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In case you'd like to know which resort to stay in Bali, remember that the island has transformed itself from a laid back surfer hangout into one of the world's most famous holiday destinations.

W Retreat & Spa Bali, Seminyak

The new rock star on the island, there's no denying the high octane glamour that comes with this beachfront property

It is large by Bali standards, but exudes its own sense of cool and serene.

A room in the principal building gets you close to the activity.

Back in the seashore will be the dazzling, and affordable, private villas and pools of the hotel.

Really useful is the top of Bali AWAY resort, which stays open 24/7

That's great news for late night revelers looking for a foot massage after stumbling in from a night at Woo Bar -- Bali's latest hot spot.

Equally useful is the hidden sliding door that reveals and hides bathroom and bedroom spaces, as well as the three- tier chief swimming pool for ample lounging and photo opportunities.

While farther north is the even quieter Canggu beach the resort is far enough in the main variety of resorts to help keep the seashore silent.

The resort can arrange a motorbike lease for US$5 a day

The Colony Hotel The Colony Hotel:

There is one big plus point about staying at The Colony Hotel : no kids under the age of 16 allowed.

Another bonus is the on site Jari Menari massage facility

Not to be overlooked are the 20 rooms done up in a pretty but minimalist decor.

The junior suite includes a spacious balcony that overlooks the 16-meter pool

Amankila

As you can find plenty of stairs to browse found on a headland in Candidasa, high heels usually are not recommended while staying at the Amankila.

Luckily, golf carts can easily be bought to transport you down to the beach club where a generous strip of black sand shore remains tout- free.

If you're attempting to know what to do in Bali and tired of the sand come sundown, try seeing the changing color of the heavens from the resort 's trademark -stepped swimming pool

Early bookers, attempt to get upgraded to villa 37 -- apparently the resort's most requested villa -- which appreciates the very best view of the ocean

Anantara Resort Seminyak The penthouse suite at Anantara Resort Seminyak places you at eye-level with the coconut trees
Bali includes a far-out local rule saying that buildings must not be higher than a palm tree

This five-story property just makes the cut

Penthouse suites come with attached outdoor lounge space plus a terrazzo bath, so you could fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves

Michi Retreat

Ubud is where artists flock, so it makes sense to put up at a property with arty inclinations if you are staying here.

Michi is a work in progress, and its own originator, the septuagenarian Professor Kung, calls himself a nomad

Hence, the resort near Jukut Paku is an eclectic assortment of rooms which are consistently changing.

Adding another dimension to the encounter are mosaic grottos that overlook a specially dramatic stretch of the River Wos

Harmony Hotel

Cheap and cheerful, and found only minutes walk from Seminyak beach, this can be among the best values in Seminyak

All rooms are around a common pool that was mosaic.

Breakfast included

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Away from the coast, amid dense bamboo jungle and perched looking on the sacred Ayung River is this wonderful, peaceful escape.

Jungle wildlife along with the occasional screams of rafters thrusting along the river are the sole sounds to intrude upon the privacy of each and every villa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

All 42 thatched maxi-huts/villas have an outdoor shower that overlooks a plunge pool that releases itself forever to the jungle's steamy abyss plus the river valley.

There are also 18 suites

You're far from the maddening crowds and if your non- seashore stay is what you are trying to find, your funding is well spent here

Since it relaunched in 2009 as AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, this hotel has bagged a whole slew of major awards for its pub (see below), its accommodations as well as the resort.

And it is clear why

The rooms and resort layout are very well appointed without the over the top ' luxury flourishes'

The hotel sits high above the Indian Ocean near Jimbaran Bay on Bali's southwestern peninsula so it's a small schlep from the more hectic Seminyak, Kuta, Legian expanse.

Not a bad thing, but it is more difficult to pop away should, for some reason, you need to escape

The above are a few of the reasons the hotel can also be demonstrating a popular wedding (and honeymoon) destination.

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