The Kunja Villas & Spa

This upscale resort consists of 18 villas on beautiful, green grounds filled with lush vegetation, tropical flowers, and palm trees. Typical Balinese architecture includes sloped, thatched roofs and lots of open-air spaces. Guests are greeted in a fairly simple lobby where a sleek front desk is flanked by wicker seating and there’s not much in the form of decor besides a few potted plants. There aren't many public spaces here, as the hotel aims at providing a private experience. The property mainly attracts couples, including honeymooners and wedding parties (there’s a lovely chapel on-site). Families are also drawn to the spacious villas and private pools.

The hotel is located in Seminyak, on a fairly quiet road and within walking distance of several dining options. Petitenget road, a busy street lined with restaurants, cafes, and shops, is a two-minute walk from the hotel. The beach can be reached in about 10 to 15 minutes on foot (Potato Head Beach Club is an 11-minute walk from the hotel), though the hotel also offers shuttles; Seminyak Beach is about a five-minute drive, Kuta Beach can be reached in about a half-hour, and Legian Beach is a 20-minute drive. Seminyak Square is a six-minute drive and other attractions include the Discovery Shopping Mall (25-minute drive). The Ngurah Rai International Airport is about a half-hour away and the hotel provides free transfers.

The resort offers one- and three-bedroom villas with a partially open-air design and modern Balinese decor that's simple and serene, favoring neutral shades and contemporary, wooden furniture. All of the spacious villas have large living rooms that overlook the beautiful private gardens where lush trees and plants skirt private pools. Surrounding sundecks offer umbrella-shaded sun loungers. All units also have full kitchens and dining areas, while bedrooms feature romantic canopy beds and French doors that open onto the gardens. Bathrooms are massive and partially open-air, with lovely exposed stone accent walls, sleek sink basins, walk-in showers, and luxurious soaking tubs skirted in greenery. All villas are equipped with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, stereo systems, electronic safes, work desks, and free Wi-Fi.

Due to the fact that the property consists of a collection of private villas, there are not many public spaces here, but most features -- like pools and gardens -- are for guests’ private use. Though there is no restaurant on-site, all villas come equipped with kitchens and guests can book a variety of private dining services (for an additional fee), such as romantic dinners, barbecues, and garden parties. Daily breakfast is included and guests can choose between continental, American, or Indonesian, which is made-to-order, plus daily afternoon tea and fresh fruit arrangements are also provided. Chef and chauffeur services are available and guests can also book spa services. The resort is a popular wedding venue and has a beautiful, glass-faced wedding chapel that’s flanked by soothing water features and lush greenery. Guests traveling with kids can request baby seats, cots, pool toys, and pool fences. Airport transfers are included in the rates, as is Wi-Fi. There is no fitness center on-site, but each villa has a private pool.