1. Snorkel into paradise: Bed & Breakfast & Bistro Aquaterrace (From USD 53)
If your main goal in Bali is to have a great snorkeling experience, and watch the glistening ocean waters from the comfort of your room, then the Bed & Breakfast & Bistro Aquaterrace is the place for you.
Located in Amed, the villa is renowned for its beautiful coral reefs, and you can actually get to the best snorkeling location (in the village of Banyuning) in just 15 minutes!
If water activities are not your thing, this unique place will still keep you occupied with its unique charm.
You can relax in the spa, on a sunbed beside the pool, or try out the special Japanese-Balinese fusion cuisine from the kitchen.
Even the bathroom window has a great view of the sea.
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What else can you possibly ask for?
Bed & Breakfast & Bistro Aquaterrace
From $53 per room per night
Location : Selang, Bunutan, Amed, Karangasem, 80852 Amed, Indonesia
Contact: +62 813 37911096
Check Rate on Booking.com Official Site 2. Oceanview villas with infinity pool: Wawa Wewe II in Amed (Rooms start at USD 23)
Wawa Wewe II, despite the strange name, is a tasteful hamlet of 10 villas tucked in a garden.
Each villa offers a sea view and an open air bathroom.
If you want to be even closer to the sea, soak in the infinity pool and watch the sun go down in the horizon.
Wawa Wewe II
From $23 per room per night
Location : I Made (Dongek) Sudana, Lipah, Amed, Karangasem
Contact: +62 0363 23522
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3. Ocean views over infinity pool: Uluwatu Cottages (From USD 80 per night)
Located just above the famous surfing beach Padang Padang, Uluwatu Cottages is the go-to place for everyone who enjoys an active lifestyle.
Not only does it have its own gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the ocean reefs, the villa also boasts of various activities you can also try out, such as golf, snorkeling, jet skiing, and even paintball – the possibilities are endless.
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If you’d like to suntan without the teeming crowds at the beach, you can even ask the owners for directions to a secluded private beach!
Besides, who would want to miss out on this great view?
Uluwatu Cottages
Location : Jl. Labuan Sait, Padang-Padang, 80361 Uluwatu, Indonesia
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From $80 per room per night
Location : Jl. Labuan Sait, Padang-Padang, 80361 Uluwatu, Indonesia
Contact: +62 361 8498715
Check Rate on Agoda Official Site 4. Indulge in modern comforts: Villa Aquamarine (From USD 100 per night)
Hate being plagued by the insects while you’re lazing in your villa?
You’ll no longer have to worry about that at Villa Aquamarine – it’s fully air-conditioned!
Yes, even if you’re a city person, you’ll be able to lose yourself in the exciting scenery (along with the occasional whale sighting), without feeling like you’re torturing yourself.
The villa is also furnished with all the modern amenities you could possibly need, including a flat screen television, iPod speaker, and even a DVD player.
It even has laundry service – what else are you waiting for?
Villa Aquamarine
From $100 per room per night
Location : Jl. Raya Bunutan, Seraya, 80811, Indonesia
Contact: +62 812 1076007
Check Rate on Agoda Official Site 5. Get a bird’s eye view: Beo’s House (From USD 97 per night)
If a simple ocean view isn’t enough for you, this homely villa boasts of a gorgeous aerial view of the whole Bukit area of Bali all the way to the coast.
From the back, you can get an uninhibited look over a moss green valley, with Mt. Agung looming in the distance.
You can take romantic evening strolls in a beautiful garden with pavilions, and chill in a shared 11-metre long infinity pool.
Imagine watching the sunset from the edge of the pool – isn’t it a wonderful way to end your day?
Beo’s House
Location : Jl. Labuan Sait, Jl. Punjak Wisesa, South Kuta, Bali, 80361
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From $97 per room per night
Location : Jl. Labuan Sait, Jl. Punjak Wisesa, South Kuta, Bali, 80361
Contact: +62 822 36604822 (Address 1), +62 361 4709963 (Address 2)
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6. Bask in magnificent clifftop wonder: Mu Bali (Villas start at USD 90 a night)
Perched 60 feet above Bingin Beach on a limestone cliff, Mu Bali villas open up to a sweeping view of the Indian Ocean.
Each villa is built in a rustic style with thatched roofs and open pavilions, so you can enjoy the ocean breeze while chatting with your travel buddies or loved ones.
That said, Mu Bali isn’t all about gazing seaward.
It’s also just a 10-minute walk away from Bingin beach. There, the big waves offer the kind of surfing opportunities that people go all the way to Hawaii for.
One last very special feature of Mu Bali that couples would be happy to know: One of the villas is built into the cliff face.
Apart from being the most secluded, it also features a bathroom with a magnificent sea view.
Mu Bali
Location: Jalan Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Bali
Contact: 62(0)361 895 74 42
Check Rate on Mu Bali Official Site Write up for Mu Bali contributed by Toh Jia En
7. Recharge in near-seclusion: The Temple Lodge (From USD 70)
This Temple Suite is an ideal location for you to rest and recharge.
Tucked into a private corner, you don’t have to worry about being disturbed by other tourists or wayward animals.
In fact, you can indulge in your own private pool as long as you wish.
The lodge also provides soothing spa services, and you can even sign up for yoga classes to get that flexible body back!
The more expensive suites even boast of a cliffside location that provides you with breathtaking views of the ocean.
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And as a bonus, you may be visited by some curious long-tailed monkey neighbours. Just be sure not to feed them!
The Temple Lodge
Location : Jl. Pantai Bingin, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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From $70 per room per night
Location : Jl. Pantai Bingin, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 857 39011572 (Address 1), +61 755 363325 (Address 2)
Check Rate on Official Site 8. Romantic stay in the sunset: Aman Gati Hotel & Resort (From USD 85 per night)
Perched above the romantic Balangan beach, the Aman Gati Hotel & Resort is the perfect place for an extended date with your loved one.
You can kick back and relax beside the villa’s outdoor pool, enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean, or even indulge in a sunset dinner at the restaurant.
You can also easily access popular tourist destinations such as the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue, Uluwatu Temple and Jimbaran fish restaurants, which are just a short drive away.
A minimum stay of two nights is required, but to be honest, who would ever want to leave?
Aman Gati Hotel & Resort
Location : Jl. Pantai Balangan, Balangan beach, Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
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From $85 per room per night
Location : Jl. Pantai Balangan, Balangan beach, Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
Contact: +62 361 7801763
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If you’re looking for a more rustic getaway, you’ve found it.
Kembang Kuning apartments are decked in unique Balinese architecture, and are nestled in the the village of Bingin, which is directly connected to the beach.
Come enjoy the ocean breeze and magnificent view at one of these Balinese pavilions.
What better way to get away from the bustle of city life?
You can also take some time to explore the quaint beachside village, its tiny shops and eateries that overflow with their own unique charm.
Kembang Kuning Ocean View Beach Bungalows
Location : Jl. Pantai Bingin (Bingin Beach), Bali
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From $60 per room per night
Location : Jl. Pantai Bingin (Bingin Beach), Bali
Contact: +62 361 7434424 (Address 1), +62 812 399 104 44 (Address 2)
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10. For the solo traveller: Tebing Nusa View Villa (From USD 64 per night)
Hidden on a secluded cliffside on Nusa Ceningan, a short ferry ride from Bali island, the Tebing Nusa View Villa is great for people who simply want to spend time alone.
You can enjoy some “me” time while strolling along the scenic path cliffside path, or lie on the daybed and try to find a dolphin frolicking in the bay below.
There’s also a cafe and free pool located seven minutes away – Dafish Accommodation Bar & Cafe, where you can kick back and indulge in that book you never had the time to read.
Doesn’t it sound like the ideal life?
Tebing Nusa View Villa
Location : Nusa Ceningan, Indonesia
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