Best Luxury Hotels in Bali: The Definitive Shortlist for 2026

Best luxury hotels in Bali — cliffside and jungle resort settings

From cliffside icons in Jimbaran to jungle tented camps in Ubud — where Bali’s most distinctive luxury properties actually are, and which one fits the trip you’re planning. “Luxury in Bali” isn’t one thing. It splits cleanly by geography, and the split matters more than most travelers expect — a cliffside property in Jimbaran and … Read more

Capella Ubud Bali Review: A Colonial-Era Fantasy Built Into the Jungle

Capella Ubud Bali jungle tent with private plunge pool in the ravine

An honest look at the tented suites, Copper Kitchen dining, the ravine setting, and whether Bill Bensley’s most theatrical Bali property earns its reputation. Most luxury resorts try to disappear into their setting. Capella Ubud does the opposite — it invents a story and builds the entire property around it. The conceit is a 19th-century … Read more