Raffles Bali

Raffles Bali

Every one of the 32 villas at Raffles Bali comes with its own private pool and an unobstructed view of Jimbaran Bay, so the sunset that draws crowds to the cliffside bars down the coast happens instead on your own terrace, cocktail in hand from one of the resort's two bars using local ingredients. That single fact, a private pool attached to every villa rather than a shared infinity edge, sets it apart from most five-star addresses on this stretch of coast. Rooms run from generously sized one-bedroom layouts to two-bedroom villas, with the Standard Villa with Pool able to sleep three adults and two children, so families spreading across a villa rather than stacking into connecting rooms will find the space works. Those chasing nightlife or a walkable village centre should look elsewhere; this is a resort built for staying put, with two restaurants serving Indonesian and international dishes, a spa offering massage and steam treatments, and grounds that stretch to a private beach, tennis court, and water sport facilities for guests who want diving, sailing, or windsurfing between meals. A gym and cycling routes cover the more active mornings, while babysitting services and highchairs mean parents can still get to dinner. Wheelchair access and a doctor on call round out the practical side, and 24-hour reception with early check-in and late check-out smooths the arrival and departure that so often undoes a good stay. It suits couples wanting privacy without isolation and families who can afford the villa footprint, less the traveller hoping to walk to Jimbaran's fish market stalls after dark. The pool on your own terrace, at sunset, is the reason to book. Raffles Bali gives every villa its own private pool over Jimbaran Bay, a rarity among the area's five-star resorts. Two restaurants, a spa, and a private beach cover the rest, making it suited to couples and families who want privacy over proximity to the village.