Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.
“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.”
What guests liked
- Infinity pool
- Great views
- Beautiful hotel
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
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.
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 May 2025
Extremely helpful staff, excellent facilities, exceptional rooms / villas
Comfortable, well kept, clean
Noise from the wedding but it’s understandable
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.
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.
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.
28 March 2025
Best place in Bali 🤍 Great!
All good!!
12 January 2025
Amazing the stuff is friendly the food amazing 10/10. World class
Everything and everyone
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
10 March 2024
Fell in Love with Alila
Amazing service and property. Highly recommend for any couple in Bali.
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
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.
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.
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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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7 July 2025
Japanese minimalism with exceptional Balinese smiles & hospitality!