7 of the most incredible Bali villas for your next getaway
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Live the Bali dream, surrounded by loved ones, when you rent a dream villa.
The enduring Australian obsession with Bali transcends any sudden spikes in social media envy or FOMO. Add a villa to the equation for a tropical island escape, and Bali becomes the dream getaway, especially for groups. Unlike standard hotel rooms in Bali, villas offer a home away from home with multiple rooms, fully equipped kitchens and expansive lounge areas. For larger parties, staying in a villa will often place you closer to local communities and traditions. Here are seven of the best Bali villas.
1. Akashi Residence
Sleeps 12.
Akashi Residence is featured on International Traveller’s guide to the best Bali accommodation for a multitude of reasons. The three-storey, six-bedroom, seven-bathroom luxury villa was designed for those seeking a sense of seclusion that feels far from the chaos of Canggu.
The Akashi Residence is suitable for large family gatherings: it has an ice bath, pool table and a waterslide with wow factor that corkscrews into the pool. Channel Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love and start your day with a swim, followed by breakfast cooked by your own private chef in the designer kitchen. There’s also a gym and a dedicated space for yoga practice. There are massage therapists available on request and a driver at your disposal. Don’t worry. We won’t judge you if you decide to stay glued to a daybed.
Slide into the villa pool.
2. Villa Babadan
Sleeps eight.
Gather eight of your nearest and dearest and make a beeline for Villa Babadan in Canggu. It’s easy to see why Villa Finder’s team of travel experts chose to include Villa Babadan in their listings.
All up, Villa Babadan has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, plus a saltwater infinity pool lined with palm trees and frangipanis. And, like all of the Villa Finder properties, the luxurious abode offers a personalised concierge service which can arrange everything from airport transfers to stylish get-togethers. Up to 20 guests can be accommodated on the terrace or upstairs balcony for a cocktail party or small gathering.
Hang out with family and friends by the pool.
3. Villa Kubu Dewi Sri
Sleeps 10.
Pack your favourite crop top and crochet shorts. We’re Bali-bound. Out of the 277 villas available on the Villa Finder site in Canggu, this one caught our eye. Villa Kubu Dwi Sri is surrounded by a rippling emerald river of rice paddies, making it perfect for groups and families who want to feel a sense of place.
The true allure of a stay here is the fact this villa is built with a Balinese design bent in mind, with a thatched-roof gazebo taking a modern take on the Indonesian tradition of communal living. The five-bathroom, five-bedroom villa has nine staff on hand, including a complimentary driver standing by to transport you to the nearby beach clubs. Daily breakfast is included.
Stay in a river of rice paddies.
4. Villa Suka Sawah
Sleeps eight.
The colour wheel changes from blue to green as you travel from Bali beaches to the jungles of Ubud. Villa Suka Sawah is set amid the crayon-green surrounds of Central Bali, where the chitter of forest creatures is the soundtrack.
Bookmark this minimalist-chic villa from which to soak up the creative scene in Ubud. The five-bathroom, four-bedroom villa is near the village of Pejeng, where you’ll find vibrant local galleries and incredible restaurants. Like most of Villa Finder’s offerings, this secluded retreat is best suited to groups who want to play board games or chit-chat rather than hide away in a hotel room. You can still get a massage and order snacks from one of the three villa butlers, but without the price hike of hotel room service.
Get a massage or eat snacks by the pool.
5. Villa Aamisha
Sleeps eight.
The pull of Bali’s East Coast remains irresistible, especially when you manage to secure a stay at luxury digs like Villa Aamisha. Villa Aamisha looks like the kind of property that would feature on Location, Location, Location.
Just six kilometres from the town of Candidasa, it overlooks the endless blue of the ocean and features a breezy living pavilion, perfectly suited to the tropical climate. Villa Aamisha is a popular villa for bridal parties and intimate destination weddings. Each of the four bedrooms has an ensuite and there’s a cosy sofa lounge and swinging chairs for taking in the sunset views. Villa Aamisha also has a chef onsite who can prepare everything from nasi goreng to a Caesar salad.
Take in views of Bali’s East Coast.
6. NicoNico Mansion
Sleeps 12.
Picture this: you’ve opened the door to your dreamy mansion and are lounging by your private pool, sipping a chilled glass of rosé, within minutes of your arrival. There is no lengthy check-in, no crowds to contend with, just you and your gang swanning around the luxe mansion in Seminyak in your sarongs.
NicoNico Mansion is one of 1055 Bali villas listed on the Villa Finder website and the 9.8/10 rating is spot on. The six-bathroom, six-bedroom villa (which has five staff on hand) has ping pong and billiards, along with a large private garden and swimming pool. Tucked down a leafy lane in the heart of Petitenget, the villa is within walking distance to Potato Head and Petitenget Beach.
Enjoy funky interiors and short walks to the beach.
7. Villa Alam Mountain
Sleeps four.
Watch the buttery light of dawn pour over the jungle as the sun rises over Mt Agung in the distance from your daybed. It’s one of many lovely aspects of a stay at Villa Alam Mountain, which has two detached bungalows with exclusive access to trails that run like rivulets into the rice fields and mountains.
This 10/10-rated two-bedroom villa has a 6:4 staff ratio. Located on the slopes of Mt Adeng, Villa Alam Mountain is aimed at adventurers who like a few creature comforts after a jungle trek or hike up Adeng Mountain. Using the treetop villa as your base, you can set off for Angseri Hot Springs, work on your handicap at Handara Golf Course or visit Ulun Danu Beratan temple. An extra perk is the private chef who is on hand to create nourishing meals from locally sourced ingredients.
Stay in luxury in the middle of the Indonesian jungle.
How to book
Whether you’re seeking a beachfront villa for the family or a jungle-clad retreat for your entourage in Ubud, Villa Finder will ensure your escape to the Indonesian island will be nothing short of extraordinary.
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