White Palm Hotel Uluwatu

White Palm describes itself as a recovery hotel: nine rooms around a long pool, a short ride from Balangan beach, with the focus on rest, sleep quality and healthy eating. A recovery lab and a dedicated menu sit alongside the usual boutique-hotel comforts.

The setting is quiet and residential, which suits guests coming to surf Balangan or simply switch off for a few days. The beach, with its reef break and line of beach warungs, is about two minutes away, and Dreamland and Bingin are close by scooter.

Bookings can be made directly by WhatsApp or email. Because it is small, it fills up in peak months, and it is better suited to adults than to families with young children. Rooms are styled in clean white tones and open onto the pool deck. Balangan's sunset is one of the best on the Bukit, and the beach bars below are within easy reach for an evening drink before an early night.