Best Urban Hotels in Bali

Indonesia’s own Jaya Ibrahim designed all 66 of the sleek suites, 13 pool villas and the stunning ocean view Beach House at The Legian; incorporating natural-fibre furnishings, polished wooden floors and artefacts from around the islands. Guests can dine in the main restaurant and at the pool bar, as well as nibbling on canapes at the thatched Champagne Bar which is nestled between the ocean and a lily-pad-covered pond. The lobby bar doubles as a library, with books in many languages, plus there’s a spa, a Grooming Lounge and a Wellness Concierge to look after you.

Meaning “inner sanctum of well-being”, this hotel’s name gives a clue as to what lies in store if you stay here. It’s on the same beach as the Anantara, but a quieter stretch and has two restaurants; Breeze, with indoor and outdoor seating on its lantern-lit deck, and the Brasserie for Balinese food. Afternoon tea is included in your room price, as are cultural activities, yoga classes and 24-hour butler service. Your villa will come with its own pool and a four-poster bed — larger villas in the Royal Courtyard area have additional outdoor daybeds with gazebos and gardens.

With 60 individually styled rooms, KLEO Seminyak brings the JdV by Hyatt spirit to Southeast Asia for the first time, opening in the heart of one of Bali’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Just a short stroll from Pantai Petitenget, the hotel channels the creative energy of Seminyak through a mid-century modern lens, with bold hues, curated artworks, and eclectic details that feel both cosmopolitan and rooted in their setting.

This is a place designed for connection, where rooftop sunsets turn into lively evenings, and shared spaces encourage conversations between travellers from around the world. Zia Tina, the Italian dining hub led by Chef Maurizio Bombini, serves heartfelt Puglian-inspired cuisine, from handmade pastas to thin-crust pizzas, in a setting that feels like a long lunch at a friend’s farmhouse table. Above it all, Rooftop Social offers a Riviera-style escape with a vintage soul, perfect for cocktails at golden hour, poolside lounging, and nights that stretch effortlessly into morning.

An all-pool villa resort, Peppers offers everything from studios to a five-bedroom Presidential Suite catering for up to 14 guests. Each has indoor and outdoor living areas and bathrooms, with lashings of marble, top-notch sound systems and full kitchens. But if you don’t feel like cooking, you can dine on an international array of dishes while overlooking a rock pool at The Laneway Restaurant and Bar. Peppers’ day spa provides treatments, therapies and wellness programmes. Or you can relax in the Balè traditional pavilion set in the hotel’s tropical garden and swim in the 35-metre pool.