24 Best Hotels in Bali

"Tucked between the rice fields of Tabanan, a little-visited rural enclave on Bali's southwestern coast, Nirjhara feels like a hush-hush hideaway for the island's in-crowd. At the pool, overlooking the hotel's rambling waterfall, you'll find a stylish bunch of linen-clad expatriates, off-duty models, and high-society Indonesians on weekend jaunts from Jakarta. Between poolside sessions, they'll hop to the spa for flower baths or Ayurvedic marma-point massages, stop for yoga classes in the all-bamboo riverside shala, or venture out for trips to the nearby Tanah Lot temple on the complimentary guided bike rides. Nirjhara's lodgings—all straight lines, honey-hued woods, and Indonesian textiles—range from villas with balconies above the river to multi-bedroomed, private-pooled mansions with lush jungle views. If private pools are no priority, consider the Canopy Suites—these stilted treehouses surrounded by a palm grove come with brilliant rooftop decks overlooking the rice fields. And when Tabanan starts to feel a little too isolated, Canggu's buzzy bars and restaurants are just a short drive away. Book now with Booking.com Book now with Expedia" - Chris Schalkx, Juliet Kinsman