Soori Bali

Sitting on gorgeous green grounds dotted with palm trees and lush plants, this five-pearl resort combines sleek minimalist architecture with traditional Balinese touches and stunning sea views. Once past the simple, stark entrance where a reflection pool sprouts green grasses and delicate trees, guests enter an equally zen open-air lobby with a glossy tile floor and teakwood roof. Simple, sparse furnishings include sofas and padded rattan chairs that offer seating with a view of another glassy-surfaced pool and beyond that, the sea. The resort is composed of minimalist, concrete structures that contrast with the surrounding lush greenery, with vines and plants creeping over the stone and skirting paved paths and staircases meandering across the grounds. The remote location surrounded by rice fields suits travelers seeking a peaceful escape with a heaping dose of luxury, and couples and families make up the clientele.

The resort sits in a secluded coastal location surrounded by lush rice fields, far from the city center and tourist sights. The nearest town of Tabanan is about a 25-minute drive away. The Royal Palace at Kerambitan is a 20-minute drive from here. The Tanah Lot temple and the temple complex at Taman Ayun are a 30- to 40-minute drive, while Pura Luhur Batukaru, a temple scenically situated on the slopes of Mount Batukaru, is a 50-minute drive. Bali Butterfly Park is 35 minutes away and the Nirwana Bali Golf Club can be reached in 30 minutes. Ngurah Rai International Airport is about an hour and 15 minutes away.

The resort has 48 offers spacious villas set in private gardens with pools and an array of modern comforts. Much like the rest of the property, villas are sleek and modern with chic, minimalist decor and partially open-air architecture that allows for lounging both indoors and outdoors. Poolside, open-air pavilions are furnished with sofas and chairs, while wooden sundecks have loungers and umbrellas. Villas have views of the sea or the surrounding rice fields and mountains in the distance, while Beach Pool Villas and Ocean Pool Villas have direct access to the beach. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, Apple TVs, Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi, as well as butler service. Luxurious bathrooms have double-sink vanities, bathtubs, and walk-in rainfall showers, plus outdoor showers. Families or groups who want more space can book the three- and four-bedroom villas or the five-bedroom Soori Residence, which has a private gym and spa as well as chauffeur services. The most lavish option here is the 10-bedroom Soori Estate, which even has a helipad.

The resort has a beautiful infinity-edge outdoor pool that overlooks the sea, while several umbrella-shaded sun loungers are available on a grassy expanse by the black-sanded beach. Guests should note that the sea can be rough and unsafe for swimming, however. There are two restaurants: the beachside, semi-covered Cotta, which serves a variety of Asian fare with an emphasis on Balinese dishes, and the fine-dining Ombak. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and room service is available 24 hours a day.

Guests wishing to indulge in a pampering session can do so at the spa, which offers a variety of treatments, including ones for kids. The fitness center offers a limited number of machines and equipment, but they’re all high-tech Life Fitness machines with built-in TVs. Free yoga classes are also offered. Other features include a small on-site shop selling a range of the resort chain’s products and local arts and crafts. A small library offers a small selection of books, as well as a large table, an iMac computer, and a printer, while the Reading Room offers a more extensive collection of tomes and several sofas and armchairs to settle into. The hotel can arrange various excursions and activities. Wi-Fi is free throughout.