Alila Villas Uluwatu
Supremely discreet and stylish stay on the Bukit



Japanese honeymooners and Russian jet setters wasted no time discovering this clifftop beauty on the Bukit Peninsula. But you’ll hardly bump into them thanks to the ultra-private layout of Alila, where staff outnumber guests. Breezy architecture brings the views into every setting, from the two healthful Asian restaurants and spa to the ultra-luxe villas with their private pools, cabanas and butler service. A communal infinity pool perched over limestone cliffs that plunge to the Indian Ocean is ideal for swimming laps.
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