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Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali

Jl. Belimbing Sari, Tambiyak, Pecatu, Kuta Selatan Pecatu Kuta Selatan, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80364, Indonesia (show on map)

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and seen that jaw-dropping, slatted wooden cabana seemingly floating out over a massive ocean cliff, you’re looking at Alila Villas Uluwatu. Perched 100 meters above the Indian Ocean on Bali’s rugged Bukit Peninsula, this place completely rewrote the rules for eco-luxury when it opened in 2009.

The resort was masterminded by the famous Singapore-based architecture firm WOHA. Instead of copying traditional, steep-pitched Balinese roofs that would block the ocean views, they designed low, flat roofs layered with local volcanic pumice rock. This brilliant hack naturally insulates the villas while letting wild ferns and succulents grow right on top, seamlessly blending the buildings into the surrounding savannah.

WOHA and the owners also went all-in on sustainability long before it was trendy, making it the first resort in Indonesia to hit top-tier green certifications. They built the property using local limestone and heavily relied on recycled materials, including old, weathered wood sourced directly from Indonesian railway sleepers and telephone poles.

Inside, the design is just as clever. The walls of the wine room are lined with 1,200 unique, authentic batik stamps—the largest collection in Indonesia. Every single villa is designed as an “inhabited garden,” where the bedroom walls open completely so the gentle sea breeze can do the cooling for you.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“The 85-unit Alila offers gracious service in a setting where the blue of the ocean contrasts with the green of the surrounding (hotel-tended) rice fields.”

Forbes review:

“Alila Villas Uluwatu has received much praise for its architecture and its quality service. Perched high in an elevated plateau at the southern coast, this prominent luxury resort sprawls across 35 acres by the cliffside of Uluwatu, which is renowned for its magical sunset.”

Travel+Leisure review:

“A stylish, modern hideaway on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, this cliffside resort has 65 of what one reader called “the best villas in the world” thanks to thoughtful design and jaw-dropping ocean views. The 182-foot pool is another property highlight you might indulge once you’ve had enough of the private plunge pool that comes with your villa.”

Featured in Travel+Leisure’s Top 100 Hotels in the World.

Telegraph review:

“On a cliff-top in the famed Uluwatu area, this may be one of Bali’s most visually stunning resorts. With streamlined, contemporary architecture, the island’s most-photographed infinity pool, and villas so chic you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into an Instagram feed, Alila Villas Uluwatu is a jet-setting getaway.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Bali


This an aggregated guest review rating of Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

86.27 %

Ranked 12th in Bali


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Cem

7 July 2025

Japanese minimalism with exceptional Balinese smiles & hospitality!

The design of the resort is Japanese minimalism and feng shui all over the facility: amazing villas and exceptional Balinese hospitality. Loved the food especially in the Indonesian restaurant. Strongly recommended.

Nothing at all.

5.0
Rania

26 June 2025

Luxe villas with the friendliest service.

Breakfast and drinks from the bar were exceptional. While it was not common to see kids, the staff were so warm and welcoming to my 15 month old daughter.

Accessing the beach was tricky to access as no cable cart yet. 700 stairs! Wish there were more than the 2 restaurants to try more things.

3.5
Fahad

31 May 2025

It’s was good but could’ve been much better

The look of the hotel and design is 10/10

The mediocre service

5.0
Pei

5 May 2025

Extremely helpful staff, excellent facilities, exceptional rooms / villas

Comfortable, well kept, clean

Noise from the wedding but it’s understandable

4.0
Hau

5 May 2025

I am happy about the stay.

I like the design of the property, especially inside of the villa.
The interior design is by far the best villa that I experienced.
The staff are friendly, even the buggy drivers are knowledgeable.

4.0
Carlos

24 April 2025

All good. Still had a wonderful stay.

It is my second time booking at this property through booking.com also. Everything is good. Service is fast. Breakfast food is good and the view is amazing. That is why I went back to this hotel second time as I enjoyed my first visit years ago.

I was charged 100 USD + tax for losing the key of the main door. It is a physical key not a digital electronic card. I’m on vacation and I tend to maximize my holiday by focusing on activities. I just hope they can upgrade there door in the future as it is a major inconvenient to guest to have to think about a physical key of the main door especially when they are in a hurry. All modern major hotels have electronic door lock.

5.0
Eliza

8 April 2025

A piece of heaven

One of my favorite places on this planet. Views are breathtaking and service is incredible. Absolutely love it! A piece of heaven.

5.0
Denis

28 March 2025

Best place in Bali 🤍 Great!

All good!!

5.0
Oarabile

12 January 2025

Amazing the stuff is friendly the food amazing 10/10. World class

Everything and everyone

1.0
Zaha

15 December 2024

Displeasure, I do not recommend staying at the hotel. Monkeys come and eat from the table.

My stay at the hotel was extremely poor. The noise from the animals was constant and kept me from sleeping.

Also, there is the sound of the fountain water behind the bed which makes it difficult for a person to sleep, and there are many mosquitoes and insects inside the villa. Monkeys are everywhere, and the place is not safe.

5.0
Ramandeep

9 December 2024

Perfect in every way

Everything about this place was amazing! The property, the meals, and the team were outstanding—completely flawless. Highly impressed!

5.0
Yasmin

8 November 2024

We had an ama ing stay at the Alila villas! staff was wonderful!The property is beautiful! our room was nicely decorated

The property is beautiful and very nice! The pool is over looking the water from the cliff and you can see endless ocean. The staff is sooooo wonderful! The daily yoga class in the morning was incredible and the instructor Wartha was great! we enjoyed the archery class as well!

Everything was great! i’d say there isn’t anything walking distance to it! so you have to get a taxi if you wanna explore.

5.0
Gordon

27 September 2024

Beautiful hotel, well worth a visit

Hotel is wonderful. Decor and architecture are fantastic. The common areas are beautiful. The pool with the infinity feature is lovely. Staff are very responsive and available 24/7 on WhatsApp. Room was large and comfortable with lovely private pool and resting areas.

Very little to complain about. Not a negative but the location isn’t that near anything. We rented a moped to get around - only slight criticism is that we couldn’t do that through the hotel but we found someone via internet who dropped the moped off to us and picked it up.

2.5
Wenyun

28 August 2024

Disappointed compared to the first visit. But thanks.

The room is cozy. The food is amazing. I love their menu of authentic Indonesian food, worthy to try!
I love their private beach just can’t forget the first time I visited it was like fairyland. But sadly now many plastics on beach and rocks… have no word to express my grief. Love their frangipani welcome drink!

1. Compared to the first time I stayed here 9 years ago, now it is degraded to the service.
2. The party next door is noisy at midnight, long time ago it was tranquil.
3. The staffs pushed me and took away the plates just when I was finishing my dinner. Feel strange about such a rush.
4. The checking in processes weren’t smoothly I feel the staff couldn’t communicate well.
5. Some of the guests are quite loud and the live music sucks, unpleasant for ears.

4.5
James

15 August 2024

Amazing service, beautiful views and wonderful food, albeit on the pricey side

Service was the very best!

Cost compared to others in region were high

5.0
Sarah

18 July 2024

Definitely coming back again

The view is amazing very clean property and relaxing hotel. All of the staff are helpful and friendly the breakfast is so good as well love everything🫶🏻

Apart from the gym and spa nothing much to do needs to have more facilities

Beach is very far to reach

4.5
Rami

16 July 2024

Trip was great and staff were fantastic

everything is good

It is a little pricy specially when we are members and extended the trip to an extra 2 more nights. There are newer resorts with similar room sizes but cheaper rates. Happy to pay, i think that members should be looked after more.

5.0
Rahul

10 March 2024

Fell in Love with Alila

Amazing service and property. Highly recommend for any couple in Bali.

5.0
Diego

17 August 2023

The best I’ve been too

Amazing location, even more amazing staff and service

The fact I can’t stay for longer

5.0
Eduard

7 August 2023

The design of the villas, the staff, everything was excellent.

We like the design and the location. The staff was very nice.

Maybe an italian restaurant for future, or some european food in case if we'll travel with the kids and they don't eat spicy food.

5.0
Matthew

1 August 2023

Staff very friendly and helpful - very peaceful location and beautifully designed resort

Excellent reception - beautiful villa with pool - very peaceful. Staff were amazing and helpful in every aspect. Great location on a cliff top and design of hotel is outstanding.

nothing

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits

General

  • - Room service
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Lockers
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Fishing (additional charge)
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Windsurfing (additional charge)
  • - Canoeing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
  • - Water park (additional charge)
  • - Beauty services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Foot bath
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Couples massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Picnic area
  • - Outdoor fireplace

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Board games/puzzles
  • - Baby safety gates

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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