One of the more impossible tasks we asked of you readers this year was picking the top accommodations in a country brimming with them. Yep, Bali has beachfront, clifftop, jungle-tucked and even some urbane among its overwhelming wealth of offerings, but the best hotels in Indonesia for 2024 also reach to less-visited isles like Sumba and of course the skyscrapers of bustling Jakarta.
Best Beach Resorts in Indonesia
1. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
This beachfront paradise, where ultra-private villas tumble down lushly landscaped tiers, is no stranger to awards. The resort holds broad appeal, with a wide expanse of sand, Sundara Beach Club— where Bali’s longest and most decadent Sunday brunch takes place—and Coconut Grove for surfing, SUP and more aquatic fun. And it gets service right, too. The staff are overwhelmingly wonderful, personable and motivated to help make each guest feel blissed out. Bonus points for: a brand-new, plastic-free kids’ club that is like heaven for little ones; compelling cultural experiences; and a fantastic range of cuisines.
2. AYANA Estate, Bali
3. Desa Potato Head, Bali
5. NIHI Sumba
6. The Sanchaya, Bintan Island
7. Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali
8. Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
10. Conrad Bali
Best City Hotels in Indonesia
This 2022 debut in Jakarta’s swish Menteng district, minutes from the National Monument, continually woos its guests with a blend of impeccable service and stylish, spacious accommodations dotted with indigenous touches. Glitzy and glamorous from arrival through to lights out, its tropical rainforest–inspired vibe is decidedly cosmopolitan but with a resort-y bent. Think: a covered outdoor swimming pool hovering above the city skyline on the 35th floor, The Spa offering decadent body treatments, and a handful of dining options that reach to Japan and Europe for inspiration.
3. Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta
5. The Hermitage Hotel, Menteng-Jakarta
9. The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place
10. Raffles Jakarta
Best Hotel Spas in Indonesia
1. COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
Wellness isn’t an afterthought at this COMO retreat, but the central premise. It’s a place to go with intention in mind, whether that’s pure pampering indulgence with massages, body therapies and more, or energy or spiritual work alongside holistic practitioners. Whatever the goal, you’ll find a remedy here.
2. The Mulia Resort & Villas, Bali
3. Apurva Kempinski, Bali
4. Nihi Sumba
5. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
6. Mandapa, a Ritz- Carlton Reserve
7. The Asa Maia, Bali
8. Sanctuary Potato Head, Bali
10. Capella Ubud
Best Upcountry Hotels in Indonesia
1. Capella Ubud
Capella Ubud continues to stun guests with a truly one-of-a-kind experience in the north-of-Ubud village of Keliki. Where else in Indonesia (or the world) do travellers check into a sprawling 19th century– inspired platform tent—equipped with its own heated saltwater pool—dripping with hand carvings, luscious textiles, vibrant paintings and eccentric furniture, not to mention a throne toilet? The resort is full of seductive spaces and amenities, for example the massive cistern pool floating atop the jungle and Api Jiwa restaurant, where chefs cook over live fire for savoury multi-course feasts. What’s more, the resort’s many activities, including for children, are some of the most thoughtfully designed on Bali.
2. Desa Hay, Bali
3. COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
4. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Bali
5. Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali
6. Amanjiwo, Central Java
7. Bambu Indah, Bali
8. Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bali
9. Kayon Jungle Resort, Bali
10. GDAS Bali Health & Wellness Resort, Bali
Best Hotel Pools in Indonesia
1. The Mulia Resort & Villas, Bali
It would be hard to find another island with as many swimming pools as Bali, but they’re not all created equal. Some are beyond breathtaking, impressive in both scale and shape as well as setting and design, as is the case with Nusa Dua’s The Mulia Resort & Villas, which moved into first place for 2024 and excels, too, in sense of place and Instagramability.
6. Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape
7. AYANA Estate
8. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
9. Capella Ubud
Best General Managers in Indonesia
1. Amier Mannakari, Hidden Hills Villas, Bali
Helming a “new way of luxury” at this secluded Uluwatu hotel, Mannakari keeps a low profile on the hospitality scene. His commitment to going above and beyond for guests can be seen in his personal responses to the resort’s many glowing online reviews.
2. Lucia Liu, The Laguna, A Luxury Collection Bali Resort
3. Mirco Lada, Gran Melia Jakarta
4. Axel Jehangir, The Asa Maia, Bali
5. Alpha Eldiansyah, Banyan Tree Bintan
You’ll find great diversity in these lists of our readers’ picks of the best hotels and hotel features across Indonesia for 2024. And for all of this year’s Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific winners, click here.
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