Soori Bali, Indonesia

It’s all villa accommodation here, contemporary in style and colour but with flashes of local influence. All have private swimming pools and dedicated in-villa host service; what differs is the view. Beach Pool Villas are ground level with gardens and the beach to the front, whilst Ocean Pool Villas are on the upper level to maximise the views. Unusually for us, our favourite rooms here are the Mountain Pool Villas, indoor and outdoor spaces effortlessly intertwine, whilst mystical Mount Batukara on the distant horizon, is your backdrop. Definitely a room with a view!

The remote location means in-house dining. Cotta is the main restaurant serving tapas style dishes, even for breakfast! Ombak is the signature dining experience (a tasting menu is available) and the bar is the best spot to watch the vivid colours of the sunset.

What we actually love most about Soori Bali however is its complete sense of place. Whilst the pool, spa and rooms are beautiful, it’s the experiences created to immerse you in what makes Bali so magical, that we find most intriguing. Learn about rice cultivation and its religious significance, take a culinary journey visiting local markets then cooking the produce, visit coffee plantations and see rural life as you explore remote villages.