Bulgari Resort Bali

At a Glance

Set on a cliff in Uluwatu with breathtaking ocean panoramas, Bulgari Resort Bali offers a serene and luxurious experience. It is seamlessly blends Italian warmth and hospitality with Balinese elements and tradition.

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Unlike most hotels in the Uluwatu area, Bulgari Resort Bali has a white sand beach and beach club, accessible to guests by a private, cliff-hugging elevator with awe-inspiring views—it is inaccessible to the public because it is protected by a coral reef (otherwise all beaches in Bali are public)
The Bulgari Villas and Mansions, ranging from two- to five-bedrooms, good for groups and families
The included experiences, like a traditional Melukat purifying ceremony with a Balinese priest, yoga, a local village walk and a complimentary Italian aperitivo during sunset at The Bulgari Bar

Review

Bulgari Resort Bali, the brand's second hotel which opened in 2006, has been renovated continuously to maintain its fresh, contemporary and, above all, elegant feel. The serene experience on the island’s southwestern tip feels worlds away from the bustling traffic and backpacker tourists of Bali (even though it’ only 30 minutes from the international airport). Bulgari Resort Bali’s warm service, unparalleled setting and notable dining leave many guests wishing they could return again and again. A stay here is a great start or finish to any longer Indonesia itinerary, but it is also an ideal stand-alone relaxing getaway.

No room feels “entry-level” here. The resort is an all-villa property, and each has its own plunge pool, patio, garden, indoor and outdoor shower, dreamy bathtub and varying degree of ocean views. There are also five mansions ranging from three to five bedrooms, some with private spas, gyms, two-tiered pools and outdoor gazebos.

The property’s contemporary design includes rich Javanese mahogany, hand-cut locally-sourced volcanic rock and coral bukit-stone to blend with the surrounding environment. Guests can wander through the tropical garden landscape with bright flowers and fragrant Frangipani trees which attract butterflies and birds. Given the sharp incline of the property and thoughtful architecture (villas and amenities were built into the cliff allowing for optimal ocean views), most guests choose to get around by golf carts driven by the resort’s butler team.

A typical day at Bulgari Resort Bali is filled with a series of decisions: Breakfast at the hotel’s cliffside restaurant or in one’s private villa garden? Relax at the main pool, private villa pool or beach club? Have a private yoga or workout session, a specialty spa treatment or a traditional cultural purifying ceremony with a Balinese priest? Many might argue you can’t go wrong with any choice.

The culinary options are a highlight, eliminating the need to venture off-property to dine. Il Ristorante - Luca Fantin, a fine dining Italian restaurant, serves a delicious tasting menu with an extensive wine list. Plus, when the chef returns from Italy during truffle season, there are special menus for one-night only with his treasured finds. Sangkar is the resort’s all-day Indonesian restaurant, which has international options as well—don’t miss the lobster Nasi Goreng. Grab lunch at La Spiaggia, the beach club restaurant, where tuna tartar and grilled beef skewers with black garlic are menu stand-outs. Aperitivo Hour at the Bulgari Bar is included in rates and gives guests a front-row seat for colorful sunsets over the ocean with classic cocktails, mocktails and light Italian bites. Stay longer for traditional bar fare in a relaxed atmosphere.

While the setting, food and beverages, design and experiences are all top-notch, the best part of a stay here is the service, which feels extremely genuine, thoughtful and personalized.