8 Bali honeymoon destinations to celebrate your love in style

Nestled in the secluded, green mountains of Ubud, Kamandalu offers a tranquil Bali honeymoon. Kamandalu is designed to embody the essence of an authentic Balinese village, so you’ll be surrounded by the peaceful setting of nature. Coconut palms tower overhead as the flowing waters of the Petanu River trickle down below. The resort’s luxury villas are built with stone and grass and are the ultimate romantic sanctuary.

You can stay in the Valley Pool Villa, which offers a private infinity pool with gorgeous views of Ubud’s lush valley. It also includes indoor and outdoor showers, a garden with a patio for private dinners, and a spacious bedroom. Or if you really want to go big, you can upgrade to a two- or three-bedroom pool villa.

This five-star Bali resort also offers yoga, spa treatments, a swim-up bar and an award-winning restaurant. The resort also offers tours of the area so that you can experience the real Bali through a safari, a sunrise hike, cooking classes or white-water rafting. It’s the perfect place to mix relaxation and adventure to make your Bali honeymoon in Ubud memorable.

If you’re looking for world-class luxury, then Ayana Resort and Spa is calling your name. One of Bali’s most acclaimed resorts, it boasts 11 outdoor pools, 15 different restaurants, and 78 private villas. You’ll be spending your days in Uluwatu, which is known for its massive seaside cliffs, teal blue waters and some of the best beaches in Bali.

Imagine staying in a clifftop villa overlooking the rolling waves of the ocean while eating breakfast in bed. Paradise, right? Some villas include a private pool and 24-hour butler service, in case you want to pop some bubbly after hours. While other villas include a traditional Balinese flower bath upon arrival—exactly what you need after a long travel day.

With so much on offer, you won’t even need to leave the resort—the property has an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, shops, a cooking school and a spa. Be sure to grab a Tropical Temptation cocktail and watch the sun go down at its famous clifftop restaurant, Rock Bar. You’ll be in your own romantic world at Ayana.

The Legian is a contemporary luxury hotel in Seminyak. This hotel is comprised of luxurious suites complete with beach views so that you and your partner can enjoy a glass of champagne on the patio. Seminyak is the lively part of Bali with boutique shopping, a range of restaurants and world-renowned nightlife. If you want to check out the surrounding area in style, book yourself a Vespa, available at the hotel, so you can cruise around the island.

At The Legian, book an ocean-view suite or a villa at an exclusive location called The Club. You’ll want to wake up early to enjoy a decadent buffet breakfast or explore the island with a private chauffeur. Be sure to make use of the wellness centre, where you can sign up for daily yoga, pilates and spin classes.

A Bali honeymoon at The Legian means you’ll be located in a buzzing area of the island with the option to relax in a romantic retreat. Attentive hospitality and a beachfront location make this accommodation comfortable, luxurious and fun.

Hanging Gardens of Bali gives guests major Welcome to the Jungle vibes (minus Guns N’ Roses). This resort is set in the bright green environment of Ubud where couples can enjoy a champagne breakfast or “secret” romantic dinner. The honeymoon spa suite includes a spacious spa lounge with luxury bedding and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. You’ll happily sip your morning coffee whilst soaking in the jaw-dropping views of the tropical Ubud Jungle preserve.

This Bali resort is in a village north of Ubud. Because of its remoteness, it offers many experiences centered around its exotic location and amenities. Imagine getting a massage in a private, outdoor area at the edge of the flowing Ayung River, or surprising your partner with a romantic, candlelit dinner by the infinity pool. All of these experiences are designed to focus on you and your beloved, making you feel like the only ones in the world.

If you’re looking for a contemporary and stylish resort on the far end of the island, this one is for you. Hotel Mulia is a beachfront location on Nusa Dua, best known for its clean beaches and five-star accommodations.

It’s easy to get lost in this spacious resort—with its six ocean view pools, nine restaurants with varying cuisines and water sport activities on the white sand beach. The accommodation is an all-suite retreat that includes three different types of rooms, some of which feature butler service, jacuzzi and ocean views.

An all-inclusive resort, you can enjoy all the perks, like complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails and access to beach cabanas—depending on the type of resort package you choose. While you’re there, try learning how to surf or hop on a kiteboard, or, if you’d rather work on your tan, there are plenty of picturesque locales for laying out in the Bali sun.

The Mulia is also known for its exquisite dining—be sure to book a table for Sunday brunch at its beachfront restaurant, Soleil. Load your plate with heaps of fresh seafood and don’t worry, the waiters will come by with free-flowing Champagne.

You know you can expect nothing short of the best when the Four Seasons is involved and its location in Jimbaran Bay will make you re-evaluate your standards of luxury. This Bali honeymoon escape features a 57-meter beachfront infinity pool, fine dining and immersive Bali experiences such as cooking classes and restorative yoga.

The resort itself is nestled in the private area of Jimbaran Bay, which is on Bali’s southwest coast. The beach is on a strip of land that connects the Bali mainland and the Bukit Peninsula.

The Four Seasons offers exclusive activities such as a three-hour private tour of rice villages, historic sights and temples, or the opportunity to learn about the Goa Gong ninth-century cave temple from a High Priest. One of the best parts is that it gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the island’s culture. The Four Seasons’ Ganesha Cultural Centre allows you to take part in rituals, ceremonies and cultural activities.

If breakfast is your favourite meal, this spot offers a huge spread with high-quality food and a range of options (you could spend the entire morning tasting bites of each dish). Most importantly, this accommodation makes sure that you feel like you’re in a traditional Balinese setting with its detailed architecture and open-spaced living areas. No cookie-cutter resort here!

Ubud is the spot you want to consider if you’re looking for a quiet retreat with your beloved. It’s away from the crowded beaches and nestled in a jungle filled with monkeys, waterfalls and wellness retreats. Bisma Eight is a boutique hotel designed to make guests feel like they’re in a dreamy, forest hideaway.

This Bali honeymoon destination is more than staying in luxury accommodation as it offers activities to show you the real Bali. Since you and your partner are fresh off the dance lessons from the wedding, why not try a Balinese traditional dance? It’s a dynamic and expressive ceremony as dancers tell stories through their movements.

If you want to give your feet a break, Bisma Eight also teaches you how to make canang sari, which is a daily Balinese Hindu offering (you might see these around temples or in front of houses). The locals make them as a thank you to the gods and pray.

You’ll feel like you stepped into a hidden treehouse in the forest suite. Enjoy breakfast in a king size bed that faces out toward the green jungle, then step into a whirlpool bathtub and feel your entire body relax. The view from the forest suite balcony gives you a front row seat to the bright orange Bali sunsets.

Mayaloka offers a laidback, romantic getaway in Bali. It’s in the neighbourhood of Seminyak, which is bustling with trendy cafes, boutique shops, and vibrant nightlife, so this retreat is an ideal place to relax after a day of exploring the island. It’s not as big as traditional resorts in the area, but it’s peaceful and dreamy. Mayaloka offers private villas surrounded by a natural green landscape with your own swimming pool.

The honeymoon villas are intimate and private, each with its own pool, canopy bed, garden and outdoor flower bath. One of its quirkier aspects is the outdoor toilet and shower, but when it’s just the two of you, it doesn’t even matter.