Jumeirah Bali

Jumeirah Bali is an all-villa resort inside the Pecatu Indah estate, on the slope above Dreamland (New Kuta) beach. Its design draws on the architecture of the old Majapahit kingdom, with stone gateways, water gardens and private pool villas that look out over the Indian Ocean.

Every villa has its own pool, and the resort has several restaurants and bars, a spa, a fitness centre and a kids' club. Dreamland beach, with its surf and sunset crowd, is a short ride downhill, and Balangan beach is a few minutes further by car.

It is one of the quieter luxury options on the Bukit, set away from the main Uluwatu road traffic. Allow about 30 minutes from the airport, and book a sea-view villa if the outlook is a priority. Rates are high, but the resort regularly runs packages that include breakfast, dining credit or spa treatments, so compare the direct website with the booking platforms.