Bali’s surf-strewn beaches, emerald jungles, and captivating cultural traditions have captured the attention of international travelers for nearly a century. Every year, thousands of expats—myself included—decamp to the island from their home countries, while millions of others visit on vacation. The motivations are manifold. I first fell head over heels for Bali in 2014, mesmerized by the archipelago’s water temples, warm-hearted locals, rich artistic heritage, and open-air yoga classes. More recently, the increase in world-class dining options, sustainable resorts and businesses, and accessibility to remote temples, mountains, and waterfalls have only added to the attraction—for myself and others around the world.
Luckily hospitality is a big business in Bali, with the number of hotels soaring upwards of 3,500. Visitors can now find tented glamping in the mountains, bamboo treehouses above a river gorge, extravagant villas either brushing the sand or hovering over it on a clifftop, and quite literally everything in between. With each new opening, the decision of where to stay becomes more difficult. After sleeping in several dozen of the island’s top properties, even I have a hard time naming favorites. But here, I’ve narrowed down the 24 best hotels in Bali to book now, from pioneering legends to innovating newcomers continuing to raise the bar.
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