The Best Hotels in Indonesia

Ubud

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, sits above the Ayung River, with jungle and rice fields around it. Its villas have private pools, and each guest has a personal butler. Padma Resort lies outside central Ubud, in forest above a river valley. It has a long infinity pool, a kids' club, an animal farm, and free yoga and archery.

Nusa Dua and Jimbaran

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is a large beachfront resort with Balinese-style villas among tropical gardens. The resort has bay views, several pools and buffet breakfasts. In Nusa Dua, Mulia Villas has private pool villas on a hillside above the main grounds, and several restaurants spread across the property. The Apurva Kempinski Bali, also in Nusa Dua, has temple-style architecture, a grand lobby and a spa.

Cliffs and remote coast

Alila Villas Uluwatu is a cliffside resort above the Indian Ocean, with villas that have private pools. The resort has upkeep problems and noise from weddings. NIHI Sumba is a remote beachfront resort on Sumba island, with villas spread across hillsides. Its personal butlers are called Guest Kaptens, and horses roam the sand.