The best hotels by the sea in Bali in 2026

The ranking

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   #1 — Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

   Bali · Bayfront benchmark

   For a Bali ranking centred on the sea, this is one of Jimbaran’s clearest expressions. The resort opens straight onto the bay and Jimbaran Beach. Opened in 1991, it was designed by Grounds Kent Arsitek Indonesia in a deliberately Balinese architectural language. That matters here: the maritime experience relies neither on a cliffside setting nor on a distant ocean glimpse. The resort has 156 units, including 147 villas and 9 residence villas, with in-villa oceanfront breakfast and sunsets over the bay. The rhythm is easy: beach time, pools, and a panoramic dinner, all without losing the sense of place. The Healing Village Spa strengthens its claim to the top spot. More than 2,000 m² across two levels, with 10 treatment suites, a pool, and a sauna. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025 point to rare consistency in this seaside category.

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   #2 — The St. Regis Bali Resort

   Bali · Beach resort classic

   Ranked #2 among Bali’s best seafront hotels, The St. Regis Bali Resort earns its place because the beach genuinely shapes the stay. The resort sits in Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, close to Geger Beach, Teluk Pantai Geger and Pantai Mengiat. Here, the sea is not just a backdrop. Breakfast by the water, a beach day with St. Regis service and the Balinese arrival ritual set the rhythm from the outset. For a longer coastal stay, space is part of the argument. Certain one-bedroom suites start at 92 m², extending that sense of ease. Service follows through with precision: tailored stay concierge, evening turndown, 24-hour room service and complimentary return airport limousine transfers. The Travel + Leisure World’s Best 2025 distinction underlines that consistency, which remains rare in a family-friendly beach resort of this calibre.

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   #3 — The Apurva Kempinski Bali

   Nusa Dua, Bali · Nusa Dua favorite

   The Apurva Kempinski Bali earns its No. 3 spot for its setting in Nusa Dua, one of the clearest beach enclaves on Bali’s south coast. Here, a stay is shaped by the shoreline, with morning walks near Nusa Dua Beach and easy access to Geger Beach. The hotel embraces the full resort format, designed for guests who want to enjoy the setting without planning Bali against the grain. Its architecture draws on Balinese culture, giving the gardens, pools and shared spaces a distinct identity. That backdrop makes sense of breakfast overlooking tropical gardens, a pool day within the resort and a Balinese-inspired wellness ritual. The concierge can also arrange focused outings to Pura Geger Beach, Gunung Payung Beach or Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club. For a seaside ranking, that sense of place matters.

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   #4 — The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

   Bali · Global luxury name

   Ranked #4 among Bali’s best seafront hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali earns its place through tangible strengths. Opened in 2007, this 5-star resort offers 313 suites and villas, each starting at 100 m². For a beach stay, that scale changes both comfort and the sense of space. The relationship with the shoreline shapes the experience, from sunrise facing the ocean to sunset along the waterfront. Bejana delivers the hotel’s clearest culinary identity under chef Made Karyasa, with a confident Indonesian focus. Senses Restaurant, The Beach Grill and The Ritz-Carlton Lounge & Bar round out the dining rhythm. After the beach, The Ritz-Carlton Spa extends the day with 14 treatment rooms, including 4 spa villas. Its Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 recognition supports this ranking. Pura Geger Beach and Geger Beach sit among its immediate neighbours.

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   #5 — The Mulia

   Bali · Reliable beachfront choice

   The Mulia earns this 5th place for one clear reason: here, the stay is shaped first and foremost by the oceanfront setting. Direct beach access defines the entire experience. Sunrise facing the sea, an ocean sunset ritual and seamless beach concierge service create a genuinely coastal rhythm. Private cabanas, set between tropical gardens and the beach, extend that continuity without pulling you back through the resort. The address also sits close to precise Nusa Dua shoreline markers: Geger Beach, Teluk Pantai Geger, Pantai Mengiat, plus Pura Geger Dalem Pemutih and Pura Geger Beach. For a cultural interlude, Museum Pasifika Bali is nearby. This ranking also reflects its profile: a large 5-star beach resort, recognised by the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025, focused more on the ease of a beach stay than on a heritage-led signature.

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   #6 — Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali

   Uluwatu, Bali · Clifftop oceanfront pick

   Ranked 6th in our edit of Bali’s best seaside hotels, Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali makes a strong case for a more vertical take on the coast. Here, the shoreline is experienced from Uluwatu’s cliffs, facing the Indian Ocean, rather than with your room set directly on the sand. That elevated position is exactly why it earns its place in this ranking. Breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean, sunset pauses on the cliffs, and unhurried days between room, spa and downtime create a clear, consistent rhythm. The Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas identity brings a well-defined framework centred on wellbeing and sustainability. The personalised wellness ritual also gives the stay real structure. Beyond the resort, Pantai Nyang Nyang, Ulu Paragliding Site and Drifter Surf Shop & Cafe - Uluwatu extend that close relationship with the coastline. Rocka and Crudo keep the focus where it belongs: on the sea.

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   #7 — Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort

   Uluwatu, Bali · Strong Uluwatu option

   Ranked 7th in our edit of Bali’s best seafront hotels, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort earns its place through setting alone. The resort sits on Uluwatu’s cliffs, on the Bukit Peninsula, facing the Indian Ocean. Here, the stay follows a clear coastal rhythm: breakfast overlooking the water, sunset on the cliff edge, and a personalised wellness interlude. The address also works well for exploring this specific stretch of shoreline. Pantai Pemutih, Cemongkak Beach, Pantai Cemongkak and Dreamland Beach shape the days around water and surf. Uluwatu Temple adds a cultural detour that fits naturally with this part of southern Bali. We place it behind more strongly defined names, yet the editorial case remains clear. For a 5-star Anantara resort with a constant visual connection to the ocean, this is a well-positioned, dependable Uluwatu option.

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   #8 — Belmond Jimbaran Puri

   Bali · Jimbaran Bay classic

   Ranked eighth among Bali’s best beachfront hotels, Belmond Jimbaran Puri earns its place through a direct, unforced relationship with the shore. The hotel opens onto Jimbaran Beach, one of the clearest bays in south Bali. Here, the stay follows tangible seaside rituals: breakfast facing the bay, a dawn walk along the sand, and dinner by the water. That rhythm matters in a coastal ranking. Cottages and villas near the beach, scattered through tropical gardens, avoid the scale of a large resort. In Jimbaran, that balance counts. A Balinese-inspired wellness ritual extends the hotel’s calmer reading of the destination, without pulling focus from the sea. The Belmond affiliation brings a more hushed style of hospitality, in keeping with the Balinese architecture and the character of the bay.

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   #9 — Jumeirah Bali

   Bali · Seaside resort pick

   Jumeirah Bali earns its place here for its direct connection to Bali’s south coast, between Dreamland Beach, Pantai Cemongkak, Balangan Beach and Tebing Pantai Balangan. Here, a seaside stay unfolds without relying on a busier central beach. Breakfast on the terrace, a slow day within the resort, then sunset at Sunset Point Pantai Cemongkak. That immediate geography matters. The design, inspired by Balinese architecture, keeps a clear local footing while staying true to Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts standards. For dining, AKASA Restaurant & Bar, led by Alessio Nalino, and Mawedangan, overseen by Tom Coll, give evenings real shape. Segaran Dining Terrace, Mantra, Maja Sunset Lounge and Gilt round out the tempo of the stay. The concierge can also arrange a cultural outing, which helps balance coastline, views and a broader discovery of the island.

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    #10 — Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort

    Seminyak, Bali · Seminyak beachfront

    In 10th place, Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort earns its spot for one clear reason: it keeps the sea at the heart of the stay without cutting you off from Seminyak. Kayu Aya Beach, Pantai Double-Six and Pantai Legian Bali are all easy to reach on foot. Garlic Lane also sits within the immediate area. That geography matters. You can move from an effortless beach day to a post-beach massage, then on to sunset along the Seminyak coast. The hotel’s rhythm follows suit. A slow-paced breakfast starts the day, a culinary escape in Seminyak fills the afternoon, and dinner lands at 360 Rooftop Dining. La Casa Mexican Sunset Bar takes over as the light fades. The Coffee Club Bali Legian, Designer Dining and In-Room Dining widen the choice further. Under the Anantara Hotels & Resorts banner, this 5-star resort embraces a coastal Bali that feels lively and easy to navigate.

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