
Alila Villa Uluwatu
Bali
Perhaps representing the holy grail of Asian five-star hospitality, the Alila group is known not only for its quiet parsing of restrained luxury, but also as a byword for responsible, sustainable tourism. Alila Villas Uluwatu, a sprawling clifftop resort on the Balinese island of the same name is the epitome of this, with 65 cool villas constructed to simultaneously follow an environmentally friendly framework and present contemporary interiors accented with traditional Balinese details. Designed by Singapore architectural firm WOHA, the hotel’s many distinct areas – including three restaurants and a spa – incorporate locally-sourced materials such as wood, stone and rattan. A 50-metre swimming pool is not so much of a necessity when a majority of villas feature their own pool, but the cliff-edge location is hard to beat.
Jalan Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, T 62.361 848 2166, www.alilahotels.com