The Apurva Kempinski Bali, UluwatuThe Apurva Kempinski Bali in Uluwatu, Indonesia has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 38 hotels we score in Uluwatu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.5. Rooms from about $864 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Apurva Kempinski Bali is a five-star resort situated in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. Set among tropical gardens on a cliffside, the property overlooks the Indian Ocean. It contains 475 rooms, suites, and villas, some of which include private pools. Facilities include a 60-yard outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, and a gym. The resort provides direct beach access and is designed to be wheelchair accessible and family friendly. It suits travellers seeking high-end service and extensive recreational options. While the resort is large and well-equipped, some guests have noted occasional inconsistencies with housekeeping and room maintenance.What stands out

Direct beach access

Large outdoor swimming pool

Extensive spa facilities

Spacious villa options

Watch out for

Occasional housekeeping lapses

Some maintenance issues

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.