Soori Bali

TL;DR: A quietly exceptional, sanctuary-led luxury resort designed for stillness, privacy, and reset—Soori Bali is a place to exhale and withdraw, not to perform. 5 stars Soori Bali is one of the most compelling luxury stays we’ve experienced, and a near-perfect expression of what sanctuary-led hospitality looks like when done properly. Set on Bali’s rugged west coast, far from the traffic and visual noise of the south, Soori deliberately chooses drama over convenience. The beach is raw and powerful rather than swimmable, and that feels entirely intentional: this is a place designed for stillness, reflection, and retreat, not activity or spectacle. The reward is atmosphere; open skies, the sound of waves, and a sense of being removed from time. The villas are exceptionally well judged: modern, calm, and private without feeling cold. Indoor-outdoor living works seamlessly, and the scale allows you to genuinely disappear into your own space. We were upgraded into an Ocean View Villa, which were very grateful for. Many guests rarely leave their villas, and that behaviour makes complete sense here - Soori quietly encourages withdrawal rather than performance. Service is discreet, warm, and intelligent. Staff read the room well: present when needed, invisible when not. Nothing feels rehearsed or overly polished, which only reinforces the sense of ease. Small moments, like the opportunity to receive a blessing at Tanah Lot, an experience normally reserved for priests and locals, felt deeply meaningful rather than transactional. We put together our own day trip to Jatiluwih, and the hotel arranged for Wayan to drive us. We highly recommend him! Dining is thoughtful and mostly unshowy, with a clear emphasis on quality ingredients and balance over theatrics. Even when dining in shared spaces, the hotel never feels busy or performative; the prevailing mood is one of calm coexistence rather than social display. Theatrics can be found at Keiyo, their very personal teppanyaki restaurant sat on top of the cliff with panoramic views. Soori Bali is not a conventional luxury resort, and that is precisely its strength. It won’t suit travellers looking for beaches to swim, nightlife, or constant stimulation. But for those seeking quiet, architectural restraint, privacy, and a genuine sense of reset, it sets an exceptionally high benchmark. For us, it stands among the best places we’ve ever stayed and one that feels particularly well suited to an end-of-year retreat or intentional pause. A place to exhale. We look forward to returning.

Best beach hotel in Bali, exotic black sand beach with breathtaking views, beautiful villa! Chef Dedy and Bartender komang are absolutely perfect, very friendly, they go out of their way to make your every request possible! Amazing property

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Soori in September 2024. It was a perfect place to start our Indonesia holiday! From the airport transfer experience to the time we checked out, the service was exceptional. The staff always greeted us by name and seemed eager to please.||Our villa was spacious, comfortable and a great place to relax to the sights and sounds of the ocean. ||The ‘tasting breakfast’ concept was a real treat, and we enjoyed the meals we had at Cotta also. ||During our short stay, two small weddings took place and there didn’t seem to be many non-wedding guests around so the resort was generally pretty quiet. This suited us just fine although it did mean there wasn’t much atmosphere in the restaurant/bar in the evenings, however we did benefit from the wedding fireworks displays! ||The little gym and the spa were both lovely. Other activities included making a visit to Tanah Lot temple one morning; someone from the hotel drove us there and walked us round the complex, which was a great experience. ||We would happily return some day.

Soori is a place far from the maddening crowd of seminyak/kuta, and miles away from the experiences there (literally and figuratively). Yes, it takes around 2 hours each way if you really want to be in town, but I would assume you did your research when you pick a site like this. What you will get is the most expansive estate that manages to blend intimate settings with the vastness of sheer space and majestic architecture. The site feels like a monochrome brought to life with a pounding surf as its background soundtrack. Great place to get away from it all.

I stayed at Soori for my friend’s wedding. The hotel is very nice and the service is even better. My butler is Zam, he helped me book the Bali massage and morning Yoga, as well as the food order. At the end of the trip, I forgot a few personal stuff at the room and Zam helped me with the logistics sending back to me. So the wedding is the best, hotel is nice and people are the best.

Just checked out of the most beautiful stay at Soori Bali. This is a truly special piece of earth, with stunningly designed villas and public spaces—but what makes it unforgettable is its people and soul.||Bali has no shortage of beautiful hotels, but if you’re looking for an out-of-this-world experience (think volcanic cliffs and a dramatic black sand beach), nothing compares to Soori. From the moment you check in, you feel like you’ve stepped into heaven—welcomed with a delicious drink and a warm smile.||The food is exceptional. We enjoyed dinner at Cotta, the Indonesian restaurant, and at Keiyo, the newly opened Japanese teppanyaki counter—both were outstanding. I also loved their sharing-plates breakfast concept, which lets you taste a variety of dishes without the guilt of over-ordering.||Congratulations to Mr. Chan for conceptualizing such a beautiful resort. I can’t wait to see what he creates next in Penang and Niseko, and for assembling such a wonderful team. Special thanks to Dian for helping us plan our stay, to Haryono (Front Desk Manager) and Hangki (Resort Manager) for ensuring everything was perfect, and to our butlers Zarafa and Benny for looking after us so well.||Already counting the days until I’m back.

We had a great stay at Soori Bali. The resort feels very private, with low occupancy during our visit. While that might not appeal to everyone, we enjoyed the calm, quiet atmosphere.|The ocean has huge waves, so the staff doesn’t recommend swimming in it. However, the black sand beach is perfect for walks, and the resort’s big swimming pool made a great alternative for relaxing and cooling off.|One of the highlights was the staff — consistently kind, professional, and always ready to help. The concierge service was especially helpful, arranging transport for sightseeing and offering useful advice on local spots and experiences.|We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade from a Beach Pool Villa to an Ocean View Villa, which made our stay even better. The villa was clean, spacious, well-maintained, and had an amazing view.|Food was great. For breakfast, instead of a standard buffet, they offer a daily-changing à la carte breakfast menu that repeats every three days. You can order as much as you like from the day’s selection, with dishes served in tasting sizes.|One thing worth mentioning: a few times we noticed a smell from trash burning in the distance, which is not uncommon in some parts of Bali. It wasn’t a major issue, but something to be aware of.|Overall, Soori Bali delivered a great mix of natural beauty, privacy, and thoughtful service. It’s a great place if you’re after a quiet, relaxing getaway away from Bali’s busier areas. We’d happily return.

We spent a long weekend, family time at Soori Bali during the Chinese New Year it was wonderful! The ideal place to simply relax and enjoy tasty food, wine, spa treatments, swimming and sunset stroll together. We stayed in the large residence with 6 bedrooms, it was just perfect to accommodate the family. The team was amazing also with the kids. Always here to help and perfectly anticipating our needs. They even organized a special private barbecue for us in the villa. The daily activities are very enjoyable and interesting, we joined the daily yoga and our kids loved playing with the 'little dancers', coming directly from the village school to learn traditional dance at the hotel. We had an excellent stay, thank you Soori family!