Mulia Villas, UluwatuMulia Villas in Uluwatu, Indonesia has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 38 hotels we score in Uluwatu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 4.3.Mulia Villas is a five-star resort situated on 75 acres of hillside in Nusa Dua, Bali. The property consists of private one to six bedroom villas, each featuring a personal garden and plunge pool. Guests have access to a spa, a gym, and six on-site restaurants offering Pan-Asian cuisine. The resort is part of an integrated destination that includes the nearby Mulia beachfront. It suits families and travellers seeking privacy with views of the Indian Ocean. While the facilities are high quality, the setting can feel detached from local Balinese culture.What stands out

Private villas with plunge pools

Six on-site dining options

Extensive hillside grounds

Comprehensive spa and gym

Watch out for

Lacks local cultural character

Better-scored in Uluwatu

Jumeirah Bali, Uluwatu: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,046 a night. Jumeirah Bali is an all-villa resort situated on a cliff in the Uluwatu region.

St Regis Bali Resort, Uluwatu: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $728 a night. Located on the beach in Nusa Dua, this 124-room resort features a mix of suites and villas.

Samabe Bali Suites And Villas, Uluwatu: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $607 a night. Samabe Bali Suites And Villas is a beachfront resort situated on a cliff in Nusa Dua.