15 Most Romantic Love Nests in Bali for Couples

Most romantic hotels in Ubud

Ubud is Bali’s cultural heart – and the most romantic part of the island, in our view. It’s where you’ll find some of the best accommodation in Bali for couples.

Nestled amid lush greenery and verdant rice fields, it’s the place to stay for watching Balinese dance performances, visiting sacred temples, exploring art galleries and getting pampered at rejuvenating spas.

Remember Julia Roberts in the romantic flick Eat Pray Love? This is where her screen character stayed and fell in love in Bali.

Ubud is also where you can see lots of cheeky monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

If you’re looking for one of the best honeymoon resorts in Bali with private pool villas, this could be your match!

Outside in your garden, a seductive lap pool begs you to dive in. (White plumeria blossoms kept falling into ours.)

We’ve lathered up in some pretty amazing hotel bathrooms around the world – and we loved our open-air bathroom here, complete with an outdoor shower in the ferns. 

You can always count on Four Seasons to deliver in the luxury department. The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is no exception.

Crossing a narrow teak bridge high above a gorge, we felt like we were going into a different world when we entered the resort.

And then, checking into our villa, we were transported to our own little piece of heaven.

The resort’s 42 Balinese villas, all with private plunge pools, feature living rooms, opulent bedrooms and bathrooms inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

Once we’d relaxed to our hearts’ content, we took advantage of the complimentary activity-focused perks, which include guided walks through the resort’s rice paddies and village bike rides. 

It’s no wonder that Julia Roberts chose the Four Seasons Sayan as her temporary home when filming Eat Pray Love!

Think of the glam-est glamping possible.

This is Capella Ubud, a luxury tented retreat north of the town of Ubud. (Capella, by the way, was voted the No.1 best hotel brand in the world in the 2023 Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards”.)

If you and your partner adore being surrounded by nature but don’t want to give up any luxuries, we can’t think of any better hotel for you.

Forget about deluxe private pool villas in Bali, these accommodations are in a league of their own. 

The Keliky Valley tented suites overhang the valley itself, the Rainforest rooms are nestled in the jungle, the River rooms enjoy a riverside location, the Terrace tents are in the heart of the action and the lodge is a larger size room suitable for bigger groups. 

All accommodations have private pools, outdoor decks furnished with oversized sunbeds, and indoor and outdoor bathrooms. And, of course, on the inside, they’re all exquisite with comfy beds, crisp bed linens and stylish Indonesian décor. 

When you’re feeling peckish, savor cocktails and snacks at the hotel’s Mortar and Pestle Bar. Or opt for farm-to-table dining in the Mads Lange tented dining room. Private dining is also available.

Tucked away in lush rainforest, it wowed us with its fantastic art and tropical luxury setting.

It’s close enough to Ubud (around a 15-minute drive) that you can pop out for dinner or drinks on the town. (Complimentary transfers to Ubud town are offered three times a day.) But it’s far enough away that you’ll feel like you’re in blissful solitude with your other half. 

And while rates are cheaper than some of Bali’s other luxury offerings, it doesn’t skimp on quality. 

The least expensive accommodations are the airy and spacious hotel rooms. Bedecked with four-poster beds, they lead out to balconies with views of the pool or the Ayung River. 

For something more secluded (and really honeymoon-worthy), the Javanese wood-carved villas have their own private swimming pools.

For a romantic getaway to the “Island of Gods” (Bali’s nickname), without leaving all your home comforts behind, consider The Kunja Villas and The One Boutique Villas. 

They’re right in the centre of popular Seminyak (one of Bali’s coolest seaside towns). And along with their own swimming pool, each villa has a kitchen and outdoor lounge. 

It’s like being at home, only better. Each villa comes with daily maid service, and your maid makes your breakfast every morning! She also delivers afternoon tea for you.  

Fancy exploring the surrounding area? The villas come with complimentary on-demand chauffeur service too.

You’ll want to take your home-away-from-home back with you at the end of your vacation! 

Read our review of these luxury villas in Seminyak with private pools for details.

You’re on vacation on a tropical island, so for some of your time, you might want to stay smack-dab on the beach.

Enter the Alila Seminyak.

Seminyak Beach can be quite busy, being one of the most popular places in Bali for holidaymakers to stay. The Alila hotel is set on the quieter eastern end of Seminyak Beach, spitting distance away from organic cafés, cool restaurants and trendy beach clubs.

You’ll find 240 spacious rooms and suites – clean and uncluttered in décor – housed in four-story blocks. Think white terrazzo floors and white walls lashed with dark wood accents.

The rooms don’t offer the same seclusion as some of the other romantic Bali villas we cover, but the resort still exudes loads of luxury. And of course, you’re in central Seminyak! 

In your bathroom and dressing area, features like a yoga mat, beach bag and organic sunscreen are welcome amenities.

And, while you might not have your own private pool, there are five pools (three of which are of the infinity variety!) to choose from. 

Our tip? Sip a cold one by the smaller beach pool which overlooks a 65-year-old Hindu temple. 

Check rates and availability at Alila Seminyak

Most romantic hotels in Jimbaran Bay

Jimbaran Beach is one of Bali’s more chilled-out beach destinations – much quieter than Seminyak (above). It’s renowned for its calm waters for swimming during the day and simple seafood restaurants in the sand for dining at night. 

It also boasts two of Bali’s most romantic hotels for luxury loving beach buffs.

Want to combine the beach and a honeymoon-esque romantic bubble? 

We bring you the Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay!

Perched on the hillside overlooking the beach, your gorgeous villa – designed like a traditional Bali house – features an open-air living room, an outdoor shower and your own plunge pool. 

There’s a stunning garden spa onsite too, where you can enjoy facials and massages. (Even the view through the doughnut hole of the massage table is pretty – we each looked at a lotus-shaped glass bowl with plumeria blossoms, before drifting off in pleasure.)

At sunset, we gravitated to the resort’s Sundara beach club and restaurant. It was the perfect spot to sip cocktails and nosh on Asian-inspired tapas, as we watched Bali’s technicolor sunsets.

Check rates and availability at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay

We adore the Belmond brand. 

Their hotels always have a marvelous sense of place. Ditto for the Belmond Jimbaran Puri, which blends right into the lush Bali landscape. 

Directly on Jimbaran Beach, it has 64 cottages and villas sprinkled around gardens blooming with bougainvillea, hibiscus and frangipani. 

Interiors feature marble floors, teak furnishings and Balinese art.

The cottages are rustic-luxe, with high open-beam, thatched roofs. The best ones have beach views.

Seeking something a little more sophisticated and secluded? Or are you specifically looking for honeymoon hotels in Bali with private pools? 

One- and two-bedroom pool villas are also available, with black stone bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers, along with your sunken swimming pool. 

Not that you need your own pool…

The resort’s main infinity pool is where you’ll want to hang out. Made from Javanese stone, it faces the beach – to the west – so it’s idyllic for sipping sundowners. Simple, but it’s possibly one of the most romantic experiences in Bali! 

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Most romantic hotels in Uluwatu

On the southwest coast of Bali, Uluwatu is perched atop the dramatic 50-foot-high cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula.

It beckons with mesmerizing sunsets, gorgeous beaches and secluded luxury. (The deluxe villas here have lent Uluwatu the nickname of “Billionaires Row.”)

Not surprisingly, Uluwatu’s hotels deliver equally big doses of luxury.

Area highlights include the Uluwatu Temple (where magical dance performances are held at sunset), surfing and some of the island’s best infinity pools.

We’ve checked into so many fabulous hotels around the world – in fact, it’s sometimes hard to be truly wowed. 

But Alila Villas Uluwatu blew us away. It’s positioned high on a clifftop, overlooking the crashing Indian Ocean below. This had our jaws dropping at every turn! (We wrote all about it in our review of this Alila hotel.)

You’ll probably rub shoulders with some of the world’s traveling elite here. And you’ll feel like a billion dollars yourself as you step into the 165-foot infinity pool and swim over to its vantage point on the cliff edge. 

And then there are the luxurious villas – a whopping 3,000 square feet in size – all built from recycled railway sleeper cars, volcanic rock and local bamboo.

Almost all the window walls on all sides slide open, so when you’re ready to let the fresh air in you’ll feel like you’re living outside. You can almost slip right from your living room couch into the pool. 

While Bali is famous for its luxurious accommodation, it’s also one of the premier places in Asia for eco-friendly vacations. And Six Senses Uluwatu is a fantastic spot if you’re conscious about your carbon footprint. 

Six Senses focuses on “minimalist chic” vibes, with 103 luxurious suites and villas.

From the resort’s shimmering three-tiered pool, you look down at crashing waves.

We’ve stayed at the eco-friendly Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand, where lovely wooden bungalows with private pools feel like treehouses. 

While Six Senses Uluwatu is much more modern, the concept remains. 

Food waste is composted, gray water is recycled, sensors turn off the air-conditioning when you leave your room (we know how easy that is to forget) and the hotel bottles its own water.

Plus, an organic garden provides most of the produce and herbs for its three restaurants (and meat is locally sourced). 

It focus on sustainability doesn’t mean it skimps on luxury though. It’s one of the best Bali honeymoon resorts with private pool villas. We love the “Sky Suites,” in particular, which each have their own outdoor pool and are 1,765 square feet in size. 

Most romantic hotels in Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is a purpose-built resort area offering beautiful beaches for swimming, upscale resorts, manicured golf courses and world-class amenities.

Some say it’s not “authentic” Bali.

If you don’t leave your luxury hotel, sure, you’ll miss out on experiencing the best of Bali. But if you stay in Nusa Dua for the beach part of your romantic vacation, then mix it up with a stay in Ubud (like we suggest below in our accommodation tips), you’ll enjoy a wonderful Bali getaway!

Taking up a prime position in Bali’s Nusa Dua area, St. Regis Bali gets top marks for spoiling you silly.

Rooms are vast, with plush beds adorned with embroidered blankets and pillowcases. Bathrooms have roll-top baths and rain shower, and balconies look over the sweeping golden beach. 

Or go all out and opt for a luxury villa with its own private pool and gazebo. 

Your romantic vacay will be a breeze with the St. Regis butler service – they’re on hand to offer any help you might need during your stay, however small. 

And can you think of a more romantic way to start your day than with a floating breakfast with your other half? Then head to the resort’s Iridium Spa for a couple’s massage.

Kayumanis Nusa Dua is a boutique adults-only villa complex known for its postcard-perfect beach club with white-gold sand. 

While it’s one of the best resorts in Bali for couples on the beach, it isn’t actually right on the beach.

Its 21 villas are just a seven-minute walk from the beach (and the walk gives the villas an extra edge when it comes to secluded luxury). 

Don’t want to walk? Complimentary bicycles are available to use.

During our stay at Kayumanis Nusa Dua, we rode along the seaside bicycle-and-walking path in the private Nusa Dua enclave, then cooled off with a swim in the sea before returning to our villa.

While the surroundings are among some of the most beautiful in Bali, the villas certainly don’t disappoint. 

They’re uber-romantic, with polished wooden floors, four-poster beds, outdoor black marble bathrooms and private pools with mini fountains. 

Other romantic places to stay in Bali

Sure, Bali is a beautiful island and perfect for a romantic break. But what about its culture? 

If you’re the type of couple that loves discovering what makes another country tick, whether it be through art or by interacting with locals, keep Hotel Tugu Bali in mind.

Why? It houses one of the region’s largest private collections of eye-popping paintings, sculptures, antique furniture and other treasures.

After asking for a tour during our stay, we felt like we were exploring a vast Indonesian art gallery. Plus, on Thursday evenings, authentic Balinese dances are performed – you can even take classes if you’re so inclined!

As for the rooms, each is individually designed by the owner.

The décor depicts Balinese legends and folklore, all with extra luxe features like four-poster beds, copper bathtubs and verandas to watch the sunset. 

To up the romance factor, opt for the Puri Le Maya Villa which floats on top of a lotus pond.

You’ll dine like royalty at Hotel Tugu as well. Dining options include no less than six eateries. Sample various Indonesian dishes at Iwa Restaurant and discover the Indonesian lifestyle at Waroeng Tugu.

Complimentary afternoon tea with delicious sweet treats is included in the rates.

If you’re more of a rainforest duo than a coastal couple, Buahan may just be the ideal romantic escape. Think a unique “no walls, no doors” eco-experience, only for adults.

Around a 40-minute drive north of Ubud, Buahan’s accommodation consists of 16 treehouse-style villas, each with a private pool and panoramic views over Bali’s seven peaks. 

The villas incorporate recycled locally-sourced materials and traditional Indonesian design features.

Nothing but gauzy curtains separate your bed from the outdoors. Open them and you’ll be greeted by mist swirling around the trees at dawn.

Just being in the trees is a kind of spa therapy in itself. But for more relaxation, the spa (located where you can hear a waterfall) offers treatments like detox body wraps, hot stone massages and dry body brushes.

And when you’re hungry, head down to the Open Kitchen, where you can see the chefs cooking up sustainable ingredients to create mouthwatering menus. 

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The last in our list of Bali’s romantic hotels and honeymoon resorts is Soori Bali.

Surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage-protected rice paddies, it’s close to the sacred Tanah Lot Temple.

It’s quite secluded – located on a remote stretch of the southwest coast. But if you’re searching for a beautiful place to soak up the romantic vibes with your other half, Soori is an ideal refuge.

On the 40-minute drive to Canggu to get there, we felt the stresses of everyday life melt away as we passed rice terraces and rural villages.

Award-winning architects created the 38 villas, most with ocean views (eight have mountain and pool views).

Recently refurbished, their Asian-themed décor is cool and calming. You’ll find huge amenity kits, a candle-lit black marble spa and a gorgeous outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Balinese waves. 

At sunset, the peaceful black sand beach hugging the luxury resort is the perfect place to go for a stroll, hand-in-hand, or a horseback ride, before dinner by the sea.

Check rates and availability at Soori Bali

Tips for choosing the right romantic hotel for you

Don’t limit yourself

Stay in at least two different areas (and two different hotels) to get a better appreciation of the island’s diversity. There’s no one best honeymoon hotel in Bali, so check out two (or even three) to enjoy the island’s differing vibes! 

Plus, moving around means you can try different styles of accommodation. Why not stay at a Bali resort with a private pool villa for half the time (e.g., in Ubud) and then a more urban beach hotel for the rest of your stay (e.g., in Seminyak, Nusa Dua or Canggu)?

Be sure to stay in Ubud

We mentioned that Ubud is the cultural epicenter in Bali – famous for its art galleries, dance performances and monkey sanctuary.

Other great things to do in Ubud include taking an authentic Balinese cooking class, white water rafting and visiting the lush Tegalalang rice terraces to learn how rice is grown.

Plus, some of Bali’s best honeymoon resorts with private pools are located in Ubud!

So be sure to stay in Ubud for at least some of the time.

Get off-the-beaten-path

Consider staying in places like Lovina, Sidemen and Amed to avoid the Bali crowds. While these places are quieter, you’ll still find plenty of romantic accommodations. And these spots tend to offer better value. 

Last words on Bali’s most romantic resorts for couples

If you are researching the best Bali resorts for a honeymoon – or simply want a romantic couples’ getaway – we hope you’ve found your perfect hotel in this list.

From luxury villas and Ubud hotels with private pools to jungle escapes and beach resorts, Bali is unmatched when it comes to hospitality. 

One thing’s for sure – whether it’s waking to a sunrise over the ocean or a private dinner under the stars, romance is guaranteed.

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Photo credits: 5, 16, 18, 28 © Janice and George Mucalov, SandInMySuitcase | Other hotel photos courtesy the respective hotels

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We stayed at many of these romantic Bali resorts and hotels as media guests (complimentary or at a discount) for various travel magazine articles we’ve written. But we always write what we honestly think and retain complete control over our articles.

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