Bali's finest quiet luxury boutique — just 32 infinity pool villas on 57 acres of nature sanctuary above Jimbaran Bay, with the Writers Bar (an age-old Raffles tradition), Chef Gaetan Biesuz's storytelling tasting menus at Rumari (80/20 local sourcing philosophy), and a sense of stillness rare on increasingly busy Bali. CNT RC three consecutive years.
Why We Chose It
Raffles Bali delivers the most refined quiet luxury on the island — just 32 infinity pool villas on 57 beachfront acres where birdsong is the dominant soundtrack. The open-air Writers Bar at the top of the property is a Raffles signature; Chef Gaetan Biesuz's Rumari restaurant offers storytelling tasting menus that reimagine Southeast Asian flavors with an 80/20 sourcing philosophy (80% from the archipelago, 20% imported). The spa is intimate but deeply effective; the virtually private beach completes what CNT describes as a stay most guests experience with their eyes, not iPhones. CNT Readers' Choice 2023, 2024, 2025.
What Stands Out
- The finest quiet luxury boutique in Bali — just 32 infinity pool villas
- 57-acre nature sanctuary with virtually private beach on Jimbaran Bay
- Rumari restaurant: storytelling tasting menus with 80/20 local sourcing
- The Writers Bar — the age-old Raffles signature, open-air with panoramic views
- CNT Readers' Choice 2023, 2024, 2025