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BUKIT INDULGENCE
Superb surf aside, the Bukit has acquired a reputation for
super-luxury resorts
which take
advantage of the peninsula's alchemy of high cliffs, churning waves, gorgeous sunsets and
escapism. Arguably, the most prestigious is
Alila Villas Uluwatu
( 0361 848 2166,
ali-
lahotels.com
)
on the cliff at the southern end of the Bukit. Five-star villas are gorgeous,
naturally, but the public areas are staggeringly stylish, too, with an infinity pool that merges
into the horizon and has graced the cover of many a glossy magazine. It comes as little
surprise to learn it is a fixture in the world's best 100 hotels awards. If the $825-a-night
price tag smarts, you could splash out in the well-regarded restaurants -
Warung
offers
Indonesian dishes,
Cire
serves MediterAsian food like snapper in ginger Usukuchi broth
(Rp240,000) - or simply settle in for a drink in the
Sunset Cabanna
, a striking latticed box
cantilevered over the cliff. Even at Rp145,000 a cocktail, it's worth a detour after a long
afternoon.
SULUBAN
Bali Bule
Jl Pantai Padang Padang 0361 769979,
balibulehomestay.com
;
map
.
Opened
in 2012 and a 10min walk from the breaks, this is a great-value option, with twelve hugely
spacious modern bungalows, all wi
th a/c, arra
nged around a pool in manicured gardens. The
best bed for your bucks in the area.
Rp450,000
Galih Homestay
Jl Pantai Suluban, just before parking barrier 0856 391 1211,
galih-
homestay@yahoo.com
;
map
.
This surfer-friendly place 200m from the breaks provides eight
clean, good-quality tile
d rooms (
fan and a/c) set around a garden courtyard, all with attached
cold-water bathrooms.
Rp200,000
The Gong
Jl Labuhan Sait, 1km west of Pantai Suluban 0361 769976,
thegongu-
luwatubali.com
;
map
.
While a little frayed at the edges, Uluwatu's first homestay remains
a good choice: relaxed and with clean rooms (including bunks for sharing surfers) in two
blocks either side of a garden with
a pool. Ro
oms in the back are larger, those in front have
glimpses of the sea from balconies.
Rp220,000
Mamo
Jl Pantai Suluban, on corner of beach road 0361 769882,
mamobali.com
;
map
.
Bland but comfy accommodation in one of the largest options in the area, where a/c rooms
tick
international standards like cable TV, fridges and minibars. Also has the requisite pool.
$148
watch the waves, but none has the credentials of this surfer-owned place that spreads over
several terraces. Pizzas and pasta (for around Rp80,000) are only average, so come for sun-
downers with a stylish surfie crowd. DJs ramp things up at night and Sunday sessions can be
fun.
Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 9am-1am.
