The Bale Hotel

If you like modern design over substance this may be a place for you. Whilst you cannot deny the privacy of some of the villas and their decor (but hardly comparable with some resorts in Ubud), the service and personal touches are where this resort fails by a long mark - from several calls to let us know that breakfast would stop being served in a few minutes (even though there is 24h room service) to staff not being able to recommed a restaurant (or understand you at all) to the manager who seemed more interested in the nightlife of Kuta... more

You really can't help but fall in love with this exquisite boutique resort. The moment you are greeted til you bid goodbye, it feels like heaven. Fiercely private, beautiful architecture, incredibly loveable staff, wonderful, wonderful food by such 'down to earth' chef. A true sanctuary for lost souls of the big cities! You've gotta try it!

My husband and I spent the first five nights of our nine night honeymoon at the Bale'(11/7-11/12). The resort is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The décor is definitely contemporary as opposed to Balinese. The website photos are very accurate. The villas are well appointed and stylish. The private pool, outdoor daybed, and outdoor shower made us feel like we were really in our own world. We had our choice of soaps and bath gels as well giving us more comforts of home. The breakfasts were tasty (lemon pancakes supurb). There was no need to... more

I have just stayed 3 nights at the Bale during a 2 week stay in bali during which I also stayed at another two 5 star hotels so i am fortunate to be able to do some comparisons. The Bale is a wonderful hotel. Its best quality is something very hard to define-as soon as you enter its walled compound you are overcome with a feeling of serenity. The staff are completely professional and the restaurant is top class. The best bits: - The staff are very professional, extremely obliging and friendly and very good at their jobs -... more

Having just returned from 6 nights at The Bale I felt I must write and compliment the quality of the hotel. The Pavilions are fantastic and make you not want to leave their surroundings. The staff are very professional and very friendly and helpful. The drivers recommended local restaurants in the evening and these were excellent value and good quality. We also had a couple's spa treatment and again this was very good. There is also a reasonable gym if you want to burn some calories. Overall I would recommend the Bale if... more

We stayed 4 nights in The Balé and had a package rate for USD 1’300.-- + 21 % Tax. The package incl. Breakfast à la carte in Restaurant (really good) and your private villa with private buttler and also every day massage in Santuary Spa for 2 persons (6 massages at about 60 to 130 mins) and also a private dinner in the own pavillon/villa for 2. The private villas/pavillon are just incredible, amazing, there are no other words, just great!! But there are some things I’m complaining about: 1.The hotel has no private... more

I used to be a real Amanjunkie, but this year I finally found something different: The Balè is a really beautiful hotel, very intimate, with large rooms, all with private pool, excellent service, gourmet food and attentive staff. What can you ask for more? Maybe they might improve their Beach Club, with new balés and more services. But with a pool in your pavillon you do not really feel like going out!!!

The Bale is a beautiful piece of resort hotel architecture - the lovely things you see in the pictures on its website are indeed what you're going to get. Food is good, the spa is also lovely, but the high point would be the private pool and the outdoor lounge area. Great place to unwind! That you can wake up and step right from the bathroom straight into your private pool (which leads straight off the bathroom) is pure bliss! Because of its small number of villas, the Bale is also very intimate (try to get the highest villa for... more

Simply the best. The website pictures were nice but it's nothing compared to the real thing...loved the minimalist design and the friendly service. It's right next to the golf course, the Amanusa and the private beach, but it doesnt really matter as the best part is your own private villa. It's so chic, luxurious, complete with a huge private pool that you never want to leave. We had our lunch delivered to our villa while we swam in the pool, followed by a perfect massage at the spa. Breakfast is included in the rate and it's soo yummy.... more

On arrival into Denpasar, we were greeted by our driver holding a board with our names written on it. On meeting us, we were walked to a van nearby and given cold towels which were very much appreciated in the Balinese heat. The driver was friendly and gave us a good review of the area. Approximately 20 minutes after leaving the airport, we arrived at The Bale where we were greeted by our butler and a whole bunch of other staff. The butler walked us straight to the room; giving us information on the hotel spontaneously. Our pavillion... more