This famed Island of the Gods of Indonesia, Bali, is not only famous for its world-class surfing and diving, breathtaking vista, and historical and archaeological attractions but also for its large collection of private
luxury villas for rent complete with staff and top-class levels of service.
Offering a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers, families, and right through to the super-elite, these luxurious Bali villas are often set among Bali's lush landscape, more set in a lush garden backdrop and boasting of an open-air living, dining, and bathroom area thanks to Bali's balmy climate.
Definitely showcasing a very Balinese experience, choosing to stay in one of the strategically placed villas in Bali and particularly in villas near Bali city is much more than the typical experience of passing the night away comfortably in one of Bali's large range of accommodations as the private Bali villas are like another
vacation destination in itself.
Usually, most of Bali's tourists prefer or favor luxury villas near Bali city, specifically located in Central Bali particularly around the hill town of Ubud. Other locations include the greater
Seminyak area (Seminyak, Umalas, Canggu), the south around Jimbaran and Uluwatu, Sanur as well as Lovina in north Bali as these luxury villas are strategically located amidst peaceful and relaxing vistas, promoting relaxation and comfort for them.
Central Bali
A mountainous Bali area, Central Bali is most popularly known for the artistic and cultural capital of Bali in Ubud and the mountains and lakes around Bedugul.
Central Bali is also popular for the presence of two of the key nine directional temples of Bali namely the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan (Lake Bratan Temple) in Bedugul and Pura Luhur Batukaru (Batukaru Temple) in Tabanan as well as its other notable artistic, cultural, historical, and scenic attractions such as botanical gardens and the Candikuning market in Bedugul, the black sand beaches and Mount Batukaru Bali's second highest peak in Tabanan and the interesting small palace, monkey forest, and lots of arts and crafts shops in the foothills of Ubud.
Central Bali also boasts of many cultural dance performances, particularly in Ubud, on an almost nightly basis. Ubud is also a haven for all kinds of spa treatments and other wellness centers. So if you want pampering, definitely you can experience that in Ubud.
For those outdoors types, the rice fields and valleys at Jati Luwih near Bedugul is a good place to take a relatively gentle hike while those who are more energetic and experienced can climb the mighty Mount Batukaru.
However, because this region has no coastline, there are limited opportunities for water sports so those who want to surf and dive will just have to do with white-water rafting as it is excellent in the Sayan valley close to Ubud.
Villas Near Central Bali
Dominated by artistic, cultural, historical, and scenic attractions, Central Bali is a preferred
tourist destination for those looking for a break from the sun, sand, and partying in South Bali. However, most of these tourists prefer to stay in villas near central Bali like in Seminyak villas. BVH has a list of a wide range of private villas in Seminyak which offer the best access to the city like:
Villa Walmi
Villa Walmi is a luxurious three and four-bedroom villas, conveniently located in the heart of Seminyak area and just a few minutes away from one of the island's most famous stretch of golden-sand beaches, myriad of restaurants, and shopping boutiques.
Villa Lata Liana
Villa Lata Liana is a two-bedroom and 5-bedroom self-contained villa that is located just minutes from Seminyak's Petitenget beach and close to the popular Gado Gado restaurant.
Villa Vie Bali
Villa Vie Bali is a refined 4-bedroom villa in a sophisticated tropical lifestyle, just footsteps away from Seminyak Square.
Seminyak, a beach town in South Bali, is more upmarket and has a much more laid-back and more sophisticated atmosphere than Kuta which is by far the most heavily developed area in Bali, with lots of shopping and night-
life and the island's centre of lower-end party culture.
With a much quieter beach atmosphere and considered as the high end spa and boutique shopping capital of Bali, Seminyak is a much better place to stay than those villas within the city.