If you’re looking to avoid the over-crowded touristy spots and indulge in an exclusive and luxurious getaway in 2027, here’s our pick of the best luxury surf resorts in Bali, all within easy reach of the Bukit Peninsula’s world-class waves.

 

Svanata Uluwatu Bali Resort, formerly Anantara Uluwatu, above the Bukit surf breaks

 

The Edge Bali

For family-friendly getaways or a Bali trip with your closest mates, The Edge Bali is perfect for entertaining large groups. Perched on the Uluwatu cliffs with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, it has just 8 private villas, from one-bedroom ocean retreats to a five-bedroom villa for up to 10 guests, each with private pools, a private butler and buggy rides around the resort. Guests can swim in the famous sky pool at the oneeighty° day club, dine underground at The cave, unwind at the ocean-view spa and gym, and enjoy The club, with its two-lane bowling alley, private cinema, karaoke room, wine cellar dining room and rooftop tennis court. Uluwatu, Padang Padang and the other Bukit breaks are a short drive away.

 

The Edge Resort Uluwatu Bali

 

Hidden Valley by S-Resorts

For a relaxing spot that’s all about the waves, Hidden Valley by S-Resorts is a beautiful retreat on the Bukit Peninsula surrounded by world-famous surf spots like Dreamland, Padang Padang, Uluwatu, Impossibles and many more. Whether you’re travelling by yourself, with your mates, or planning your honeymoon, there are plenty of things to do at the resort, from daily yoga and four pools to the day spa, plus a daily beach shuttle to the surf. 7 nights from US$670 in a Standard Resort Room (low season).

 

Hidden Valley S-Resorts Bali

Six Senses Uluwatu

Sitting on Uluwatu’s sacred land is Six Senses, an ultimate luxury resort which opened its doors in 2018. Six Senses overlooks world-famous waves, beaches, hip cafes and hang out spots, with ocean-view villas and private pools, five dining options and a strong focus on sustainability. Nine renowned surf breaks are within a 10 to 30 minute drive. For a truly relaxing time, the Six Senses Spa offers ten treatment rooms and a full wellness program.

 

Six Senses Uluwatu 

 

Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts (formerly Banyan Tree Ungasan)

For an Instagram-worthy view, Umana Bali is a breathtaking and private all-pool villa resort on the clifftops of Ungasan, perfect for a luxury escape or a honeymoon. The former Banyan Tree Ungasan reopened under Hilton’s LXR brand in late 2023, with 72 villas, each with its own infinity-edge pool and outdoor hot tub, plus access to Melasti Beach below the cliffs. Indulge with your loved ones at The Lohma Spa, then bring a surfboard and catch fantastic surf breaks around the Bukit Peninsula, including Uluwatu’s The Peak, Outside Corner, Racetrack and Temples.

 

Umana Bali, formerly Banyan Tree Ungasan, cliff-top pool villas

Svanata Uluwatu Bali Resort (formerly Anantara Uluwatu)

For a romantic hideaway, the clifftop resort long known as Anantara Uluwatu, now independent and renamed Svanata Uluwatu Bali Resort, sits on the ocean’s edge on the Bukit Peninsula’s west coast. Its 73 suites, pool villas and penthouses all look out over the Indian Ocean, the suites have a jacuzzi on the balcony and the villas their own private pool. Private beach stairs lead down to Impossibles, and Padang Padang and Bingin are close by if you and your partner are keen for a surf.

 

Svanata Uluwatu Bali Resort, formerly Anantara Uluwatu, ocean front pool villa

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