Tanah Gajah

Imitating a traditional Balinese village in thirty five acres of manicured oceanfront grounds, the Four Seasons’ 156 villas gives you sumptuous individual seclusion in the lap of luxury.

Positioned on the island’s southern coast of Bali on the Jimbaran beach, the resort is also close to nearby cultural attractions such as the spectacular Uluwatu Temple. The superior services that are synonymous with the Four Seasons reputation means you are spoilt for choice with active pursuits including: surfing, cycling, boat rides and dolphin watching, to more relaxing ways to pass the time, with cooking lessons to an extensive list of spa treatments.

Choose from eight categories of villa, varying in size and services. The standard One-Bedroom Villa offers over 2,000 square feet of spacious indoor and outdoor areas, and a private plunge pool. Similarly take your pick from four different restaurants at this resort, from Thai to Indonesian and eclectic international cuisines.

The Samaya Seminyak provides everything you would expect from a luxury Balinese experience; lounge by the Indian Ocean, dine al fresco under swaying palm trees, and generally just acquaint yourself with paradise.

Their 52 villas, are coloured in neutral tones with touches of dark grey, built with natural materials, and are undeniably Indonesian in style yet contemporary in furnishing. Each villa comes with its own private swimming pool within their secluded, tree-lined stone walls and a butler service as standard.

The rest of this intimate hotel is inspired by traditional Balinese architecture yet constructed in a modern design, based upon space and light. The hotel has an open-plan design that allows natural light to flood its communal spaces, plus a landscaped pool area leading to the beach in front. At night, carefully positioned lamps give the hotel a soft-lit ambiance.

A property whose infinity pools and collection of exquisite freestanding suites seem to cascade down these green cliffs to a private beachfront, also benefit from glorious views over the Lombok Strait.

With a backdrop of Mount Agung to boot, Amankila is one of Bali’s finest resorts combining exotic and understated Balinese elegance with flawless service. All connected by raised walkways, take a dip in the three-tiered infinity pool or head down to the Beach Club and make the most of the private beach. Outside the secluded grounds explore the royal palaces of old Bali, Klungkung and Karangasem, walk through the traditional villages of East Bali or the ancient religious community of Tenganan and visit some of the island’s most important temples, Luhur Lempuyang and Besakih.

There are several categories of suites to choose from, each featuring canopied king-size beds, sweeping windows views and a private outdoor terrace furnished with comfortable day-beds.