The Best Resorts in Asia: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards

"Occupying a prime tranche of sea coast in the resort enclave of Nusa Dua, the St. Regis brings Fifth Avenue smarts to the tropics without losing a scintilla of the island’s languorous magic. Spacious lagoon villas offer a choice of garden privacy, a private gate to the beach, or hop-in access to the meandering lagoon pool. There’s no end of things to do here—an athletic club, frequent cultural events, and an exquisite spa. The resort also abounds in private nooks: A magnificent formal garden dotted with thatched pavilions occupies an expanse of nearly two acres between the main building and the golf course. The beachside Kayuputi restaurant is easily one of the island’s best, offering extravagances like wagyu beef carpaccio and Sturia caviar." - CNT Editors, Betsy Blumenthal