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Uluwatu Temple on its clifftop above the Indian Ocean at golden hour

November 2026 · Green season

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A private pool deck above the jungle at Alaya Private Estate, Ubud
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A honeymoon, planned properly

Villas with a pool of your own, tables worth dressing for, and the spa to save for the last day.

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  1. Alaya Resort Ubud

    Resort · Ubud

    Alaya Resort Ubud

    106-room resort on Jalan Hanoman, walking distance to Ubud Monkey Forest, with two pools, DaLa Spa and rice field views.

  2. Bisma Eight Ubud

    Boutique Hotel · Ubud

    Bisma Eight Ubud

    Design-led 38-suite hotel on Jalan Bisma with soaking tubs, a rooftop restaurant and an easy walk into central Ubud.

  3. Kaamala Resort Ubud by Ini Vie Hospitality

    Resort · Ubud

    Kaamala Resort Ubud by Ini Vie Hospitality

    Five-star lotus-inspired resort on Jalan Bisma, Ubud, with pool villas, four on-site dining venues and an all-inclusive option.

  4. AYANA Resort Bali

    Resort · Jimbaran

    AYANA Resort Bali

    Flagship clifftop hotel of the 90-hectare AYANA estate, home to Rock Bar, Ocean Beach Pool and Spa on the Rocks; suits couples and families.

  5. Rama Beach Resort and Villas

    Resort · Kuta

    Rama Beach Resort and Villas

    Garden resort in Tuban, two minutes from the beach, with plunge-pool villas, Rama Spa and a 24-hour restaurant.

  6. Alaya Dedaun Kuta

    Villa · Legian

    Alaya Dedaun Kuta

    Private pool villas on Jalan Raya Legian, 800 m from Kuta Beach, with DaLa Spa and floating breakfast.

  7. The Kayon Jungle Resort

    Resort · Ubud

    The Kayon Jungle Resort

    Couples-focused jungle resort in Payangan with private pool villas, valley views and no children under 15.

  8. Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu

    Resort · Canggu

    Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu

    IHG resort a short walk from Batu Bolong Beach, with a rooftop infinity pool, ocean-view rooms and family suites with a kids club.

  9. Alaya Private Estate at Damara Village Ubud

    Villa · Ubud

    Alaya Private Estate at Damara Village Ubud

    Private pool villas from one to four bedrooms in Kedewatan, Ubud, run by Alaya Hotels, with a day club restaurant by the infinity pool.

  10. Bambu Indah Resort

    Resort · Ubud

    Bambu Indah Resort

    Eco-resort of antique teak and bamboo houses above the Ayung River, with natural pools and farm-to-table food.

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Eat & drink

Where to eat and drink

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Beach clubs

Zumana Bali

Beach Club · Kuta

Zumana Bali

Savaya Group's 21+ beach club on Kuta Beach, with sunset sessions, big-name DJs and a 10-metre Daniel Popper sculpture.

  1. Locca Sea HouseJimbaran
  2. Manarai Beach HouseNusa Dua
  3. Azul Beach ClubLegian
  4. Tropical Temptation Beach ClubUluwatu
The best beach clubs in Bali

Cafés & brunch

The Avocado Factory

Café · Canggu

The Avocado Factory

Canggu's all-avocado kitchen for brunch, bowls, juices and coffee, open daily 7am to 11pm near Batu Bolong beach.

Cafés inUbudSeminyakCangguUluwatuSanurKuta and Legian

The 30 best brunch spots in Bali

Bars & nightlife

Whisper Cove Bar

Speakeasy · Ubud

Whisper Cove Bar

Hidden 1930s-style speakeasy above Maluku on Monkey Forest Road, pouring Indonesian-twist cocktails from 6pm to midnight.

Bars inUbudSeminyakCangguUluwatuSanurKuta and Legian

The best cocktail bars in Bali

What's on

This week in Bali

1–7 NovemberSeminyak 27° · Ubud 25° · Kintamani 21° · Sunset 18:15
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Before you go

When to come, and what to know

Most first trips split between two bases: Ubud for rice terraces, temples and spas, and the south coast for the sea, whether that is Seminyak and Canggu for dinners and beach clubs, Uluwatu for cliffs and surf, or Sanur and Nusa Dua for calm water. Many visitors buy a visa on arrival or an e-VOA before they fly, and every international visitor pays the Bali tourist levy. The dry season runs from April to October; from November to March the island is green, warm and quieter, with short, heavy afternoon rain.

The year in Bali

  1. Janwet season
  2. Febwet season
  3. Marwet season
  4. Aprdry season
  5. Maydry season
  6. Jundry season
  7. Juldry season
  8. Augdry season
  9. Sepdry season
  10. Octdry season
  11. Novwet season
  12. Decwet season

DryWet

NovWet season begins: warm, green, short afternoon storms and fewer crowds.

Seven areas

Where to base yourself

All 21 areas

  1. Ubud

    Rice terraces, temples and Bali’s slowest mornings.

    Ubud StaysUbud RestaurantsUbud CafésUbud BarsUbud SpasUbud guide

  2. Seminyak

    Beach sunsets, long dinners and the island’s best shopping.

    Seminyak StaysSeminyak RestaurantsSeminyak CafésSeminyak BarsSeminyak guide

  3. Canggu

    Surf, coffee and sunsets, with a few rice fields left in between.

    Canggu StaysCanggu RestaurantsCanggu CafésCanggu BarsCanggu guide

  4. Uluwatu

    Limestone cliffs, Kecak at dusk and Bali’s best waves.

    Uluwatu StaysUluwatu RestaurantsUluwatu CafésUluwatu BarsUluwatu guide

  5. Sanur

    The sunrise side of Bali, made for slow walks and calm water.

    Sanur StaysSanur RestaurantsSanur CafésSanur BarsSanur guide

  6. Nusa Dua

    Calm beaches, manicured resorts and clear water in the south.

    Nusa Dua StaysNusa Dua RestaurantsNusa Dua guide

  7. Kuta

    Where Bali tourism began, and still the easiest wave to learn on.

    Kuta StaysKuta RestaurantsKuta CafésKuta BarsKuta SpasKuta guide

Further afieldJimbaranLegianNusa PenidaNusa LembonganSidemenMundukAmed