This collection features West Bali hotels whose infinity pools have views of the ocean and volcanoes; villas with private pools; pools for dive training; pools for kids and pools to simply wallow in. Because: holidays.
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Villa Delmara
– Balian –
Villa Delmara is wrapped around an infinity pool overlooking a quiet stretch of beach at Balian. The private four-bedroom villa is an exclusive peaceful place to stay.
Pondok Pitaya's pool is as close as you'll get to the beach in Balian. If you're not staying at the hotel, go to the restaurant for a meal and you'll be able to use the pool.
Bombora's infinity pool overlooks the surf spot at Medewi – the view is absolutely stunning. This pool is adjacent to the restaurant and is for use of hotel guests only.
The freshwater pool – no chemicals – at Pondok Matekap offers views across rice paddies and out to the ocean. This three-bedroom villas is a fantastic choice for families.
Many of the private villas at Sumberkima Hill have their own pools, and all have outrageous views. Each villa is different, so choose a one that suits your sense of style.
If a pool is important to you, be sure to book at The Menjangan's Monsoon Suites, which are a short drive from the beach. The Beach Villas have the ocean, not a pool.
The swimming pool is a real bonus at this quirky budget hideaway. Located at at the far eastern end of sandy Yeh Sumbul beach, it feels wonderfully wild here.
This resort was built on sacred land that was once exclusively the bathing area of local royalty. There are pools fed by a hot spring, as well as a cool pool, with views of the bay.