Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Umana Bali, part of Hilton's LXR collection, occupies the former Banyan Tree site on the cliffs above Melasti in Ungasan. Its 72 one-, two- and three-bedroom villas are spread across a terraced hillside, and each has a private infinity pool and an outdoor hot tub with ocean or garden views.

Dining is varied, with five restaurants and bars including Oliverra, Commune, Pad Bar, Mer Lounge and Uma Beach House, plus in-villa options. The Lohma Spa handles treatments, and the resort provides direct access to Melasti beach, one of the cleaner and calmer swimming beaches on the Bukit.

It is one of the highest-rated resorts on the peninsula, with a 4.9 average on Google, and suits couples and families who want seclusion. The Uluwatu temple is about 20 minutes' drive away and the airport around 40 minutes. Sunset from the hillside bars is a highlight, and the resort's beach house makes it easy to spend the day at Melasti without arranging transport.