Cosy hotels full of history in Bali
Buildings with a past: period features, heritage settings and old-world character. We've scored 10 cosy hotels full of history in Bali; Alam Shanti leads at 7.2/10. Ranked by cosy score.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked into the jungle at the edge of Monkey Forest, this traditional Balinese family estate enchants with spacious villa rooms, a generously sized private pool, extravagant room decorations, and garden terrace breakfasts of fresh juice and pancakes, all tended to by staff, among them the warmly remembered Ketak, Putu, and Dewi, whose attentiveness extends to arranging birthday surprises and afternoon teas that leave guests wishing they could simply never leave.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked into the lush Campuhan Valley just minutes from central Ubud, Ibah enchants with its exceptionally spacious rooms of old-world Balinese character, jungle and river views from private terraces, beautifully tended gardens, and a warmly attentive staff, from restaurant to reception, who greet each morning with such personal care that guests speak of feeling part of a family rather than a resort.
- Bali, Indonesia
Amandari achieves warmth through its long-tenured, deeply personal staff (some since 1988), intimate tea breaks and riverside villa design harmonised with nature, though its scale as a multi-villa resort with butler service edges it towards refined luxury rather than true small-scale cosiness.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked down a quiet Ubud laneway just two minutes from the main road, these family-run bungalows enchant with intricate Balinese woodcarvings, lush flowering gardens, a fish pond whose water sounds drift past spacious and spotless rooms, a simple but much-praised breakfast served to your own schedule, and staff so warmly devoted to their guests that a three-star stay feels, as more than one visitor noted, like a five-star one.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked down a narrow path through rice paddies on the edge of Ubud, Nick's Hidden Cottages charms with its traditional Balinese temple architecture, lush jungle-framed gardens, a clean pool, spacious rooms with carved four-poster beds, a generous breakfast spread, and staff warm enough to conduct nightly mosquito-net rounds, all within easy walking distance of the town centre.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked beside Ubud's Water Palace in the heart of town, this hotel offers spacious, authentically Balinese villas with attentive, warm-hearted staff and a breakfast served at the adjoining Lotus Café overlooking the lotus lake, a combination that leaves guests eager to return.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked among rice paddies on a quiet lane just minutes from the Monkey Forest, this traditionally decorated Balinese boutique hotel charms with spacious rooms featuring bathtubs overlooking the paddies, a shaded pool, a breakfast of fresh fruits and juices, and staff, Ari and Wayan among them, who arrange doctor's appointments, cook doctor-recommended meals, and respond to every email with unhurried care, all while monkeys play around the café and fireflies drift past the balconies at dusk.
- Bali, Indonesia
Tucked around an ancient family temple in the heart of Ubud, this family-run bed and breakfast charms with its typically Balinese architecture, balconies overlooking tropical forest, freshly prepared breakfasts served poolside, and a warmly attentive staff who arrange everything from airport transfers to spa treatments, though lighter-budget rooms can be variable, the tranquil, temple-centred setting and hospitable family spirit keep guests returning.
- Bali, Indonesia
The Lumbung Sari Hotel charms with its traditional-styled, spotlessly clean rooms, a sun-drenched pool area, a breakfast that earns repeated praise, and staff so attentive and kind that guests find themselves wanting to return.
- Fes El Bali - Medina
Tucked within the winding lanes of Fes El Bali, Riad Said wins hearts through its beautifully kept rooms, stunning traditional interiors, and a staff, Hassan, Khalid, and Omar among them, who rise early to serve breakfast and go quietly out of their way to ensure guests feel looked after throughout their stay.
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