About Bali Five-Star hotels
Bali is Indonesia’s headline act for a reason. It floats between surf breaks and temple-studded jungle, all while blending bucket-list nature in a layer of laid-back luxury. Travellers come here for spa days, rice field hikes, slow mornings in infinity pools and dinners under frangipani trees.
Five-star hotels in Bali run the full luxe scale, from beachfront Seminyak icons and misty Ubud sanctuaries, to jungle-clinging villas and design-led boutique hideouts. Whether you're here for a honeymoon, a milestone trip, or just a week of tropical celebrations, you'll find five-star stays that match the mood.
Where to stay in Bali for the best five-star hotels
- Ubud: A list of the best places to visit in Bali would be incomplete without an ode to Ubud. Right in the island’s green interior, Ubud is ringed by rice paddies and forested hills, with Mount Agung rising in the distance on those clear, sunny days.
- Canggu: Just up the coast from Seminyak, Canggu has become one of the best places to visit in Bali for café hoppers, wave chasers, and travellers who like their days ending with tacos and a view.
- Seminyak: For many Australians, Seminyak is the Bali sweet spot. It’s beachy but polished, relaxed but still buzzing.
- Kuta: Kuta’s had a glow-up. Once the go-to destination for schoolies and cheap beers, it has slowly reinvented itself, yet still retains that come-as-you-are energy.
- Uluwatu: Upon the cliffs of Bali’s southern tip, Uluwatu is where rugged coastline meets seriously high-end calm. It’s a top pick for travellers chasing surf breaks, sea views and a bit of peace.
How much are five-star hotels in Bali?
Bali five-star stays span the full luxe spectrum. They can be surprisingly affordable and span up to all-out indulgent. On average, a night in a five-star hotel in Bali will land around AU$220–350 - pretty affordable for what you get compared to other places in the world. But options stretch beyond both ends (especially as you go up the ranks). Whether you’re splashing out or not, Traveloka can help you filter the perfect luxury stay for your budget.
- Entry-level five-star hotels: From AU$140–220. Think beachside locations, tropical gardens, and stylish pools. Breakfast will almost always be included and spa add-ons available.
- Mid-range five-star resorts: From AU$250–400. Expect bigger rooms, ocean views, kids’ clubs (unless it’s an adults only hotel), and multiple dining venues.
- Ultra-luxury villas & suites: From AU$500+. Private infinity pools, personal butlers, jungle or cliff views. Think jungle hideouts, stays clinging to cliffs, and lonely beach villas. Seriously perfect romantic holidays for honeymoons or milestone trips.
Top-rated Bali Five-Star Hotels
- The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali: One of the only luxe stays in central Kuta that is truly beachfront. Think family-sized suites, a Balinese culture-focused kids’ club, multiple pools, Sakanti Spa, and two restaurants including local standout Kunyit that serves up Indonesian cuisine.
- The Edge Bali: The Edge is 162 metres above the Indian Ocean on Uluwatu’s cliffs, making for cinematic levels of luxury. It has eight ultra-private villas with butler service, clifftop glass-floor sky pools, and a spa that seems to float on water. The dining scene is standout - from The Cave, a fine-dining restaurant set in a natural cavern, to the sky-high oneeighty° dayclub.
- Double-Six Luxury Hotel Seminyak: A beachfront five-star icon with oversized suites, rooftop breakfast with 66 à la carte dishes, a Gatsby-style steakhouse, Acqua Perla Spa, and ocean-facing pools.
- The Kayon Resort by Pramana: A five-star, adults-only hideaway made for romantic retreats, with river-edge villas, jungle yoga, a floating chapel, and healing spa rituals set into the cliffs. Serenity and connection can be found everywhere from the stone-carved suites to the forest-facing restaurant and riverside Canyon Jetty.
- Bulgari Resort Bali: An Italian-Balinese fusion clifftop resort that is all polished teak, volcanic stone and ocean-view villas with private infinity pools. Start your day with à la carte lobster omelettes, move through world-class spa rituals and end with sunset aperitivos on a floating bar decked in alang-alang thatch.
Tips for finding the perfect five-star hotel in Bali
- Zoom in on location: Use Traveloka’s map view to find stays close to temples, beach clubs or surf breaks, whether you're chasing rice terraces or reef access.
- Filter with purpose: Want breakfast included, ocean views or a rooftop pool? Use our filters to match your must-haves.
- Time your search smart: Aim for April–June or Sept–Oct. Fewer crowds, better deals and clearer water.
- Toggle your dates: Some luxury hotels drop their rates mid-week or during the shoulder season. It’s definitely worth checking.
- Spot the value-adds: Think spa credits, free transfers, sunset drinks or late checkout. Some bonuses can stretch your budget further than the room rate suggests.