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The Best Adults-Only Bali Resorts
Written by Georgia Pearce
Romantic dinners, secluded villas and swim-up bars are the makings of Bali’s best adults-only resorts.
Leave the world behind and indulge in a grown-up escape at some of Bali’s best adults-only resorts. Whether lounging in a luxurious beachfront villa or holing up in an intimate boutique hotel, these Bali getaways promise everything you could want – and need – from an adults-only break. Expect gourmet dining experiences, rejuvenating spa treatments and sunset cocktails overlooking the Indian Ocean becoming the norm. Check out these adults-only Bali stays, no matter if it’s a romantic retreat you seek or a grown-up getaway with friends.
The Balé Nusa Dua
The Balé Nusa Dua is your private oasis, designed with romantic seclusion at heart. This resort has only 29 pavilions, each with its own private swimming pool, sunbeds and outdoor dining areas. There are very few reasons guests need to leave the hotel’s grounds, especially with the 24-hour butler service. Breakfast in bed can be delivered for those who want to remain snuggled, while others are welcome to join other guests for tapas and dancing at the TAPA Bistro. Lovebirds, don’t forget to book in your couples massage at the heavenly Balé Spa.
Royal Kamuela Villas & Suites at Monkey Forest, Ubud
Serenity in the jungle is why couples stay at Royal Kamuela Villas & Suites at Monkey Forest, Ubud. The free-flow cocktail hour, idyllic swimming pool and Aum Spa’s range of Balinese treatments are just the cherry on top. Check into a Suite with Balcony for views over the pool or garden, or up the ante on your adults-only Bali escape with the One Bedroom Villa for a private pool. Those eager to explore the area can visit the neighbouring Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, only a five-minute walk away.
One Eleven
One Eleven offers a contemporary haven in the heart of Seminyak. The One Bedroom Villa took out the 2023 gong for ‘Luxury Adults Only Villa’ in the 17th Annual World Luxury Hotel Awards. So, what makes this villa so covetable? A 14-metre-long pool, private spa gazebo, freestanding bathtub and fully retractable floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to bring the outdoor inside. A 24-hour butler service adds a touch of opulence and is on call to organise romantic candlelit dinners and rejuvenating massages.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape
Nestled in the misty jungle-clad mountains of Banjar Selat, the five-star Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape offers couples a chance to reconnect and retreat from the world. There are only 16 villas here, each with its own private pool and outlook over Bali’s seven mountain peaks. The designs of the villas contribute to what the resort calls the ‘Naked Experience’; all free-flow spaces, open decks and emphasis on a holistic guest stay. Villas, or bales, are perched over waterfalls, valleys and amid rainforest canopies to further emphasise your jungle oasis. Seek out the open-air Toja Spa for relaxation and wellness treatments, or take advantage of the hotel’s program of culinary, cultural and outdoor experiences.
The Kayon Jungle Resort
The Kayon Jungle Resort offers a serene adults-only escape in the heart of Bali’s lush landscapes, perched on the hillside of Ubud’s mountain ranges. This Bali resort will sweep you off your feet with a stunning three-tiered infinity pool overlooking the valley and a romantic ambience, including at The Canyon Jetty Restaurant, where couples can indulge in intimate candle-lit dinners within secluded pod-like seating. Couples will also love the private pool villa, complete with jungle views, bathtubs and personal butler service. Some villas have tree-slung hammocks, providing the perfect spot to unwind amidst the natural beauty.
La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach
Bali’s renowned surf paradise awaits at La Reserve 1785 Canggu Beach, a luxurious boutique adults-only hotel and spa. This Bali bolthole is a fusion of French elegance and Balinese charm. The resort collaborates with local surf experts to arrange surfing lessons, perfect for adventurous couples looking to wade into some of the world’s most celebrated waves. Or, couples looking to indulge, can visit the Secret Spa, which promises treatments inspired by French and Balinese beauty. Looking to book an adults-only getaway with friends, not just a partner? La Reserve 1785 can be booked on exclusive-use basis, meaning the entire property is yours – perfect for a girls’ weekend or a bigger trip with friends.
The Royal Purnama
The Royal Purnama resort in Bali is the perfect five-star beachfront escape for grown-up families. This beachfront bolthole is more akin to ‘child-free’ than strictly adults only, as it only welcomes guests aged 12 years and above. However, that makes it a perfect setting for families with older children who don’t need kids’ clubs, babysitter services or paddling pools. For those seeking utmost seclusion, the Two- or Four-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool is the ultimate Balinese-style oasis, offering indoor-outdoor living, a verdant courtyard and a spacious kitchen. A Four-Bedroom Presidential Beach Front Pool Villa is available for groups wanting to splash out and into unrivalled luxury. Parents wanting pampering – or any other guests for that matter – can take time for themselves at the Black Sand Spa, with treatments using the black volcanic sand along the coastline. Among the facials and massages is the signature treatment: Bali’s first healing volcanic sandpit.
Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali
A match made in heaven: adults-only and all-inclusive! Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali is one of Bali’s best resorts for many reasons; the beachfront location, daily massages and all-you-can-eat dining from sunrise to sunset among them. This stay is also part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, promising a new level of luxury escape for those checking in. Guests can create their own adventure here, choosing to lounge by the oceanfront pool or hike Mount Batur to catch a romantic sunrise. Daily massages wait for those wanting to knead and roll their muscles into blissful submission.
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Feature image: Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape.
