7 of the most incredible Bali villas for your next getaway
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Renting a villa in Bali allows large groups and families to split costs while enjoying shared amenities and communal spaces. Here are seven of the best villas in Bali.
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 villas in Bali.
1. Akashi Residence
Sleeps 12.
Slide into the villa pool.
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 dedicated space for yoga practise. 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 day bed.
2. Villa Babadan
Sleeps eight.
Enjoy a personalised concierge service.
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 as well as 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-together. Up to 20 guests can be accommodated on the terrace or upstairs balcony for a cocktail party or small gathering.
3. Villa Kubu Dewi Sri
Sleeps 10.
Stay in a river of rice paddies.
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 has to do with the fact the villa is built with a Balinese design bent in mind, with a thatched-roof gazebo 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.
4. Villa Suka Sawah
Sleeps eight.
Get a massage, or eat snacks by the pool.
The colour wheel changes from blue to green in Bali as you travel from the 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 for next year’s Ubud Writer’s Festival as a great home base from which to soak up the creative scene in Ubud. The five-bathroom, four-bedroom villa is near to the village of Pejeng, where you’ll find vibrant local galleries and incredible restaurants. Like most of the Villa Finder 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.
5. Villa Aamisha
Sleeps eight.
Take in views of Bali’s East Coast.
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 to 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.
6. NicoNico Mansion
Sleeps 12.
Enjoy funky interiors and short walks to the beach.
Picture this: you’ve opened the door to your dreamy mansion and are lounging by your private pool, sipping a chilled glass of rose, within minutes of your arrival. There is no lengthy check-in, no crowds to contend with, just you and your girl 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 and large private garden with swimming pool. The villa tucked down a leafy lane in the heart of Petitenget is within walking distance to Potato Head and Petitenget Beach.
7. Villa Alam Mountain
Sleeps four.
Stay in luxury in the middle of Indonesian jungle.
Watch the buttery light of dawn pour over the jungle as the sun rises over Mt Agung in the distance from your day bed. 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.
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