plans to go out but stayed in the villa most of the time because it was just so divine”, “Dan, our butler for the trip, made the stay perfect. He was helpful and went out of his way to make us feel comfortable”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, airport shuttle, family rooms, room service, private breakfast
Book It Here: Amanputri Villa
9. DISINI Luxury Spa Villas
Highly commended by guests who have stayed here in the past, it appears that DISINI Luxury Spa Villas can actually do no wrong. Set in an area that is far enough away from the loud music and louder crowds means that the peace and quiet you so look forward to when you hop on the plane to Bali is even better than you imagined.
However, it’s not so far away that you will feel burdened having to walk far distances, because you actually won’t need to – you can reach surrounding eateries within a few minutes of strolling.
There is one large, stunning outdoor pool available at the property, and the villas are set far apart so that every room has their own privacy. It is clean, modern, and new, and yet the soft Balinese touches keeps it from looking too stiff.
Why Guest Love It: “The villa and swimming pool were stunning. Walking into the villa, you would never know that you’re in the heart of Seminyak. From the moment we arrived the staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for us”, “Very modern villa, but still keeps Balinese style, good location in main area yet quiet as well”.
Notable Features: Swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, airport shuttle, spa and wellness centre, free Wi-Fi, free parking
Book It Here: DISINI Luxury Spa Villas
10. Villa Sansa (Great for families!)
The pool at this villa is one of the most stunning works of art in Bali. Inoffensive vegetation and trees surround the pool, giving it a natural vibe, and the pebbled pathway surrounding the pool gives it that next level luxury aura.
The contemporary décor of the villas, which all offer views of the pool, are magnificent to say the least, with pure white walls, new modern furniture, ample space, clean white tiled flooring and a massive open-plan kitchen.
Go for a revitalising swim in the pool during the day, and soak in the bathtub with some fancy smelling lotions during the night, the options are all laid out for you here. The property is located close to attractions such as the Seminyak Square Shopping Mall, Ku De Ta, and Potato Head Beach Club.
Why Guest Love It: “Spacious rooms with en-suites. Large pool with lots of shady areas. Large living areas with cooking amenities and close to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended for families”, “Olga is a great host who will go beyond to make sure your stay is enjoyable”, “The pool is definitely the best part about this villa, it was so much fun sitting around it and chatting away”.
Notable Features: Outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi
Book It Here: Villa Sansa
Even as we write this article, we understand how hard it will be to select from the premium choices we’ve detailed.
The pools that look like they came from heaven, the promise of peace and quiet and convenience of walking a few minutes to the shops and restaurants, the views of the rice fields the moment you wake up, the idea of spending an afternoon cooking up a BBQ storm whilst simultaneously cooling down in the water – it’s all too much!
All of these villas are in high demand all year round, so if any of them pique your interest, make sure you get on it, stat!
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Just read this article. I think it’s a great list. I’ve been to Bali four times and once was at Daha Luxury Residences and it was truly a memorable experience.
Looking forward to reading more great articles on your blog.
I came back from my Bali trip a few months ago, and I still can’t get over it. Ubud is the most magical place, nature is amazing, especially the rice fields!
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