The original Five-Star Bali — one of the first international luxury chains on the island, still defining the standard after 30+ years. All-villa property on Jimbaran Bay with a resident Balinese Hindu priest blessing guests on arrival, three pools, the iconic Sundara beach club for Sunday brunch and craft cocktails, and vibrant cultural programming. CNT RC eight consecutive years.
Why We Chose It
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is the foundational luxury hotel on the island — one of the first international chains to arrive, it has been offering warm Balinese hospitality for over three decades and remains a benchmark. Every guest is welcomed at the open-air hilltop lobby with a blessing from the resident Balinese Hindu priest. Golf carts shuttle guests through the compact, perfectly laid-out property; all manner of aquatic activities await in the gentle bay. Three divine pools include the 187-foot-long Sundara pool, home to the island's most celebrated beach club for live music, craft cocktails, and bountiful Sunday brunches. Vibrant cultural programming runs year-round. CNT Readers' Choice 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024.
What Stands Out
- The original Five-Star Bali — defining the standard for 30+ years
- Resident Balinese Hindu priest blesses every guest on arrival
- Sundara beach club — the island's most celebrated Sunday brunch and cocktail destination
- All-villa property on gentle Jimbaran Bay with full aquatic activity program
- CNT Readers' Choice 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024