The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali stands at Sawangan in Nusa Dua, with direct access to the beach. It is an all suite and villa resort of 313 units, the smallest starting at 100 sqm, so space shapes every stay. Villas come with private pools, Wi-Fi is complimentary and room service is available around the clock. The resort publishes no star rating, and it does not state a board basis.

Choose between suites and villas. The Sawangan Junior Suite with Pool Access lets you step straight into the water, and 80 suites and rooms interconnect, which helps families stay close. Villas range from The Sky Villa One Bedroom, with ocean views and a private infinity pool, to The Ritz-Carlton Oceanfront Villa, a three bedroom villa with direct beach access and a 140 sqm infinity pool. The Cliff Villa and The Garden Villa add further private pool options, and villas include 24-hour butler service.

Ritz Kids, free for ages four to 12 from 09:00 to 18:00, introduces children to coral reef exploration and sea turtle preservation. Cultural experiences include temple tours with traditional Kecak dance, batik workshops and Market to Table cooking classes. Poolside refreshments are served hourly, and a daily recreation schedule runs from the beach to the yoga studio, so days can be as busy or as slow as you like.

The outdoor main pool is open from 07:00 to 19:00, while the indoor Hydro-Vital Pool offers five hydrotherapy zones from 10:00 to 18:00. A Balinese Bathing Pool and a whirlpool add more ways to soak. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bali has 14 treatment rooms and four spa villas, with signature treatments such as Iridescent Delight and Tropical Marine Pleasure, plus a steam room, sauna and cold plunge pool. Complimentary yoga classes run in the yoga studio, and the fitness centre is open 24 hours with free weights, cardio equipment and aerobic classes.

Five venues share the resort. Bejana by Petty Elliott serves classic Indonesian cuisine from 18:00 in a cliff-top setting overlooking Nusa Dua. The Beach Grill offers seafood and premium meats on the oceanfront from midday, while Missoni Resort Club, Bali serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine on the beach. Senses lays out an international breakfast buffet with Western, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian and Indian dishes from 06:30, and The Ritz-Carlton Lounge & Bar serves light bites and afternoon tea with TWG selections.

With the beach beside the resort, the sea is never far away. Ngurah Rai International Airport is 16.8 km away. The concierge can arrange visits to Uluwatu Temple, the Bali Museum, Museum Pacifica and Museum Puri Lukisan, as well as surf lessons at Kuta Beach, sailing to Nusa Lembongan, white water rafting in Ubud and golf courses from 1.5 to 78 km away.