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The 21 newest hotels in Bali for November 2026: the latest openings in Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua, with prices in IDR…
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Dines14 Best Cafés in Ubud 2026: Coffee, Brunch & Work-Friendly Spots
Best cafés in Ubud 2026: 14 picks for specialty coffee, matcha, brunch, laptop work and plant-based food, with IDR prices, hours and WiFi…
WeddingHow to Elope in Bali: Elopement Packages for Two (2026–27)
How to elope in Bali in 2026–27: elopement packages for two with IDR prices, where to say your vows (clifftops, waterfalls, beaches), the…
Dines31 Best Restaurants in Uluwatu 2026: Where to Eat in Bingin, Pecatu & Ungasan
Best restaurants in Uluwatu 2026: 31 picks in Bingin, Pecatu and Ungasan, from clifftop sunset dinners to brunch cafés, with IDR prices and…
WeddingBest Time to Get Married in Bali: Month-by-Month Guide for 2027
Best time to get married in Bali in 2027: month-by-month rain, sunset times, peak prices and the holidays to avoid, including Nyepi on 8…
Travel Tips22 Best Hotels in Seminyak 2026: Beachfront, Boutique & Budget
Best hotels in Seminyak 2026: 22 beachfront resorts, boutique pool villas and budget stays in Petitenget, Double Six and Batu Belig, from…
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Opened Oct 2026Korean BBQ · SeminyakBbasam
The Korean butter-aged grill brand’s first restaurant outside Korea, with 66 seats and tabletop grills.
Opened Oct 2026Restaurant · UbudCOCA Ubud
Creative house at Titik Dua Ubud whose COCA Dining serves Peranakan cuisine throughout the day.
Opened Oct 2026Restaurant & bar · CangguEtta The Place
A Berawa compound with the Win Win martini restaurant, the Chez Kiki rooftop pool lounge and Palace Disco.
Opened Oct 2026Restaurant · Nusa DuaNAMI Teppanyaki
Set-menu teppanyaki restaurant at The Apurva Kempinski Bali, with small grill rooms and sake pairings.
Opened Oct 2026Resort · UbudSudamala Resort, Ubud
Sudamala’s first Ubud address, five minutes from Ubud Palace, with 46 keys.
Opened Oct 2026Restaurant · UbudYUKI Ubud
The third YUKI, a 252-seat Japanese izakaya steps from Ubud Palace.
Opened Sep 2026Beach club · SeminyakAlunê at W Bali – Seminyak
W Bali’s new beach club in place of Woobar, with jacuzzi cabanas facing the ocean.
Opened Sep 2026Restaurant · UluwatuMy Dear Clara
A 140-seat Italian from the KALA founders, with an open kitchen and a glass-walled cheese room.
Opened Sep 2026Restaurant · SeminyakNorii Seminyak
The second Norii, with sushi, robatayaki and teppanyaki in a 34-seat room at Ajowa Resort.
Opened Sep 2026Rooftop restaurant · SanurSoléa Rooftop Restaurant
Mediterranean sharing plates on the roof of the 1966 Bali Beach Hotel.
Explore by area
Where in Bali are you headed?
Central BaliUbud
Culture, rice fields, yoga
South BaliSeminyak
Sunsets, shopping, long dinners
South BaliCanggu
Surf, cafés, beach clubs
Bukit PeninsulaUluwatu
Cliffs, surf, sunset Kecak
South BaliSanur
Calm lagoon, sunrise, boats
Bukit PeninsulaNusa Dua
Calm beaches, big resorts
South BaliKuta
Surf school, sunsets, budget
Nusa IslandsNusa Penida
Sea cliffs, mantas, rough roadsStay
Where to stay in Bali
Canggu5-star VillasVilla Nini Elly by Elite Havens
From IDR 30.6 million a night
Legian9.25-star VillasAlaya Dedaun Kuta
From IDR 7.1 million a night
Ubud9.15-star ResortAlaya Resort Ubud
From IDR 2.99 million a night
Jimbaran9.05-star ResortAYANA Resort Bali
From IDR 6.55 million a night
Uluwatu4-star VillaAkela Villas Bingin
From IDR 2.7 million a night
Kuta8.74-star ResortRama Beach Resort and Villas
From IDR 1.57 million a night
Ubud8.54-star VillaAlaya Private Estate at Damara Village Ubud
From IDR 1.49 million a night
Ubud9.25-star HotelBisma Eight
From IDR 6.36 million a nightPlan it
Villas, beach clubs, spas and weddings
VillasVillas in Bali, by budget
Villas guests rate highly in 11 areas, sorted by price a nightOpen the guide →
Beach clubsBeach club prices
62 clubs compared: day beds, entry and minimum spend in IDROpen the guide →
SpasSpa & wellness prices
70 spas compared: massage prices in IDR, plus yoga, pilates and gymsOpen the guide →
WeddingsPlan a Bali wedding
26 venues and 76 vendors, with dates, budget and guest toolsOpen the guide →Eat & drink
Where Bali eats best
UbudEmbers Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Indonesian · Mid-range to upscale
UbudMaluku Contemporary Asian Cuisine
Asian, Indonesian · Mid-range to upscale
UbudMelali Ubud Restaurant
Bar, International · Mid-range
UbudPASIR Restaurant
Mediterranean · Mid-range to upscale
UbudWhisper Cove Bar
Bar, Pub · Upscale
KutaZumana Bali
Asian, Indonesian · Upscale
JimbaranHonzen Bali
Japanese, Teppanyaki · Upscale
JimbaranLiu Li Palace Seafood Restaurant
Chinese, Cantonese · UpscaleBook ahead
Tours and tickets worth booking early
From IDR 462kNusa Penida day trip from Bali
Nusa Penida · on Klook ↗
From IDR 212kMount Batur sunrise jeep and trek
Kintamani · on Klook ↗
From IDR 131kKecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu · on Klook ↗
From IDR 222kWaterbom Bali tickets
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From IDR 386kUbud ATV ride, rafting and jungle swing
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From IDR 527kBali photo-spot tour with a driver
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Itineraries
Plan your days, day by day
3 days3 Days in Uluwatu: Cliffs, Surf and Sunset Clubs
A weekend or a first stop
5 days5 Days in Bali: Ubud and Uluwatu
A first, short trip7 days7 Days in Bali: Uluwatu, Ubud and Seminyak
First-timers and couples10 days10 Days in Bali: Cliffs, Islands, Jungle and the East
A full first trip or a return visit
GuideBali Itinerary with Kids: The Perfect 7-Day Family Travel Guide (2026)
Plan the perfect 7-day Bali itinerary with kids, from calm Nusa Dua beaches to Ubud nature adventures and a relaxed Seminyak sunset finish.
GuideBali Honeymoon Villas 2026: 32 Romantic Stays + a 7-Day Itinerary
The best Bali honeymoon villas for 2026, from Ubud jungle pool villas to Uluwatu clifftops, plus a 7-day Bali honeymoon itinerary to plan…The Baligasm letter
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