"The ideal antidote to the many party resorts dotted around the island, The Laguna Bali and the surrounding tourist enclave suit couples and families wanting a quiet few days away from the hustle and bustle. The 287 newly designed rooms feel modern, and the 19 suites and 11 villas are spacious and luxurious. All overlook the tropical gardens or directly access the property’s seven lagoon pools. The regal villas have a huge bedroom and living room opening onto a private pool, garden, and canopy nook, while the family bathroom leads to a private massage and shower area outside. Around-the-clock baby stroller service is included, and you can even get a teepee tent, mini dressing gown, slippers, and children’s toiletries if you’re traveling with little ones. The onsite Arwana restaurant is award-winning for a reason, offering tender beef ribs, pan-seared scallops in chimichurri sauce, and the best steaks and burrata I’ve tasted. Their signature menu can be enjoyed alfresco on the wooden decks underneath the moonlight to the sound of the ocean after being carefully spritzed with organic mosquito repellent by the attentive servers. There's plenty to explore nearby the hotel, but be sure to stay put on Thursday when events such as traditional fire dancing and food blessing rituals take place on the open-air terrace framed by palm trees and chatter from the outside colonial-style bar. —Jessica Rach" - Chris Schalkx, Juliet Kinsman
