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Raffles Bali occupies 23 hectares of the Bukit Peninsula in Jimbaran, with 32 private villas cascading toward a secluded beach. Recognised by La Liste Top Hotels 2026 with 91.5 points and awarded Bali's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa by the 2025 World Travel Awards, the property sits 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Rates start at $1,095 per night, with dedicated Wellbeing Butlers attending each villa.
- 2 Michelin Keys
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Neighborhood
- Jimbaran
<h2>Where the Bukit Hillside Meets the Sea</h2><p>Raffles Bali is a five-star hotel in Jimbaran, Bali, and one of only 2 MICHELIN Keys addresses on the island. The approach to Jimbaran's upper ridge sets a particular expectation. The light shifts, from the flat brightness of the coastal road to something softer, filtered through tropical canopy, and then the bay opens below. Raffles Bali sits on that hillside, its 23 hectares arranged so that almost every structure faces west toward the Indian Ocean and the kind of sunset that made Jimbaran's reputation among travellers long before the Bukit Peninsula attracted serious resort development.</p><p>At 32 villas across that footprint, the density is deliberately low. There is no sense of a resort operating at scale. The gardens between structures are planted, not paved, and the sound that carries through them is more often wind through frangipanis and the calls of tropical birds than the ambient noise of a busy property. The land was acquired more than two decades ago with that specific vision, and the patience shows in how the site has been developed.</p><p>For those arriving from abroad, the logistics are direct: Ngurah Rai International Airport sits 25 minutes from the resort, making Raffles Bali the closest ultra-luxury address on the island to the terminal. The property arranges limousine transfers, and the brevity of the journey, compared to the hour or more required to reach Ubud or the eastern coast, means the transition from travel to stillness happens quickly.</p><h2>What the Raffles Template Looks Like in Bali</h2><p>The Raffles brand carries a set of reliable signals wherever it operates: butler service, a serious spa programme, and a bar that riffs on the Singapore Sling, the cocktail that made the brand's flagship property famous. In Bali, that translation is done with care rather than formula. Butlers here operate as Wellbeing Butlers, a designation that extends their role beyond logistics into sleep rituals, wellness scheduling, and anticipatory guest management. The house cocktail is the Bali Sling, built on locally produced arak rather than gin, which makes it a considered local inflection rather than a straight copy.</p><p>The architecture across the villas follows what might be called modern Balinese: high vaulted ceilings, dark timber floors, teak furniture, and batik textiles. Each villa has its own private garden, a full-size swimming pool, a gazebo, and a bathroom configured with both indoor and outdoor showers plus a soaking tub. The three- and four-bedroom villas are particularly spacious, and a single hilltop villa at the property's highest point commands the most direct sunset sightlines of any room on the estate.</p><p>Rates begin at $1,095 per night. Within the Jimbaran ultra-luxury tier, which also includes the <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/four-seasons-resort-bali-at-jimbaran-bay-bali-hotel">Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay</a> and <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/jimbaran-puri-a-belmond-hotel-bali-bali-hotel">Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali</a>, Raffles positions itself through villa privacy and wellness depth rather than resort scale. The <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/ayana-resort-bali-bali-hotel">AYANA Resort Bali</a> and <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/ayana-villas-bali-bali-hotel">AYANA Villas Bali</a> operate at larger volume nearby; Raffles competes through intimacy. La Liste ranked the property at 91.5 points in its 2026 Leading Hotels list, and the 2025 World Travel Awards named the Raffles Presidential Villa as Bali's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa.</p><h2>The Wellness Architecture</h2><p>On the Bukit Peninsula, wellness programming has become a differentiating factor among top-tier properties. Raffles Bali's approach centres on Raffles Spa, which offers two treatment suites with soaking tubs and hill-view terraces accessed through sliding doors. The third option, referred to as The Sanctuary, is a treatment suite positioned further into the hillside, surrounded by vegetation, with no immediate sight of the main estate. The spa specialises in energy healing, a departure from the standard massage-and-scrub menu that characterises most resort spa programmes.</p><p>The Wellbeing Butler system extends the wellness infrastructure beyond the spa into the villa itself. Customised sleeping rituals, adjusting temperature, scent, sound, or bedding configuration, are offered as part of the service. The intention is to move guest recovery from something passive into something actively managed, which reflects a broader direction in Bali's premium wellness market. Properties like <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/mandapa-a-ritz-carlton-reserve-bali-hotel">Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud</a> and <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/nihi-sumba-east-nusa-tenggara-hotel">Nihi Sumba in Sumba</a> have established that genuinely wellness-led programming, rather than spa access as an amenity, is what separates properties at this price tier in the Indonesian market.</p><p>For travellers arriving after long-haul flights, the short airport transfer combined with this level of sleep and recovery programming makes Raffles Bali a logical first stop in a wider Indonesian itinerary, or the whole itinerary, for those whose priority is decompression over sightseeing.</p><h2>Dining: From Sunset Terrace to Secluded Beach</h2><p>The property's dining programme is distributed across the estate rather than consolidated in a single restaurant. Rumari, at the estate's highest elevation, holds Krug Ambassade designation, the first Krug Ambassade in Indonesia, and one of a small number globally. That placement signals a serious Champagne programme alongside the food. The restaurant's sunset terrace position makes evening bookings the natural choice.</p><p>Below, the Loloan Beach Bar and Grill operates at the resort's private beachfront beside a 25-metre infinity pool, with a menu built around seafood and a format that shifts from relaxed afternoon service toward something more considered in the evenings. The Farm Terrace offers al fresco dining under a passion fruit pergola inside the gardens. For those seeking greater privacy, The Secret Cave, a torch-lit, candlelit enclosure, and the Purnama Honeymoon Bale, built on rocks at the ocean edge, can be arranged for private dinners.</p><p>The Writers Bar, a consistent feature across Raffles properties, functions here as both a cocktail programme and a reading room, with an adjoining Library. The Bali Sling is the anchor drink; the menu extends to Champagne, classic cocktails, and digestives. In the context of a wellness-focused stay, the bar operates as the appropriate counterpoint, a place to extend the evening without breaking the tempo the rest of the property establishes.</p><p> Travellers considering alternative formats elsewhere in Indonesia may also find relevant points of comparison at <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/bambu-indah-banjar-badung-hotel">Bambu Indah in Banjar Badung</a>, <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/desa-seni-baturiti-tabanan-hotel">Desa Seni Baturiti in Tabanan</a>, or further afield at <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/alila-villas-uluwatu-bali-hotel">Alila Villas Uluwatu</a>. For those extending their trip beyond Bali, <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/amanjiwo-magelang-hotel">Amanjiwo in Magelang</a>, <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/amankila-bali-hotel">Amankila in Manggis</a>, and <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/amanwana-moyo-island-hotel">Amanwana on Moyo Island</a> represent the other end of the island-retreat spectrum. Those with interests in natural wellness settings might also consider <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/batur-natural-hot-spring-kintamani-hotel">Batur Natural Hot Spring in Kintamani</a>.</p><h2>Planning Your Stay</h2><p>Raffles Bali's 32-villa structure means availability is limited at any given time; advance planning matters more here than at larger-inventory properties. Reservation is recommended. The resort is 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport by limousine transfer, which the property arranges directly. For travellers routing through the region more broadly, <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/hotel-komune-and-beach-club-bali-gianyar-hotel">Hotel Komune and Beach Club Bali in Gianyar</a> and <a href="https://www.enprimeurclub.com/hotels/vouk-hotel-suites-bali-5-star-hotel-nusa-dua-hotel">VOUK Hotel and Suites in Nusa Dua</a> offer different price points within the island. Entry rates at Raffles Bali begin at $1,095 per night, with the Presidential Villa tier, recognised by the 2025 World Travel Awards, sitting above that band.</p>
Know before you go
- Dress code
- smart_casual
- Reservations
- recommended
- Parking
- on_site_lot
- Payment
- credit_card
- Accessibility
- wheelchair_accessible
- Outdoor seating
- Yes
- Groups
- Welcomed
Frequently asked
What distinctions does Raffles Bali have?
Raffles Bali has received recognition including: Look at a map of the island and you will see that Raffles Bali is the closest ultra-luxury resort to Ngurah Rai International Airport. The journey between the two takes just 25 minutes. The land upon which the resort is built was bought mor….
What part of town is Raffles Bali in?
Raffles Bali is located at Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No.1A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Jimbaran.
What's the signature room at Raffles Bali?
The single hilltop villa at the property's highest point is the standout option, offering direct sightlines over Jimbaran Bay and the resort's most direct sunset exposure. All 32 villas include a private garden, full-size pool, and a gazebo, but the hilltop position adds a commanding elevation that the lower-slope villas cannot match. The Raffles Presidential Villa at this address won the 2025 World Travel Awards for Bali's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa.
What's Raffles Bali best at?
Controlled scale. Thirty-two villas across 23 hectares means the staff-to-guest ratio stays high, and the Raffles Wellbeing Butlers operate across the full property from limousine airport transfers to customised sleep rituals. The resort is also the closest ultra-luxury property to Ngurah Rai International Airport, with a 25-minute transit time, which removes the long transfer that burdens many Bali properties. La Liste ranked it 91.5 points in its 2026 Top Hotels edition.
Is Raffles Bali reservation-only?
As a private villa resort with only 32 keys, Raffles Bali operates on an advance-booking model where availability can tighten considerably, particularly during Bali's peak season between July and August and over the December holiday period. Dining at Rumari, the signature sunset-terrace restaurant and Indonesia's first Krug Ambassade, is likely to require a reservation given the elevated format and limited covers at the property's highest point.
Is Rumari at Raffles Bali the only Krug Ambassade in Indonesia?
Yes. Rumari, the signature restaurant positioned at the resort's highest elevation, holds the designation of Indonesia's first Krug Ambassade, placing it within a select global network of venues recognised by the Champagne house for their programme and service standards. The restaurant operates as a sunset-terrace dining space overlooking the Indian Ocean in Jimbaran, making the pairing of Krug with the coastal setting a deliberate design decision rather than an incidental one.
What's the best use case for Raffles Bali?
Honeymoons and private retreats where seclusion matters more than proximity to Seminyak or Ubud's cultural circuit. The property has dedicated romantic dining formats including The Secret Cave, lit by torches and candles, and the Purnama Honeymoon Bale positioned on the oceanfront rocks. Starting rates from $1,095 per night place it firmly in the ultra-luxury tier, and the 25-minute airport-to-resort transfer keeps arrival logistics simple.
Address
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No.1A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Jimbaran
How it compares
- Awards
- Michelin 2 Key, 5-Star
- Cuisine
- refined barefoot luxury all-villa resort
- Notes
- Jimbaran, $$$$
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
- Awards
- Michelin 1 Key, 5-Star
- Cuisine
- Luxurious beachfront resort with private pool villas
- Notes
- Jimbaran, $$$$
Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali
- Awards
- Michelin 1 Key, 5-Star
- Cuisine
- Traditional Balinese resort with cottage suites and pool villas set in lush gardens.
- Notes
- Jimbaran, $$$$
- Awards
- 5-Star
- Cuisine
- Ultra-luxury clifftop resort with Balinese architectural heritage and contemporary amenities; positioned as an exclusive sanctuary emphasizing privacy, personalized service, and seamless integration with nature.
- Notes
- Jimbaran, $$$$
- Awards
- 5-Star
- Cuisine
- Cliff-top luxury resort with integrated properties sharing extensive facilities on 90 hectares.
- Notes
- Jimbaran, $$$$
- Awards
- Michelin 2 Key, 5-Star
- Cuisine
- Open-air jungle escape with naturally sourced materials and no doors or walls for complete immersion in nature
- Notes
- Buahan Kaja, $$$$
