Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali
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
All you need to know
This 5-star hotel will change your expectation and perception of a hotel with the delivery of high-quality hospitality services. The hotel itself is just a 15-minute drive from Jimbaran Bay. It is an excellent location with its nearness to some of the famous places in the city; the Garuda Wisnu Kencana is 5 km away from the hotel while the popular Ngurah Rai International Airport is 12 km away from the hotel.
The modern Balinese style is evident in the design of the hotel coupled with the eco-friendly design makes for a contemporary perfection. The hotel is located in a fascinating location where it offers dramatic views of the Indian Ocean which makes the hotel the ultimate travel destination for visitors in the city. The hotel use of outdoor space is to the maximum, creating a seductive feel that makes guests feel as comfortable as possible. The sleek interior design features simple minimalistic use of décor and color creating the ideal room for guests.
Rooms are fitted with state-of-the-art furnishes and fitted with amenities and facilities such as free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, toiletries, minibar and an espresso machine. For couples seeking total privacy in their romantic getaway, the Villa 409 which is the highest point of the resort offers just what they desire. A great view of the ocean and the sleek modern design of the villa make it perfect for a couple.
The poolside is a dramatic 50 m long pool that creates a never-ending swim, perfect for a long day.
The location of the hotel is naturally jaw-dropping and this is matched by the best service offered by the hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 January 2025
Very good
4 January 2025
Very good
31 December 2024
Exceptional
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.
28 November 2024
Fabulous
12 November 2024
Fabulous
22 October 2024
Exceptional
19 September 2024
Exceptional
8 September 2024
Fabulous
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.
7 July 2024
Fabulous
18 June 2024
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Exceptional
31 March 2024
Pleasant
Beautiful setting & room. Hospitality staff were amazing
Cost, couldn’t see value for money at $1700 per night. Conflicting information regarding bottle of champagne, if included in price or extra cost. Poor check out service.
15 March 2024
Fabulous
19 January 2024
Fabulous
7 January 2024
Very good
30 September 2023
Fabulous
23 September 2023
Exceptional
18 September 2023
Exceptional
4 September 2023
Outstanding - will definitely return
28 August 2023
Exceptional
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.
nothing
11 July 2023
Exceptional
Every
Nothing
30 June 2023
Alila is stunning, relaxing and an incredible place to visit in Uluwatu
Alila Villas is one of the most stunning properties we have ever seen. The main hotel area is incredible, beautifully designed and immaculate. The view down the infinity pool to the ocean, surrounded by the architecture and palm trees is iconic. Photos do not do justice to the stunning views. The beauty extends to the walkways to the Villas and then the Villas themselves are amazing. Perfectly designed, the layout is so practical and relaxing. You can spend all day in the villa moving from pool to day bed. It is an amazing property and exceeds expectations.
The restaurants on site are a bit of a disappointment, particularly the CIRE restaurant - it just was a bit like standard hotel food. The Warung was better but not as amazing as expected. We had travelled from Ubud where we had incredible food so the food at Alila was a bit disappointing (based on the price of the stay). As a result we chose to travel to cafes and restaurants in Uluwatu to eat which in itself wasn't a bad thing as we got to experience more. The breakfasts are included in the stay but were pretty average. Also, while the the service was friendly, it was hit or miss depending on how many people were in the restaurant. One morning we waited over an hour for our breakfast order which we discovered had been lost, so the next day we chose to go to a cafe in Uluwatu for breakfast which we enjoyed much more.
13 June 2023
Exceptional
13 June 2023
Exceptional
9 June 2023
Fabulous
15 May 2023
Exceptional
All, the staff, the location, the food, the drinks just all perferct
4 May 2023
Exceptional
Staff is very accommodating and helpful. The property is beautiful and super clean recommend staying here
13 April 2023
Paradise exist
cutting edge design property, best service , infinity pool and views
7 April 2023
peaceful, special and unique location with incredible cliff side views and a jungle-infused zen construction
it was quiet, incredible and very zen-like. from the staff to the running water and beautiful views, the entire experience was transformational. the restaurant also provide a myriad local cuisine options! would highly recommend, in fact we would have stayed longer if we didn’t have plans on the other side of the island.
15 March 2023
Exceptional, best experience! Pure paradise
the staff, the view, the property, the spa, the poolside breakfast with the ocean view, the morning yoga with ocean view, the cycling trip, the lunch at Warung, the party at Savaya, the whole experience is exceptional; its the best hotel that I have ever been; my wife and I describe the place as paradise; will definitely revisit again!
None
19 February 2023
amazing place with kind staff
the scenery
nothing
16 January 2023
From the moment you arrive, the experience is all about calm and relaxation, we will return!
Alila was a slice of paradise. The moment we arrived, we felt completely relaxed. The resort feels like there is no one around yet there is always a staff member to greet you or offer assistance. Everything was amazing and exceeded our expectations. The staff were so warm and welcoming and the service and responsiveness was probably the best we have ever experienced.
We loved everything.
11 January 2023
amazing
the facilities were high class, the staff was very attentive and helpful, the location was perfect and the views were breath taking. the pool was amazing and so were the restaurants
the pillows weren’t that comfortable
31 December 2022
Exceptional
Architecture. Serenity. Rooms and the size of it.
This kind of hotel doesn't come cheap at Christmas.
16 December 2022
Pleasant
staff was very friendly and welcoming . very detailed oriented
pricier side. not worth the price paid for. hotel stand and is more like 4 stars. thank all the fruits were not very fresh. the western food and breakfast was surprisingly good
27 November 2022
One of the best hotels in the world - lived up to the hype.
This place is heaven on earth. Huge rooms, plenty of privacy, the most unbelievably attentive staff.
Any criticisms would be nit-picking.
26 October 2022
Very nice property and area but service is just so-so
Nice property with pleasant views, rooms are very spacious and the outdoor area with the pool is quite nice and private. The spa was nice and surprisingly affordable and so was the food.
I felt there are not enough sun loungers by the pool for that many villas. Also, one restaurant was closed, and we wanted to have lunch once and there was only one table left. On another instance we wanted to have a drink at the bar before dinner, but it was full. That was a bit disappointing. I expected the staff to be super attentive and very well trained, but I think they never got our order right. Not once! Something was always forgotten, or the wrong order was brought. For the price we paid, I expected wayyyy better service! We still had a good time, but I feel like we wasted our money.
28 August 2022
amazing place terrible noise and horrible sleep
the place is magical and the experience over all is exceptional .
had the worst night sleep of my life as the pool noise was unacceptable. I believe the drain was blocked so all night it sounded like a gurgling coffee percolator.
22 August 2022
You never want to leave!
We love everything that Alila Villas offers, the nature, the ambiance, the spa and yoga classes!! The staff were super helpful and the quality of the services were excellent. And finally we extended our stay to 4nights.
Some little fixations needed in the rooms. (Lightining, doors)
16 August 2022
Wonderful Property with Excellent Service’s
Excellent customer service. Compliments to Director Maya, Mita and Rudy from Cire
Insufficient towels at main pool. Very few service staff at the pool area.
6 August 2022
Great views and lots of sun
Service was excellent when we asked for things. restaurant was spectacular. great views and lots of sunshine.
The property was not well-maintained and looked weathered. It wasn’t a good value for the amount of money you’re spending per night. It also took a while for the staff to realize we were on our honeymoon and expected high levels of service. Once we shared feedback they delivered excellent levels of service And even had a personal butler take care of us for the day.
30 July 2022
Best customer service ive ever seen!!
Breakfast was really good and so was the hotel overall. Customer service was TOP NOTCH!! Best customer service ever.
Maybe more variety in food? Other than that, everything was awesome even the food!
7 July 2022
Exceptional
10/10 experience, staff are incredibly lovely and helpful
10 May 2022
Really Disapointed
location and view
1.5 hour wait for lunch no pool towels initially electric sockets didn’t work the blinds have all gaps in them so the sunlight comes straight through . you will wake up at sunrise for $5,000 AUD per night it was a really disappointing stay
9 May 2022
perfect stay thanks to great people working in the hotel
amazing staffs great view from the main pool
some 1bedrooms have no ocean view
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid 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 and 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 and 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
- - 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
28 January 2025
Exceptional