Raffles Bali
Jimbaran, Bali

Set on a secluded stretch of Jimbaran Bay, Raffles Bali is an intimate resort of just 32 pool villas, each one opening onto sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Unlike many of the larger resorts that line this part of Bali, Raffles feels discreet and deeply private, with its own crescent of golden sand and an atmosphere that is more retreat than resort.

Service here is everything you would expect from the Raffles name. Each villa comes with a dedicated Raffles Wellbeing Butler, on hand around the clock to anticipate and personalise your stay. Arrive to find your bath already drawn, or allow them to arrange private dining, cultural excursions or simply a moment of calm, no detail is too small. This intuitive, attentive service sets the tone throughout the property.

Accommodation is in spacious private villas that combine contemporary luxury with Balinese architectural detail. Each villa features a private pool and garden, outdoor living areas designed to capture the sea breeze and interiors dressed in natural wood, stone and soft textiles. The uninterrupted ocean views from every villa are remarkable, and the sense of seclusion makes it easy to leave daily stresses behind.

Dining at Raffles Bali is a highlight of the experience. Rumari, the resort’s signature restaurant, sits on the highest point of the property and serves contemporary dishes that showcase Indonesian flavours, crafted with local spices and seasonal produce. Loloan Beach Bar & Grill, beside the resort’s infinity pool, offers grilled seafood and international classics with toes-in-the-sand informality. Before dinner, a visit to the Writers Bar is a must; an elegant space where classic Raffles cocktails are served against a backdrop of sunset over the bay.

Wellness is woven throughout the resort. The Raffles Spa, tucked into a quiet corner of the estate, offers a serene retreat with treatment pavilions that look out onto the ocean. Treatments draw on time-honoured Southeast Asian rituals as well as modern techniques, designed to restore balance and energy. Beyond the spa, guests can take advantage of a fitness centre, a meditation terrace, tennis courts, jogging paths and the resort’s infinity pool. Private yoga sessions, sound healing and Balinese blessing ceremonies can also be arranged, ensuring a holistic approach to wellbeing.

What sets Raffles Bali apart is its ability to combine the sense of being completely hidden away with proximity to the cultural and natural riches of southern Bali. Jimbaran’s famous seafood restaurants and beaches are minutes away, while Uluwatu Temple and Seminyak’s vibrant dining scene are within easy reach. Yet back at the resort, the only sounds are the waves, the breeze through the palms and the quiet rhythm of island life.

For those seeking a true sanctuary on Bali’s busy southern coast, where service is deeply personal, villas are entirely private and every detail speaks of quiet refinement, Raffles Bali is an exceptional choice.

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